--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: c3b0aaa1-7223-470c-abe3-bb8524766b65 slug: 2310071 voyage_code: PO080627 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Ponant departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) disembarkation_port: Athens (Greece) starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T07:38:10Z --- # Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands > Ponant · Le Ponant · Jun 8 – 15, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Ponant | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Palermo (Sicily - Italy) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Athens (Greece) | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | PO080627 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 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: Reggio Di Calabria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: 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 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Fiskardo (Greece) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM We know you’ll be won over by the charm of this fishing village located north-east of the island of Cephalonia. A best kept secret of the Ionian archipelago, Fiskardo gives onto the coasts of Ithaca, home of legendary king Odysseus. To see the coasts, just walk out onto the jetty. While you’re there, look back at the colourful houses along the quaysides: they have surprising architecture with evidence of Italian influence. Unwind at the café terraces along the water’s edge, in the shade of gazeb... ### Day 6: Pylos, Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pylos, historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Pylia Province. ### Day 7: Spetses **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Athens (Greece) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic gulf, in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage. In the city below, you can visit some of the liveliest districts in Athens: Plaka, with its maze of colourful streets, and where, in the evenings the drifting aroma of moussaka and garlic prawns will tickle your tast... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Ship Information ### Le Ponant Experience the privilege of a relaxing cruise aboard Le Ponant, crafted to respect the tradition of famous sailing yachts. Following in the nautical tradition of three-masted sailing ship, Le Ponant will take you on a voyage of discovery. The ship capacity limited to 64 passengers provides intimacy and convivial atmosphere to the cruise. The refined life on board, the welcoming charm of your cabin, the lounges and the restaurants setting are as many invitations to relax. Under full sail, gliding over the sea with the wind, you will fall under Le Ponant’s spell. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 64 | | Crew | 32 | | Gross Tonnage | 1,443.0 | | Length | 290.0 ft | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **The wellness space**: Spa / massages (18.5 m²): one cabin offering massages and Biologique Recherche treatments Gym (16 m²) ### Entertainment - **The Marina - Alizés Deck**: Two standard kayaks and two glass-bottomed kayaks Four stand up paddleboards Snorkelling equipment Fishing equipment Scuba diving equipment (for a gro... - **Exterior bar - Sun Deck**: The striking lines, the quality of the materials, the sophistication of the way they’re combined: the common areas, designed by French design studio J... ### Food and Drink - **The panoramic restaurant**: The gastronomic symphony on board Le Ponant celebrates the enjoyment of food and the riches of nature, and sublimely showcases products from the lands... - **The lounge and Bar Emeraude**: Interior surface : 92 m² Seats 35 guests Exterior surface : 85 m² Seats 24 guests - **The Le Diamant panoramic restaurant - Zéphyr Deck**: Seats 34 guests 61 m² Fine gastronomic cuisine made using exceptionally high quality organic and local products Veuve Clicquot champagne Wines from Fr... ## 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... ### Reggio Di Calabria ### 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. ### Fiskardo (Greece) *Coordinates: 38.1754, 20.5692* We know you’ll be won over by the charm of this fishing village located north-east of the island of Cephalonia. A best kept secret of the Ionian archipelago, Fiskardo gives onto the coasts of Ithaca, home of legendary king Odysseus. To see the coasts, just walk out onto the jetty. While you’re there, look back at the colourful houses along the quaysides: they have surprising architecture with evid... ### Pylos, Greece *Coordinates: 36.9137, 21.6964* Pylos, historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Pylia Province. ### Spetses *Coordinates: 37.2686, 23.1542* ### Athens (Greece) *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic gulf, in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage. In the city below, you can visit some of the liveliest districts in Athens: Plaka, with its maze of colourful street... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2310071 - **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/2310071 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2310071.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2310071/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-ponant/other/75296.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 07:38:10 UTC