Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon
Portugal
Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive
2027-07-31 00:00:00
Depart
2027-07-31 18:30:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Málaga
Spain
Wander through whitewashed villages clinging to dramatic cliffs while sipping crisp mountain wines in Spain's legendary Andalusian heartland.
Arrive
2027-08-02 16:00:00
Depart
2027-08-02 22:30:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
Marbella
Spain
Stroll the golden beaches and opulent Puerto Banús marina where luxury yachts glitter beside Mediterranean waters and glamorous beachfront dining.
Arrive
2027-08-03 08:30:00
Depart
2027-08-03 18:00:00
Day 5
Cádiz
Spain
Wander the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe where golden beaches meet centuries of Moorish architecture and sherry wine traditions.
Arrive
2027-08-04 07:00:00
Depart
2027-08-04 16:00:00
Day 6
Portimão
Portugal
Kayak through golden limestone cliffs and secret sea caves sculpted by centuries of Atlantic waves.
Arrive
2027-08-05 07:00:00
Depart
2027-08-05 14:00:00
Day 7
Figueira da Foz
Portugal
Wander the pristine Figueira Beach and climb the historic lighthouse for sweeping Atlantic views that define this charming Portuguese coastal gem.
Arrive
2027-08-06 12:30:00
Depart
2027-08-06 18:00:00
Day 8
Lisbon
Portugal
Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive
2027-08-07 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>This cruise, will cultivate the art of peaceful travel as well as a family spirit, thanks to its customised activities on board and on shore for youngsters*, with the Kid Explorers Club.<p></p>In the season that sees the sun setting the horizon ablaze, set off towards the unexpected and embark on an exceptional journey along Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a subtle mix of cultures, savours and age-old traditions, to seek out a rare phenomenon offered by the sky: the total solar eclipse. Throughout your break, discover the secrets of this exceptional event thanks to the presence of Joe Rao, meteorologist and eclipse chaser, and Serge Brunier, scientific journalist, author, photographer and eclipse chaser. On this journey, feel the vibrant pulse of Malaga, stroll through the elegant avenues of Marbella, discover the Andalusian soul of Cadiz, gaze upon the cliffs of Lagos and wander the charming streets of Figueira da Foz. Finally, off the Iberian shores, admire — if weather conditions allow* — the captivating spectacle of this rare phenomenon: a total solar eclipse. Let yourself be mesmerised by this suspended moment, when the Moon veils the Sun and reveals its luminous corona.<p></p>*We are privileged guests in these places, where we are at the mercy of the weather conditions. As we cannot control the weather conditions, we cannot guarantee the observation of this total solar eclipse. Nevertheless, the Captain will have room for maneuver and will be able to sail towards the most suitable places on the eclipse’s trajectory.</p>
From $6,600 per person
7 nights on
Le Lapérouse
with
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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