A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Uncover layers of history as you cruise to the islands of the central Mediterranean—Malta, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba—encountering Greco-Roman treasures, medieval fortresses, and Napoleon’s villa in exile.

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Cathedral on Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily

The immense theater in Syracuse, Sicily

The mythical Fountain of Arethusa, Ortygia, Syracuse

The Old Town of Ortygia in Syracuse

Baroque church in Noto

The Greek Theater of Taormina

Cathedral square with St. Nicola Church, Taormina

Piazza IX Aprile and the Church of San Giuseppe, Taormina

View of Mt. Etna from the Greek Theater, Taormina

Close-up view of Mount Etna

Cathedral in Palermo, Sicily

View of Cefalu, Sicily

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Colorful piazza in Cagliari, Sardinia

Street and baroque church in Cagliari, Sardinia

Archaeological site at Nora, Sardinia

View of Bonifacio, Corsica, France

Houses clinging to the cliffs, Bonifacio, Corsica, France

Bonifacio, Corsica

View of Portoferraio, Elba, Italy

Looking out from Portoferraio to the hills of Tuscany

Napoleon's villa on the island of Elba, Italy

View of port of Nice from atop Castle Hill

Mediterranean Island Voyage

Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville

8 days from $7,340

A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

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May 26, 2025 - June 2, 2025

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Le Bougainville

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
$8,920	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$17,070	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$9,870	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$18,970	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$10,350	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$19,930	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$10,910	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$21,050	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$15,100	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$29,430	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$20,340	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$39,910	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$21,390	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$42,010	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$22,430	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$44,090	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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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
$24,630	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$48,490	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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Owner 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
$25,870	$2,210	$1,340	Double
$50,960	$2,870	$1,960	Single
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May 13, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Available

Le Bougainville

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
$7,790	-	-	Double
$11,290	-	-	Single
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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
$8,600	-	-	Double
$12,510	-	-	Single
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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
$9,000	-	-	Double
$13,120	-	-	Single
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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
$9,490	-	-	Double
$13,850	-	-	Single
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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
$13,070	-	-	Double
$19,210	-	-	Single
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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
$16,430	-	-	Double
$24,250	-	-	Single
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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
$18,450	-	-	Double
$27,280	-	-	Single
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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
$19,330	-	-	Double
$28,610	-	-	Single
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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
$21,210	-	-	Double
$31,420	-	-	Single
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Owner 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
$29,440	-	-	Double
$58,100	-	-	Single
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May 25, 2026 - June 1, 2026

Available

Le Bougainville

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
$7,340	-	-	Double
$10,610	-	-	Single
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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
$8,100	-	-	Double
$11,750	-	-	Single
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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
$8,470	-	-	Double
$12,310	-	-	Single
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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
$8,930	-	-	Double
$13,000	-	-	Single
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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
$12,270	-	-	Double
$18,000	-	-	Single
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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
$16,450	-	-	Double
$24,270	-	-	Single
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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
$17,290	-	-	Double
$25,530	-	-	Single
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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
$18,110	-	-	Double
$26,770	-	-	Single
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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
$19,860	-	-	Double
$29,400	-	-	Single
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Owner 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
$29,460	-	-	Double
$58,120	-	-	Single
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Price Notes

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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.