Riviera Travel boosts 2026 tall-ship programme

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

Other visits include Nafplion and Monemvasia (Greece), and Taormina (Italy), as well as the ancient sites of Epidaurus, Pylos and Syracuse’s Archaeological Park of Neopolis.

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

Also new for 2026 is ‘An Italian Adventure’, on the 162-guest 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 while onboard.

Other 2026 tall-ship departures comprise:
* 11-day ‘Aegean Odyssey’, with prices from £3199pp, departing May 28
* 14-day ‘Mediterranean Odyssey’, with prices from £3999pp, departing June 12
* 11-day ‘Ephesus and the Greek Islands’, with prices from £3099pp, departing October 1

Will Sarson, product director at Riviera, said: “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. 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.”