From quiet medieval towns to the most glamorous beach resorts in the world, this eight-day cruise will show you the best of the Mediterranean. Cruising in the ultra-luxury of your Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse, you’ll feel right at home docked in the chic marinas of the French Riviera.
Day
1 Depart the USA
Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain.
Please book your flight to arrive into Barcelona prior to 2:00 PM.
Day
2 Barcelona, Spain
Welcome to Spain and the spectacular coastal city of
Barcelona. One of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan cities
in Europe, Barcelona is famous for its beautiful beaches,
incredible food, cutting-edge art scene and buzzing nightlife.
Your journey of wonder begins as soon as you step on board
Scenic Eclipse. You’ll be warmly greeted by the crew and
shown to your luxurious verandah suite. Take some time to
settle in, meet your personal butler and pick the perfect pillow
from the plush pillow menu. Explore the rest of your Discovery
Yacht before dinner, from the outdoor Vitality Pool on Deck 10
to the indulgent Senses Spa on Deck 6 and the Observation
Lounge and Terrace on Deck 5, where you can look out to the
twinkling lights of Barcelona.
Meal: D.
Day
3 Roses
Step out onto your verandah this morning for a panoramic view
of one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The city of Roses
is on Spain’s Costa Brava, close to the border with France, in a
stunning region where the mountains meet the sea. Its glorious
natural harbor led the Greeks to establish a trading colony
here in 776BC. Walk through the city’s fascinating past at the
Ciutadella historic site. Roses is flanked by long, sandy beaches
and secluded coves. The surrounding waters are famous for their
marine life and there are many spots to snorkel close to shore.
You will enjoy a late departure tonight, meaning you can make
the most of Roses’ famous sunsets. It is one of the few places
on the Costa Brava with a western facing beach, so you will
have a spectacular view of the setting sun from the sand
or from one of the many restaurants and bars that dot the
waterfront. Be sure to sample the local specialty, a delicious
Catalan fish stew.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
4 Collioure, France
This morning, Scenic Eclipse will sail into another of the
Mediterranean’s dazzling, natural deep-water harbors. Collioure
has an intricate history, occupied by the Phoenicians, Greeks,
Romans, Barbarians, Arabs, Spaniards and, ultimately, French
over more than 2,500 years.
Bedecked with small beaches, castles by the sea, and pinkdomed
bell towers, it is little wonder that this town is favorite
of artists. Known as the pearl of the Vermillion Coast, Collioure
has azure waters lapping pebbled beaches and pastel houses
surrounding sun dappled squares. Walk through the town and
lose yourself on the streets lined with cafes and gelato shops.
With a mix of French and Spanish influences, Collioure is famed
for its wine and salted anchovies, both of which are exported all
over France.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
5 Sanary-sur-Me
The town of Sanary-sur-Mer on the French Riviera began
life as a fishing village and the marina is still crammed with
hundreds of brightly colored wooden boats. As it is only a small port, Scenic Eclipse will stop outside the harbor
and use tenders to take guests ashore right in the centre of
town. The Captain will employ the high-tech GPS Dynamic
Positioning System to maintain the ship’s location without
dropping anchor on ecologically sensitive seabeds.
You’ll quickly be charmed by the pretty palm-lined harbor,
the quiet pedestrian streets and pastel-hued buildings, all
clustered around a 13th century watchtower, which you can
climb for sweeping views of the town. There are a number of
interesting churches dotted throughout the town; visit the
16th century Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié and the 19th
century Gothic Revival style Église Saint Nazaire. Along the
harbor, you’ll see fishermen pulling in the days catch which is
then served up at the open-air restaurants looking out over
the bobbing boats.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
6 Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez was once a sleepy fishing village. But in the mid-
1950s, French screen siren Brigitte Bardot and the film And
God Created Woman transformed it into the chicest travel
hotspot for the international jet set. Today, it still retains
all the glitz and glamour, alongside impossibly blue seas,
stunning beaches and a bohemian art scene. Stroll along the
cobblestone streets of the old fishing quarter of La Ponche
and revel in the abstract architecture and sunlit landscapes
that inspired great artists and filmmakers.
Enjoy a late departure tonight and see Saint-Tropez come
alive after dark. It’s the perfect opportunity to join the
beautiful people at open-air bars along the waterfront or
chic rooftop cocktail bars with spectacular views. Listen for
the sounds of live music and keep an eye out for any visiting
celebrities.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
7 Villefranche-sur-Mer
Tucked in a deep bay between Nice and the Cap Ferrat
peninsula, Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the hidden gems
of the Côte d’Azur. The old town dates to the 14th century,
creamy apartment buildings tumble down to the shoreline
and hidden stairways weave between it all. This is a tender
port, so Scenic Eclipse will wait just offshore as you are
ferried right into the centre of town.
Enjoy a full day to spend in Villefranche-sur-Mer, where
you can explore the town or make the short trip into Nice to
discover its many museums, historical sites and galleries. A
late-night departure allows you ample time to wander along
the waterfront to discover its cosy wine bars and glamorous
rooftop cocktail spots.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
8 Calvi, Corsica
Calvi, on the French island of Corsica, has a long and
illustrious history. It was founded in the 13th century and
its fiery medieval citadel still stands, overlooking the red
tiled roofs. It has been a tourist hotspot since the 1920s,
thanks to its a moon shaped bay lined with a golden, sandy
beach and forested mountains on the horizon. Today, it
has the feel of a chic resort on the French Riviera, with
waterfront restaurants, luxury hotels and multi-milliondollar
yachts at anchor. Explore the alleys of this historic
old town, walk around the ramparts of the citadel, and try to find the house that is said to be the birthplace of
Christopher Columbus.
Meals: B.L.D.
Day
9 Monte Carlo, Monaco > Nice
Your cruise finishes in Monte Carlo. The most famous district
in the world’s second-smallest country, Monaco, it attracts
high-rollers and prodigious wealth with luxurious high-rise
hotels, designer boutiques and beautiful people at every
turn. Sleek and stylish Scenic Eclipse fits in perfectly among
the private superyachts anchored at the marina.
Please book your flight to depart out of Nice after 12:00 PM.
Meal: B.