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11-night Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles Southbound Cruise/Land Package

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
May 8, 2026
Offer ID: 1630952 | Prices from $11,490

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • Explore the Corsican citadel of Bonifacio, perched on soaring sea-cliffs, with its medieval fortress, maze of streets, churches, mausoleums, and unique history
  • Visit the prehistoric temple complex at Hagar Qim on Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than Stonehenge 
  • Discover Ortigia, a small island-city within the city of Siracusa – a romantic enclave of ancient temples and baroque architecture
  • Explore the summit of Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, with an experienced mountaineer-guide, and savor some of the most dramatic panoramic views of Sicily and the Mediterranean

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $4,386 value!
  • Enjoy exclusive visits to private villas and art collections in Palermo, drinks and canapés included
  • Enjoy a private wine-tasting and family-style lunch at a historic family winery on the foothills of Mount Etna
  • Take a ride on a historic lift to the summit of Mount Capanne in Elba for the fabulous views
  • Spend two nights at luxury hotels in Marseille or on the island of Malta
  • Aboard ship – alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost
  • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff, local guides and drivers
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 26 meals on land and sea, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and taxes
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Provence (Marseille)/Valletta
Provence (Marseille) • 5/9/2026 – 5/8/2026
Aix-en-Provence • 5/10/2026
Nice • 5/10/2026
Elba • 5/11/2026
Corsica • 5/12/2026
Bonifacio • 5/12/2026
Olbia • 5/13/2026
Palermo • 5/14/2026
Mount Etna • 5/15/2026
Siracusa • 5/16/2026
Valletta • 5/17/2026
Mdina • 5/17/2026
Malta • 5/18/2026
Valletta • 5/19/2026 – 5/18/2026

Balcony

Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 View Details
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
  • Category: DEL
Size: 19 sq m (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
From $11,490/night
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 (PR4)
  • Category: PR4
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes &, slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 (PR4)
From $12,250/night
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Category: PR6
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes &, slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 (PR6)
From $12,990/night
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 (PR5)
  • Category: PR5
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes &, slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 (PR5)
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Suite

Prestige Suite - Deck 5 View Details
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PrS5)
  • Category: PrS5
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PrS5)
From $12,590/night
Deluxe Suite Stateroom View Details
Deluxe Suite Stateroom
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS6)
  • Category: DS6
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS6)
From $15,490/night
Prestige Suite View Details
Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite (PS5)
  • Category: PS5
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite (PS5)
From $18,490/night
Prestige Suite View Details
Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite (PS6)
  • Category: PS6
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite (PS6)
From $19,490/night
Privilege Suite View Details
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite (PV6)
  • Category: PV6
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Privilege Suite (PV6)
From $20,490/night
Grand Deluxe Suite View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
  • Category: GD6
Size: 45 sqm (484 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with separate shower and bathtub Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access 
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
From $21,990/night
Owners Suite - Deck 5 View Details
Owners Suite - Deck 5
Owners Suite - Deck 5 (SA)
  • Category: SA
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat-screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Owners Suite - Deck 5 (SA)
From $25,490/night
Privilege Suite View Details
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite (PV5)
  • Category: PV5
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Privilege Suite (PV5)
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Grand Deluxe Suite View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
  • Category: GD5
Size: 45 sqm (484 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with separate shower and bathtub Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat-screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
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Deluxe Suite Stateroom View Details
Deluxe Suite Stateroom
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS5)
  • Category: DS5
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS5)
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Deluxe Suite Stateroom View Details
Deluxe Suite Stateroom
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS4)
  • Category: DS4
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS4)
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Deluxe Suite Stateroom View Details
Deluxe Suite Stateroom
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS3)
  • Category: DS3
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hairdryer, makeup mirror, bathrobes & slippers Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning; separate living & sleeping areas; closet; flat screen satellite TV; video on demand; satellite direct-line telephone; iPod player; 110/220 volt outlets; electronic safe; minibar; alarm clock; WiFi internet access
Deluxe Suite Stateroom (DS3)
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Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck

Boasting sophisticated styling, innovative "green" technology, and welcoming, attentive service, Le Dumont-d'Urville is one of Ponant's Explorer Series yachts... introducing guests to a whole new cruising experience; she embodies the unique atmosphere guests have come to expect – a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Ship Details Deck Plans

Dining

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Main Restaurant menu includes a variety of Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines with accompanying views of the River during the day time.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Main Restaurant menu includes a variety of Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines with accompanying views of the River during the day time.

Bars & Lounges

Exclusive to the Explorer-Series small ships, Le Laperouse, Le Dumont d'Urville and Le Champlain, The Blue Eye lounge is the world's first multi-sensory, underwater lounge. The space's graphical references evoke cetaceans and jellyfish and inspiration is evident in the lines of the lounge, the positioning of the body, the furniture and the fittings.
Exclusive to the Explorer-Series small ships, Le Laperouse, Le Dumont d'Urville and Le Champlain, The Blue Eye lounge is the world's first multi-sensory, underwater lounge. The space's graphical references evoke cetaceans and jellyfish and inspiration is evident in the lines of the lounge, the positioning of the body, the furniture and the fittings.

Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool to cool off during those hot days aboard Le Dumont d' Urville or, alternatively, relax in the connecting hot tub, where you can converse with the friends you've met onboard as the jets massage your body.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool to cool off during those hot days aboard Le Dumont d' Urville or, alternatively, relax in the connecting hot tub, where you can converse with the friends you've met onboard as the jets massage your body.