By: Soazig Vadel & Tamara Jones CTA, Senior Travel Agents
We started out in Cannes, France. We arrived a day early and explored the coastal city, known for the Cannes Film Festival. We ate plenty of good food including pizza which was absolutely delicious.
We boarded the sailing vessel by tender. We would experience tendering everyday on this particular sailing, so for people with special ambulatory needs, this itinerary might not be the best.
What the ship lacks in entertainment, it makes up with its delicious local menu and nightly wine pairing.
First stop was Portofino, a hillside town on the Italian Riviera, known for its colorfully painted buildings that adorn the shoreline. It is important to note that there were excursions offered at many of the ports of call, but due to lack of participation, several were canceled. We chose just to freestyle our days to make the most of our time. Here, we lingered along the pathway leading into the center of town admiring the colorful houses, beautiful hillside gardens and statues. Not to mention the yachts. We did some window shopping and some real shopping before stopping for a drink and snacks before heading back to the ship.
The following day was our first in Corsica at L’ile Rousse. Here we found shops with local delicacies, seaside cafes and beautiful beaches.
Next stop Calvi with its magnificent fortress, beautiful blue water and more seaside eateries.
The following day was a beach and water sports day on Plage St. Antoine in Corsica. This Ship has scuba gear, paddleboards, jet skis, as well as a small sailboat on board.
One of our favorite places was Cavalaire sur Mer in the South of France. This is a coastal resort town developed around a 3km long beach. Here we explored the shops, the many boats, the sculptures and tried some local beers and I had my first taste of a galette.
The last stop on this itinerary was St. Tropez, known for its glitz and glamour as well as the beaches and hot nightlife. Soazig discovered the Gendarmerie Nationale right away, the locale for a well known French movie, The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez. I thought the local artwork was fascinating.
We had a truly amazing time in the south of France on Star Clipper. We made new friends and met up with old. Had wonderful food, saw the bluest water and enjoyed the local culture. We would definitely recommend Star Clipper and a visit to the South of France and Corsica.