French Riviera Discovery Cruise

Your driver will meet you at the airport or hotel to provide a private transfer to the luxury yacht to embark on a scenic journey along magnificent coastlines, making your way to Barcelona. Get settled into your stateroom and then perhaps take advantage of the facilities with a swim in the heated saltwater pool or some relaxed time soaking in the hot tub. The Thai-certified spa is another great place to be.

Meals Included: Dinner

Today, you’ll head to one of the most famous resort towns on the French Riviera, if not all of Europe. A playground for the rich and famous from Hollywood stars to fashion models, athletes, and all sorts of VIPs, you’ll find exceptional beach clubs to take advantage of along with plenty of upscale shopping venues. If you’re up for exploring, an optional e-bike tour can reveal the top sights. Wine enthusiasts might want to enjoy a wine-focused excursion that visits acclaimed vineyards and includes a tasting at Chateau St. Martin as well as a visit to Port Grimaud on the return. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Continue to the independent sovereign state of Monaco, stopping in Monte Carlo, world-famous for its casino, and hosting the Monaco Grand Prix. There are many sights to see as well, from the royal palace to Monaco Top Cars Collection and Musée Océanographique. An optional walking tour can bring you to the village of Eze which clings to a rock soaring more than 1,400 feet over the sea, and Monaco’s Old City, “The Rock.” Alternatively, visit the Monaco Rock and Rothschild’s Villa, built in Italian Renaissance style with seven gardens, and the Baroness Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’s priceless collection.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The beautiful Provencal village of Sanary-sur-Mer is a hidden gem of the French Riviera. Its harbor is especially picturesque, home to traditional wooden boats known as pointus. An optional e-bike tour can bring you along the coast to enjoy the views or if you’re interested in an optional wine tasting join the excursion to the nearby hilltop village of Castellet. Your tasting includes delicious olive bread and you’ll also get to tour the village with well-preserved ramparts, imposing gates, and a castle. There are arts and crafts workshops you’ll have time to explore on your own too. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Cassis is always a joy to discover, renowned for its steep cliffs and protected limestone inlets. Your yacht will anchor in the sparkling bay where you’ll have multiple excursion options to choose from. That includes an optional wine-focused adventure in Aix en Provence where you’ll also enjoy stunning scenery that includes beautiful beaches and pine forests. Alternatively, visit some of the local vineyards, take a hike along the coast, go mountain biking, enjoy watersports, or hop on a local boat to the Calanques. One of the most breathtaking spots of beauty in France, these dramatic limestone cliffs plunge down to turquoise coves.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Roses, which translates to Rosas in Spanish, is your next destination, renowned for its beautiful beaches and unique location as the only one of its kind facing west. That vantage point means the sunsets are often awe-inspiring across the Gulf of Roses. You’ll be anchored just off the marina where many different watersports can be enjoyed but there is also an enticing optional excursion to consider. A day trip to Girona, the provincial capital of Girona, is only about 45 miles away. It’s one of the most historical cities in Spain with a very well-preserved, compact medieval quarter and Romanesque-style Arab baths.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Continue to Tarragona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where sun-soaked beaches mingle with rich Roman history while the gastronomic offerings are many. The amphitheater ruins and mosaic-decorated museum with one of the country’s most expensive collections of 4th- and 5th-century Christian documents and historical emblems are the highlights. In the medieval walled Old Town, you’ll see traces of the Roman Forum and tomb, along with an impressive Romanesque-style cathedral. By walking along the ramparts you can take in a sweeping vista of the picturesque surrounds. An optional guided sightseeing tour is available to learn more about its history through expert, local insight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Spain for good reason. SeaDream typically docks only a short walk from the famous La Ramblas, a tree-lined pedestrianized boulevard ideal for strolling and people-watching. While your cruise concludes here, you might want to extend your stay. Your driver will meet you upon disembarkation for a private transfer to the airport or your local hotel in the city center. If you decide to stick around you can explore the world-renowned works of architect Antoni Gaudi that can be seen across the city, including Sagrada Familia, a landmark we never tire of admiring.

Meals Included: Breakfast