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Ancient theatre of Taormina Siciliy Italy  with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
Ancient theatre of Taormina Siciliy Italy  with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
ExpeditionsSailing the Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta aboard Sea Cloud

Sailing the Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta aboard Sea Cloud

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Set sail aboard the majestic four-masted tall ship Sea Cloud to explore the culture, history, and cuisine of Sicily and Malta. Step into the past in cities and temples left behind by the Romans, Greeks, Carthaginians, and prehistoric peoples. Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Agrigento, Siracusa, the Aeolian Islands, Malta’s megalithic temples, and enjoy views of a fifth—Mount Etna. Discover the unique flavors of the region, including the renowned Marsala wines.

Highlights

Sunset on the ship Sea Cloud at full sail
  • Sail the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Ionian Seas aboard Sea Cloud, the world’s most beautiful tall ship

  • Explore enchanting piazzas and winding alleyways of picturesque towns from Lipari to Taormina and Ortigia

  • Visit an array of UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Greco-Roman ruins in Siracusa and Agrigento to the ancient temples of Ġgantija

  • Experience Sicily’s unique cuisine at a wine tasting in Marsala, at Erice’s renowned Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, and at a private lunch in a historic castle near Taormina

  • Explore Naples & Pompeii on a 3-day pre-voyage extension

From

$19,550

/ per person

Does not include any flights

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dates
May
duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

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From

$19,550

/ per person

Book Now
dates
May
duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

View our brochure for more details

Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

From

$19,550

/ per person

Book Now
dates
May
duration
11 Days
starts at
Valletta, Malta
ends at
Naples, Italy

View our brochure for more details

Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024

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Ships

Ship Sea Cloud under full sail

Sea Cloud

Guests

58

Cabins

30

Return to the golden age of sail aboard this hand-sailed, four-masted ship

Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. The sheer opulence—antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, gold fixtures, exquisite accoutrements—of Sea Cloud is a testament to the efforts of the ship’s original owners, businesswoman and socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and finance tycoon E.F. Hutton, who spared no expense in tasteful decoration. Whether you’re passively watching the athletic young crew scrambling high in the rigging, lolling in what Marjorie Merriweather Post called the “Blue Lagoon,” or learning to capture the sun on the sails with your Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, life aboard Sea Cloud is either the point or the perfect interlude between explorations.

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Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2024