Le Bougainville, 7 Night Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece Return - 16/06/2026

7 nights onboard Le Bougainville from Ponant departing 16 Jun 2026

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In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

This leisurely voyage through the heart of the Aegean is the perfect introduction to all that Homer’s ‘wine-dark sea’ has to offer. Ancient sites, resonating with a mythical past, compete for your attention with the whitewashed homes of present-day farmers and the waterfront cafés and trendy boutiques of stylish jet-set getaways.

Departing from Athens, your first encounter with the rich history of the Aegean is the monumental Byzantine monastery on Patmos that guards the cave where St. John the Evangelist received his visions of the Apocalypse.

Planted with forests of cypress trees and olive groves, your next stop, Symi, is captivating. The shimmering colors of its dwellings and surrounding nature make it a paradise for those seeking tranquility and serenity.

Amorgos represents a completely different aspect of life in the Aegean as it brings you face to face with age-old traditions of olive cultivation, herbal medicine, and religious devotion as they are still practiced in small villages in the mountains.

After an unforgettable sunset cruise in Santorini’s captivating caldera, where high cliffs surround the majestic ancient crater engulfed by water in the 2nd millennium BC, you will set sail northwest to Milos. Here, the limestone cliffs and small hidden coves are yours to discover in a relaxed atmosphere.

The island of Delos was sacred to the ancient Greeks—the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and home to countless shrines and temples—a veritable open-air museum. Mykonos, by contrast, is a sophisticated island resort with smart cafes and boutiques, where you will enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure to soak in all that this dazzling town has to offer.

From Nafplion travel to Mycenae, the legendary home of Agamemnon and an important center of the extraordinary civilization that flourished here in the 2nd millennium BC, before continuing to Epidaurus, the ancient shrine of Asklepios, whose ruins are dominated by a 4th-century BC theater that is one of the finest in Greece.

Your journey concludes upon return to Athens.

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EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

Ship Profile & Stats

Maiden voyage: 2019

Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons

Length: 131 metres

Beam: 18 metres

Draft: 4.5 metres

Speed: 12.5 knots

Ship registration: French

Passenger capacity (dbl): 184

Officer nationality: France

Ship Amenities

Individual Climate Control

Minibar

Flat Screen Television

Ipod (TM) Players

In Room Safe

Hair Dryer

110/220 volts outlet

Satellite Direct Line Telephone

Bath Robes

Ship Facilities

Art Gallery

Panoramic Lounge

Shopping Boutiques

Main Lounge

Swimming Pool

Theatre

Main Restaurant

Spa

Fitness Centre

Bars

Hydraulic Platform for Water Sports / Swimming

Deluxe Stateroom

From AUD7,990 pp Twin Share Enquire

Area : 19 m²
Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² Private balcony
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 acces wifi.

Deluxe Suite Deck 3

From AUD13,450 pp Twin Share Enquire

Area : 27 m²
Capacity :up to 3 passengers per cabin
6m² Private balcony
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 acces wifi.

Deluxe Suite Deck 4

From AUD13,450 pp Twin Share Enquire

Area : 27 m²
Capacity :up to 3 passengers per cabin
6m² private balcony
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 acces wifi.

Deluxe Suite Deck 5

From AUD13,450 pp Twin Share Enquire

Deluxe Suite Deck 6

From AUD13,450 pp Twin Share Enquire

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5

Sold Out

Area : 45 m²
Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
30m² private balcony
Individually-controlled air-conditioning
King-size bed or twin beds
Bathtub
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 acces wifi.

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6

From AUD21,860 pp Twin Share Enquire

Prestige Deck 4

From AUD8,830 pp Twin Share Enquire

Area : 19 m²
Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² private balcony
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 acces wifi
2 cabins of 27
5 m² with a private balcony of 6 m² for people with reduced mobility.

Prestige Deck 5

From AUD9,240 pp Twin Share Enquire

Prestige Deck 6

From AUD9,740 pp Twin Share Enquire

Prestige Deck 5 Suite

From AUD18,070 pp Twin Share Enquire

PRESTIGE DECK 5 SUITE

Area : 38 m²
Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
8m² private balcony
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.

Prestige Deck 6 Suite

From AUD18,990 pp Twin Share Enquire

Privilege Suite Deck 5

From AUD19,920 pp Twin Share Enquire

Area : 32 m²
Capacity :up to 4 passengers per cabin
8m² private balcony
Individually-controlled air-conditioning
King-size bed or twin beds
Bathtub
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.

Privilege Suite Deck 6

From AUD19,920 pp Twin Share Enquire

Owner's Suite

Sold Out

Area : 45 m²
Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
30m2 private balcony
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 acces wifi.

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