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The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey (Italy), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 12 nights · with Riviera Travel

The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey

A 12-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the majestic Royal Clipper, sailing from Rome to Venice via Pompeii, Capri, Corfu, Montenegro and the Dalmatian coast with Riviera Travel.

Duration
12 nights
Departs
1 Jun 2027
Sails from
Rome
Ends in Venice
Ship
Royal Clipper
From
£4,859
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological site

  2. Tender landing at Capri and views of Faraglioni Rocks

  3. Visit to Taormina with ancient Greek theatre and Mount Etna

  4. Exploration of Corfu Old Town and Achilleion Palace

  5. Sailing through the Bay of Kotor and Dubrovnik's medieval streets

About the trip

This Mediterranean odyssey takes you from the ancient wonders of Rome, setting sail on the Royal Clipper for a voyage that encounters vibrant coastal towns and small islands across Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. Highlights include a guided tour of Pompeii’s remarkably preserved ruins and a tender landing at Capri, where jagged cliffs meet calm seas.

Further along, the itinerary visits the elegant town of Taormina overlooking Mount Etna, before crossing the Ionian Sea to Corfu—its old town marked by Venetian and British influences. The ship then navigates the fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, with its winding medieval streets and atmospheric market. Dubrovnik’s marble-paved main street and imposing city walls are next, followed by time in the pine-scented Adriatic island of Hvar and Rovinj’s maze of Italianate lanes.

The cruise ends with a guided tour of Venice, whose canals and piazzas display architectural treasures without need for flourish. Throughout, the tall ship style of the Royal Clipper offers a different pace, allowing views of volcanic islands and coastal villages at leisure, away from larger cruisers and the rush of mass tourism.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Rome
  2. 2 Pompeii
  3. 3 Capri
  4. 4 Taormina
  5. 5 Corfu
  6. 6 Kotor
  7. 7 Dubrovnik
  8. 8 Hvar
  9. 9 Rovinj
  10. 10 Venice

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Rome

  2. Day 2

    Board the Royal Clipper

  3. Day 3

    Sorrento

  4. Day 4

    Pompeii

  5. Day 5

    Capri

  6. Day 6

    Taormina

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Rome
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey?
The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey is a 12 nights cruise holiday.
Where does The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey depart from?
The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey departs from Rome and returns to Venice.
Who operates The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey?
The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey is operated by Riviera Travel aboard Royal Clipper.
How much does The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey cost?
Prices for The Royal Clipper - A Mediterranean Odyssey start from £4,859, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Italy? Our Italy guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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