Cruise itinerary
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer
8 nights · Mediterranean · 7 ports of call
8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Boréal, departing Villefranche-sur-Mer and calling at Calvi, Corsica, Bonifacio, Corsica, Marseille, Port-Vendres, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Boréal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Returns
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
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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
Calvi, Corsica
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A port on the north-west coast of Corsica, set beneath a Genoese citadel above a curving bay. Its beach, marina and ramparts anchor the town, with the red rock of the Calanche and the hill villages of the Balagne nearby.
- Genoese citadel
- Calvi beach
- Balagne villages
- Day3
Bonifacio, Corsica
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day4
Marseille
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
France's oldest city and biggest Mediterranean port, set around the old harbour of the Vieux-Port. The hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the bay, with the Calanques inlets and bouillabaisse stalls a short way off.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Calanques
- Day5
Port-Vendres
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day6
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day7
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
- La Seu cathedral
- Bellver Castle
- Old town
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 6 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Calvi, Corsica, Bonifacio, Corsica, Marseille, Port-Vendres, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Villefranche-sur-Mer.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Boréal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.