Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud, New and Noteworthy

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Corsica and Sardinia aboard Sea Cloud

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Highlights

Ship Sea Cloud, Mediterranean, Greece
  • Step aboard the square-rigger Sea Cloud, a timeless sailing yacht once owned by heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini, one of the largest and most well-preserved Bronze Age stone fortresses known as nuraghi

  • See the stunning karst limestone rock ravines of Les Calanques de Piana, one of the region’s most stunning landscapes

  • Enjoy sampling wine at a historic estate in Alghero’s countryside, then set off by boat to explore Neptune’s Grotto, a stunning stalactite cave

  • Explore Naples & Pompeii on a 3-day pre-voyage extension

Day by Day

Multiple routes available

Some departures follow a modified itinerary. Please refer to departure dates for exact routing of your departure.

2023 Expedition


Starts at

Naples, Italy

Ends at

Naples, Italy

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Days 1-2

U.S. / Naples, Italy / Embark Ship

Arrive in Naples on an overnight flight. Board the legendary Sea Cloud and cast off from Naples’ active harbor. We pass by the rugged coast of the island of Capri at sunset as we enter the Tyrrhenian Sea. Meals are on your own except for dinner on Day 2.

Days 1-2

U.S. / Naples, Italy / Embark Ship

Arrive in Naples on an overnight flight. Board the legendary Sea Cloud and cast off from Naples’ active harbor. We pass by the rugged coast of the island of Capri at sunset as we enter the Tyrrhenian Sea. Meals are on your own except for dinner on Day 2.

Day 3

At Sea

Join our expedition leader for a play-by-play description of the crew in the rigging and the action of the setting of square sails, staysails, and jibs as Sea Cloud shows her full glory. Bask in the comfort and intrigue of this legendary and historic square-rigger—enjoy delicious meals, complimentary drinks, and talks by the expedition staff as we sail toward Sardinia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

At Sea

Join our expedition leader for a play-by-play description of the crew in the rigging and the action of the setting of square sails, staysails, and jibs as Sea Cloud shows her full glory. Bask in the comfort and intrigue of this legendary and historic square-rigger—enjoy delicious meals, complimentary drinks, and talks by the expedition staff as we sail toward Sardinia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Cagliari, Sardinia

We dock in Sardinia’s capital of Cagliari on the south end of the island, dominated by its hilltop medieval castle. This morning we explore Sardinia’s history, culture, and landscape with a drive inland to the archaeological centerpiece of Su Nuraxi in Barumini. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest and best preserved of the more than 700 Bronze Age nuraghi, or stone fortresses, that dot the island and have come to symbolize the island’s distant past.

Return to Sea Cloud for lunch. This afternoon, peruse the collections at the National Archaeological Museum before taking a walking tour of the old town.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Cagliari, Sardinia

We dock in Sardinia’s capital of Cagliari on the south end of the island, dominated by its hilltop medieval castle. This morning we explore Sardinia’s history, culture, and landscape with a drive inland to the archaeological centerpiece of Su Nuraxi in Barumini. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest and best preserved of the more than 700 Bronze Age nuraghi, or stone fortresses, that dot the island and have come to symbolize the island’s distant past.

Return to Sea Cloud for lunch. This afternoon, peruse the collections at the National Archaeological Museum before taking a walking tour of the old town.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

At Sea / Oristano

We set sail again for the full morning, then enter the large western bay of Oristano to dock for the afternoon. Visit the archaeological sites of Santa Cristina and Nuraghe Losa before enjoying some local food and entertainment. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening before returning to Sea Cloud.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

At Sea / Oristano

We set sail again for the full morning, then enter the large western bay of Oristano to dock for the afternoon. Visit the archaeological sites of Santa Cristina and Nuraghe Losa before enjoying some local food and entertainment. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening before returning to Sea Cloud.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Alghero

This morning we anchor off the medieval city of Alghero, which reveals its historic Catalan influence and is still sometimes referred to as “Barceloneta.” The attractive old town is a joy to explore on foot, as are the protective sea walls. Local guides give us a walking orientation to the old town to start the day. Next, travel to nearby Ledà d’Ittiri estate for a wine tasting and tour. In the afternoon we take a local boat out to the dramatic Capo Caccia peninsula to visit the colorful and expansive cave of Neptune’s Grotto. Return to Sea Cloud and sail by the dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia in the golden sunset light on our way toward Corsica.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Alghero

This morning we anchor off the medieval city of Alghero, which reveals its historic Catalan influence and is still sometimes referred to as “Barceloneta.” The attractive old town is a joy to explore on foot, as are the protective sea walls. Local guides give us a walking orientation to the old town to start the day. Next, travel to nearby Ledà d’Ittiri estate for a wine tasting and tour. In the afternoon we take a local boat out to the dramatic Capo Caccia peninsula to visit the colorful and expansive cave of Neptune’s Grotto. Return to Sea Cloud and sail by the dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia in the golden sunset light on our way toward Corsica.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Bonifacio, Corsica

Wake up to the sunrise over the layered cliffs of Bonifacio. Enter the narrow harbor to dock and enjoy the day in one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful towns. Begin with a walking orientation to the citadel, established by the powerful margraves of Tuscany in the ninth century. The rest of the morning is devoted to enjoying this lovely destination.

In the afternoon, we offer an option to drive inland to view some of the menhir standing stone alignments of the Sartène region of Corsica, or to experience the characteristic Corsican maquis, the herbal scrubland known for its fragrances.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Bonifacio, Corsica

Wake up to the sunrise over the layered cliffs of Bonifacio. Enter the narrow harbor to dock and enjoy the day in one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful towns. Begin with a walking orientation to the citadel, established by the powerful margraves of Tuscany in the ninth century. The rest of the morning is devoted to enjoying this lovely destination.

In the afternoon, we offer an option to drive inland to view some of the menhir standing stone alignments of the Sartène region of Corsica, or to experience the characteristic Corsican maquis, the herbal scrubland known for its fragrances.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Ajaccio / Les Calanques de Piana

The rock formations of Les Calanques de Piana, accessible from the coastal city of Ajaccio, are some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the Mediterranean. Les Calanques de Piana are karst limestone rock ravines that have been shaped by wind and water erosion, and the Calanques de Piana in Corsica are deservedly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our morning is devoted to this landscape and the delightful town of Piana, set amid this dramatic labyrinth of rock formations. The scenery and the accompanying fragrance of the maquis and the pure, clean air are unforgettable highlights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Ajaccio / Les Calanques de Piana

The rock formations of Les Calanques de Piana, accessible from the coastal city of Ajaccio, are some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the Mediterranean. Les Calanques de Piana are karst limestone rock ravines that have been shaped by wind and water erosion, and the Calanques de Piana in Corsica are deservedly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our morning is devoted to this landscape and the delightful town of Piana, set amid this dramatic labyrinth of rock formations. The scenery and the accompanying fragrance of the maquis and the pure, clean air are unforgettable highlights.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Calvi / At Sea

The gorgeous crescent bay, with its narrow white sand beach, and the prominent Genoese citadel have made the northwest Corsican town of Calvi a renowned summer resort destination for the last century. In the shoulder seasons it is a very pleasant town in a lovely setting to explore on foot, starting at the hilltop citadel with its ethnographic museum and medieval shops and alleys. Work your way back down to the Port de Plaisance waterfront to reboard Sea Cloud. This afternoon, we sail north around Cap Corse.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Calvi / At Sea

The gorgeous crescent bay, with its narrow white sand beach, and the prominent Genoese citadel have made the northwest Corsican town of Calvi a renowned summer resort destination for the last century. In the shoulder seasons it is a very pleasant town in a lovely setting to explore on foot, starting at the hilltop citadel with its ethnographic museum and medieval shops and alleys. Work your way back down to the Port de Plaisance waterfront to reboard Sea Cloud. This afternoon, we sail north around Cap Corse.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

At Sea / Bastia

With hopes for an overnight sail, we keep the morning free to continue sailing on the northeast side of Corsica toward the port of Bastia, where we dock for the afternoon. Explore Bastia, made up of the upper Terra Nova citadel and the lower working district of Terra Vecchia with its lively food and fish markets. Or, opt to drive north to explore the wild nature of Cap Corse, which is the protruding mountainous peninsula of north Corsica, before returning for an evening in Bastia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

At Sea / Bastia

With hopes for an overnight sail, we keep the morning free to continue sailing on the northeast side of Corsica toward the port of Bastia, where we dock for the afternoon. Explore Bastia, made up of the upper Terra Nova citadel and the lower working district of Terra Vecchia with its lively food and fish markets. Or, opt to drive north to explore the wild nature of Cap Corse, which is the protruding mountainous peninsula of north Corsica, before returning for an evening in Bastia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

At Sea

We spend the final full day on Sea Cloud, hopefully enjoying the ship under full sail, reflecting on our visits to the unique and extraordinary islands of Sardinia and Corsica, and sorting our photos for the evening’s “guest slide show” of favorite photos contributed by our shipmates.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

At Sea

We spend the final full day on Sea Cloud, hopefully enjoying the ship under full sail, reflecting on our visits to the unique and extraordinary islands of Sardinia and Corsica, and sorting our photos for the evening’s “guest slide show” of favorite photos contributed by our shipmates.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

Naples / Disembark Ship

Disembark in Naples after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flights home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12

Naples / Disembark Ship

Disembark in Naples after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flights home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Sail aboard the legendary square-rigger Sea Cloud to explore the fiercely independent islands of Sardinia and Corsica. Stroll through medieval walled cities and old coastal villages. Sip local wine and savor regional seafood dishes. Visit spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Sardina’s Su Nuraxi. Take in the Corsican maquis—the herbal scrubland boasting aromatic fragrances. Stand on deck and watch the orchestrated frenzy of crew members going aloft in the ship’s web of riggings to hand-set 30 sails.

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