--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: ef675a06-6a23-4541-b420-d5ca0af8d4ca slug: 2310080 voyage_code: PO170827 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Ponant departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Dubrovnik, Croatia disembarkation_port: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T06:01:35Z --- # Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily > Ponant · Le Ponant · Aug 17 – 24, 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** | Dubrovnik, Croatia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Palermo (Sicily - Italy) | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | PO170827 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Dubrovnik, Croatia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Known throughout the world as the Pearl of the Adriatic, the walled city of Dubrovnik (Croatia) built on a rock has preserved all its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Long considered as a rival to Venice, traces of its illustrious past are to be found throughout the city. ### Day 2: Monopoli (Italy) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Monopoli is a town on the Adriatic Sea, in southern Italy. It’s known for the Baroque Monopoli Cathedral, featuring a tall bell tower. In its crypt is an archaeological museum with sculptures and ancient tombs. On a promontory to the north, the 16th-century Castle of Carlo V has a huge stone portal. Nearby is the frescoed Palmieri Palace, built by a wealthy local family in the late 1700s ### Day 3: Otranto, Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Almost on the tip of the heel of Italy’s boot lies the peaceful town of Otranto. A Greek and Roman city, it was also one of the most important centres of Byzantine culture in the Middle Ages. Cradled in the curve of a natural bay of crystal clear water, this small borough is the perfect spot for lazing around or going for a swim. ### Day 4: Gallipoli **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: 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 7: Reggio Di Calabria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Palermo (Sicily - Italy) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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, ## 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 ### Dubrovnik, Croatia *Coordinates: 42.6418, 18.1065* Known throughout the world as the Pearl of the Adriatic, the walled city of Dubrovnik (Croatia) built on a rock has preserved all its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Long considered as a rival to Venice, traces of its illustrious past are to be found throughout the city. ### Monopoli (Italy) *Coordinates: 40.9571, 17.2905* Monopoli is a town on the Adriatic Sea, in southern Italy. It’s known for the Baroque Monopoli Cathedral, featuring a tall bell tower. In its crypt is an archaeological museum with sculptures and ancient tombs. On a promontory to the north, the 16th-century Castle of Carlo V has a huge stone portal. Nearby is the frescoed Palmieri Palace, built by a wealthy local family in the late 1700s ### Otranto, Italy *Coordinates: 40.148, 18.4858* Almost on the tip of the heel of Italy’s boot lies the peaceful town of Otranto. A Greek and Roman city, it was also one of the most important centres of Byzantine culture in the Middle Ages. Cradled in the curve of a natural bay of crystal clear water, this small borough is the perfect spot for lazing around or going for a swim. ### Gallipoli *Coordinates: 40.0562, 17.9788* ### 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. ### Reggio Di Calabria ### 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. 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