Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Nice
8 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Nice and calling at Calvi, Corsica, Ajaccio, Corsica, Sanguinaires Islands, Corsica, Bonifacio, Corsica, Alghero and Mahón, Menorca and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Nice
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Nice
Depart 18:00
The capital of the French Riviera, curving along the pebbled Baie des Anges. The seafront Promenade des Anglais runs past the ochre lanes of the old town, and Monaco, Èze and the rest of the Côte d'Azur lie a short drive along the coast.
- Promenade des Anglais
- Vieux Nice
- Baie des Anges
- Day2
Calvi, Corsica
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires islands
- Ajaccio citadel
Sanguinaires Islands, Corsica
Arrive 18:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day4
Bonifacio, Corsica
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day5
Alghero
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Mahón, Menorca
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
- Port of Maó
- Fortalesa de la Mola
- Gin Xoriguer
- Day7
Ibiza
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:00
A Balearic island in the western Mediterranean off Spain's east coast, known equally for nightlife and quiet coves. Ibiza Town's walled Dalt Vila old quarter rises above the harbour, with sandy beaches and the islet of Es Vedrà to the southwest.
- Dalt Vila
- Es Vedrà
- Beach coves
- Day8
Valencia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
Spain's third city, on the Mediterranean coast where the old riverbed has become a long ribbon of parkland. It is the birthplace of paella, home to the silk-era Lonja trading hall and to Calatrava's white City of Arts and Sciences complex.
- City of Arts and Sciences
- La Lonja
- Paella
- Day9
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 3 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Nice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, Calvi, Corsica, Ajaccio, Corsica, Sanguinaires Islands, Corsica, Bonifacio, Corsica, Alghero, Mahón, Menorca, Ibiza, Valencia and Barcelona.
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 Nice and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.