A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT
Set sail from Malta to voyage all the way around Sicily, encountering captivating towns from Palermo to Taormina, simmering volcanoes, and important Greco-Roman archaeological sites from Agrigento to Syracuse.
The Greek temple of Segesta
Valletta harbor, Malta
Harbor scene in Valletta, Malta
Temple of Concord, Agrigento, Sicily
View from Erice
Church in Erice
Church interior, Erice
View of Palermo from the water
Palermo Cathedral
The Palatine Chapel, Palermo
The renowned cathedral at Monreale
Stromboli island
View of the bay and Mt. Etna from Taormina
San Giuseppe church on the square Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina
The Greek theater of Taormina with Mt. Etna in the background
The Old Town of Ortygia in Syracuse
The baroque cathedral of Ortygia, Syracuse
Piazza near cathedral on Ortygia
The Greco-Roman Theater at Syracuse
A Circumnavigation of Sicily
Round-trip from Malta aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville or Le Dumont-d'urville
9 days
from $8,370
A new cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT
Set sail from Malta to voyage all the way around Sicily, encountering captivating towns from Palermo to Taormina, simmering volcanoes, and important Greco-Roman archaeological sites from Agrigento to Syracuse.
Dates & Prices
To see departure pricing, please click on a date below.
June 2, 2025 - June 10, 2025
Available
Le Bougainville
View Deck Plan >
Deluxe Stateroom
|
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
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Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$10,260 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$19,720 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
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Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$11,360 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$21,920 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
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Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$11,910 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$23,020 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
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Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$12,570 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$24,340 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Deluxe Suite
|
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$17,430 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$34,060 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$23,500 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$46,200 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$24,720 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$48,640 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Privilege Suite
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Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$25,930 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$51,060 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Grand Deluxe Suite
|
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$28,470 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$56,140 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Owner's Suite
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Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$29,900 |
|
$1,360 |
- |
Double |
$59,000 |
|
$1,980 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
August 29, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Available
Le Bougainville
View Deck Plan >
Deluxe Stateroom
|
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$10,260 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$19,720 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$11,360 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$21,920 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$11,910 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$23,020 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$12,570 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$24,340 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Deluxe Suite
|
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$17,430 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$34,060 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$23,500 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$46,200 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$24,720 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$48,640 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Privilege Suite
|
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$25,930 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$51,060 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Grand Deluxe Suite
|
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$28,470 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$56,140 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Owner's Suite
|
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$29,900 |
|
$1,320 |
- |
Double |
$59,000 |
|
$1,950 |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
May 5, 2026 - May 13, 2026
Available
Le Bougainville
View Deck Plan >
Deluxe Stateroom
|
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$8,370 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$12,130 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$9,250 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$13,450 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$9,680 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$14,100 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$10,200 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$14,880 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Deluxe Suite
|
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$14,040 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$20,640 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$18,850 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$27,850 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$19,820 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$29,300 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Privilege Suite
|
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$20,770 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$30,730 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Grand Deluxe Suite
|
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$22,780 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$33,740 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Owner's Suite
|
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$33,800 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$66,750 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
August 29, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Available
Le Dumont-d’Urville
View Deck Plan >
Deluxe Stateroom
|
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$8,370 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$12,130 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$9,250 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$13,450 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$9,680 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$14,100 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
|
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$10,200 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$14,880 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Deluxe Suite
|
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$14,040 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$20,640 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$18,850 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$27,850 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
|
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$19,820 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$29,300 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Privilege Suite
|
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$20,770 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$30,730 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Grand Deluxe Suite
|
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$22,780 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$33,740 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Owner's Suite
|
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
|
Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
$33,800 |
|
- |
- |
Double |
$66,750 |
|
- |
- |
Single |
Make a Reservation
|
Price Notes
A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.
Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.
Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.
Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.
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