Ponant Announces Summer 2027 Sailings in the Med and the Azores

Ponant Explorations has unveiled 64 new departures for summer 2027, now available for booking. Expanding its Mediterranean collection with new experiences and ports of call, the line will offer immersive journeys. These voyages will venture from Italy and Greece to Spain and into the Atlantic along Morocco’s coast. Guests will journey through storied ports of call, following in the wake of history’s great navigators while discovering Madeira, the Azores, and volcanic islands that inspired legendary gardens.

Highlights of the summer 2027 collection include:

Two new itineraries aboard Le Ponant, the only sailing yacht with the Relais & Châteaux label

In addition to its signature itineraries in Corsica, Croatia, and the Greek islands, Le Ponant will inaugurate two Italian voyages in 2027. Stretching nearly 300 feet and recently refitted by Jean-Philippe Nuel Studio, Le Ponant accommodates just 32 guests in 16 staterooms, each boasting panoramic windows with sea views. Guests can lounge on the sun deck beneath the billowing white sails, sip a cocktail from the outdoor bar, and indulge in Biologique Recherche spa treatments.

Under Sail from the Riviera to Sicily: Explore Italy’s coastal highlights on this weeklong voyage featuring ports including Portofino, Ponza, Amalfi, and Lipari. Navigate between the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas, calling at historic fishing villages, landmarks including Cinque Terre National Park and Napoleon’s villa in Portoferraio, and volcanic islands.

Nice-Palermo, June 1-8, 2027, 8 days/7 nights

Palermo-Nice, August 24-31, 2027, 8 days/7 nights

Under Sail from Puglia to Sicily: Le Ponant will explore Puglia for the first time, exploring the whitewashed villages, Baroque ports, and ancient olive groves, before heading on to Calabria and Sicily.

Dubrovnik-Palermo, August 17-24, 2027, 8 days/7 nights

New Shorter, Five-Night Voyages

Ponant will introduce four new five-night Mediterranean itineraries designed for guests seeking shorter sailings. Sailing aboard Le Boréal, the five-night format is designed to offer a selection of iconic ports without requiring extended time away, providing an accessible option for those combining a cruise with a broader European itinerary.

Barcelona-Nice, May 2-7, 2027

Nice-Civitavecchia, May 7-12, 2027

Palermo-La Valette, June 1-6, 2027

Nice-Livorno, September 28-October 3, 2027

Back to the Azores, the garden of the Atlantic

The cruise line will return to the Azores aboard Le Boréal, with new experiences and new ports of call in Madalena and Angra do Heroismo. The Azores archipelago features cedar and beech forests, fragrant hedges of ginger and fern, and landscapes shaped by volcanic activity. Pico, Portugal’s highest peak, dominates the island where generations have cultivated vineyards on volcanic slopes. The region’s towns reflect its maritime history, and the surrounding waters are recognized as premier whale-watching destinations.

The Essential Azores: An adventure to explore six of the nine islands of the Azores, discovering the unspoiled nature, UNESCO sites and traditional villages.

Ponta Delgada-Ponta Delgada, July 15-22, 2027, 8 days/7 nights

Madeira and the Azores: Discover the Azores combined with Madeira and the Portuguese capital. Highlights include the Madeira Botanical Garden in Funchal, the levadas (traditional irrigation channels) of Madeira, and the Sete Cidades caldera and Lago do Fogo. These two departures can also be combined with the Essential Azores itinerary for an enriched experience.

Lisbon-Ponta Delgada, July 7-15, 2027, 9 days/8 nights

Ponta Delgada-Lisbon, July 22-30, 2027, 9 days/8 nights

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