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VOYAGE HIGHLIGHT
ELBA & SAINT HELENA ISLAND
NAPOLEON IN EXILE
wo unexpected delights of our Grand massive ancient battlements overlooking
Voyage were visits to two famous is- colorful fishing boats and elegant pastel
T lands rarely found on cruise itinerar- buildings.
ies: Elba and Saint Helena. Both played Elba was Napoleon’s first place of exile
significant roles in the final years of in 1814, following his forced abdication as
Napoleon Bonaparte. Emperor of France. He as granted
We docked at Portoferraio on the island sovereignty over the island, where he
of Elba, a dot in the Mediterranean off the spent only 300 days before escaping.
coast of Italy. The port is picturesque, with Napoleon had several residences on Elba,
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