Riviera enhances 2026 tall-ship programme with new itineraries

‘There’s so much on offer in our 2026 tall-ship programme, such as pre- and post-cruise stays, exclusive guided tours to historic sites and a true iconic sailing experience on beautiful ships,’ explained Will Sarson, product director at Riviera. 

‘These new 11-day voyages are the perfect mix of exploration and relaxation, from the bustling streets of Rome to the hill-top serenity of Taormina.’ 

Star Flyer

A ‘Greece, Sicily and Malta’ voyage on Star Clippers' 162-passenger Star Flyer will depart on October 16. It will include visits to the Acropolis and Athens during a one-night stay in a five-star hotel, before sailing across the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

Other highlights include Nafplion and Monemvasia in Greece, and Taormina in Italy, as well as the ancient sites of Epidaurus, Pylos and Syracuse's Archaeological Park of Neapolis.

Prices start from £2999pp, which includes return flights, eight nights onboard Star Flyer, a one night pre-cruise stay in Athens, a one night post-cruise stay in Malta, 10 included experiences and full board dining onboard. 

Star Clipper

Also new for 2026 is ‘An Italian Adventure’ on the 162-passenger Star Clipper, departing September 3. It will feature visits and tours in Perugia, Assisi, Rome, Amalfi, Positano, Lipari, Ponza and Taormina.

Prices start from £2999pp, including return flights, seven nights onboard Star Clipper, two-night pre-cruise stay in Umbria, one-night post-cruise stay in Rome, 12 included experiences and full board dining onboard.

Other 2026 tall-ship departures include: the 11-day ‘Aegean Odyssey’ departing May 28 with prices from £3199pp; the 14-day ‘Mediterranean Odyssey’ leaving on June 12 starting at  £3999pp; and the 11-day ‘Ephesus and the Greek Islands’ departing October 1 and with prices from £3099pp.