PONANT EXPLORATIONS has unveiled a new 11-day voyage, created in collaboration with Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Pomellato and Ginori 1735 – five luxury houses synonymous with Italian craftsmanship and style.

This stylish journey offers travellers privileged access to Italy’s most discreetly glamorous destinations, from Florence to Capri and Venice, with each experience designed to celebrate the country’s rich artistic heritage and refined way of life.

Sailing from Livorno to Venice aboard Le Boréal from 8 to 18 September 2027, the 11-day voyage welcomes just 184 guests, ensuring an atmosphere of intimacy and understated luxury. As the sleek vessel glides along Italy’s storied coasts, guests are invited into private palazzi for exclusive receptions, engage in conversations with master artisans, and enjoy demonstrations of time-honoured techniques that define Italian excellence. Personalised service and sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine complete a journey built around authenticity and aesthetic discovery.

The collaboration extends to a selection of PONANT Signature moments, designed to enrich the experience before and after the cruise. In Florence, guests may explore the world of Gucci through a private visit to the Palazzo and its rarely seen Archives, followed by panoramic cocktails and a sensory signature dinner. Another option invites travellers into the universe of Ginori 1735, with a behind-the-scenes tour of its historic Manufactory and an immersion in Florentine art, culminating in a refined evening and a journey through the Chianti hills.

To conclude the adventure, a post-cruise escape in Verona offers two nights of curated exploration. Expert guides lead guests through the city’s hidden alleys, palaces and gardens, revealing a side of Verona known only to insiders.