

Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer
7 nights · Mediterranean · 7 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Ponant, departing Villefranche-sur-Mer and calling at Portofino, Menton, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Cassis.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Ponant
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Returns
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
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

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

Portofino
Arrive 10:00 · 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
- Day3

Menton
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Antibes
Arrive 17:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5

Cannes
Arrive 16:00 · Depart 16:00
A glamorous resort town on the French Riviera, famous for its film festival and the palm-lined seafront promenade of La Croisette. The old quarter of Le Suquet climbs above the harbour, and Antibes and Grasse lie within easy reach along the coast.
- La Croisette
- Le Suquet
- Film festival
- Day6

Saint-Tropez
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 19:00
A storied yachting resort on the French Riviera, its pastel old port lined with cafés and superyachts. Once a fishing village, it keeps a citadel above the harbour and is famed for the sandy beaches at nearby Pampelonne along the Côte d'Azur.
- Old port
- Pampelonne beach
- Citadel
- Day7

Cassis
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day8

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
- 4 May 2027
- 18 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Portofino, Menton, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Cassis.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Villefranche-sur-Mer.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Ponant.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 May 2027 and 18 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.