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S​​et your sights on summer 2027, when three unforgettable Mediterranean voyages with Star Clippers aboard the majestic Royal Clipper and Star Clipper promise sunlit days, salt-air nights, and the romance of full sail.

The Scoop: Ten nights, three countries, and 12 ports—including a new one in Saranda, Albania—on this journey aboard Royal Clipper. The sailing begins in the port of Civitavecchia near Rome, with visits to the pastel village of Ponza, Italy and the volcanic Aeolian Islands. Along the way, discover Sicily’s cliffside Taormina, historic Crotone, and Adriatic favorites including Croatia’s Komiža, Šibenik, and Rovinj, before a grand finale in Venice.

Don’t Miss: The sail through the Aeolian archipelago, where seven volcanic islands rise from the sea, punctuated by Stromboli—one of the world’s most active volcanoes and known as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.”

Secret Gem: Komiža, a laid-back fishing village on Croatia’s Vis Island, where stone houses, quiet coves, and a slow Mediterranean pace feel worlds away.

The Scoop: Eleven nights, 12 ports, three countries, and classic Adriatic charm under full sail aboard Royal Clipper. From the Renaissance grandeur of Venice to the healing microclimate of Mali Lošinj, Croatia—nicknamed the “Island of Vitality” for its medicinal plants, clear seas, and numerous wellness spots—this itinerary blends seaside scenery and historic gems. Also in Croatia, you’ll wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Šibenik and breathe in the lavender-scented air of Hvar.

Don’t Miss: The Amalfi Coast’s Sorrento, whose city walls seem to rise straight out of the sea. From here, take a day trip to Pompeii, where the ashen remains of ancient Romans lie frozen in time.

Secret Gem: The medieval city of Kotor, Montenegro is a stunning rock-walled chasm that’s considered the longest arm of the sea in southern Europe.

The Scoop: Eleven nights, 12 ports, and three countries aboard Star Clipper. This sweeping Mediterranean route begins in Venice and winds through Croatia’s Mali Lošinj, Trogir, and Hvar, then onto the dramatic harbor of Kotor, Montenegro. The voyage continues to Saranda, Albania and then into Greece with glorious visits to Katakolon, the Cyclades, and Milos. Stopping for swims along the way is a must.

Don’t Miss: Exploring the narrow cobblestone alleys and Romanesque buildings of Trogir, Croatia, where every corner feels like an open-air museum.

Secret Gem: Kleftiko in Milos, the stunning white volcanic rock formations in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea.