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Experience the romance of being at sea on a tall ship, so join us aboard the magnificent Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer!

Harking back to the golden age of travel, our tall ships are truly something special and nothing beats the moment the captain unfurls the sails.   

Royal Clipper

Operated by Star Clippers. It has 42 sails across five masts and carries 223 passengers. The outstanding ship is proof that craftsmanship is very much alive: rich hardwoods, polished brass, wrought-iron fittings and marble are beautifully complemented by deep-pile carpets and sophisticated furnishings. It’s perfect for those who seek a genuine sailing experience and wish to rediscover a maritime tradition without sacrificing creature comforts.

Star Clipper & Star Flyer

The smaller sister ships to the Royal Clipper are identical, and when their 16 magnificent sails unfurl you are immediately overwhelmed by a remarkable sensation of being completely in tune with Mother Nature – a rarity in the modern world. With just 166 passengers and 74 crew on board, the atmosphere is very intimate – more like a private yacht than a cruise ship. Life is wonderfully informal and low-key, whilst the small scale of the ship and the open restaurant seating promotes a relaxed and extremely sociable ambience.

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Exterior side shot of the white and blue Royal Clipper ship with tall sails cruising the ocean

Royal Clipper

Join us aboard the magnificent SPV Royal Clipper, where ultimate relaxation and true pampering await you.

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Exterior of the Star Clipper tall ship sailing under a blue sky

Star Clipper

A wonderful reconstruction of a 19th century four-masted Barquentine, the Star Clipper is beautifully built to emphasise the traditional lines of this age-old design which plied the world’s sea lanes for several hundred years.

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Exterior shot of the Star Flyer ship

Star Flyer

A wonderful reconstruction of a 19th century four-masted Barquentine, the Star Flyer is beautifully built to emphasise the traditional lines of this age-old design which plied the world’s sea lanes for several hundred years.

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Morning view of Amalfi cityscape on coast line of the Mediterranean sea, Italy

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An Italian Adventure aboard Star Clipper

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  • Italy
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 2 nights in Assisi or Perugia
  • 1 night in Rome
  • 7 nights on Star Clipper
  • 12 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
11 days from

£2999 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Cityscape Panoramic View Of Malaga, Spain
Street in the historic old town of Elvissa
La Seu Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Alcolea, Small village in the Alpujarra, Almeria

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Spain, Balearics & Malta on Star Clipper

  • Italy, Malta, Spain
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 1 night in Malaga
  • 1 night in Malta
  • 9 nights on Star Clipper
  • 12 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
Free wine package on select departure 12 days from

£3499 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Harbour of Kardamena village and mountains of Kos island, Greece
Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece
Exterior of the Star Clipper tall ship sailing under a blue sky
The Acropolis of Athens ancient citadel ruins in Athens, Greece
View of Corinth Canal from above in Greece
White-coloured buildings and bright flowers on the island of Mykonos, Greece
Monastery of Agios Ioannis Thymianos at Kos island, Greece

Ocean Cruise

Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Clipper

  • Greece, Turkey
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 3 nights in Athens
  • 7 nights on the Star Clipper
  • 11 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
11 days from

£3099 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Famous stone windmills of Chios island overlooking the sea in Greece
Bright and colourful view of Skala town with small beach in Patmos, Greece
Aerial view of the old town of Monemvasia in Lakonia of Peloponnese, Greece
Aerial view of the theatre of Pergamon in Mysia, Turkey

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An Aegean Odyssey

  • Greece, Turkey
  • 4* ships
  • Flights included
  • 2 nights in Istanbul
  • 1 night in Athens
  • 7 nights on board Star Clipper
  • 10 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
11 days from

£3199 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Cagliari, Italy Cityscape
Alcolea, Small village in the Alpujarra, Almeria
Exterior of the Star Clipper tall ship at sea
Narrow street in Mijas tourist town of the white villages in Andalusia, Spain
Roman Amphitheater In Cartagena, Spain
Traditional closed wooden balconies on the streets of Valletta, Malta
The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion near Athens, Greece

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Voyage across the Mediterranean: Spain to Greece

  • Greece, Italy, Malta, Sicily, Spain
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 1 night in Malaga
  • 1 night in Athens
  • 15 nights on Star Clipper
  • 14 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
18 days from

£5599 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Ocean Cruise

Greece, Sicily & Malta on Star Flyer

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  • Greece, Italy, Malta
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 1 night in Athens
  • 1 night in Malta
  • 8 nights on board Star Flyer
  • 10 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
11 days from

£2999 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Peloponnese old town houses and snow mountains view
View of Saint Julian, Malta
The miller's house inside the archaeological park of Neapolis in Syracuse, Sicily
The Blue Grotto, Malta

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Malta, Sicily & Greece on Star Clipper

  • Greece, Italy, Malta, Sicily
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 3 nights in Malta
  • 1 night in Athens
  • 6 nights on the Star Clipper
  • 12 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
11 days from

£3099 pp based on 2 people sharing

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Exterior side shot of the Royal Clipper ship with tall sails cruising the ocean
Famous Faraglioni rocks on the coast of Capri island in Italy
Ancient greek amphitheater, Teatro Antico di Taormina, Italy
The Old Fortress of Corfu seen from the shore in Greece

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The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey

  • Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro
  • 4* ship
  • Flights included
  • 1 night in Rome
  • 1 night in Venice
  • 11 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast on land, full board on cruise
14 days from

£3999 pp based on 2 people sharing

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