1800 121 187 Connect with our cruise experts

Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean

Ship: Le Bougainville   
Departure: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Nights: 9 nights
Departs: Athens
Returns: Malaga
+ Club Members - Bonus EUR200/Suite credit
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
9
Nights
Days at Sea
1
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
5
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, November 8, 2025 Athens, Greece Embark 12:00 AM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    2 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Athens, Greece 12:00 AM 4:30 AM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    2 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Corinth, Greece 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Corinth, Greece

    Today’s Corinth was built on the shores of the Gulf of Corinth in 1858 after an earthquake destroyed the former city which was situated near the ruins of ancient Corinth. Today’s Corinth is about 78 km SW of Athens, on the Corinthian Peninsula, ‘separated’ from the mainland by the Corinthian Canal. The city is surrounded by several coastal townlets and the inland townlets of Exmilia and perhaps, best known, the archaeological site of the ancient city just 5km to the SW. Read more about Corinth, Greece

    2 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Itea, Greece 1:00 PM 7:00 PM
    View of Itea, Greece

    Itea lies in a bay in the Gulf of Corinth and serves as the port from which to visit Delphi, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a place of stunning views. Renowned for having the most famous oracle in ancient Greece, it was considered to be the centre of the world. At the archaeological site you will see the remains of a theatre and a stadium where the Pythian festival - similar to the Olympic Games – was held. Read more about Itea, Greece

    3 Monday, November 10, 2025 Itea, Greece 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Itea, Greece

    Itea lies in a bay in the Gulf of Corinth and serves as the port from which to visit Delphi, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, a place of stunning views. Renowned for having the most famous oracle in ancient Greece, it was considered to be the centre of the world. At the archaeological site you will see the remains of a theatre and a stadium where the Pythian festival - similar to the Olympic Games – was held. Read more about Itea, Greece

    4 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Reggio, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Reggio, Italy

    Reggio, or Reggio Calabria (pop. 560,000), is the largest city of Calabria, Southern Italy. It is located on the ‘toe’ of Italy, facing west to the Strait of Messina and the island of Sicily. Read more about Reggio, Italy

    5 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Palermo, Italy 8:00 AM 2:30 PM
    View of Palermo, Italy

    The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy

    6 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Tunis, Tunisia 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
    View of Tunis, Tunisia

    Tunis, the capital of the Tunisian Republic and its largest city, is situated on the large Gulf of Tunis. It may be but a slim wedge of North Africa’s vast horizontal expanse, but Tunisia has enough history and diverse natural beauty to pack a country many times its size. The city takes you by surprise with its modern conference halls, hotels and banks, and bright yellow taxis rushing passengers to business lunches. Read more about Tunis, Tunisia

    7 Friday, November 14, 2025 Annaba
    8 Saturday, November 15, 2025 Algiers, Algeria 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
    View of Algiers, Algeria

    Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, situated on the west side of a bay of the Mediterranean Sea. A big, bustling, whitewashed city, the modern part is built along the seashore and is overlooked by the old part set on a hill, the ancient city of the deys (Ottoman rulers), and crowned at the top (122 m above the sea) by the historic neighbourhood of the Casbah (citadel and quarter surround it) dating to the 17th century. Algiers was the most successful of all the Barbary slave pirate bases (16-19th C), and was also the most cherished of all French colonial centres. Read more about Algiers, Algeria

    9 Sunday, November 16, 2025 Cartagena, Spain 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
    View of Cartagena, Spain

    Cartagena is a Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, SE Spain. The rich Carthaginian heritage extends as far as the Sea Wall, built by Charles III in the 18th century, and which defines the old quarter. Overlooking the Mediterranean there are two elements that are clearly connected with the sea: the prototype of the submarine by the inventor Isaac Peral; and the National Museum of Maritime Archaeology. Read more about Cartagena, Spain

    10 Monday, November 17, 2025 Malaga, Spain 7:30 AM Disembark
    View of Malaga, Spain

    Malaga is a lively, prosperous city on Spain's fabled Costa del Sol aside the Mediterranean Sea, just 100 km east of the Strait of Gibraltar. The city’s warm winter temperatures (average daytime of 17 C) make it an ideal place to visit any time of year. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabian and Christian eras convert the historic centre into an ‘Open Museum’ displaying its rich history of more than 3,000 years. Read more about Malaga, Spain

  • Ship

    Le Bougainville Overview

    Le Bougainville

    Le Bougainville sails under the French flag. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.

  • Cabins

    Le Bougainville Cabins

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite  on the Le Bougainville Privilege Suite  on the Le Bougainville

    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5

    Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2

    Area: 45 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Bougainville Deluxe Suite on the Le Bougainville

    Cabin Types

    PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 38 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Le Bougainville Balcony on the Le Bougainville

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

  • Deck Plans

    Le Bougainville Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Le Bougainville

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    • Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit
    • Paul Gauguin sailings USD100 pp onboard credit
    • Combinable with all other offers
    Not a member? Call your Clean Cruising Consultant today to join the Club on 1800 121 187

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Beverages including select mineral waters, cold drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    PLUS
    • Welcome offer up to $80 savings per stateroom for new guests
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members

    Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard Le Bougainville for this sailing

Balcony at the Le Bougainville

Balcony

From $7070
Deluxe Suite at the Le Bougainville

Deluxe Suite

From $13270
Privilege Suite  at the Le Bougainville

Privilege Suite

From $15810

Why us?

  • Large team of cruise experts
  • Highly personalised service
  • Australian owned
  • 20 years in business
  • Family owned & operated
  • Multi-award winning
  • Highest rated booking service in Australia
  • Full service agency
Sally Berry's profile

Speak to our team about your travel plans or book over the phone today!
1800 121 187

  • Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Bougainville Departure: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Nights: 9 nights Departs: Athens Returns: Malaga

    Your enquiry will be sent to one of our cruise experts.

    They'll be in touch shortly to assist further with your cruise enquiry

Subscribe