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Mediterranean Magic in Summer 2026

Posted: January 21, 2026
 
Category: Special Offers

Sail into Summer the Star Clippers way. This year Star Clippers are the first - and only - cruise line to visit a lesser-known city in Puglia. Step ashore in Barletta on an idyllic 11-night 'Italy & Croatia' sailing departing 18th July 2026 and help Star Clippers celebrate the momentous occasion of being the very first cruise ship to visit the port. 

Do you have a love for photography? Fancy yourself an amateur lensman? For guests who love to capture a moment, a dedicated sailing offering daily photography classes adds a unique element to an already incredible itinerary. Star Clippers 17th April 2026 sailing from Malaga will not only offer FREE classes with Photographer Emily Tyler (whose credits include Vogue and Fat Face), but there will be NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT on this sailing! With expert guidance on composition, light and storytelling, with backdrops such as Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Menorca, and St. Tropez, you will learn how to turn golden sunsets, turquoise seas, and life under sails into striking images, using just your smartphone! 

Don't forget, bookings made before the 31st January can benefit from 10-20% Early Booking Discounts!

 

Photography Theme Sailing 

Departs 17th April 2026 | 8-night package 

8-nights aboard Star Clipper 

Visiting: Malaga (Spain) | Motril (Spain) | At Sea | Ibiza (Spain) | Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Mahon (Spain) | At Sea | St. Tropez (France) | Nice (France) 

Prices from: £2,059.00 per person!

Solo Occupancy from: £2,439.00!

Prices include return flights from London, 8-night full-board sailing, overseas transfers and port charges. 

 

Italy, Montenegro and Croatia

Departs 18th July 2026 | 11-night package 

11-nights aboard Star Clipper 

Visiting: Civitavecchia (port of Rome, Italy) | Ponza (Italy) | Amalfi (Italy) | Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy) | Taormina (Sicily, Italy) | Crotone (Italy) | Otranto (Italy) | Monopoli (Italy) | Barletta (Italy) | At Sea | Rovinj (Croatia) | Venice (Italy)

Prices from: £3,899.00 per person!

Prices include return flights from London, 11-nights full-board sailing, overseas transfers (including disembarkation excursion) and port charges. 

 

Prices quoted are based on two adults sharing a category 6 cabin on a full-board basis. Solo Occupancy price is based on one adult occupying a category 6 cabin on a full-board basis. All prices quoted are correct at the time of print and are subject to availability and/or change. Star Clippers T&C's apply. 

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