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Naples to Palma de Mallorca – 15 Day Mediterranean Sailing Cruise

Naples to Palma de Mallorca – 15 Day Mediterranean Sailing Cruise

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Embark on an enchanting 15-day sailing cruise through Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca, where you’ll be captivated by the rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures of the Mediterranean. From the ancient ruins of Taormina in Sicily to the vibrant streets of Palermo, you’ll immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of these Sicilian gems. Enjoy serene days beneath full sails, allowing you to relax and appreciate the open sea. Discover the charm of Cagliari in Sardinia and the tranquility of Mahón in Menorca. The cruise concludes in Palma de Mallorca, where you can explore its historical landmarks and vibrant atmosphere. This sailing adventure promises an unforgettable mix of cultural exploration, scenic beauty, and the joy of sailing the Mediterranean waters.

Trip Name
Naples to Palma de Mallorca - 15 Day Mediterranean Sailing Cruise
Days
15
Overview
Vessel Type: Tall Ship (Sailing) Length: 109 metres Passenger Capacity: 64 Built / refurbished: 1931 / 2011 Sea Cloud is a ship with a soul, imbued by the original owners, Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband E.F. Hutton in the 1930’s. The ship has played host to royalty, known service in wartime, and sailed the world over. She is a vessel of incomparable grace that harks back to the golden age of ship travel. Once you’ve been on Sea Cloud under full sail, you’ll begin your own love affair. Welcome aboard a legend Sea Cloud accommodates 58 guests in 28 outside cabins including two original owner’s suites that still feature original marble baths and fireplaces. At 360 feet she is an expansive ship with extensive public spaces on the top deck, where we luxuriate in deck chairs and watch the crew of 18 go aloft in the web of riggings to hand-set her 30 sails. Her dining room is hung with marine oil paintings of the period and accommodates all guests at once for a single seating. We’ll gather in the lounge each evening for Recap. Life aboard is a uniquely pleasing mix of elegance and informality—a return to the golden age of sailing in shorts and deck shoes. You’ll find all shipboard services impeccable.  Discover the romance of tall ship sailingExperience something many people don’t know exists in the 21st century—the romance of life under square sails. Discover the thrill of standing on deck as Sea Cloud gently glides through the water, her crew aloft in the riggings, running out and reefing sails. Settle in to your favorite areas on the top deck and bask in the incomparable experience of traveling aboard the finest tall ship to ever sail the seas. Lose yourself in an adventure that, in this day and age, is almost unimaginable. Please note deck and suite plans are indicative only and may vary slightly.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1, Naples/Italy
Departure 07.00 pm Naples rises from the sea around a huge bay and extends up into the hills like an amphitheatre. From the Castello Sant' Elmo on the Vomero you can enjoy a fantastic view over the sea of houses, the port and the Gulf. The pretty center of this chaotic Campanian city is the old town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its huge fortresses, dignified churches and monasteries, splendid squares and palaces, and maze of winding streets.
Day 2 - DAY 2, Ponza/Italy
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.00 pm Spend the day sunbathing, enjoy the fresh wind breeze, and relax into the day!
Day 3 - DAY 3, Day beneath full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 4 - DAY 4, Lipari/Aeolian Islands
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pm Lipari is a tranquil little spot and the largest of the Aeolian Islands, with a cultural heritage stretching back over 6,000 years. Right from first glance you can see its volcanic heritage, with some of the rock formations resembling sculptures, and the entire group of islands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Aeolian Museum is set on the castle hill and holds an impressive collection of prehistoric and ancient artefacts from this volcanic group of islands. You will find the southern Italian way of life in this little port infectious.
Day 5 - DAY 5, Trapani/Sicily
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 02.00 pm The old town and port of Trapani lies on a picturesque crescent-shaped headland at the foot of Monte Erice. You will discover many little treasures browsing through the beautiful town center. For the last 1,000 years, fine black and red coral jewellery has been made here. The mountain town of Erice is a real architectural gem. Not far from Tapani, this idyllic little town is tucked away in a picturesque hilltop setting overlooking the countryside and the sea. Protected defiantly by a wall, the town retains its splendid medieval atmosphere.
Day 6 - DAY 6, Agrigento (Porto Empedocle)/Sicily
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pm
Day 7 - DAY 7, Syracuse/Sicily
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 02.00 pm The municipal area of Syracuse boasts relics from cultural history going back more than three millennia. In ancient times, the city was the most powerful in the known world and was famed for its splendour. The island of Ortigia, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was where Syracuse began its rise as an ancient city. The huge cathedral is at the heart of the old town, magnificent palaces line the Piazza and wide promenades invite you to take a stroll. The archaeological park brings Greek and Roman history back to life. Yet Syracuse exudes southern Italian charm, with washing drying outside the windows.
Day 8 - DAY 8, Catania/Sicily & Catania/Sicily
Catania/Sicily Arrival 08.00 am Goethe wrote, "Do you know the land where the lemon trees bloom and oranges glow from the leaves' dark gloom." Sicily and the picture-perfect Baroque town of Catania, set right at the foot of Mount Etna, were genuine inspirations for him on his travels around Italy. On the fertile volcanic soil around Catania, orange and lemon trees try to out-glow each other, and you will be tempted to enjoy the coastline with its wonderful sandy beaches and impressive rock formations. The town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption and earthquake in the 17th century and, in the 18th century, a masterpiece of Roman Baroque emerged which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Catania/Sicily Departure 19.00 Uhr Goethe wrote, "Do you know the land where the lemon trees bloom and oranges glow from the leaves' dark gloom." Sicily and the picture-perfect Baroque town of Catania, set right at the foot of Mount Etna, were genuine inspirations for him on his travels around Italy. On the fertile volcanic soil around Catania, orange and lemon trees try to out-glow each other, and you will be tempted to enjoy the coastline with its wonderful sandy beaches and impressive rock formations. The town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption and earthquake in the 17th century and, in the 18th century, a masterpiece of Roman Baroque emerged which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9 - DAY 9, Taormina (Naxos)/Sicily
Arrival 06.00 am, Departure 02.00 pm Taormina is perched on a rock with a majestic view over the sea. In the 19th century, this small town had already developed into a dream destination for well-heeled travellers and artists. The town's fascination lies in its elegance, the many ancient buildings, the stunningly beautiful coastline, the mild climate, and the view over the silhouette of Etna. Europe's largest volcano is over 3,000 meters (9,843 foot) high, has four summit craters and around 400 subsidiary craters, and is covered with snow almost all year round. In ancient times it was considered the seat of the gods, but nowadays large sections of it are a nature reserve.
Day 10 - DAY 10, Palermo/Sicily
Arrival 12.00 pm, Departure 07.00 pm The character of Palermo, Sicily's vibrant capital, was mainly forged by the Arabs, Swabian dynasty and Normans. Noble palaces line the magnificent streets, cheerful-looking Art Nouveau houses stand next to Baroque buildings and a little further on you are faced with pure Gothic facades. The medieval quarter towers above the huge Palazzo Reale with its "Capella Palatina", a masterpiece in the Arab-Byzantine-Norman style. The small mountain town of Monreale gives you a breathtaking view over the town and the bay, as well as the 12th century cathedral whose interior combines Romanesque, Byzantine and Arab art with rich gold mosaics.
Day 11 - DAY 11, Day beneath full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 12 - DAY 12, Cagliari/Sardinia
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pm Cagliari is a port and university town and, with one of the most modern opera houses in the Mediterranean, is also a renowned cultural city. Behind the Via Roma, a boulevard with shady arcades and classical facades, lies the dock area whose narrow lanes bustle with life. The old town is called Castello and extends picturesquely up the hill. The immense Bastione San Remy towers over the town. Not far from the center is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and inland you will find glittering cultural treasures, like the ancient town of Nora dating from the 9th century BC.
Day 13 - DAY 13, Day beneath full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 14 - DAY 14, Mahón/Menorca
Arrival 08.00 am, Departure 01.30 pm Mahôn, the island's capital, has the largest natural harbor in the Mediterranean. The harbor of the former capital, Ciutadella, which translates as "tiny little town", has a picturesque setting on a fjord-like bay. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and you will be enchanted by the narrow lanes in the old town, the majestic squares and the smart promenades. Menorca naturally has two sides – in the north is the wild mountain region of Tramuntana, with its ruggedly craggy coastline and hidden bays. In the south there are gentle hills with wide plains and seemingly endless sandy beaches. Listed as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Majorca's little sister is considerably quieter and more traditional.
Day 15 - DAY 15, Palma de Mallorca/Spain
Arrival 08.00 am Majorca's beautiful capital is an elegant city and its picturesque old town and architectural mix of Arab, Catalan and Art Nouveau elements are part of its success story. In the center you will be lured by shops behind splendid facades, and cafés and bars set on beautiful squares invite you to stay a while. Not far from the sophisticated marina you will find the dignified cathedral, affectionately known as "La Seu" for short. With pure Gothic beginnings, none other than Antonio Gaudi created part of its interior at the start of the 20th century.
Day 16 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €7,169GTY Double Cabin. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €8,150Category 5. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €9,617Category 4. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €11,111Category 3. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €12,047Category 2. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €12,767Category 1. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €14,612Category C. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €15,620Category B. From
04-10-202418-10-2024EUR €16,754Category A. From

Inclusions

    • Taormina, Sicily: Experience the beauty of Taormina, with its romantic alleys, flower-covered stairs, and breathtaking views over the sea. This charming town set against a volcanic panorama will leave you spellbound.
    • Palermo, Sicily: Immerse yourself in Palermo's melting-pot architecture, where Norman and Byzantine influences blend seamlessly. Explore the city's historical treasures, from the magnificent cathedral to the vibrant streets filled with cultural wonders.
    • Cagliari, Sardinia: Discover the highlights of Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, known for its ancient towers, picturesque streets, and vibrant atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and indulge in its local delights.
    • Mahón, Menorca: Experience the tranquility of Mahón, a charming town in Menorca, known for its rugged cliffs, wide beaches, and lush greenery. Explore the natural beauty of the island and soak in the serene ambiance of this hidden gem.

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