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9-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise

Malaga/Valletta
9-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise
May 5, 2026
PONANT EXPLORATIONS: Le Boreal
Malaga/Valletta
Vacation Offer ID 1578789
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From $6,950
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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
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
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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Cartagena (Spain)
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Oran
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Algiers
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At Sea
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Tunis
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Trapani
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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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Siracusa
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Valletta
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS: Le Boreal
Le Boréal, like its Sister ships L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial, epitomizes the unique feel and atmosphere of the ships of the PONANT fleet. Subtly combining luxury, intimacy and serene well-being, the ship has been designed to offer passengers both moments of conviviality and spaces conducive to peaceful tranquility and a sense of escape and getting away from it all. Its exterior and interior lines testify to the ingeniousness and refinement with which the Sister ships have been designed.
Ship Highlights
  • Cabins where Le Boréal provides quiet oases of calm serenity out at sea
  • Common Areas such as Wellness Area, Theatre, Recreation area, Pool Deck etc
  • Public Spaces such as, Exterior Bar, Dining Area and Panoramic Lounge provides moments of relaxation and conviviality to suit every taste
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2010
Last Refurbished
2018
Registry
France
Built In
Italy
Gross tonnage
10 944 UMS
Beam
59 ft (18 m)
Maximum Speed
14 knots
Ship Length
466 ft (142 m)
Passenger Capacity
264
Number of Crew
140
Number of Decks
6
Dining / Restaurants
2
Spa
1
Staterooms / Suites
132

Dining

Grill Restaurant
Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

Bars & Lounges

Panoramic Lounge
Panoramic Lounge provides library, internet space, bar and live entertainment on certain evenings.
Open Air Bar And Pool
Open Air Bar And Pool.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
Theatre includes conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium.

Onboard Activities

Recreation Area
Recreation Area.

Outdoor Activities

Open Air Bar And Pool
Open Air Bar And Pool.

Wellness

Wellness Area
Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle and balneotherapy cubicle.

Oceanview

Superior Stateroom (SP3) $6,950
Superior Stateroom
  • Category: SP3
  • Le Champollion
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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 

Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom (DEL) $7,320
Deluxe Stateroom
  • Category: DEL
  • Le Champollion
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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 
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4) $7,700
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR4
  • Le Lafayette
  • Le Normandie
  • Le France
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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 
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5) $8,060
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR5
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6) $8,510
Prestige Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: PR6
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service

Suite

Deluxe Suite (DS6) $13,630
Deluxe Suite
  • Category: DS6
  • Le France
Size: 290 sq.ft. + 54 sq.ft. balcony. There are 3 Deluxe Suites with private balcony. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Prestige Suite (PS5) $15,110
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS5
  • Le Normandie
  • Le France
  • Le Lafayette
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available 
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ players
    •    Video on demand
    •    Safe
    •    Hairdryer
    •    Bath robes
    •    Satellite direct line telephone
    •    110/220 volts outlet
    •    French bath products
    •    24hr room service
    •    Internet acces wifi
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table
Prestige Suite (PS6) $15,480
Prestige Suite
  • Category: PS6
Size: 398 sq.ft. + 85 sq.ft. balcony. 20 Prestige Suites with private balcony will provide you a sea with in total discretion. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
    •    Shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Sofa
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Owner's Suite (SA) Call for pricing
Owner's Suite
  • Category: SA
  • Le France
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: 
    •    Individually-controlled air-conditioning
    •    Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available
    •    Bathtub or shower
    •    Minibar
    •    Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Desk with stationery
    •    DVD, CD and Ipod™ 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
    •    Another Flat screen satellite TV
    •    Large bathtub
    •    Sofa
    •    Table with 4 chairs
    •    Armchair & Pedestal table 
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Le France

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Le Normandie

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Le Lafayette

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Le Champollion

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
Le Liberte

Stateroom Key

  • Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Deluxe Suite (DS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR4)
  • Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR5)
  • Prestige Balcony Stateroom (PR6)
  • Superior Stateroom (SP3)
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