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Ocean Voyages with Star Clippers
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Ocean Voyages with Star Clippers As the autumn and winter months begin to arrive, so too do colder temperatures and more reasons to think about embarking on a holiday. The Caribbean is the perfect destination at this time year, with warm temperatures being boasted throughout the winter season and Star Clippers can take you there in style. October marks the beginning of a season of transatlantic voyages – each of which enabling you to cruise from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. Both the Star Flyer and the Royal Clipper will operate itineraries to Barbados, while the Star Clipper will complete a nine-day sailing along the Suez Canal to some of Egypt’s finest highlights. This week, Star Clippers takes a closer look at three exciting itineraries which offer an insight into a bygone era of exploration.
Star Flyer | 22 nights | Malaga to Barbados | 15th October 2016 Departing from Malaga, the unique itinerary on
Madeira, before visiting the gorgeous islands of
board the Star Flyer will take you to a range of
Gran Canaria and La Gomera. With 13 days at sea,
Mediterranean destinations before embarking
these cruises are ideal for those looking to escape
on a 13-night sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.
the stresses of everyday life. You will get as far away
This exciting cruise will see you elegantly float to
from land as is possible as you gently glide across
Tangier in Morocco and Cadiz, where you have the
the Atlantic Ocean before arriving at the gorgeous
option to embark on an additional tour of Seville.
white sand beaches of Bridgetown, Barbados.
After spending two days at sea, you will arrive at
Royal Clipper | 28 nights | Rome to Barbados | 22nd October 2016 The magnificent five-masted Royal Clipper is
for an optional tour of Granada, before visiting
a sight to behold. While sailing on board this
the Moroccan ports of Safi (for an optional tour
traditional tall ship, you will be able to experience
of Marrakesh), Casablanca, and Tangier. This
some of the highlights of Europe and Northern
is followed by series of stops in Cadiz (for an
Africa before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Starting
optional tour of Seville), the Portuguese capital
in the wonderful city of Rome, you will visit the
of Lisbon, and Canary Island of Tenerife. Santa
French island of Corsica and the Spanish islands of
Cruz, Tenerife, is the last stop before embarking on
Menorca and Ibiza.
your transatlantic journey – which will eventually take you to the white-sand beaches of Bridgetown,
You will then visit Motril, which offers the chance
Barbados.
Star Clipper | 9 nights | Athens to Safaga – 29th October 2016 The Suez Canal is one of greatest industrial
visit the stunning islands of Santorini and Rhodes
achievements of the 19th century, enabling
before heading to Alexandria, Egypt. From here,
vessels to travel easily between Europe and Asia
you will travel to Port Said, which is situated at
and thus eliminating the need to sail around the
the entrance to the Suez Canal and provides an
southernmost tip of Africa. This nine-night sailing
ideal point of access to travel to Cairo and ancient
from Athens to Safaga, Egypt, offers a unique way
monuments such as the Pyramids of Giza. A beach
to see the Suez Canal and an array of impressive
stop in the fabulous Sharm el Sheik follows this,
historical landmarks.
before finally arriving in Safaga – an ideal point of access for Luxor.
Sailing out of the Greek capital, you will be able to
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