07/09/2025
A piano festival on the sea
From Las Palmas to Casablanca on PONANT's Le Lapérouse from 11 to 20 February 2026
The cruise with the shipping company PONANT aboard Le Lapérouse takes you from the Canary Islands via Madeira to Casablanca. Well-known pianists, including Barry Douglas and Marc Laforêt, provide the musical entertainment. Included are shore excursions and the relaxed French lifestyle on board. A trip for music and cruise lovers.
The musical highlight
Experience the 11th Piano Festival at Sea in partnership with Radio Classique, featuring seven different artists against a backdrop of majestic volcanoes, green valleys and vibrant cities. French writer and poet Alain Duault will be on board to accompany the musical journey.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Embarkation from 4 p.m.
Day 2 – El Hierro
Day 3 – Tenerife (Los Cristianos)
Day 4 – La Gomera
Day 5 – Santa Cruz de La Palma
Day 6 – Funchal (Madeira)
Day 7 – At sea
Day 8 – Safi (Morocco)
Day 9 – Casablanca
Day 10 – Casablanca
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Included services
- Concerts with international pianists on board
- Musical accompaniment by Alain Duault and Radio Classique
- One included shore excursion per port and person
- Full board with gourmet cuisine in all restaurants
- Beverages, including champagne, wines, spirits, soft drinks, coffee and tea
- 24-hour room service (with selected dishes)
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Fitness area, hammam/sauna
- Evening programme, entertainment and lectures
- All port and security fees
Price per person in a deluxe cabin from 5.490 € (double occupancy)
4 m² private balcony with two chairs, glazed panoramic swing door and large rectangular window, king-size double bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom with shower
About the ship: Le Lapérouse
Le Lapérouse belongs to PONANT's modern Explorer class and was put into service in 2018. With a length of 131 metres and space for a maximum of 184 guests in 92 cabins and suites, it is one of the small boutique ships that offer a personalised cruise experience. Around 110 crew members provide individual care on board.
Special features of Le Lapérouse include the infinity pool at the stern, the marina platform for water sports and the Blue Eye underwater lounge, which offers fascinating insights into the marine world through large portholes and acoustic technology.
A panoramic restaurant and an outdoor grill restaurant are available for the culinary experience. The offer is complemented by a lounge, a panoramic bar and a modern theatre for lectures and concerts. Wellness areas with a spa, fitness room, sauna and hammam round off the facilities.
Arrival and departure
We are happy to book the appropriate arrival and departure for your cruise, according to your wishes.
Following the cruise, we can organise an individual extension programme for you, for example a stay in Morocco.
For a non-binding booking enquiry
Programme subject to change. The terms and conditions of the Ponant shipping company apply to this cruise. We act as an agent for the trip; the travel contract is concluded with the shipping company.
