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Corsican Shores, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

Corsican Shores, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

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A land of character and escape, Corsica attracts and inspires in equal measure. There, under the watchful gaze of emblematic summits and shores eroded by sea spray, the historic citadels and the villages clinging to the heady maquis invite you to immerse yourself in a pristine natural environment. On this untamed island, the cliffside villages, with their forgotten chapels and shaded squares, tell of an ancient past. Turn a corner and you can almost sense the presence of Napoleon, Colomba or Pagliacci, legendary figures imbued with the spirit of the island.
Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast yacht with elegant lines and an interior designed by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a highly distinctive character. As if you were on your very own yacht, savour the freedom of living in the moment, being fully present.

Trip Name
Corsican Shores, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-Master Sailing Ship Length: 288 feet Passenger Capacity: 32 Built/refurbished: 1991/2021 Le Ponant is a legendary three-masted yacht offering an exceptionally exclusive cruising experience for just 32 guests. With one crew member per passenger, service is highly personalised, ensuring every moment on board feels effortless and indulgent. Her design invites guests to connect deeply with the sea, with open and airy common areas that frame the horizon and allow the elements to be part of the journey. When conditions permit, she sails under wind power, creating a serene and authentic maritime experience that celebrates the art of slow travel. Accommodations comprise 16 spacious staterooms and suites spread across three decks, each bathed in natural light through generous windows or portholes. Stylishly appointed and luxuriously comfortable, they provide a peaceful retreat after days of exploration or quiet contemplation at sea. Combining elegance, sustainability through hybrid propulsion, and a deep respect for the oceans she navigates, Le Ponant offers a rare and refined way to discover the world.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 NICE
Capital of the Cote d’Azur, Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the baie des Anges. The Château hill is also a very pleasent place to walk. This is the entrance to the old city, with its bustling markets and regional products along the main street, the Cours Saleya.
Day 2 - Day 2 SAINT-FLORENT, CORSICA
In the hollow of one of the most beautiful gulfs of the Mediterranean to which it owes its name, Saint-Florent is an ancient Genoese city whose citadel dominates the bay with its circular architecture. A link between the mountains of Upper Corsica and the Agriates desert, the fishing village has become a renowned seaside resort. In front of this jewel nestled in the hollow of a wild and isolated region, sublime beaches of fine sand border a sea of infinite turquoise shades. At the western tip of the gulf, the Tower of Mortella, built in the 16th century under the Republic of Genoa to prevent from invaders, stands watch. Like most of the towers that dot the Corsican coast, it is an emblematic and familiar symbol of the island.
Day 3 - Day 3 AJACCIO, CORSICA
Birth town of Napoleon Bonaparte, Ajaccio occupies a privileged location on the Île de Beauté. Rich in history and culture, the old “imperial city” is imbibed with the memory of this son of the soil. As you stroll through the shaded streets in the old town centre, you’ll come across the central market on place Foch, where you can taste one or two local specialities, for instance, brocciu, lonzu or the famous canistrelli.
Day 4 - Day 4 GULF OF SANT'AMANZA, CORSICA
In the south-east of Corsica, between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio, the gulf of Sant'Amanza, famous for its magnificent sandy beaches, is revealed. You will benefit from exceptional viewpoints over the landscapes of rare beauty formed by the limestone cliffs, covered with scrub, plunging into the turquoise waters and the granite rocks on the water's edge.
Day 5 - Day 5 BONIFACIO, CORSICA
The spectacular town of Bonifacio located on the very tip of southern Corsica, clings to a narrow promontory of white rock overhanging the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. You can admire its limestone cliffs hewn out by the wind, before setting off on a cultural tour of its cultural treasures. From the little paved streets in the ancient Haute Ville, to the promenade on the open-air medieval chemin de ronde, this stunning town will take you on a journey back in time. Frequented or secluded, there are numerous beaches to choose from, all in keeping with the high standards of the “Île de Beauté”.
Day 6 - Day 6 GULF OF ROCCAPINA
Nestled between Bonifacio and Sartène, the Gulf of Roccapina offers some of the most iconic landscapes in Corsica. Along the shore, rocky cliffs sculpted by erosion stand as guardians of idyllic beaches, basking in the delightful scent of myrtle. The nearby maquis hides a true treasure: the iconic estate of Murtoli. Stretching to the paradisiacal beach of Erbaghju, this hotel destination celebrates the Corsican way of life and its island traditions like nowhere else.
Day 7 - Day 7 CALVI, CORSICA
Nestled on a rocky spur in the north-west of Corsica, the port of Calvi offers its whiteness between two sapphire-coloured bays. Capital of the Balagne region, the Genoese city benefits from an exceptional natural setting between the abrupt relief of the central chain, fertile hills and long sandy beaches. From the promontory of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra chapel, built in the 19th century on the ruins of a 15th century sanctuary, you will not miss the sublime panorama of the seaside, the mountains and the Calvi citadel. A little further west, you will have the opportunity to discover with the peninsula of Revelatta, a wilder and more preserved part of Corsica.
Day 8 - Day 8 NICE
Capital of the Cote d’Azur, Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the baie des Anges. The Château hill is also a very pleasent place to walk. This is the entrance to the old city, with its bustling markets and regional products along the main street, the Cours Saleya.
Day 9 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $20,530MISTRAL STATEROOM
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $21,560MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $27,710MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $29,770MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $31,820ALIZÉS STATEROOM
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $32,220ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $37,970ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $44,530ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $49,430Zephyr Owner Suite
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $20,390MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $26,200MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $28,140MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $30,080ALIZÉS STATEROOM
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $30,460ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $35,890ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $42,090ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $49,430Zephyr Owner Suite
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $19,420MISTRAL STATEROOM
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $17,200MISTRAL STATEROOM
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $18,050MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $23,180MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $24,890MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $26,600ALIZÉS STATEROOM
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $26,940ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $31,730ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $37,200ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $49,430Zephyr Owner Suite
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $18,310MISTRAL STATEROOM
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $19,220MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $24,690MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $26,520MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $28,340ALIZÉS STATEROOM
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $28,700ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $33,810ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $39,640ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $49,430Zephyr Owner Suite
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $14,730MISTRAL STATEROOM
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $15,460MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $19,860MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $21,330MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $22,790ALIZÉS STATEROOM
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $23,080ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $27,180ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $31,880ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
26-09-202602-10-2026AUD $42,360Zephyr Owner Suite
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $18,570MISTRAL STATEROOM
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $19,720MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $30,200MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $33,690MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $34,840ALIZÉS STATEROOM
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $36,010ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $51,130ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $52,280ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
31-08-202707-09-2027AUD $53,450Zephyr Owner Suite
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $14,050MISTRAL STATEROOM
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $14,920MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $22,780MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $25,390MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $26,260ALIZÉS STATEROOM
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $27,130ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $38,470ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $39,340ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
07-09-202714-09-2027AUD $53,450Zephyr Owner Suite
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $13,150MISTRAL STATEROOM
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $13,960MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $21,290MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $23,730MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $24,540ALIZÉS STATEROOM
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $25,360ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $35,940ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $36,750ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
14-09-202721-09-2027AUD $53,450Zephyr Owner Suite
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $13,150MISTRAL STATEROOM
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $13,960MISTRAL PRESTIGE STATEROOM
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $21,290MISTRAL JUNIOR SUITE
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $23,730MISTRAL PRESTIGE SUITE
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $24,540ALIZÉS STATEROOM
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $25,360ALIZÉS PRESTIGE STATEROOM
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $35,940ALIZÉS PRIVILEGE SUITE
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $36,750ALIZÉS GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE
21-09-202728-09-2027AUD $53,450Zephyr Owner Suite

Inclusions

    • A Corsican escapade aboard Le Ponant, the first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht, to reconnect with essentials and share joy, carried by the wind.
    • In the Gulf of Roccapina, visit Domaine de Murtoli, a hotel combining a 17th-century dwelling with luxury Corsican shepherds’ houses, an exclusive PONANT experience.
    • Explore the secret soul of the Isle of Beauty via ports of call off the beaten path, revisited to offer you exclusive included activities.

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