Voyage Overview
Destination Highlight
With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world’s great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark’s Square offers access to some of Venice’s most famed attractions - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice’s Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice’s glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.
About the Ship
Inspired by the legendary tall ship Preussen, the 439-foot Royal Clipper offers the ultimate seagoing experience, blending the splendor, adventure, and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities, and accommodations of a luxury private yacht. Hosting 227 guests in luxurious style, the ship boasts 19,000 square feet of open deck and 54,000 square feet of billowing sails spread across 42 sails. It features 3 swimming pools, a marina platform for easy ocean access to watersports activities, and operates with clean energy using high-quality, low-sulphur gas oil.