Riviera Travel has launched a new one-off Star Clipper cruise for 2023 that will take in the French Riviera and Corsica. The 10-day itinerary will depart on August  11, 2023, and has been introduced following popular demand for two previously-announced clipper voyages that sail next year.

Star Clipper will call at Cannes, St Tropez, Calvi, Ajaccio, Bonifacio, Bastia, Portoferraio and Civitavecchia for Rome. Overnight hotel stays in Nice and Rome are also included.

The 16-sail Star Clipper is a reconstruction of a 19th-century, four-masted vessel. It combines age-old design with state-of-the-art safety features and luxury onboard facilities. The ship has 81 cabins and accommodates up to 162 guests and 74 crew. It has two salt-water swimming pools, a sun deck, a restaurant, a tropical outside bar, a library and a lounge.

The two additional 2023 clipper sailings are an ‘Aegean Odyssey’ on the 162-guest Star Flyer, departing in May, and an ‘A Mediterranean Odyssey’ on the 227-guest Royal Clipper, departing in June. Both are now nearly fully sold.

Katja Hildebrandt, Riviera Travel head of product river and ocean cruise, said: “We’ve had a fantastic response to our previous clipper voyages and are delighted to be able to offer another special sailing. This luxury cruise has a wonderful itinerary that is not to be missed for anyone looking to discover more of the French Riviera and Corsica. It offers the ideal blend of both scenic sailing and the opportunity to explore this fascinating and spectacular region. 

“The clipper is the epitome of nautical glamour, with a lavish interior, beautiful cabins and premium dining. Guests are even able to help raise the mainsail. This voyage will offer the very best in both contemporary and traditional travel.”

Prices start at £2599pp and include return flights with a choice of regional airports; full breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and à la carte dinner while on board; daily tours and visits; hotel breakfasts; and an experienced tour manager throughout.