Asia - Indonesia: The poetry of sailboat travel

Aboard the Mutiara Laut, "Pearl of the sea" in Indonesian, time stands still between sky and ocean. This exceptional yacht combines the elegance of an 18^th-century North Atlantic schooner with unique elements of Indonesia. Its two masts are an impressive sight, while its refined interior houses seven luxurious cabins, all adorned with warm teak. Each journey aboard the Mutiara Laut transcends mere travel: it’s an immersive adventure through Indonesian seas, hovering between exploration and refinement.

The dedicated crew transforms each moment into a unique and personalized experience, where luxury and tradition meet on the open sea. From Raja Ampat, the Four Kings archipelago to the crystalline waters sheltering one of the world’s largest concentrations of marine biodiversity, each stop reveals the natural and cultural richness of the Indonesian archipelago. Travelers contemplate vibrant coral reefs and exceptional underwater fauna, while enjoying peerless comfort on this masterpiece of Indonesian naval craftsmanship.

America - Caribbean: Elemental harmony

Le Ponant, this mythical sailing ship, offers an ode to freedom and the treasures of Nature with its common areas wide open to the horizon, creating a true sense of communion with the elements. With one crew member for each passenger and only 32 guests on board, the attention devoted to each traveler reaches new heights. The 16 cabins and suites spread across three decks feature generous spaces, bathed in soft light thanks to bay windows and portholes. Tastefully decorated, they offer a setting conducive to calm and relaxation.

Since July 2023, Le Ponant has been the first sailing ship in the world to receive the prestigious Relais & Châteaux label. Ponant Explorations’ unique travel philosophy reinterprets cruising by combining cultural enrichment and moments of relaxation. From the French Antilles to the Grenadines, from Havana to the Dominican Republic, the stops offer moments of pure contemplation: Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France with their delightful Creole atmosphere, the stunning beaches of Antigua, the magical islands of Saint-Barthélemy or Saint-Kitts, the lush forests of Saint Lucia, or the traces of buccaneers on the Saintes archipelago.

Africa - The Nile: An elegant renaissance

The Yalla Nile reinvents river cruising with an approach in which age-old history meets contemporary luxury. This 50-meter riverboat, designed by renowned architect Tarek Shamma, is a tribute to more than 5,000 years of Nilotic history. Handcrafted with noble local materials such as Brescia Fawakhir marble, papyrus, alabaster, and parchment, it incorporates traditional artisanal techniques: kilim weaving, khayameya tapestry, as well as mashrabiya latticework. Its four junior suites and two grand suites accommodate up to 12 privileged travelers in a setting imbued with discreet elegance.

Sailing from Luxor to Aswan, the Yalla Nile offers an itinerary punctuated by mythical stops: the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Colossi ofMemnon, the Temple of Habu, Queen Nefertari’s tomb, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, the El Kab necropolis, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, as well as the Temple of the crocodile god Sobek at Kom Ombo. This unique experience combines the best of the heritage of ancient sultanates and kingdoms with refined contemporary services, while the profits are donated to Egyptian charities, notably the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation and The Littlest Lamb.

Mediterranean - Italy - Corsica The sunseekers’ expedition

Aboard exceptional catamarans sailing on a glittering sea, encountering the most beautiful Italian shores is pure magic. Emerald Coast, Aeolian Islands, Egadi Islands, and Amalfi Coast: the Arca Sailing company skilfully orchestrates the exploration of picturesque archipelagos from Sardinia to Sicily. The multihulls Cara and Arca – floating sanctuaries of French craftsmanship accommodating eight passengers each – ensure a luxurious crossing to various treasures sparkling in the southern waters, including the Stromboli volcano, the wild land of Marettimo, as well as Positano and its picture-postcard setting.

Interior designer Caroline Andréoni creates the layout and furnishings of these vessels with triumphant hospitality designed to ensure a hedonistic maritime experience. Each houses four cabins whose ingenious arrangement provides for freedom of movement and exclusive comfort. Moreover, printed fabrics and primary colors evoke quintessential Italian-style escapism. On the deck of these intimate havens, the Arca Sailing teams shower passengers with attention, ensuring a complete sense of fulfillment: a promise of dolce vita gently lulled by the waves.