
Le Bougainville
29 August 2028
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
9 Nights

August 29, 2028
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From the French Riviera to Malta, embark on a cruise on which rugged peaks, colourful villages and beaches edged with turquoise waters form landscapes of rare elegance. In Corsica, the steep slopes, stone villages and scent of the maquis scrubland reveal a wild and authentic character while, on the Italian Riviera, small elegant ports, pastel-coloured façades and coves fringed with pine trees create a setting imbued with the relaxed Mediterranean way of life The Tuscan coastlines will then unveil their natural treasures and their villages facing the sea, while the volcanic islands of the south offer spectacular panoramas. Further along, Sicily blends ancient heritage, Italian charm and horizons dominated by Mount Etna.
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In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Included in all staterooms
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Included in all staterooms
Details
Included in all staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Included in all staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Included in all staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Included in all staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Included in all staterooms
At the back of deck 4, you will find a gourmet restaurant complete with wine cellar, offering French and international cuisine. It can accommodate all guests in a single service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a menu crafted by the Ducasse Conseil teams at the gourmet restaurant. At Nautilus as well as Céleste, the freedom of a generous buffet blends with the elegance of table service: your chef offers you a selection of expertly prepared hot dishes, accompanied by carefully chosen fine wines by your sommelier.
In a relaxed atmosphere, the grill restaurant located on deck 3 welcomes you for breakfast and buffet lunches as well as themed dinners.
Whether you want to fully enjoy your cabin for breakfast, savor a peaceful snack in the middle of the day, or have your meal in complete privacy, room service is at your disposal. Treat yourself to a moment of indulgence and enjoy a diverse menu available at any time of day and night.
Library, internet space, bar, occasional live entertainment, terrace: enjoy a 180° panorama of the horizon from the observatory lounge.
With its water blending into the surrounding landscapes, the pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun. From the marina platform, embark on your sea excursions or water activities in complete tranquility.
Tea room, bar, live music, dance floor, terrace: the main lounge is an essential meeting place throughout your journey.
Comfortably seated, you can attend conferences given by the guests and teams of naturalists, as well as enjoy a variety of shows, concerts and performances by professional dancers and musicians.
When the night comes alive
Concerts, dance performances, or film screenings: every night on board is a promise of wonder and sharing of emotions.
An extension of the journey and the ship, la Boutique offers an exclusive shopping experience with a wide range of technical and casual ready-to-wear and equipment, with or without PONANT personalization. It also features unique souvenirs to extend the journey back home, as well as jewelry, accessories and luxury items. Opening hours follow the voyage schedule, including days at sea, and all purchases on board are tax-free.
Located below the waterline of the ship, the Blue Eye is an innovative underwater lounge. Its design, inspired by the beauty of cetaceans, pays tribute to oceanographic environments.
If you have not made a pre-booking before your cruise, you can book your excursions on board during one of the daily opening times of the excursion desk (timetables available in your daily program). It is only possible to pre-book one excursion per port day. If you would like to book a second excursion on the same day, please contact the excursion desk to check availability.
A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.
In partnership with SOTHYS™ and Davines®, the spa offers a wide range of treatments, massages, hairdressing services, as well as a hammam and a fitness room perfect for self-care and well-being.
The fitness room offers a wide range of exercises suitable for all levels to train facing magnificent views.
Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair’s shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.