--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: b3681585-6794-41bd-acca-972eb2c2fc46 slug: 2308337 voyage_code: BO010627 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Boreal departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) disembarkation_port: Valletta, Malta starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T20:49:23Z --- # Sicilian interlude > Ponant · Le Boreal · Jun 1 – 6, 2027   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Boreal | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Palermo (Sicily - Italy) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Valletta, Malta | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | BO010627 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:30 PM Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, ### Day 2: Trapani (Sicily, Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easter’s Processione dei Misteri. ### Day 3: Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dominated by a fortified citadel, Lipari (Italy) is capital of the seven volcanic Aeolian Islands. Lipari is deservedly famous for its architectural and natural beauty as it embraces some stunning panoramas, pumice stone quarries and a “Castello” built on the ruins of an ancient Greek acropolis. ### Day 4: Taormina (Sicily, Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. Its ancient Greek theatre offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background. ### Day 5: Syracuse, Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours ... ### Day 6: Valletta, Malta **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Prestige Stateroom Deck 6** (Code: 3) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window **Prestige Stateroom Deck 4** (Code: 1) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window **Prestige Stateroom Deck 5** (Code: 2) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window ### Suite Cabins **Prestige Suite Deck 6** (Code: 5) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) ... ## Ship Information ### Le Boreal A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, she is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. Le Boréal remains faithful to our philosophy - to create a unique atmosphere, a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. Superior materials, discreet elegance and a tasteful décor combined with exterior and interior lines to reflect a nautical mood, subtly revisited. On board, soothing neutral tones are enlivened by splashes of red, our signature theme linking tradition and innovation to create personal touches in the spirit of a “private yacht”... #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 264 | | Crew | 139 | | Gross Tonnage | 10,944.0 | | Length | 466.0 ft | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **The theatre**: 2,690 square feet Capacity: 250 Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium Audiovisual equipment - **An evening of entertainment**: Your evening follows on with entertainment in the Grand Salon or the Theatre. Enjoy an evening dancing, a classical concert, a show performed by our p... ### Relaxation - **The main lounge**: 2,740 square feet Interior capacity: 110 Exterior capacity: 30 Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor Access to the exte... - **The panoramic lounge**: 1,185 square feet Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings Direct access to the panoramic terrace - **The wellness area**: Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon Free... ### Food and Drink - **Special diets**: And so that everyone's tastes are catered to, special menus are available on request for guests with specific dietary requirements (low-fat, vegetaria... - **On the menu**: Every day experience new taste sensations. They transform every meal into a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. - **grill restaurant**: Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6. 2,530 square feet Interior capacity: 1... - **A gourmet dinner**: Your late afternoon continues in front of a beautiful sunset to the sound of beautiful melodies played on the piano, with an aperitif. Every day, disc... - **An afternoon snack**: Around 4 p.m., after having enjoyed a few sweet treats with cold or hot drinks accompanied by music in the Grand salon, it's time to get ready for din... ### Technology - **Departure alert for excursions or trips**: Because we want your activities to go smoothly, your cruise director alerts you before departure for any excursions you have booked if you are on a Ya... - **Minimal and transitory impact**: Modern ships, cutting-edge technologies, strict landing protocols, environmental impact studies, crew training: find the environmental commitments tha... - **On board**: Want to stay on board to enjoy a moment of relaxation? - Attend a talk given by one of our prestigious guests of honour. - Book a massage or treatment... - **Zodiac® excursions or trips**: Your afternoon continues with the terrestrial trips that you have booked to complement your Yachting cruise. On Expedition cruises, enjoy guided trips... ### Recreational - **Co-construction with local populations**: We take passengers to discover rare destinations and to meet the populations that have lived there for centuries. So, our itineraries are planned out ... ## Ports of Call ### Palermo (Sicily - Italy) *Coordinates: 38.1156, 13.3613* Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciri... ### Trapani (Sicily, Italy) *Coordinates: 38.0171, 12.518* Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easter’s Processione d... ### Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy) *Coordinates: 38.4937, 14.9272* Dominated by a fortified citadel, Lipari (Italy) is capital of the seven volcanic Aeolian Islands. Lipari is deservedly famous for its architectural and natural beauty as it embraces some stunning panoramas, pumice stone quarries and a “Castello” built on the ruins of an ancient Greek acropolis. ### Taormina (Sicily, Italy) *Coordinates: 37.8516, 15.2853* On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. Its ancient Greek theatre offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background. ### Syracuse, Italy *Coordinates: 37.0755, 15.2866* Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines a... ### Valletta, Malta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2308337 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2308337 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2308337.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2308337/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-boreal/other/26253.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 20:49:23 UTC