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Sailing Mediterranean: Corsica and the French Riviera
Sail the Mediterranean in Unparalleled Luxury
Discover France, Italy & Corsica Aboard the Royal Clipper – May 30 to June 5, 2025
Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the Mediterranean aboard the Royal Clipper, a stunning five-masted tall ship inspired by the legendary Preussen. This unforgettable journey begins in the glamorous port of Cannes, sailing to the picturesque harbor of Portofino, Italy. Explore the unspoiled beaches and historic charm of Corsica, from the old town of Bastia to the dramatic cliffs of Bonifacio and the Napoleonic heritage of Ajaccio. Indulge in the sun-drenched elegance of St. Tropez, where golden beaches meet vibrant nightlife, before returning to Cannes. Experience the perfect balance of adventure, history, and indulgence with world-class service and luxurious yacht-style amenities.
Travel Dates
May 30 – June 5, 2025
Optional Pre-trip to Nice
May 27 – 30, 2025
CRUISE PRICE
From $2,500 per person based on double occupancy
Cabin upgrade available
Port charges additional
Deposit $400 per person
Royal Clipper
227 guests in a luxurious style, 19,000 square feet of open deck, 54,000 square feet of billowing sails – a total of 42 sails, 3 swimming pools, A marina platform for ocean access to watersports activities, Clean energy by using very pure, high-quality low sulfur gas oil
Itinerary
Friday, May 30: Cannes, France
Saturday, May 31: Portofino, Italy
Sunday, June 1: East Corsica (beach), France | Bastia (old town) – Corsica, France
Monday, June 2: Sant’ Amanza – Corsica, France | Bonifacio – Corsica, France
Tuesday, June 3: Ajaccio – Corsica, France
Wednesday, June 4: St. Tropez (beach and port), France
Thursday, June 5: Cannes, France
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Cannes, France
Glittering Cannes is the archetypal Mediterranean resort city discovered by wealthy English nobles who came to the sunny south of France to escape their drafty old castles during the dreary British winters. Cannes’ high flying lifestyle has attracted notables and the notorious ever since. Every year, the stars flock to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival at the colossal Palais des Festivals.
Portofino, Italy
Portofino, a picturesque fishing village on the Italian Riviera, is known for its pastel-colored houses, luxury boutiques, and seafood restaurants surrounding the charming Piazzetta. Overlooking a harbor lined with superyachts, it offers stunning views. A short walk leads to the historic Church of St. George, perched on the headland, a site of significance for thousands of years.
East Corsica (beach), France
Sail the Mediterranean aboard the Royal Clipper, a stunning 439-foot tall ship inspired by the legendary Preussen. Explore the glamour of Cannes and St. Tropez, the charm of Portofino, and the breathtaking landscapes of Corsica, from its unspoiled beaches to historic old towns. Enjoy world-class service, yacht-style luxury, and the thrill of true sailing on this unforgettable voyage.
Bastia (old town) – Corsica, France
It’s amazing in this day and age to find a Mediterranean city that looks like it stepped right out of the travel diary of a 19th century Grand Tour. Bastia’s gracious Italianate buildings were created to house the administrative offices of the capital of Haute Corse.
Sant’ Amanza – Corsica, France
Sant’Amanza is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island of Corsica. Located on it’s southern most tip, it is surrounded by limestone cliffs, granite rocks and scrub, with sands lapped by crystal clear azure waters. It is a popular location for water sports including kite surfing.
Bonifacio – Corsica, France
Bonifacio’s almost land-locked harbor is one of the most dramatic, totally protected harbors. It is a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, and a modern marina. The ancient citadel town is perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable cliff.
Ajaccio – Corsica, France
Ajaccio has a justified reputation as a very stylish city. Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in 1769, and as you would expect the city has many sites relating to him, from his childhood home to seafront statues, museums and street names. It provides a whole range of outdoor activities which you can enjoy by yourself or with professionals.
St. Tropez, France
It is said that the most spectacular way to approach the exquisite harbour of St. Tropez is by sea. St. Tropez is a people-watcher’s paradise, so you will also want to explore her famous beaches, bistros and bars. The appropriately named Tahiti Plage is where topless sun tanning started, and whether you prefer to take it off or take it all in, there’s always plenty to see in St. Tropez.
Star Clipper Cruise – Greece and Turkey 2024
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Life aboard Star Clipper is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht with expansive teak decks and two swimming pools. All meals are finely prepared and included with open seating in her elegantly appointed dining room. Gather at the Tropical Bar and Piano Bar or chill in the Edwardian-style library. Voyage with like-minded travelers where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day.
Enjoy unique sailing activities onboard such as climbing the mid-ship mast, hanging out in the bowsprit netting at the bow of the ship, or helping to set the sails. Choose to partake or simply relax and enjoy.
Travel Dates
September 28 – October 4, 2024 (7 nights)
INCLUDED:
- Meals (full board – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- Entertainment
SPECIAL FOR OUR GROUP:
- Welcome Party
- $150 per person on board credit
- Prepaid gratuities
- Farewell cocktail
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Port Charges
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional excursions
CRUISE PRICE
Only $400 or $800 Per Person Deposit. Hurry, this limited-time offer expires soon!
OWNERS CABIN – CLIPPER DECK – $3,780 per person
Deluxe outside cabin (no private verandah), Double bed, Separate sitting area, Minibar, Marble bathroom with a whirlpool, Room service
Average Cabin Size: 237 ft²
CATEGORY 1 – MAIN & SUN DECK $2,960 per person
Deluxe deck cabin, Twin converted to double, marble bathroom with a whirlpool, minibar, cabin doors open onto deck
Average Cabin Size: 156 ft²
CATEGORY 2 – CLIPPER DECK $2,660 per person
Large outside cabin, Twin/double/triple beds, marble, Bathroom with shower
Average cabin dimensions – 129 ft²
CATEGORY 3 – CLIPPER & COMMODORE DECK $2,520 per person
Bathroom with shower, Twin, double, or triple beds
Average Cabin Size: 118 ft²
CATEGORY 4 – COMMODORE DECK $2,400 per person
Outside cabin, Twin/double/triple beds, Marble bathroom with shower
Average Cabin Size: 118 ft²
CATEGORY 5 – CLIPPER & COMMODORE DECK $2,110 per person
Outside cabin, Raised double bed, twin/double/triple beds, Marble bathroom with shower
Average Cabin Size: 118 ft²
CATEGORY 6 – COMMODORE DECK $1,930 per person
Inside cabin, Upper/lower berths, Marble bathroom with shower.
Average Cabin Size: 86 ft²
THIRD SHARE: $1,050
PORT CHARGES: $270
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true Clipper Ship reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass and gleaming charm. Star Clipper is a modern small ship in every way, created for adventure-loving passengers looking for the tradition and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships but with the comforts and amenities of the present day. It is 379 feet long and carries 166 guests in pampered comfort, over 36,000 square feet of sails. Sixteen sails billowing in the wind.
NAUTICAL HERITAGE
Star Clipper offers spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space for walking and relaxation. In fact, you’ll find that this ship offers more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships.
The decor of Star Clipper is reminiscent of the grand age of sailing with a modern touch. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships appeal to the eye, while polished decks and gleaming mahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers’ proud nautical heritage.
MODERN AMENITIES
Star Clipper features open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, delightful indoor and outdoor Tropical and Piano bars, and an Edwardian-style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers’ hospitable officers and crew.
Itinerary
Saturday: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Sunday: At Sea
Monday: Rhodes, Greece
Tuesday: Bodrum, Turkey
Wednesday: Dalyan River, Turkey
Thursday: Santorini, Greece
Friday: Hydra, Greece
Saturday: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Athens
Athens is the historical capital of Europe, and the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilization. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded history spanning around 3.400 years and it is being inhabited since the 11th millennium B.C. E. Today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, and its multi- cultural modern personality.
Rhodes
Rhodes has a long and impressive history; it’s a place where the strong medieval aspect blends with the traditional Greek one. It is also an island with great natural beauty: the lovely beaches face the pine woods on the mountainsides; the mountain villages overlook the seaside towns; and the archaeological sites, the medieval monuments, and the cosmopolitan resorts arranged in the traditional style all conspire to make the popularity of this destination so hard to resist, even to a demanding traveler.
Bodrum
Turkey’s top resort, Bodrum, is more than the town of that name. The Bodrum Peninsula, extending west into the Aegean and bordering the Mediterranean, actually has a dozen resort towns and villages along its shores, of which famous Bodrum is but one. Each has its own beaches, hotels and other pleasures. Although Bodrum was Turkey’s original south Aegean seaside resort, and has the richest history on the peninsula with its crusader castle and Mausoleum, other villages—now grown to towns—are becoming almost as well-known.
The Dalyan
The Dalyan is part of the Turkish Riviera, some of the most beautiful coastal territory in the Mediterranean. Most famous for the breeding ground of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle at Itzuzu Beach, the shores of the Dalyan River provide access to several of Turkey’s historical sites. Near the fishing town of Dalyan visitors may find the ancient Carian city of Kaunos, while travelers on the river, navigating through the dense reeds, may view the Lycian tombs, carved directly into the cliffs over the river.
Santorini
Santorini, known since ancient times as Thira, is one of the most famous islands in the world. The fact that you can sit in front of the caldera, enjoy local dishes, a drink or a coffee while gazing at the remarkable beauty of an active volcano is priceless! The island is actually a group of islands consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Palea and Nea Kameni in the southernmost part of the Cyclades.
Hydra
Hydra is a popular sailing destination. A rich naval tradition and a cosmopolitan island ambience are the defining characteristics of Hydra – a popular island in the Argosaronic Gulf – which attracts every year many personalities and jet-setters from Greece and abroad. This was the favourite destination and place of residence of painter Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghika, Leonard Cohen, and Henry Miller. It is also the birthplace of painter Panagiotis Tetsis, and of many other famous artists, writers etc. The island’s great beauty was appreciated also by celebrities such as Maria Callas, Pablo Picasso, and Sophia Loren.