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9-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise

Athens (Piraeus)/Malaga
9-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise
November 8, 2025
PONANT: Le Bougainville
Athens (Piraeus)/Malaga
Vacation Offer ID 1597901
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Exclusive Offer
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
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The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
9-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Athens (Piraeus)

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours
Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.

For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:
  • Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
  • Tour the Benaki Museum
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
    All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours
Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.

Highlights:
  • Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities
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Corinth Canal
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Itea
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Reggio Calabria
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Palermo

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours
Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:
  • Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
  • Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
  • Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:
  • Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
  • Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals
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Tunis
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Annaba
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Algiers
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Cartagena (Spain)
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Malaga

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours
Highlights
Join for a fun and delicious evening and learn how Malaga has become one of the country’s top dining destinations!

Have a stroll through the beautifully illuminated streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines paired with delicious tidbits. From different typical Malaga sweet wines, to refreshing whites, fruity reds and even artisanal vermouth, you will really get to experience our diverse wine growing regions. Bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel welcome, offering their tastiest treats like Iberian cold cuts, fresh seafood and other local specialties.
You will pass by some of the most emblematic venues and hidden alleyways of Malaga by night in an enchanting tour that combines food, culture and history.

What's Included?
  • 3 hours private tour with an expert local guide
  • 4 Foodie Stops
  • 8 Tapas & 5 paired Wines.
What Isn't Included? 
  • Meals & Drinks not mentioned
  • Souvenirs
Gibralfaro (4 hours)
Highlights:
Make your way to Mount Gibralfaro to kearn how the famed castle is intertwined with Malaga's millennia of history. Visit the Picasso Museum to witness the magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures from one of Spain's most famed creatives.


Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
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PONANT: Le Bougainville
Welcoming and spacious common areas, refined open-to-the-sea design, sleek exterior lines, a marina to make access to the ship's Zodiac® inflatables easier, hi-tech equipment, an outdoor pool, a multisensorial underwater lounge. Le Bougainville represents the new generation of ships designed to combine discovery and exploration with luxury, even in the planet's most remote and isolated regions.
Ship Highlights
  • Spacious Cabins equipped with private balconies, they benefit from soft and gentle light and radiance throughout the day
  • The restaurants onboard at Le Bougainville have essential component of French culture and offering a different concept
  • An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2019
Registry
French
Built In
Norway
Gross tonnage
9 976 UMS
Beam
59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed
12.5 knots
Ship Length
430 ft (131.1 m)
Passenger Capacity
184
Number of Crew
112
Number of Decks
5
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
112

Dining

Buffet
Buffet.
Restaurant
Restaurant.

Bars & Lounges

Main Lounge
Able to accommodate all the passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime and evening shows and entertainment.
Panoramic Lounge
Library, internet space, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings.

Onboard Activities

Boutique
Boutique.
Espace Photo
Espace Photo.
Salon Observatoire
Salon Observatoire.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media.

Outdoor Activities

Hydraulic Platform
Swimming and bathing in the sea and various nautical sports, such as kayaking and paddleboarding.

Wellness

Grand Salon
Grand Salon.
Salon De Coiffure
Salon De Coiffure.
Salon Observatoire
Salon Observatoire.
Sauna
Sauna.
Spa
Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty care cubicle.

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom (DEL) $5,510
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DEL
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Deck 4 (PR4) $5,790
Prestige Deck 4
  • Category: PR4
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Deck 5 (PR5) $6,050
Prestige Deck 5
  • Category: PR5
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Deck 6 (PR6) $6,380
Prestige Deck 6
  • Category: PR6
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

Suite

Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6) $10,160
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: DS6
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5) $10,160
Deluxe Suite Deck 5
  • Category: DS5
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4) $10,160
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
  • Category: DS4
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3) $10,160
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
  • Category: DS3
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5) $11,250
Prestige Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PS5
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6) $11,510
Prestige Suite Deck 6
  • Category: PS6
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6) $12,060
Privilege Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PV6
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5) $12,060
Privilege Suite Deck 5
  • Category: PV5
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6) $14,520
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: GD6
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5) $14,520
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
  • Category: GD5
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Owners Suite (SA) Call for pricing
Owners Suite
  • Category: SA
Area: 45 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)
Deck 2

Stateroom Key

  • Owners Suite (SA)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Prestige Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Prestige Deck 4 (PR4)