

Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Dubrovnik
7 nights · Mediterranean · 7 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Ponant, departing Dubrovnik and calling at Monopoli, Otranto, Gallipoli, Giardini Naxos, Reggio Calabria and Palermo.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Ponant
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Dubrovnik
- Returns
- Palermo
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Ponant sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

Dubrovnik
Depart 18:00
A walled city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, its limestone old town wrapped in sea-facing ramparts above the Adriatic. Ships call here for the marble main street of Stradun, the circuit of the city walls and the cable car to Mount Srđ.
- City walls
- Stradun
- Mount Srđ cable car
- Day2

Monopoli
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3

Otranto
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day4

Gallipoli
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6

Giardini Naxos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A seaside resort on the east coast of Sicily, set along a sandy bay below the hilltop town of Taormina. Snow-capped Mount Etna rises inland, and the ancient Greek theatre and stepped streets of Taormina are a short ride up from the shore.
- Taormina
- Mount Etna
- Isola Bella
- Day7
Reggio Calabria
Arrive 00:01 · Depart 14:00
- Day8

Palermo
Arrive 07:30
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
Upcoming departures
- 17 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Dubrovnik FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Dubrovnik, Monopoli, Otranto, Gallipoli, Giardini Naxos, Reggio Calabria and Palermo.
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 departs from Dubrovnik and ends in Palermo.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Ponant.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.