--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 0f985c6b-8e1f-4069-8155-b3c4edf6b711 slug: 2296840 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Star Clippers ship: Star Flyer departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Valletta, Malta disembarkation_port: Malaga, Spain starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:58:13Z --- # Malta, Balearics & Spain > Star Clippers · Star Flyer · Oct 24 – Nov 3, 2027   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Star Clippers | | **Ship** | Star Flyer | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Valletta, Malta | | **Disembarkation Port** | Malaga, Spain | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Valletta, Malta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Knights of St. John put Malta on the map in 1565 when they withstood an invasion of 30,000 Turks with only 700 Knights. For that a grateful Europe gave them the means to build the city of Valleta. And a beautiful city it is. See the graves of the Knights guarded by masterpieces by Caravaggio in the imposing St. John's Co-Cathedral. Marvel at frescos in the Palace of the Grand Knights. Or drive to the ancient ruins of Hagar Qim, where Neolithic temples more than 5,500 years old are believed t... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Cagliari **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era. ### Day 4: Carloforte, Sardinia - Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Carloforte is a fishing and resort town of located on Isola di San Pietro, approximately 7 kilometres off the southwestern coast of Sardinia, in the Province of South Sardinia ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Mahon,Menorca, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You can see why Lord Nelson choose this spot as the base for the British Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. Imagine dozens of ships of the line, being fitted out for battle in this historic harbor. Reminders of those times can still be seen in the gracious Georgian buildings that climb the steep hills backing the Moll Ponent. Mahon's heritage also includes the invention of mayonnaise and the first distillation of gin from juniper berries. ### Day 7: Palma de Mallorca **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Cartagena, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cartagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. Founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics. The Muralla Púnica (Punic Wall) interpretation center houses the remains of a 3rd-century B.C. defensive wall. ### Day 10: Motril, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The town of Motril is located in the Spanish region of Andalucia on the Costa Tropical. Nestling at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, Motril lies at the heart of the Costa Tropical which is one of the most lush and productive agricultural areas of Spain. The town’s coastal strip includes two main beaches - the busiest being Playa Poniente, which is well served with tourist facilities, and the quieter Playa Granada. There are also many sheltered coves, rocky inlets and impressive cliff... ### Day 11: Malaga, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When the Moors crossed over from Africa to Andalucía in 714, they were to establish a kingdom that would become the glory of the Middle Ages. Malaga's fortress palace of the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro are splendid examples of Moorish architecture. But it is in Granada that you can see the most romantic and magnificent expression of the Arabesque style in the glorious Alhambra Palace. Ferdinand and Isabella lived here for a while, as did Washington Irving, author or Tales of the Alha... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Category 6** (Code: 6) Inside Cabin. Upper/lower berths. Bathroom with shower. ### Outside Cabins **Category 1** (Code: 1) Deluxe Deck Cabin. Two lower beds convert to double bed. Minibar. Bathroom with whirlpool bath. Cabin doors open onto deck. **Category 5** (Code: 5) Inside/Outside Cabin. Raised double bed, two lower beds or triple berth. Bathroom with shower. **Category 4** (Code: 4) Outside Cabin. Two lower beds, double bed or triple berth. Bathroom with shower. **Category 2** (Code: 2) Larger Outside Cabin. Twin/double or triple beds. Bathroom with shower. **Category 3** (Code: 3) Outside Cabin Twin, double or triple beds. Bathroom with shower. **Owners Cabin** (Code: OS) Deluxe Outside Cabin. Double bed. Sitting area. Minibar. Bathroom with whirlpool bath. ## Ship Information ### Star Flyer ROMANCE THE WIND ABOARD A TALL SHIP. They are the stars of the sea. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are as fleet as the wind and as graceful as swans. These are true clipper ships reflecting their proud heritage in every inch of their polished brass and gleaming brightwork. Step aboard these unique vessels and discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and each carries just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht. You’ll never feel confined on Star Clipper or Star Flyer. Each ship offer spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space and not one, but two swimming pools. In fact, you’ll find that these ships offer more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships. The décor of Star Clipper and Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please the eye, while teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers’ proud nautical heritage. All Star Clippers ships feature open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, our convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar and Piano Bar, and an Edwardian style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers’ hospitable officers and crew. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 170 | | Crew | 72 | | Gross Tonnage | 2,298.0 | | Length | 360.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 85 | ## Ports of Call ### Valletta, Malta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* The Knights of St. John put Malta on the map in 1565 when they withstood an invasion of 30,000 Turks with only 700 Knights. For that a grateful Europe gave them the means to build the city of Valleta. And a beautiful city it is. See the graves of the Knights guarded by masterpieces by Caravaggio in the imposing St. John's Co-Cathedral. Marvel at frescos in the Palace of the Grand Knights. Or drive... ### Cagliari *Coordinates: 39.2149, 9.1095* Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzanti... ### Carloforte, Sardinia - Italy *Coordinates: 39.1457, 8.30627* Carloforte is a fishing and resort town of located on Isola di San Pietro, approximately 7 kilometres off the southwestern coast of Sardinia, in the Province of South Sardinia ### Mahon,Menorca, Spain *Coordinates: 39.8896, 4.25962* You can see why Lord Nelson choose this spot as the base for the British Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. Imagine dozens of ships of the line, being fitted out for battle in this historic harbor. Reminders of those times can still be seen in the gracious Georgian buildings that climb the steep hills backing the Moll Ponent. Mahon's heritage also includes the invention of mayonnaise ... ### Palma de Mallorca *Coordinates: 39.5695, 2.65002* Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular sh... ### Cartagena, Spain *Coordinates: 37.6265, -0.996564* Cartagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. Founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics. The Muralla Púnica (Punic Wall) interpretation center houses the remains of a 3rd-century B.C. defensive wall. ### Motril, Spain *Coordinates: 36.7447, -3.51672* The town of Motril is located in the Spanish region of Andalucia on the Costa Tropical. Nestling at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, Motril lies at the heart of the Costa Tropical which is one of the most lush and productive agricultural areas of Spain. The town’s coastal strip includes two main beaches - the busiest being Playa Poniente, which is well served with tourist facilities, a... ### Malaga, Spain *Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127* When the Moors crossed over from Africa to Andalucía in 714, they were to establish a kingdom that would become the glory of the Middle Ages. Malaga's fortress palace of the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro are splendid examples of Moorish architecture. But it is in Granada that you can see the most romantic and magnificent expression of the Arabesque style in the glorious Alhambra Palace. ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2296840 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2296840 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2296840.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2296840/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/star-clippers/star-flyer/other/115227.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:58:13 UTC