October 5, 2026 — Star Clippers is promoting four seven-night sailings on the French and Italian Rivieras for 2027, all round trip from Nice. Royal Clipper takes the two spring dates and Star Clipper the two in fall.
The tall-ship line’s routes mix Riviera harbors with Corsica, Sardinia and Elba. Fares start at $2,500 per person, double occupancy.
2027 sailings from Nice
| Departs | Ship | Itinerary | Ports | From (pp, double) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2027 | Royal Clipper | Corsica & French Riviera | Portofino, Propriano, Calvi, Alghero, Sanary-sur-Mer, St. Tropez | $2,660 |
| May 1, 2027 | Royal Clipper | Ligurian Sea | Porto Venere, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Alghero, Ajaccio, Menton | $2,660 |
| October 2, 2027 | Star Clipper | Ligurian Sea | Porto Venere, Elba, Bonifacio, Alghero, Porticcio Beach, Ajaccio, Monaco | $2,500 |
| October 9, 2027 | Star Clipper | Corsica & French Riviera | Portofino, Calvi, L’Île-Rousse, Ajaccio, Sanary-sur-Mer, St. Tropez | $2,500 |
The spring and fall pairs run on consecutive Saturdays, so the two routes on each ship can be combined back to back.
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What it means for travelers
- Airport: Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) is close to the port, and every sailing starts and ends there, so one round-trip flight covers the whole trip.
- Shoulder-season dates help. Late April, early May and October sit outside the peak summer rush to the Riviera, though transatlantic flights can still be busy.
- Fly in a day early. These are small sailing ships with one departure a week. Miss the ship and the next chance to join is a port call down the coast.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Star Clippers Spotlights 2027 French and Italian Riviera Sailings
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