8-night Early Summer Mediterranean Style Voyage

May 18, 2025

Sea Cloud Cruises: Sea Cloud Spirit

Roundtrip Provence (Marseille)

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Cruise Inclusions

Complimentary with your sailing:

Welcome champagne in suite/stateroom
Daily fresh fruit basket in suite/stateroom
All meals including nightly 4-course menu and a 5-course gala dinner
Fine wines from renowned winemakers
All coffee, tea specialties and soft drinks
Open bar (except premium brands)
Welcome and farewell cocktail
Bottled water on excursions
Gratuities and port fees
Curated moments
Beach barbecues in select destinations
Select Shore Excursions
Marina platform with use of water sports equipment such as snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, and towable tube (weather permitting)
Laundry service in suites

Available Add-Ons

Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Provence (Marseille) 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! Marseille Shore Excursion - Marseille - 8 hours Marseille is, first of all, ancient. Started by the Phoenician around 600-BC (ignoring of course the Ligurians who already lived here), taken over by the Greeks in 540 BC, and conquered by the Romans two thousand years ago, HIGHLIGHTS OLD HARBOR - Vieux Panier MUCEM Museum Sightseeing tour along the Corniche Road up to the Notre Dame de La Garde Cathedral. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed guide - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Do not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double Marseille Shore Excrusion - Alpilles - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Alpilles Depart for the Alpilles, this chain of limestone hills runs east-west, and is where bauxite was first discovered (named after the village of Baux-de-Provence). The Alpilles are an extension of the Luberon Mountains, which stretch out to the east HIGHLIGHTS Saint Remy Situated in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the "must-sees" in Provence. Surrounded by lush green perfumed valleys, its ancient streets are lined with beautifully restored old houses... Baux de provence Your journey will then continue with a visit of Les Baux de Provence. This village is situated in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau 245m high. Brilliant views of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles can be seen from the look-out points! Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Baux de Provence Castel - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille Shore Excursion - Chateauneuf du Pape - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and. Depart for a full day visit and wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape wine area, Lunch at leisure, your guide will suggest you the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. During your journey you’ll stop for a visit and wine tasting at two wine estates. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - all day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore Excursion - Green Provence Tour - 8 hours - Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Green Provence HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a visit and wine tasting at Le Clos du Pavillon estate. At this 7ha estate, 4ha of which are used to produce the grapes, a great respect for nature rules the estate. A place is like no other, where the tradition has remained since the 16th century. Production is not mechanized and everything is done manually from the budding to the harvest. This respect and love for wine make fruit flavored wines with its own Enjoy lunch at Abbaye de la Celle. (To be paid on site) A charming restaurant in the heart of in the wine country, located in the shadow of a 12th century royal Abbey, which hosted the good and the great of this world... After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting at Chateau Margui. A new gem in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC, that has produced wine for centuries, Margüi fell into oblivion in 1970. Coming back to life in year 2000, it quickly expressed its impetuous personality: 2003, Château Margüi's first vintage, turned out to be very successful. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and depart for Aix en Provence. Aix is surrounded by countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens. The name Aix comes from the source discovered when the city was founded in 123b.c. by the Romans. Aix was the capitol of Provence in the 15th century, wealthy merchants and local dignitaries helped turn this city into the Florence of Provence as we know it today. One can find all the beauty of the noble Provence of the17th and 18th centuries that include handsome houses and private mansions of the upper class, city squares’ bursting with flowers, ancient fountains and shaded narrow streets. Discerning shoppers might instead choose the elegant boutiques in the quartier Mazarin, richest and most exclusive quarter of what is a considerably wealthy town. Lunch is at your leisure; your guide will suggest the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Cézanne workshop - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Half Day Tour - 4 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The oldest city of France yet elected European Capital of Culture in 2014, Marseille is continuously changing and offering a contrast between tradition and modernity. Worldwide known for its old port, turquoise calanques and typical provencal markets, do not miss the visit of the third city of France! 9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseille’ port. You will visit Marseille, the largest and most popular commune in France after Paris, also the third largest metropolitan area in France. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo promontory that was just a mere rocky plateau on which only rushes and wild grasses grew, but Napoleon decided to build "a house at the water's edge"; the residence was never actually used…but became today one of the finest architectural complexes in Europe! The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection; the 19th century impressive church dominates the city and the view from the churchyard is just astonishing. Inside, you will see dozens of ex-votos, many of them in the shape of boats placed there by grateful sailors. The tour will continue with a scenic drive around town. Marseille is busy renovating its majestic Second Empire buildings, adding interesting modern architecture and buzzing with the energy of a new Golden Age. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Drop off either at the foot of your ship or at your hotel. Tour Duration: 4 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner Marseille - Full Day Tour - 8 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The largest and most populous commune in France after Paris, centre of the third largest metropolitan area in France. 9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseilles’ port. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo. The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a restaurant suggested by your guide. In the afternoon, we suggest a visit of the Mucem (new museum which opens in 2013). This national museum is located on a site which includes the Fort Saint-Jean, a historic monument overlooking the Vieux-Port, and a new building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti on the J4 esplanade. On the Greek and Roman ruins of the ancient state-city, there is a 12th century chapel that was part of the former Commandry of St. John of Jerusalem, the medieval tower of King René (built between 1447 and 1453), and the Tour du Fanal erected in the 17th century at the request of ship-owners to light up the entrance to the harbour, surrounded by various military fortifications. The MuCEM's location is therefore a location steeped in history and memories, at the heart of a prestigious heritage site - Cathédrale de la Major, Eglise Saint-Laurent, with views of the Palais du Pharo, and the Abbaye Saint-Victor, the sea and the islands of Friuli - overlooking "the Suez and beyond". 5.00 pm: Return to your hotel or your cruise. Tour Duration: 8 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner	05/18/2025	05/18/2025
Day Under Full Sails*	05/19/2025	05/19/2025
Calvi	05/20/2025	05/20/2025
Corsica (Ajaccio)	05/21/2025	05/21/2025
Alghero	05/22/2025	05/22/2025
Day Under Full Sails*	05/23/2025	05/23/2025
Portofino	05/24/2025	05/24/2025
St. Tropez 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! St Tropez: Highlights of St Tropez - 4 hours St Tropez is one of a handful of place names known around the world, and for many, the very mention of the name conjures up images of the ultimate hedonistic jet-set resort. Set on the lovely blue water of the Bay of St Tropez, this modern version of a medieval town is most popular for the line of yachts along the quay, and the facing line of terrace cafés, divided by a parade of strolling tourists and slowly cruising expensive cars. Take the time to explore the narrow little streets and markets. In the Place aux Herbes, the fishermen sell their catch and local farmers their fruit and vegetables. The real heart of the town is the Place des Lices. Here, the locals play boules under the shade of plane trees surrounded by some fine restaurants. If shopping for luxury items is your thing, all the major French and Italian designers have boutiques in St Tropez. Highlights: Explore St Tropez's narrow streets and markets, where fishermen sell their fresh catch 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 driver-guide for 4 hours • Entrance fees to all sights and museums • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities	05/25/2025	05/25/2025
Provence (Marseille) 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! Marseille Shore Excursion - Marseille - 8 hours Marseille is, first of all, ancient. Started by the Phoenician around 600-BC (ignoring of course the Ligurians who already lived here), taken over by the Greeks in 540 BC, and conquered by the Romans two thousand years ago, HIGHLIGHTS OLD HARBOR - Vieux Panier MUCEM Museum Sightseeing tour along the Corniche Road up to the Notre Dame de La Garde Cathedral. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed guide - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Do not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double Marseille Shore Excrusion - Alpilles - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Alpilles Depart for the Alpilles, this chain of limestone hills runs east-west, and is where bauxite was first discovered (named after the village of Baux-de-Provence). The Alpilles are an extension of the Luberon Mountains, which stretch out to the east HIGHLIGHTS Saint Remy Situated in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the "must-sees" in Provence. Surrounded by lush green perfumed valleys, its ancient streets are lined with beautifully restored old houses... Baux de provence Your journey will then continue with a visit of Les Baux de Provence. This village is situated in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau 245m high. Brilliant views of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles can be seen from the look-out points! Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Baux de Provence Castel - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille Shore Excursion - Chateauneuf du Pape - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and. Depart for a full day visit and wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape wine area, Lunch at leisure, your guide will suggest you the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. During your journey you’ll stop for a visit and wine tasting at two wine estates. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - all day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore Excursion - Green Provence Tour - 8 hours - Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Green Provence HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a visit and wine tasting at Le Clos du Pavillon estate. At this 7ha estate, 4ha of which are used to produce the grapes, a great respect for nature rules the estate. A place is like no other, where the tradition has remained since the 16th century. Production is not mechanized and everything is done manually from the budding to the harvest. This respect and love for wine make fruit flavored wines with its own Enjoy lunch at Abbaye de la Celle. (To be paid on site) A charming restaurant in the heart of in the wine country, located in the shadow of a 12th century royal Abbey, which hosted the good and the great of this world... After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting at Chateau Margui. A new gem in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC, that has produced wine for centuries, Margüi fell into oblivion in 1970. Coming back to life in year 2000, it quickly expressed its impetuous personality: 2003, Château Margüi's first vintage, turned out to be very successful. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and depart for Aix en Provence. Aix is surrounded by countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens. The name Aix comes from the source discovered when the city was founded in 123b.c. by the Romans. Aix was the capitol of Provence in the 15th century, wealthy merchants and local dignitaries helped turn this city into the Florence of Provence as we know it today. One can find all the beauty of the noble Provence of the17th and 18th centuries that include handsome houses and private mansions of the upper class, city squares’ bursting with flowers, ancient fountains and shaded narrow streets. Discerning shoppers might instead choose the elegant boutiques in the quartier Mazarin, richest and most exclusive quarter of what is a considerably wealthy town. Lunch is at your leisure; your guide will suggest the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Cézanne workshop - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Half Day Tour - 4 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The oldest city of France yet elected European Capital of Culture in 2014, Marseille is continuously changing and offering a contrast between tradition and modernity. Worldwide known for its old port, turquoise calanques and typical provencal markets, do not miss the visit of the third city of France! 9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseille’ port. You will visit Marseille, the largest and most popular commune in France after Paris, also the third largest metropolitan area in France. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo promontory that was just a mere rocky plateau on which only rushes and wild grasses grew, but Napoleon decided to build "a house at the water's edge"; the residence was never actually used…but became today one of the finest architectural complexes in Europe! The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection; the 19th century impressive church dominates the city and the view from the churchyard is just astonishing. Inside, you will see dozens of ex-votos, many of them in the shape of boats placed there by grateful sailors. The tour will continue with a scenic drive around town. Marseille is busy renovating its majestic Second Empire buildings, adding interesting modern architecture and buzzing with the energy of a new Golden Age. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Drop off either at the foot of your ship or at your hotel. Tour Duration: 4 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner Marseille - Full Day Tour - 8 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The largest and most populous commune in France after Paris, centre of the third largest metropolitan area in France. 9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseilles’ port. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo. The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a restaurant suggested by your guide. In the afternoon, we suggest a visit of the Mucem (new museum which opens in 2013). This national museum is located on a site which includes the Fort Saint-Jean, a historic monument overlooking the Vieux-Port, and a new building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti on the J4 esplanade. On the Greek and Roman ruins of the ancient state-city, there is a 12th century chapel that was part of the former Commandry of St. John of Jerusalem, the medieval tower of King René (built between 1447 and 1453), and the Tour du Fanal erected in the 17th century at the request of ship-owners to light up the entrance to the harbour, surrounded by various military fortifications. The MuCEM's location is therefore a location steeped in history and memories, at the heart of a prestigious heritage site - Cathédrale de la Major, Eglise Saint-Laurent, with views of the Palais du Pharo, and the Abbaye Saint-Victor, the sea and the islands of Friuli - overlooking "the Suez and beyond". 5.00 pm: Return to your hotel or your cruise. Tour Duration: 8 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner	05/26/2025	05/26/2025

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