As travelers begin planning their summer vacations in Europe for 2025 and 2026, Star Clippers offers a way to add more variety to their itineraries with three- to six-night cruises aboard its majestic modern sailing ships. In addition, those who book before April 30 can take advantage of special promotions including flight discounts and onboard credits on select itineraries through 2025.
The Western Mediterranean coast, encompassing Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy, is a dream destination for many travelers, and undoubtedly the best way to explore it is aboard a small sailboat. With embarkation ports in Rome, Lisbon, and Cannes, among others, and multiple departure dates, combining a cruise with a shore holiday is a simple option that transforms a European trip into a unique and unforgettable experience.
Featured itineraries
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France and Spain: Those exploring France can board the Royal Clipper (227 passengers) in Málaga and disembark in Cannes. This six-night itinerary includes a special stop in Monaco during the Formula 1 Grand Prix testing, as well as a visit to the medieval city of Ibiza.
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Italy: For those vacationing in Italy, the Star Flyer (166 passengers) offers several departures on the Rome-Rome route, with stops in Gaeta, famous for its Roman ruins, and in the picturesque fishing village of Ponza, in the Pontine Islands.
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Portugal and Spain: A combined holiday in these two countries can include a five-night cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, sailing from Lisbon to Malaga with stops in Portimão (Algarve) and Puerto Banús, on the Spanish Costa del Sol.
Aboard a modern clipper, passengers will experience the thrill and romance of sailing powered by the wind, enjoying the unique sensation of departing from one beautiful port to another even more spectacular. The Star Clippers fleet includes three of the largest and tallest sailing ships in the world:
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Star Clipper and Star Flyer (166 passengers each), which combine the classic charm of clippers with modern amenities.
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Royal Clipper (227 passengers), recognized in the Guinness World Records as the largest and only five-masted sailing ship in service.
All ships feature spacious teak decks, swimming pools, tropical open-air bars, piano lounges, and a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Star Clippers cruises include port fees, all meals, onboard entertainment, assistance from a cruise director, and tender transportation to ports. Plus, travelers only unpack once, waking up each day in a different destination.
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