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7-night Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca with Smithsonian Journeys

OFFER ID 1544210

Cruise Line
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Ship
L'Austral
Destination
Valletta/Barcelona (Tarragona)
Departure Date
Oct 3, 2025
Length
7
from $6,330

The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  L'Austral
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Valletta
Arrive
10/03/2025
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Depart
10/03/2025
06:00 pm
Destination Guide
Trapani
Arrive
10/04/2025
12:00 pm
Depart
10/04/2025
06:30 pm
Destination Guide
Palermo
Arrive
10/05/2025
07:00 am
Depart
10/05/2025
06:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

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Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:
  • Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
  • Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
  • Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:
  • Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
  • Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals

Destination Guide
Sardinia (Cagliari)
Arrive
10/06/2025
12:30 pm
Depart
10/06/2025
08:00 pm
Destination Guide
At Sea
Arrive
10/07/2025
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Depart
10/07/2025
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No information currently available.

Mahon
Arrive
10/08/2025
07:00 am
Depart
10/08/2025
07:00 pm

No information currently available.

Palma de Mallorca
Arrive
10/09/2025
08:00 am
Depart
10/09/2025
07:00 pm
Destination Guide
Barcelona (Tarragona)
Arrive
10/10/2025
06:00 am
Depart
10/10/2025
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No information currently available.

Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom [ SP3 ]

$6,330 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$6,330 per person

Superior Stateroom

Category SP3

Calicut

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Calicut

Balcony

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR6 ]

$7,620 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$7,620 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR6

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR5 ]

$7,350 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$7,350 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR5

Prestige Balcony Stateroom [ PR4 ]

$7,140 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$7,140 per person

Prestige Balcony Stateroom

Category PR4

Chandernagor

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Chandernagor

Mahe

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Mahe

Bengale

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Bengale

Deluxe Stateroom [ DEL ]

$6,800 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$6,800 per person

Deluxe Stateroom

Category DEL

Calicut

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Calicut

Suite

Owner's Suite [ SA ]

$13,700 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$13,700 per person

Owner's Suite

Category SA

Mahe

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Mahe

Prestige Suite [ PS6 ]

$11,210 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$11,210 per person

Prestige Suite

Category PS6

Prestige Suite [ PS5 ]

$10,870 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$10,870 per person

Prestige Suite

Category PS5

Bengale

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Bengale

Mahe

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Mahe

Deluxe Suite [ DS6 ]

$10,130 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$10,130 per person

Deluxe Suite

Category DS6

Mahe

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Mahe

Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

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Departure Date
Oct 3, 2025
Number of Nights
7
Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
Remarks
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

 

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1544210

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