Artistic Adriatic with Pinault Collection

<p>A cruise in partnership with Pinault Collection, featuring Emma Lavigne, Director General and Chief Curator of the Collection, from June 17 to 22, 2026, and artist Edith Dekyndt. On board, talks and lectures provide privileged insight into the curatorial vision of the Pinault Collection and Edith Dekyndt’s artistic approach, complemented by presentations dedicated to the current exhibitions at Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana ahead of their discovery in Venice. The highlight of the journey: a private visit to Palazzo Grassi, followed by dinner in its atrium. The next day, an immersion in the Contemporary Art Biennale precedes a private visit to Punta della Dogana, accompanied by the Pinault Collection’s lecturer-guides.<p></p>Throughout your cruise, at each port of call, all guests will also have the opportunity to take part in an included excursion carefully selected by PONANT. On this cruise, discover Split and the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace, from Trogir, stroll through Zadar, an ancient city with a fascinating history, or admire the dazzling mosaics of Ravenna, considered the most beautiful in the world. The range of experiences on offer promises a great time with lots of variety (for the full list of excursions, click on the Itinerary tab).<p></p>Your ship will leave Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site aptly called “the Pearl of the Adriatic”, and sail to Trogir. Renowned as the most beautiful medieval town in Dalmatia, the city, founded by the Greeks, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fall under the spell of the beauty of its monuments, such as the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, a masterpiece of Romanesque arts and one of the most beautiful in Croatia.<p></p>To the north, in contrast to the wild, confetti-like Kornati Islands, discover Zadar. On the monumental Land Gate, the winged lion that symbolises the City of the Doges still watches over passers-by as they make their way through the narrow streets of this ancient Roman walled city, now a vibrant mix of history and creativity.<p></p>Soon, you will reach Istria and the charming city of Rijeka. Nestling in the Kvarner Gulf, just a stone's throw from the famous Krk, known as “the Golden Island”, this port town offers a taste of the gentle Croatian way of life, with delicacies and strolls between the sea and the mountains.<p></p>On the other side of the Adriatic, on the shores of Italy, the stunning Ravenna is revealed. Capital of the Roman Empire in the 5th century, the city of Emilia-Romagna recounts its age-old history between the Roman and Byzantine cultures through its incredible ancient mosaics.<p></p>As a grand finale, your voyage will draw an end in Venice the Serenissima and its lagoon. Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal and the palaces along the canals will be your last stops on an unforgettable cruise.</p>