Star Clippers Adds Turkish Riviera Voyages to 2027 Program
Star Clippers is expanding its 2027 Eastern Mediterranean program with new Turkish coast sailings aboard the Star Flyer, featuring 10- and 11-night
Star Clippers is expanding its 2027 Eastern Mediterranean program with Turkish coast sailings, the company said in a press release.
Guests will be able to explore the Turkish Riviera during new and enhanced 10- and 11-night voyages aboard the Star Flyer, sailing between Istanbul and Antalya.
Together, the itineraries feature a collection of ports, including Çeşme, Datça, Fethiye, Kaş, Kekova, Dikili, Dalyan River and Bozcaada, paired with Greek island calls.
The company recently announced that its 2027-28 Mediterranean program would be expanded with 27 new ports of call.
“Türkiye is a destination that is ideally suited to the way Star Clippers travels,” said Terri Haas, vice president of sales & marketing, Americas, for Star Clippers.
“There is extraordinary history here, but there is also this wonderful connection between the landscape, the sea and everyday life in the coastal towns. Sailing into these smaller ports allows our guests to experience that side of Türkiye while the journey itself, moving along the coast under sail, becomes part of the destination.
Istanbul to Antalya Itinerary
The journey starts by sailing south to Dikili, a gateway to the ancient city of Pergamon, followed by exploration of Çeşme.
After visits to the Greek islands of Samos and Patmos, the Star Flyer returns to Türkiye at Datça, a harbor community on a peninsula separating the Aegean and Mediterranean.
The voyage continues to the Dalyan River and Fethiye before reaching Kaş. A call at the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo is next, before the ship arrives in Antalya.
Fares start at $3,740 per person, double.
Antalya to Istanbul Itinerary
The reverse itinerary adds Kekova and its coastline of coves, islands and ancient Lycian remains.
The voyage also visits Fethiye and the Dalyan River before crossing to the Greek islands of Symi and Patmos and returning to Türkiye at Çeşme, before visiting Bozcaada and then finally Istanbul.
Prices start at $3,350.
Shorter Itineraries
Several shorter Eastern Mediterranean itineraries aboard the Star Flyer also feature Turkish ports, including two seven-night itineraries.
One is the Yachtsman’s Paradise sailing on August 14, 2027.
The other is the Delightful Dervishes voyage departing July 17, 2027, which sails from Athens to Istanbul, calling at Dikili and Bozcaada.
Other Greek-focused itineraries incorporate Turkish ports including Çeşme, Bodrum, Fethiye and Kuşadasi, the gateway to Ephesus, giving guests the opportunity to combine the two countries within a single sailing.
These seven-night sailings start at $2,500.
| Itineraries
| Itinerary | Duration | Departure Dates 2027 | Starting Fare (per person, double) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul to Antalya | 11 nights | May 29, July 24 | $3,740 |
| Antalya to Istanbul | 10 nights | June 9, August 4 | $3,350 |
| Seven-night sailings | 7 nights | Various (e.g. July 17, Aug 14) | $2,500 |
Guests will be able to explore the Turkish Riviera during new and enhanced 10- and 11-night voyages aboard the Star Flyer, sailing between Istanbul and Antalya.
