Star Clippers is increasing its Rail & Sail packages in the second edition of its dedicated brochure.
*All details correct at time of publish (31 March 2026)
The specialist cruise line has launched its second printed brochure encompassing solely rail-inspired sailing journeys. It sees a 55% increase in the number of packages featured compared to the inaugural brochure’s debut in Spring 2025.
The 23-page brochure reflects ongoing demand for enhanced, curated trips post-COVID, first acknowledged in 2021 with a leaflet-style document highlighting 4 packages, including a Mediterranean Star Clippers sailing and a train journey.
Within the brochure, a variety of handpicked sailings across the Mediterranean and Caribbean have been blended with rail-based pre and post-cruise elements that have been curated to suit all tastes and budgets.
They range from a 3-night stay in Bari (Puglia) including first-class rail to Rome, 2-nights in Rome and a 3-night taster cruise on board Star Clipper visiting Bastia (Corsica) and Portoferraio (Elba) (Puglia & Rome: A Trulli Unforgettable Journey, 10th September 2027, £3349pp).
Guests can also opt for an epic 21-night journey comprising 2-nights in Paris, 5-nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, including stays in Budapest and Bucharest, 2 nights in Istanbul, 2-nights in Antalya and a 10-night sailing on board Star Flyer sailing from Antalya to Istanbul.
From here, guests will visit ports including Kekova (Turkey) and Symi, Kastellorizo and Patmos (Greece) (Paris Stay & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Istanbul with Aegean Sailing, departs 29th May 2027, £27499pp).
Other packages include a journey from Peru to Grenada incorporating the iconic Machu Picchu site (Machu Picchu and Aruba to Grenada Sail, departs 18th January 2027, £10599pp) and the no-fly option of Aix-en-Provence Stay & Ligurian Sea Sail on board Royal Clipper (departs 27th April 2027, £4299pp).
The brochure not only represents the growing trend for rail elements within a cruise holiday, but also the dedicated and strong relationship between Star Clippers and Fred. Holidays’ expert rail division.
The brochure can be viewed here: Rail and Sail 2027 by Fred. Olsen Travel – Issuu
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