Yachting Gems of the French and Italian Rivieras

Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Nice, France.

Your cruise begins in Nice, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht to begin your seafaring journey of the Western Mediterranean. Please book your flight to arrive into Nice prior to 04:00 PM. Meal: D

Santa Margherita Ligure is an Italian resort town with panoramic views, revered for its timeless elegance and style. If you are seeking la dolce vita, you will find it here in abundance. Stroll the Santa Margherita promenade, or the pebbly beachfront admiring the sailboats. Explore a beautiful Baroque church or sample the local red shrimps.

We will cruise to Portofino later in the morning. Perched on the Italian Riviera, Portofino has a rich culinary scene, a picturesque harbour and slender streets lined with pastel-hued houses, high-end boutiques and seafood restaurants. Meals: B, L, D

The quaint town of Porto Venere overlooks the Gulf of Poets on the Ligurian Coast. It has meandering narrow stepped lanes known as caruggi, which were designed to shield locals from the sun and wind. The winding streets are lined with colorful houses — follow them up to Doria Castle for lovely views of the town and the Church of San Pietro. Meals: B, L, D

According to local legend, Calvi is where the intrepid global explorer, Christopher Columbus, was born. While historians debate this, the natural beauty and rich culture of Calvi is undisputed. Calvi’s beach is a sweeping bay of powdered white sand fringed by maritime pines, and the town has emerged as Corsica’s culture ‘capital’, hosting several music festivals over the summer months. Meals: B, L, D

The resort town of Saint-Tropez is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe. From the soft white sand edging blue water to the on-trend beach clubs, decadent dining and luxury boutiques, Saint-Tropez is the ultimate French Riviera experience. For history buffs, learn the story of Saint-Tropez at the Musée d’Histoire Maritime, or peruse the incredible modern art inside a former chapel at the Annonciade. Meals: B, L, D

Cassis is a town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, east of Marseille. It’s nestled between limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters, and the coastline of Cassis is particularly famous for its sheer natural beauty. Cassis is one of the oldest viticultural areas in France, and its vineyards produce white and rosé wines that are appreciated worldwide. Meals: B, L, D

Roses is positioned near the Spanish-French border in Catalonia in Spain. It’s a seaside village set within a captivating natural environment where the mountains meet the sea. Roses has a longstanding fishing tradition, and this is reflected in the local seafood specialty of ‘Suquet de Peix’, a hearty fish soup prepared with the catch of the day along with garlic, tomatoes and saffron. Meals: B, L, D

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in Barcelona, where you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your holiday. Please book your flight to depart out of Barcelona after 11:00 AM. Meal: B