The tall-ship cruise line, Star Clippers, has announced 27 new ports of call across 7 countries for the summer 2027 Mediterranean sailing programme – the highest number of new additions in the line’s history.
The new ports of call include Astypalea, Pighadia, Gavrio, Chania, Skyros and Parga in Greece; Çeşme, Datça, Kaş, Kekova and Fethiye in Turkey; Roses, Barcelona and Peniscola in Spain; Menton in France; Trogir and Korčula in Croatia; and, in a brand-new country for the sailing cruises specialist, Albania’s Sarandë.
Shipowner Eric Krafft explains, “With the wind as our driving force, we can reach destinations that large cruise ships simply cannot access. Twenty-four of the new ports in 2027 are completely new to us, demonstrating the remarkable possibilities our fleet offers.”
With some destinations making a return after a multi-year hiatus, such as Symi and Kastellorizzo in Greece, this demonstrates the demand not only for a refreshed programme, but reflects company’s new customers’ desire for these smaller, more unique ports of call.
The new destinations bring newly titled sailings, such as ‘Authentic Adriatic’ on board Royal Clipper (departs Venice June 12th, July 4th and Aug 7th 2027, 7-nights from £2179pp), and ‘Eternal Cyclades’ on board Star Flyer (departs Athens June 26, August 28, September 25 2027, 7-nights from£1957pp).
The summer 2027 sailing programme runs from April – November, with Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer also returning to some of the line’s most popular destinations, such as ports along the Amalfi Coast on board Star Clipper (departs Civitavecchia May 1st, July 24th, August 22nd, 7-nights from £1957pp) and ‘Yachtsman’s Paradise’ on board Star Flyer (visit Skopelos and Poros and departs Athens June 19th and August 14th 2027, 7-nights from £1957pp).
The full programme can be viewed in the summer 2027 preview brochure: Summer 2027 preview
Star Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest fully-crewed sailing vessels. The ships can drop anchor in smaller harbours and visit ports often untouched by larger cruise ships whilst providing guests with the amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht.
High standards of service are provided by an attentive crew and all three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, a convivial Tropical Bar on deck and a comfortable piano bar and are large enough to offer first class accommodation and dining.
The two smaller ships, Star Flyer and Star Clipper take 166 guests each, with a crew of 74, while Royal Clipper carries 227 with a crew of 106.
Source: Star Clippers PR
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