25-night Ocean Voyage: Cape Town - Valencia

April 9, 2025

PONANT: Le Laperouse

Cape Town/Valencia

Vacation Offer ID 1566871

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Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Complimentary Gratuities
Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
HERMES amenities
Open Bridge Policy

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Cape Town Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Cape Town City Tour - Half Day Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference. Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Three Hour Cruise The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements. Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala. Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches. The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water. Whale Watching Tour - Full Day Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel. The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination. Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour. Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon. Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished. You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony. Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.	04/09/2025	04/09/2025
At Sea	04/10/2025	04/11/2025
Walvis Bay Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Marine Cruise Depart from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club and cruise into the beautiful and sheltered bay area, home to a shipwreck, lighthouse, oyster platforms, different bird species, seals and an abundance of marine life to mention a few. The Catamaran will move along the oyster platforms where your guide will share more information about Walvis Bay’s own cultivated oysters, delicacies which you will later get to taste. The journey proceeds to the ever-growing Pelican Point for a closer look at the lighthouse and resident seal colony. The old supply railway spoors can still be seen from the years when the lighthouse was occupied by the coast guards. Moving around the point, a variety of marine life may be encountered, these include Benguela Dolphins, Dusky Dolphins, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Mola Mola (Sunfish) and Leatherback Turtles. Enjoy the array of sights and sounds whilst relaxing in the saloon, on the trampolines or on the deck with a glass of sparkling wine, local oysters and delicious snacks and drinks.	04/12/2025	04/12/2025
At Sea	04/13/2025	04/22/2025
Kere	04/23/2025	04/23/2025
Dakar	04/24/2025	04/24/2025
At Sea	04/25/2025	04/27/2025
Santa Cruz de Tenerife	04/28/2025	04/28/2025
Lanzarote, Canary Islands	04/29/2025	04/29/2025
At Sea	04/30/2025	04/30/2025
Casablanca Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Casablanca City Visit - 4/5 hours Meet your car and driver at the Port of Casablanca near the gangway. Duration : Approximately 4 / 5 hours Points of Interest: The Place Mohammed V; the Central Market; the Mahakma Law Courts; the New Medina; the King’s Palace precinct; Notre Dame de Lourdes; Anfa and the Corniche; the Hassan II Mosque; the Beth El Synagogue, The Jewish Museum, the United Nations Square. PRICES INCLUDE: Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING: Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen. Rabat City Visit - 6 Hours Meet your car and guide at the Port of Casablanca. Duration: Approximately 6 hours. Points of Interest: the Méchouar Precinct of the King’s Palace, the Chellah necropole, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Oudayas, Souks… . PRICES INCLUDE: Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Lunch not included. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING: Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen. El Jadida & Azemmour - 8 hours Meet your car and driver at the Port of Casablanca near the gangway. Duration : Approximately 8 hours Points of Interest: The outside of Hassan II Mosque, The Corniche, Residential quarter of Anfa, The Kasbah, The arabe Medina and Jewish Mellah, Portuguese Cisterns, ... PRICES INCLUDE: Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide. Lunch at El Jadida PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING: Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen Marrakech City Visit - 12 Hours Meet your car and guide at one of these Ports : Casablanca - Agadir. Duration: Approximately 12 hours. Points of Interest: Bahia Palace, The Ramparts, The Koutoubia Mosque, Medersa Ben Youssef, The Mellah (The Jewish Quarter), Synagogue, Majorel Gardens, Famous Jamaa El Fna Square, Souks,… PRICES INCLUDE: Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Lunch not included. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING: Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.	05/01/2025	05/01/2025
Tangier Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Tangier City Visit - 6 Hours Meet your Car and Guide at the port of Tangier near the gangway. Duration : 6 hours. Points of Interest : Cap Spartel, Caves of the Oracle of Herakles, Souks, the kasbah & the Medina... PRICES INCLUDE: Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Lunch is Included. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING: Hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen. Tetouan and Chefchaouen - 12 Hours Meet your Car and Guide at the port Tangier near the gangway. Duration : Approximately 12 hours. Points of Interest : Tetouan : Mellah (Jewish quarter), Hassan II Square, the traditional walled Medina, the Museum of Moroccan Art, the Handicrafts School, Bab el Oukla ... Chefchaouen : El Masjid El Andalous , Square of Ouatta el Hamman, the Palace El Makhzen, the medina ... PRICES INCLUDE: Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Light refreshment. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. IT IS RECOMMENDED TRAVELERS BRING WITH THEM: hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen. Tetouan City Visit - 7 Hours Meet your Car and Guide at the port Tangier near the gangway. Transfer to the city of Tetouan for a day trip. Duration : Approximately 7 hours. Points of Interest : Tetouan : Mellah (Jewish quarter), Hassan II Square, the traditional walled Medina, the Museum of Moroccan Art, the Handicrafts School, Bab el Oukla ... PRICES INCLUDE: Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Light refreshment. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: Medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. IT IS RECOMMENDED TRAVELERS BRING WITH THEM: Hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.	05/02/2025	05/02/2025
At Sea	05/03/2025	05/03/2025
Valencia Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Spain: Valencia Highlights Tour - 5 hours Nestled along the sunny Costa Azahar the orange blossom coast lies the beautiful, city of Valencia, where ancient history meets modern innovation and everything in between. Your private bilingual guide will pick you up and show you the secrets of the famous City of Arts and Sciences, taking you past the original, medieval city gates, among other historical and emblematic sites, before you enter the bustling, pedestrian historic city center where you’ll find ancient Roman ruins at the L’Almoina underground archeological museum. You’ll also visit La Lonja Silk Exchange, our prized UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s greatest examples of gothic architecture. You´ll also see and hear the stories of the Basilica in the Plaza de la Virgen, as well as the Cathedral and many of our city plazas such as the main Plaza Ayuntamiento, where locals and tourists gather together for business and leisure. Your guide will help you expertly maneuver the busy Mercado Central, where locals buy and sell fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, wines and more. After all that exploring, you’re sure to work up an appetite. it's time to stop to taste the famous Horchata drink with the sweet traditional fartons. What's Included? 5-hours private guided tour Entrance to 2 monuments Snack Transportation during the whole tour in private taxi What Isn't Included? Meals or drinks not mentioned Souvenirs Highlights of Valencia (4 hours) Highlights: Admire the remarkable riverside designs of renowned contemporary architect Calatrava en route to the 15th century Silk Exchange of the Llotja. Stop for a glass of horchata en route to the beautiful Gothic cathedral, where the supposed Holy Grail is treasured. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	05/04/2025	05/04/2025

Environmentally friendly, fitted with innovative equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, this new and intimately sized yacht offers a unique type of cruise experience. Onboard this ship sailing under the French flag, you'll experience the incomparable pleasure of a cozily intimate cruise offering the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic chic ambiance and with five-star service.