western mediterranean: star-clipper-cruises

The taste of sweet green olive oil and fresh ripe tomatoes, the sound of carefree children laughing on sun drenched beaches, the sight of myriad yachts at anchor in picturesque harbours…

These are but a few sights and scenes of the Western Mediterranean. Replete with sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, it is an incredibly vivid world of mythical lands and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages, private coves and sun struck beaches. Wherever you may wander on Royal Clipper or Star Flyer, you will discover the special magic of the Mediterranean that has enchanted travelers for millennia. On our flagship Royal Clipper, choose from 7, 10 and 11 night itineraries from Rome’s port of Civitavecchia and Venice, which include sundrenched Sicily, stops throughout the volcanodotted Aeolian Islands, routes along Italy’s everromantic Amalfi Coast and the alluring ports of the Croatian Archipelago and Dalmatian Coast. Star Flyer will sail from Monaco and Cannes, plying the routes of the Genoan traders, offering an enticing menu of choices ranging from 7-night cruises to the classic ports of the French and Italian Rivieras, celebrated by movie stars and world travelers, to explorations of the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian coasts, where dancing waters and white sails frame a backdrop of tall mountains and castle-protected ports. And finally, for true connoisseurs of spectacular sailing, our Grand Cruises aboard Royal Clipper, Star Flyer and Star Clipper offer Mediterranean segments that range from Athens and Istanbul to Spain to Africa and the Canary Islands. These are a prelude or finale to our much-loved transoceanic voyages.