Star Clippers

Tyrrhenian Itinerary

Star Clipper will sail from Cannes, offering an enticing menu of choices ranging from the 7-night exploration of the classic ports on the French and Italian Rivieras to 10-night sailings which visit Portugal, Spain and Morocco or select one 10 & 11-night cruises which sail from Cannes down the Italian Coast, visiting the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Corfu and inaugural calls in Albania and Montenegro before arriving in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Saturday - 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 draughty 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.

Sunday - Calvi, Corsica
Napoleon once said that he could recognise his native island blindfolded because of the wonderful perfume of the maquis. Approaching by sea, it is the first thing you experience about Corsica. The second is its wild and mountainous landscape. Nearby are secluded beaches and the eerie Grottes des Veaux Marins, offering fantastic diving opportunities.

Monday - Beach (am) Bonifacio (pm) Corsica
Bonifacio's almost land-locked harbor is one of the most dramatic totally protected harbors, a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, and a modern marina. The ancient citadel town is perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable granite cliff.

Tuesday - Magdalena (am) & Costa Smeralda (pm), Sardinia
Sardinia is a rugged, earth toned land inhabited by an ancient people who have changed little since the Dark Ages. The Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) is a beautiful resort area developed by the Aga Khan, and in direct contrast to the surrounding countryside.

Wednesday - Portoferraio, Elba From his villa in Portoferraio, Napoleon, the exiled Emperor of France, looked out over the waiting ships in the harbor and dreamed of returning to glory. Enjoy a local vineyard tour, and near Portoferraio, discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan civilisation.

Thursday - Portofino, Italy
On the hills above, palatial villas in ice-cream colors look down on the tiny harbor and exclusive boutiques and harbor-side cafés. This is Portofino, a name that has come to symbolise the sophisticated, sybaritic lifestyle of the Italian Riviera.

Friday - Beach(am), St. Tropez (pm)
It is said that the most spectacular way to approach the exquisite harbor 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.

Saturday - Cannes, France
Disembark for your trip home.

Cost of This Itinerary

7 Night Trip:

The least expensive cabin costs:
$310 per person per night

The most expensive stateroom costs:
$741 per person per night