Island hopping from Dubrovnik to Athens

"Eternity. It is the sea mingled with the sun", according to a poem by Rimbaud. Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail, bathed by the wind and sea spray, surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast yacht with elegant lines and an interior design created by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a very distinctive personality.

As if you were on your very own yacht, match your inner tempo to the boat's subtle oscillations and savour...read more the freedom of living in the moment, being fully present for your trip. Find out more about Le Ponant, here. Aboard its emblematic yacht, Ponant is reshaping the contours of cruising and invites you to experience a new way of discovering the wonderful Mediterranean shores, between olive groves and sun-drenched vines. From unique and iconic ports of call to private moments, experience the very essence of the Mediterranean and welcome the unexpected like a breath of freedom.

With the evening light caressing the golden roofs of Dubrovnik, you will leave the Pearl of the Adriatic, and set sail for the South, towards the preserved oases of the Ionian and Aegean Seas. Let yourself be captivated by these islands and their well-guarded treasures. Aboard Le Ponant, the wind will take you towards mineral fortresses and lush hiding places, inviting you to dream. Discover the soul of these islands, which is ingrained in their history and their singularities. From cultural riches to local produce, external influences reshape the contours of Greek identity.

You will sail towards the beautiful and secret Paxos, covered with olive trees and bathed with legends in the aquamarine and dark blue sea. Let yourself fall under the spell of the charming port of Fiskardo with its Venetian inspiration, on the island of Kefalonia, very close to Ithaca. You will now head towards the south-east of the Peloponnese. The fortified peninsula of Monemvasia will reveal itself, monumental, like a ship of stone overlooking the azure. You will sail, senses heightened, towards Kythnos, a wild and hilly rock, tamed by traditional and environmentally friendly agriculture.

Then you will reach the charming port of Lavrio, located very close to beautiful Athens. The experiences, designed for you and with you, create possibilities for going back to basics in a setting that is conducive to contemplation. At your own pace, immerse yourself in wild and stunning panoramas, away from the crowds, and enjoy moments spent in harmony with nature: glass-bottom kayaking, snorkelling, paddle-boarding, bike riding*. *The experiences and activities on offer will be confirmed on board by the captain according to the weather conditions, the itinerary and the cruise plan.