DEPARTURE DATES
- 08 to 15 September 2012
- 15 to 22 September 2012
- 22 to 29 September 2012
- 29 September to 06 October 2012
ITINERARY
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Arrival |
Departure |
Saturday |
VENICE (Italy) |
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24.00 |
Sunday |
ROVINJ (Croatia) |
12.00 |
23.00 |
Monday |
ZADAR (Croatia) |
08.30 |
22.00 |
Tuesday |
SPLIT (Croatia)
KORCULA (Croatia) |
06.00
18.00 |
12.00
24.00 |
Wednesday |
KOTOR (Montenegro) |
09.00 |
24.00 |
Thursday |
DUBROVNIK (Croatia)
HVAR (Croatia) |
07.00
20.30 |
12.00
24.00 |
Friday |
MALI LOSINJ (Croatia) |
12.00 |
17.00 |
Saturday |
VENICE (Italy) |
07.00 |
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THE ROYAL CLIPPER
Designed in the tradition of old clipper ships of the nineteenth century, the Royal Clipper is the only five-mast of the world.
Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, the Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-mast full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. Built in the shipyards of Gdansk & Rotterdam in 2000, Royal Clipper can accommodate 227 cruising passengers in the tradition of sailing ships with comfort and discreet luxury of a modern boat. With its 134 m length and its 5000 m² of square sails, Royal Clipper is designed like its predecessor, which sailed during the Edwardian period, between Europe and Chile.
Open Spaces
 A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment.
 The pools offer an oasis of freshness to the passengers on deck and can use seawater or freshwater.
They are all easily accessible. The greatest of these is incorporated into the ceiling of the Piano Bar and has a unique glass bottom that filters the light through the atrium to the dining room.
The Tropical Bar, an outdoor area protected by a curtain, is the true social center and meeting place of the boat, and events are held in the evening
Find your secret hideaway on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow. Or climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger lookout crows-nests, thoughtfully furnished with a comfortable settee, where you’ll have the grandest view of all! |
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INTERIOR SPACES
The cabins
The decor is tastefully traditional. You’ll find the accouterments of a luxurious classic yacht, where everything is ingeniously designed for comfort, ease and efficiency. Like a fine resort, all the amenities are here: double bed or twin beds, marble bathroom, and private safe, television with in-cabin video, DVD player, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and comfortable furnishings
Average surface area of cabins:
  Category 4 Suite Armateur (2 cabins): 40m2 double. Whirlpool tub and and 24-hour room service. Lounge corner.
Category 3 Deluxe suite (16 cabins): 26m2 double or twin. Private verandah or direct access to the Deck. Whirlpool tub and 24-hour room service.
Category 2 (54 cabins) & category 5 Individual (6 cabins): 12m2 (double or twin)
Porthole.
Category 1 (30 cabins): 10m2 (double or twin) Porthole.
Life on board & ship amenities
 A three-deck atrium starts in the Piano Bar with a spiral staircase that funnels sunlight into the three-level Dining room further down.
An ivory colored Grand piano is located at the top level. Concerts are given every day. Soft music is heard during the Dinner. Local artists are welcomed on board and offer passengers a glimpse of authentic music and local arts.
A marina platform lowers to sea level for direct access to water sports: Windsurfing, dinghy sailing, waterskiing, snorkeling, kayaking, diving (free of access except diving).
Wellness area
  Captain Nemo Underwater Spa and Lounge, is a one of a kind space and is the site of our spa and health club with underwater glass portholes, commandinga splendid view on the seabed. Opening hours are from 8 am to 8 pm. Services offered range from steam bath (free access), massage, face and body treatments manicure & hydrotherapy (with a charge). Free access to the well-equipped fitness room.
Your cuisine and dining
 Service is friendly and gracious. We would not presume to dictate your seating preferences. You are free when and with whomever you wish. Dress code ? No need for formal gowns and black tie, casual elegance is the order of the day.
Our inspired chefs make dining aboard a delightful culinary adventure with an international menu of foods from the far corners of the earth.
When you rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with croissants, toasted English muffins or sweet Danish pastries. Or savor a full breakfast with fresh tropical fruits and crisp bacon, grilled sausage, smoked salmon and omelet cooked to order in the dining room. At lunch, a marvelous buffet of seafood, salads and grilled favorites awaits your pleasure.
Meals’ Time table (subject to changes according to the excursions timetable)
From 06.30 to 10.30 : Continental breakfast at the Piano Bar, with tea, coffee, fruits, juice fruit & croissants.
From 08.00 to 10.00 : Full breakfast buffet in the Dining Room.
From 12.00 to 14.00 : Buffet lunch on board or on shore.
From 17.00 to 18.00 : Snack at Tropical Bar.
From 19.30 to 22.00 : Dinner ‘à la carte’ in the Dining Room.
From 23.30 to 00.30 : Night Snack on the bridge.
Length: 134 m |
Crew & total staff: 106 |
Breadth : 16 m |
Passager capacity : 227 |
Draft: 5.6 m |
Masts : 5 Masts, 42 Sails |
Sail surface area: 5.000 m2 |
Tonnage : 5.000 |
Mast height: 54 m |
Cabins : 108
Flag: Luxembourg |
CRUISING SCHEDULE
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From port of calls and cities to islands
Royal Clipper sails along 1800 kilometers of coastline |
Day 1 : VENICE (Italy)
Boarding as from 4.00 pm. Presentation and sale of optional tours & excursions. Dinner on board. Departure to Rovinj in the evening.
Day 2 : ROVINJ (Croatia)
Arrival late morning in Rovinj. Located on the shores of the peninsula of Istria, the town of Rovinj is clamped on a rocky islet and is one of the finest examples of the Venetian heritage. Fell under the power of the Serenissima in 1283, all in Rovinj recalls its brilliant past. You'll have time to stroll through the narrow alleys of the city leading to the church of St. Euphemia which square commands a unique perspective on the whole city and the sea that surrounds it. Lunch and dinner on board. Departure to Zadar at night. . Optional excursions: Guided City Tour of Pula (€ 45) or Treasures of Istria (€ 50).
 Day 3 : ZADAR (Croatia)
Arrival in early morning in the port of Zadar. Guided visit of the old town (optional tour): the tour is starting at the “National Square”, the nerve center of the city in Renaissance style. Then visit of the Cathedral of St. Anastasia (Sveta Stosija), Byzantine church rebuilt in Romanesque style in the early thirteenth century with its imposing facade in Pisan style. Visit of the Church St. Donat, a monument built in the Carolingian style. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, time at leisure or take an optional tour. Set sailing
around 10 pm.
 Day 4 : SPLIT – KORCULA (Croatia)
Docking around 6 am in the port of Split. After breakfast, depart for a walking guided tour of the capital of Dalmatia (optional tour). Visit the Palace of Diocletian, one of the most precious remains of Roman antiquity. Visit the cathedral Sveti Duje and walk inside the palace to the gates of Gold and Silver. Continuation of the visit with a stroll through the alleys of the old town around the National Square. Lunch on board. After lunch, the Royal Clipper cruises in the early afternoon, heading for Korcula. Navigation amidst a string of islands to reach the island of Korcula. Landing and visit at leisure the old city. The old town is situated on a promontory and surrounded by ancient walls flanked by four towers of the fifteenth century. The city also boasts some old Venetian style palace and also a small house reputed to be the birth place of Marco Polo. Heading for Kotor at midnight.
 Day 5 : KOTOR (Montenegro)
Sail at daybreak in the magnificent Bay of Kotor, the largest fjord of the Mediterranean, surrounded by the mountains of Montenegro. The ship will reach the port of Kotor early in the morning. Day free or participate in optional excursions. Kotor is a small town surrounded by walls dating from the Byzantine era and built at the foot of the mountains of Lovcen. We cross the western gate of the city to enter the old city, with the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, amazing testimony of Romanesque architecture. The Benedictine monks introduced this architectural on the Slavonic coast in the eleventh century. Despite several earthquakes, it was always perfectly restored. Lunch and dinner on board. Departure for Dubrovnik around midnight.
 Day 6 : DUBROVNIK – HVAR (Croatia)
Arrival in Dubrovnik at 7 am. After breakfast, departure to visit the old Ragusa (ancient name of Dubrovnik, optional tour). Entering the old city will be through the Pile Gate. It leads immediately to the "Stradun”, large artery that runs through the city to the fortress Revelin. Discover the old city: the Franciscan monastery and its Romanesque cloister, the Rector's Palace, the Cathedral and its treasure. Lunch on board and sailing to the island of Hvar. Visit on his own of the city often called "The Croatian St. Tropez ." Hvar is a small village where the Renaissance blossomed fully. Walk along the Pjaca, magnificent architectural ensemble where harmony prevails. After the Pjaca stands the Cathedral of St Etienne of Renaissance and Baroque style, flanked by his Belfry recalling the Venetian rule over the city. Dinner on board. Departure at midnight.
 Day 7 : MALI LOSINJ (Croatia)
Arrive late morning in the port of Mali Losinj. Visit on your own of the city, between St Martin's Church of the fifteenth century and the baroque sanctuary Nativity of the Virgin. Walk on the waterfront of the Cikat peninsula and its pine forests. Lunch and dinner on board.
Day 8 : VENICE (Italy)
Early morning arrival in the port of Venice. Disembarkation after breakfast.
OPTIONAL TOURS
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Pula guided tour (half day excursion): Bus transfer to Pula, capital of Istria. The visit will start with the impressive Arenas, built under the reign of Augustus and extended under Emperor Vespasian. The Arenas are one of the six major Roman amphitheaters still visible nowadays and could accommodate up to 23.000 spectators. Walk through the city center to see other architectural remnants from Roman times, the Hercules Gate, the majestic Portico and its six Corinthian columns embedded in the Temple of Rome. The tour continues with the Byzantine style Cathedral, from the Sixth century, entirely rebuilt in the fifteenth century. Your sightseeing will end to the « Trg Republike » (Republic Square), the lively heart of the city harboring the City Hall. Price: 45 € |
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Treasures of Istria (half day tour): Bus transfer to Porec. Founded by the Etruscans, the port of Porec was soon conquered by the Romans in the second century BC. The city became Christian as from the third century and the first basilica built on the territory of the city dates back to the second half of the fourth century. In the sixth century, the magnificent Euphrasian basilica was erected; it is now registered into World Heritage List by UNESCO. Visit the Basilica to admire the frescoes. After a short walk through the alleys of the old city, the tour continues towards Motovun. Perched high on a hill amidst vineyards, the village of Motovun is located in the heart of the Istria’s peninsula and offers unforgettable scenery. This medieval village is surrounded by ramparts in the centre of which is situated the Church of St. Stephen built in the seventeenth century.
Price: 50 € |
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| City tour of Zadar: Guided walking tour of Zadar including the visit of the Church St Donat. Price 25 € |
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Excursion to National Park of Plitvice (full day with packed lunch): After the optional city tour of Zadar, departure by coach to the National Park Plitvice located about two hours drive from the city. A great site composed of sixteen lakes overlapping and connected to each other by impressive waterfalls reaching several hundred meters in altitude. This impressive natural scenery was shaped on the Karst plateau of the region. Walk in the park. Picnic lunch in the heart of the nature of this preserved site.
Back to Zadar in the late afternoon.
Price: 80 € (with packed lunch) |
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| Excursion to Sibenik (half day): Around 80 km far from Zadar, Sibenik is one of the most important city from Dalmatia, built in renaissance style. Price : 45 € |
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City tour of Split: Guided tour of Split including the Diocletian Palace. Price: 30 € |
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| City tour of Dubrovnik: Transfer by bus from the harbor to the old city and escorted guided tour including the Franciscan monastery, the Rector’s Palace and the Treasury of the Cathedral. Price: 30 € |
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Excursion to Budva (half day): Departure by bus to visit the small town of Budva. It is an ancient Greek colony built on a promontory and surrounded by ramparts. Budva retains its character of a medieval town with narrow and winding streets. In downtown, discover St. Sava Church overlooking the sea and visit the city museum.
Price: 45 € |
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Excursion to Cetinije (half day): Cetinije, perched at 672 m, is the former capital of Montenegro (Crna Gora: Black Mountain). Montenegro won its independence against the Ottomans in the fourteenth century. The then state was run by a Prince Bishop, amid whom the most famous was Petar II Petković Niegos both enlightened monarch, poet and scientist. Visit the Palace of Niegos which is rendering perfectly well the atmosphere in the smallest capital of Europe in the nineteenth century. You will also admire the Monastery built in the fifteenth century in neo Byzantine style. Price: 60€ |
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"Montenegro grand tour” (full day with lunch): Montenegro is one of the smallest countries in Europe and is largely endowed with authentic natural and cultural attractions. The tour begins with a visit of Budva on the Montenegrin Riviera. Then heading to the island of Sveti Stefan, a “mole” between heaven and earth. Arrival at Lake Skadar which borders Montenegro and Albania and is one of the largest freshwater reserves in Europe, boat ride on the lake. Typical lunch in a fish restaurant. Way back to Kotor on the serpentine road offering breathtaking views over the fjord of Kotor. Price: 80 € (lunch included) |
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PRICING
Rates in Euro per passenger sharing a double cabin
Category |
Deck |
Cabin description |
Rate |
Cat 1 |
Navigation Deck |
Cabin twin or double 10 m² – outside porthole |
2,310€ |
Cat 2 |
Main Deck |
Cabin twin or double 12 m² - outside porthole |
2,470€ |
Cat 3 |
Upper Deck |
Deluxe cabin twin or double 26 m² – outside with private verandah or direct access on the Deck - Whirlpool |
2,820€ |
Cat 4 |
Main Deck |
Suite armateur double 40 m² - lounge corner - Whirlpool |
3,670€ |
Cat 5 |
Main Deck |
Single outside with port-hole 12m² – double bed |
3,410€ |
Price includes :
- Accommodation in the selected cabin
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, buffet, snack, dinner à la carte & midnight snack) as from dinner of first day until breakfast of eighth day
- Assistance of a cruise director and staff in English and French
- On board entertainment programme
- Welcome cocktail
- Captain’s dinner
Not included :
- Port taxes : 170 €
- Drinks
- On board tips (we recommend 7 € per day per person)
- Optional tours and excursions
- International flights
- Transfers from/to the ship
- Insurances
Prices of optional tours & excursions
Pre-paid rate per pax (higher if purchased on board)
- Pula tour : 45 €
- Treasures of Istria : 50 €
- City tour of Zadar : 25 €
- National Park of Plitvice : 80 € (with lunch box)
- Excursion to Šibenik : 45 €
- City tour of Split : 30 €
- Excursion to Budva : 45 €
- Excursion to Cetinije : 60 €
- Montenegro Grand Tour : 80 € (with lunch)
- City tour of Dubrovnik : 30 €
Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 140 passengers.
Customs formalities: ID card or passports for passengers from EU countries. For other citizenships, please enquire with proper authorities.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ABSTRACT
1. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are accepted by phone and email. Confirmation is issued only upon our receipt of your deposit of 10% of the trip cost per person.
2. PRICES: All published prices are based in Euros. There are no discounts for credit card purchases. As a convenience to our customers we may accept credit card payments (Visa & (Euro) MasterCard only) but cc/bank fees will apply. All credit card payments must be accompanied by a signed authorization slip from the original cardholder. Third-party credit cards are not accepted.
3. FINAL PAYMENTS: Full and final payments are due 30 days prior to the date of departure. Failure will result in cancellation of the booking.
Program prices are always quoted per person and based on double occupancy. Domestic and foreign departure taxes, security fees, port charges, visa fees and other surcharges and government fees are not part of the program prices and will be listed as separate items on your invoice.
4. PASSENGER CANCELLATION: If you must cancel your trip, you must do so in writing. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation. All payments for travel services not provided to the passenger shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions:
A scale of cancellation costs 119 days prior to departure will be applied as follows:
Between 119 and 60 days prior to departure: 10 %
Between 59 and 30 days prior to departure: 30 %
Between 29 and 20 days prior to departure: 50 %
Between 19 and 2 days prior to departure: 80 %
Less than 2 days prior to departure: 100%
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Contact our travel agents
at
604-682-7581 or 1-800-663-9787 to request availability
or find out more about this sensational offer.
E-mail: holidays@hume-travel.com
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