Ponant Unveils New French Riviera Itinerary for 2026

Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:15 PM ET, Tue February 11, 2025

Ponant Explorations is unveiling a new French Riviera itinerary in 2026.

The eight-day voyage will be offered aboard the recently renovated Le Ponant, which can accommodate up to 32 guests in 16 staterooms. 

The three-masted sailing yacht will sail along the Côte d’Azur round trip from Nice from May 7-14, 2026.

Travelers will have a chance to visit some of the French Riviera’s most iconic landmarks, including Portofino’s cliff-top lighthouse and the 16th-century ramparts of Antibes. Port calls include Menton, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Cassis. 

Back onboard, guests can take advantage of Le Ponant’s various aquatic toys, including glass-bottomed kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and snorkeling gear for exploring the Mediterranean. The ship also has a saltwater pool, a sun deck, an outdoor bar, a spa and an onboard restaurant called Le Diamant.

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Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor based in Longmont, Colorado. Her work has appeared in Travel+Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Food&Wine, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Robb Report, the Toronto Star, the Denver Post and many other publications. Sarah has a degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She can be reached at [email protected]  You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/kutasarah/ and https://twitter.com/SarahKuta

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