Cruise itinerary
5-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer
5 nights · Mediterranean · 6 ports of call
5-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Boréal, departing Villefranche-sur-Mer and calling at Monte-Carlo, Portofino, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Corsica and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Boréal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Depart 18:00
A deep-water bay on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, framed by steep pastel hillsides. The sheltered harbour is a classic tender anchorage, with a baroque old town behind the waterfront and easy connections along the coast to Nice and Monte Carlo.
- Old town
- Riviera coast
- Nice & Monaco access
- Day2
Monte-Carlo
Arrive 22:00 · Depart 22:00
The seafront quarter of Monaco on the French Riviera, set on a rocky terrace above the Mediterranean. It is known for the belle-époque Casino, the Hôtel de Paris and the harbour that hosts the Monaco Grand Prix each spring.
- Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Port Hercule
- Grand Prix circuit
- Day3
Portofino
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 21:00
A small fishing village on the Italian Riviera, its pastel houses curved around a sheltered harbour on a wooded promontory in Liguria. Long a retreat for yachts and writers, it has a tiny piazzetta, hillside church and coastal paths toward Genoa.
- Piazzetta harbour
- Castello Brown
- San Fruttuoso
- Day4
Portoferraio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Bonifacio, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Civitavecchia
Arrive 06:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 7 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monte-Carlo, Portofino, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Corsica and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Villefranche-sur-Mer and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard Le Boréal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.