Western Mediterranean Sailings (Sicily & Amalfi Coast)
Civitavecchia to
Civitavecchia
Island Hopping | 7 Nights
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Justly famed for its sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, Royal Clipper's Mediterranean is a world of mythical and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages and sun-warmed beaches.
Put yourself in a magical place of ancient Roman ruins, idyllic ports and myth-making islands lost in time. Where tall cypresses, olive groves and hilltop villages remind you of Italian hill towns. Where dancing waters are dotted by white sails and thousands of islands spill like green jewels over the sea. And more precious treasures abound in medieval walled cities that have miraculously survived through centuries of attack and siege.
It is a country that is more sea than land, birthplace of generations of sailors and adventurers, including Marco Polo. Here fishermen still bring in the catch every day - and seafood never sees a freezer before being served at your table! This is the enchanted Istrian and Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, and it is richly deserving of your discovery. But come quickly. Because others will find it very soon!
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Seasonality
May to
October
Sailings available in May, June, September and October.
Guaranteed Single: $2,675
Third Share: $515
Port Charges: $235
Rates are per person double occupancy in U.S. $.
A single supplement fare is available at 150% of the published cruise fare for categories 2-6 selected in the season in which the passengers are travelling. It is available at 200% for Category 1 cabins, Deluxe Suites and the Owner's Suites. As a single supplement, the passenger may choose the cabin and category at the time of booking. Holiday surcharges apply. Single space is capacity controlled.
Rates are available to residents of U.S.A. and Latin America only.
Port charges are in addition to the cruise fares. Payment for port charges must be made at the time the final payment is due.
This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936
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The fare includes transportation as specified herein, full board and customary ship's food. Fares include: shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, ships watersports program (except SCUBA diving), all meals and on board entertainment.
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Fares do not include: port charges, baggage handling, travel insurance, transfers, optional air/sea or land programs (unless noted), shore excursions, airport facility charges, taxes/fees, nor do they include items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc. All onboard charges are in Euros.
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Shore Excursions and Activities (Optional)
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Pompeii
€60 (Euro)
4 hours
Ancient Pompei was a prosperous provincial center with an estimated population of 20,000. Much of the town had been destroyed by an earthquake in 63 AD, and the rebuilding was still in process when the volcano erupted 16 years later. The whole town was buried beneath more than 20 feet of ash and pumice stone. Residents were killed by lethal sulphur fumes or struck by lava and pumice stone that rained down upon the city, although some of the people escaped. Abandoned until the 18th century, Pompeii was frozen in time until excavations revealed this amazing archaeological site. Plaster was poured into empty spaces in the lava to make body casts of some of the victims, such as a young man stretched out to protect his mother and the famous twisted body of a dog still tied to it's chain.
The eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 a.D., not only preserved structures, but also evidence of the ancient way of life, such as a fully equipped tavern with the last customer's money still on the counter. Admire the luxurious mansions and fabulous art of wealthy patricians who came to Pompeii to escape the turmoil in Rome. Their houses were designed around an inner garden with few windows on the exteriors, so residents could forget the outside world and get sunlight from their own court yards. Visit some of the more modest homes, and also explore ancient baths, temples, theaters, markets and huge forum.
NOTE:
• Large coaches cannot drive to the tender pier so a mini-bus will shuttle tour participants between the pier and a main parking lot in Sorrento. (Same on the way back, a minibus will take you down to the pier)
• The drive to Pompeii takes about 1hr. We suggest comfortable shoes to walk on cobblestone streets.
• Attractions are behind bars and glass windows in Pompeii.
• A late lunch is served onboard the ship upon return.
• Most of the shops in Italy are closed between 1 and 4 p.m.
• You may choose to stay in Sorrento and explore the village on your own.
• The site of Pompei is very busy, it is important to stay with your guide at all times. The pace of the tour is moderate, as there are many highllights to visit in this vast city.
• This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
• Timing is subject to traffic on the Sorrentine drive, especially during high season and weekends.
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By air-conditioned motor-coach and on foot
Min. 20 / Max. unlimited
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Sorrente, Flavors and Savors
€65 (Euro)
4 hours
Transfer by minibus from the port to the main square of Sorrento to reach the large coaches and be driven to the farm. Guests will stop at La Sorgente OR Le colline, in the sorrentine hillsides with a fabulous view of the gulf of Naples. This agricultural farm lies in a natural area with oranges, lemons, olives and wine worked with equipment and methods dating back to the end of 800. You will have the chance of watching the real method on how to make the MOZZARELLA and you will also be taught on how to cook GNOCCHI. A brunch with your GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA and various cheeses & salami will follow before re-boarding the coach to return to Sorrento. Once in the town square, guests, after a brief orientation of the city center accompanied by their guide, will enjoy a taste of Limoncello in one of the typical places in the narrow streets.
NOTE:
• You will spend about 1h30 at the farm
• After the walking tour in Sorrente, you can either stay in the city or return to the ship
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By motor coach and on foot
Min. 20 / Max. 40
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Ravello
€54 (Euro)
3 1/2 hours
You will enjoy a pretty and panoramic drive climbing up from the harbor in Amalfi to Ravello, one of the most famous and popular spots along the Amalfi coast. You’ll see the duomo as you enter the main square of Ravello. The linear facade conserves, from the original Roman design, three oculi and a lit window above the entrance portal. Decorated with a classical marble cornice, it has a bronze door that was crafted in 1179 by Barissano da Trani. On the right hand side of the church stands the bell tower, built in the 13th century. When the duomo is open you can peek inside and see the majestic marble pulpit, richly cased with mosaics, friezes and columns, supported by six slim spiral posts resting on marble lions. You’ll visit the Villa Rufolo, a spectacular complex formed by the main palazzo, built in the second half of the 13th century, and various buildings in Arabian-Sicilian style on a wide terrace facing the gulf. After entering the smaller 14th century tower, the tour continues along a small avenue flanked by cypresses until reaching the Moorish courtyard decorated with friezes and arabesques in front of the palazzo. Beyond the knights room, the picturesque belvedere opens up; a luxurious garden with pines, cypresses and exotic plants. From here you can descend to the lower terrace, bright with flowers and exotic plants. Richard Wagner was particularly struck by the spectacular nature of the gardens and saw in them the materialization of the magic garden, or Klingsor, in his "Parsifal". Enjoy the return ride back to Amalfi; your senses will be saturated by the spectacular panorama.
NOTE: This tour involves some walking. The local authorities of the Amalfi Coast often apply new traffic regulations such as a change of the drop off/pick up site, establishment of a oneway system through the Amalfi drive etc. These rules could affect the coach tours.
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By air-conditioned motor coach
English speaking guide only
Min. 25 / Max. 40
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Positano and Amalfi Coast
€45 (Euro)
3 1/2 hours
The tour starts from Amalfi. You will first enjoy an extremely pretty and panoramic drive climbing up from the harbour to Positano. Once there, you will stop along this stretch of coast in Positano and will walk from the coach park to the village. You can admire white, Moorish-style houses clinging to the slopes around a small sparkling bay. In 1953, when writer John Steinbeck lived here, the town was a forgotten fishing village, loved by artists. Since then it has become a retreat for the wealthy and a popular resort area. Spend some time browsing in some of Positano’s 200 boutiques, which sell the casual, locally-made cotton clothing the town is famous for. You will have some time at leisure to discover the village, then you will meet your guide and board together the public boat for a ride back to the enchanting village of Amalfi. Amalfi has a Spanish flavor and a prestigious history - its white houses sitting on the rocks facing a bright blue bay. After an introduction by the local guide, you will be free
to continue visiting Amalfi Cathedral and the village on your own or walk to the landing pier to return to the ship.
NOTE:
• This excursion is not suitable for passengers who have difficulty walking
• Comfortable shoes are suggested as sometimes surfaces are uneven and steep
• The drive to Positano is approx. 40 minutes
• Once in Positano you will have to walk from the parking area to the village (20 minutes – steep walk, part on a road with traffic, part pedestrian and stairs)
• Time at leisure and free discovery in Positano
• Then meet your guide and board the public board to ride back to Amalfi (30minutes)
• Guides available in English only.
• This tour may be offered from June to September only and is subject to weather conditions.
• The tour timing depends on local traffic and the line of tourists at the public boat departure.
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By motorcoach and public boat
English speaking guide
Min. 25 / Max. 60
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Island Tour and Archeological Museum
€38 (Euro)
3 1/2 hours
The sightseeing tour around Lipari Island starts from the landing pier after disembarkation by ship's tenders. There will be stops at the Oxidian and Punice Quarries and at the most panoramic points, perfect for viewing the seven Aeolian islands. At the end of the coach tour, you’ll walk to the castle area to have a look at the outside of San Bartolomeo Church. You’ll also visit the Aeolian Museum made up of five exhibitions (prehistoric, classic, epigraphic, minor islands and volcanic) and a large collection of the most valuable materials excavated on the island since 1946.
NOTE: Half of the tour is by bus, the other half is on foot. At the end of the tour you’ll have time to walk around the city or return on board.
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By air-conditioned motor coach and on foot
Min. 20 / Max. 48
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Vulcano
€50 (Euro)
3 1/2 hours
Disembarking by tender you will reach Marina Lunga, in the Port of Lipari, where you will meet your guide and get on board the private motorboat. After a short sail, you will arrive at Vulcano. Vulcano is a small volcanic island in the archipelago of the Eolie. The island has three volcanoes. One is ancient and has been dormant since the Prehistoric Era. It forms the main mass of the island, with the points of highest elevation being Monte Saraceno at 481 meters, Monte Aria at 500 meters, and Gran Cratere (or Fossa di Vulcano) at 386 meters. Gran Cratere, which is still active, dominates the northern part of the island. Gran Cratere is characterized by its form and strange coloration, especially near the summit. Upon the arrival in Vulcano you will have the opportunity to either walk towards the base of the volcano, enjoy a short visit of the village or go to the thermals wells. The wells, from which sulphurous steam rises, are composed of salt water and clay mud with a very high content of sulphur that prohibits the growth of pathogens. The renowned therapeutic complex can treat principally 3 groups of health problems: those of the joints, skin, and respiratory system. The tour continues to the hot sea waters (you can swim in there if you wish), the fumaroles.
Return to the boat and sail back to Lipari on a scenic cruise passing by the west coast of Vulcano, Vulcanello, Spiaggia di Ponente, Grotta del Cavallo, I Faraglioni, and Lipari.
NOTE:
• The ride from Lipari to Vulcano is 20 to 30’. On the way back you will enjoy a scenic sailing of approx. 1hr.
• If you plan on taking a mud bath, wear dark coloured swim wear, do not wear jewellery as the sulphur has a chemical reaction, be aware that eye-irritation can occur (goggles, beach towel and water shoes can come in handy).
• The guide will take you to the thermal wells; those chosing to walk to the village or to the volcano base will be on their own.
All tours are offered with English speaking guides.
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled at any time.
Tours’ duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions. Minimum is indicated per coach or group.
By boat
Min 25 / Max 50
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| Entertainment |
To entertain you at certain ports, we bring local performers on board |
Top▲Vessel Information
Clipper | 227 Passengers | Operated by Star Clippers,
Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, the new Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. You might think she was an apparition from the grand age of sail, but Royal Clipper is as new as tomorrow. She boasts state-of-the-art navigation systems and all the comforts of today.
For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 439 foot Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations of the finest modern yachts. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style.
A full 18,940 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment. Find your secret hideaway on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow.
Climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger look-out ‘crow’s-nests’, thoughtfully furnished with comfortable settee, where you’ll have the grandest view of all! Royal Clipper’s interior spaces are just as dazzling. They include a 3-deck atrium that funnels sunlight into the elegantly-appointed dining room, where you'll enjoy deliciously prepared cuisine and a no-tie dress code.
A convenient marina platform lowers from the stern for watersports and diving. The ultimate unique Royal Clipper experience, the one-of-a-kind Captain Nemo Lounge, is the site of our spa and health club, which features underwater glass portholes!
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