This Adriatic journey begins and ends in romantic Venice, tracing a captivating route along Italy’s eastern shores and Croatia’s island-studded coastline to Montenegro’s dramatic Bay of Kotor. From the musical heritage of Pesaro to the Renaissance beauty of Šibenik and the timeless walls of Dubrovnik, the voyage blends culture with coastal splendour. Sail into the fjord-like landscapes of Kotor, discover the authentic island charm of Komiža and Rovinj, and enjoy refreshing swim stops in the crystal-clear Adriatic — a perfect balance of history, scenery, and relaxed Mediterranean living.


Highlights


• The walled splendour of Dubrovnik and the breathtaking Bay of Kotor.

• Croatia’s coastal gems, from UNESCO-listed Šibenik to the island harbours of Komiža and Rovinj.

• The timeless romance of Venice, with its domes, palaces, and gondola-lined canals.

 

Venice is the heart and soul of romance. Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Doge's Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape at the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, glide in a gondola down the Grand Canal. And know that love is always in the air in Venice.

 

Located on Italy’s Adriatic coast, this charming town is known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage. It’s the birthplace of the famous composer Gioachino Rossini, celebrated each year with an international opera festival. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed seaside atmosphere, historic architecture, and delicious Italian cuisine in this inviting coastal destination.

 

Šibenik, Croatia, is a charming coastal town on the Adriatic Sea known for its rich history and stunning architecture. The town is home to the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. With its narrow, winding streets and views of the sea, Šibenik offers a blend of medieval charm and beautiful coastal scenery, making it a popular destination in Croatia.

 

Weather and sea conditions permitting, the morning brings a refreshing swim stop somewhere along the beautiful coastline near Dubrovnik. As the Captain selects the day’s anchorage, passengers can dive directly from the ship into the clear Adriatic waters, surrounded by rocky islets and pine-fringed coves. The atmosphere is one of pure relaxation - laughter echoing from the sea, the scent of salt and sun on the breeze.

 

It was George Bernard Shaw who said: 'Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.' Indeed, Dubrovnik is a treasure by any measure made more precious by its miraculous restoration. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city walls are the proud symbol of Dubrovnik's colourful history.

 

This stunning rock-walled chasm splitting the coastal mountains of Montenegro is the longest arm of the sea in southern Europe. Boka harbours one of the prettiest, unspoiled towns you'll ever see, the medieval city of Kotor. Founded by the Romans, fortified during the Byzantine era, then ruled by Venice for much of its history, Kotor has been naturally preserved by its isolation.

 

Nestled between steep hills and sapphire‑ blue waters on Vis Island, Komiža is one of Croatia’s most enchanting island harbours. Passengers can stroll along the palm-lined waterfront, where fishing boats and elegant yachts share the quay, or wander through narrow lanes of stone houses with colourful shutters. For moments of relaxation, you can unwind at the beautiful Gusarica Beach, beneath the charming church of St. Mary. There is also the possibility to walk up to the hilltop St. Nicholas Church, offering lovely views across the town and sea. Food lovers may enjoy lunch at the famous Konoba Jastožera, a historic lobster tavern right by the water. With a rich maritime heritage, Komiža has been a centre of fishing for centuries. Those seeking adventure may join an optional excursion to the Blue Cave on nearby Biševo Island (available at an additional cost), a natural wonder illuminated by ethereal light. Peaceful and picturesque, Komiža is pure Adriatic charm.

 

Rovinj is a typical example of a Mediterranean town. The town is dominated by the Baroque three-nave church of St. Euphemia (Fuma). Close to the harbour are the clock tower, the Baroque Balbi's Arch and the former 17th century Town Hall. To the east lies the complex of the Franciscan monastery and to the south, Rovinj's oldest monument, the Romanesque heptagonal chapel of the Holy Trinity.

 

Venice is the heart and soul of romance. Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Doge's Palace, listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape at the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, glide in a gondola down the Grand Canal. And know that love is always in the air in Venice.

Itineraries are subject to change. 

Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN

$4,060 AUD
$3,248 AUD pp
Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN
Small double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 10m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed S - Single cabin △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,300 AUD
$3,440 AUD pp
Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 11m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,775 AUD
$3,820 AUD pp
Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,095 AUD
$4,076 AUD pp
Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,405 AUD
$4,324 AUD pp
Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds - double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN

$6,130 AUD
$4,904 AUD pp
Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN
Double beds Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Cabin doors open onto deck Average cabin dimensions - 14.5m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE

$8,280 AUD
$6,624 AUD pp
DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE
Private verandah Twin/double beds Sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 26m2 including balcony

OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)

$8,930 AUD
$7,144 AUD pp
OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)
Two double beds Seperate sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 40m2

Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN

$4,060 AUD
$3,248 AUD pp
Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN
Small double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 10m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed S - Single cabin △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,300 AUD
$3,440 AUD pp
Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 11m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,775 AUD
$3,820 AUD pp
Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,095 AUD
$4,076 AUD pp
Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,405 AUD
$4,324 AUD pp
Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds - double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN

$6,130 AUD
$4,904 AUD pp
Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN
Double beds Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Cabin doors open onto deck Average cabin dimensions - 14.5m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE

$8,280 AUD
$6,624 AUD pp
DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE
Private verandah Twin/double beds Sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 26m2 including balcony

OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)

$8,930 AUD
$7,144 AUD pp
OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)
Two double beds Seperate sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 40m2

Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN

$4,060 AUD
$3,248 AUD pp
Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN
Small double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 10m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed S - Single cabin △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,300 AUD
$3,440 AUD pp
Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 11m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,775 AUD
$3,820 AUD pp
Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,095 AUD
$4,076 AUD pp
Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,405 AUD
$4,324 AUD pp
Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds - double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN

$6,130 AUD
$4,904 AUD pp
Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN
Double beds Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Cabin doors open onto deck Average cabin dimensions - 14.5m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE

$8,280 AUD
$6,624 AUD pp
DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE
Private verandah Twin/double beds Sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 26m2 including balcony

OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)

$8,930 AUD
$7,144 AUD pp
OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)
Two double beds Seperate sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 40m2

Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN

$4,060 AUD
$3,248 AUD pp
Category 6 - INSIDE CABIN
Small double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 10m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed S - Single cabin △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,300 AUD
$3,440 AUD pp
Category 5 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 11m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$4,775 AUD
$3,820 AUD pp
Category 4 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,095 AUD
$4,076 AUD pp
Category 3 - OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds or double bed Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed Category 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck.

Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN

$5,405 AUD
$4,324 AUD pp
Category 2 - LARGE OUTSIDE CABIN
Two lower beds - double bed or triple berth Bathroom with shower Average cabin dimensions - 13m2 △ - Cabin has an extra fold down bunk with a ladder

Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN

$6,130 AUD
$4,904 AUD pp
Category 1 - DELUXE DECK CABIN
Double beds Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Cabin doors open onto deck Average cabin dimensions - 14.5m2 D - Cabin has a fixed double bed

DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE

$8,280 AUD
$6,624 AUD pp
DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE
Private verandah Twin/double beds Sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 26m2 including balcony

OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)

$8,930 AUD
$7,144 AUD pp
OWNER'S SUITE - DELUXE OUTSIDE SUITE (NO PRIVATE VERANDAH)
Two double beds Seperate sitting area Minibar Bathroom with whirlpool Room service Average cabin dimensions - 40m2

Additional charges:

Port Taxes: $470 AUD

Vessel Type: Tall Ship

Length: 133.8 m

Passenger Capacity: 227

Built: 2000

Royal Clipper is the world’s largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship, inspired by the legendary Preussen. Measuring 134 metres, she combines the grandeur and adventure of classic tall-ship sailing with modern luxury, accommodating just 227 guests in refined style. With 42 sails, three swimming pools, and 1,760 square metres of open deck, Royal Clipper offers expansive outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation, exploration, and panoramic ocean views, including hidden balconies and passenger lookouts high in the masts.

Inside, the ship features elegant and light-filled interiors, including a three-deck atrium leading to the stylish dining room with no-tie dining, and a unique Captain Nemo Lounge housing the spa and health club with underwater glass portholes. Guests can also enjoy watersports from a convenient marina platform, while the combination of modern navigation systems, attentive service, and luxurious amenities ensures an exceptional and unforgettable sailing experience.

Cabin layout for Royal Clipper

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Inclusions


• Voyage on board in selected cabin category
• All meals while on board
• On board entertainment
• Complimentary watersports programme where applicable including: water-skiing, paddle boards and windsurfing (where possible, subject to weather conditions and local authorities)

Exclusions


• International and domestic flights
• Passport and visa costs where applicable
• Travel insurance
• Transfers to/from the ship
• Optional shore excursions
• Port charges/fees
• Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
• On board purchases including laundry service
• Gratuities (Pre-paid gratuities are added to invoice)
• Scuba diving available on some itineraries at additional cost
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