10 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise departing from Lisbon to Monte Carlo onboard Star Clipper.

Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht. You'll never feel confined on Star Clipper. Star Clipper offers spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space and not one, but two swimming pools. In fact, you'll find that this ship offers more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships.

Sail with Star Clipper & experience what the Western Mediterranean has to offer - a unique destination to unwind and relax as you enjoy the picturesque scenery. A cruise not to be missed!

Highlights of this cruise:

Lisbon, Portugal
Capital of Portugal and site of the 1998 European Expo, LISBON sits on the banks of the Tagus River and is a lively and colourful city possessing distinctive character and charm. It is famous for many attractions including the 12th century cathedral, the 1.5 mile long Salazar suspension bridge over the Tagus, the Moorish Belem Tower and the old Moorish Alfama quarter where haunting Fado music can be heard. LISBON also has a sculpture of the Christos, from which the more famous statue in Rio de Janeiro was copied. Travel further afield to the old mountain town of Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Pena Palace, and to the fashionable beach resorts of Cascais and Estoril.

Portimao, Portugal
Portimão is one of the major resorts on the craggy Atlantic shores of Portugal's sunny Algarve. It boasts a bustling harbour overlooked by two castles and a pedestrian centre abounding in shops, bays and restaurants - while just two miles away is delightful Praia da Rocha, setting of a stunning beach, honey-hued cliffs and striking wind-and-sea-sculpted rock formations. Also from here you can visit Albufeira, the area's largest resort, the 12th century sandstone fortress at Silves, Fortaleza de Sagres and Cabo de Sao Vicente.

Cadiz, Spain
There's a hint of Islamic mystique in this ancient Spanish port, thanks to its proximity to Morocco, just across the Strait of Gibraltar. CADIZ is an intriguing and historic seaport from which Spain's galleons once sailed in quest of New World treasure. It is characterised by palm trees, look-out towers and weathered old buildings.

From CADIZ, you can visit the vineyards of Jerez, and beyond to beautiful Seville and its cathedral, the largest Gothic building in the world, Jerez de la Frontera, centre of Spain's sherry production, La Giralda, Casa de Pilatos and Reales Alcazares.

Tangier, Morocco
Overlooking a vast sweeping bay, Tangier is the traditional gateway to Morocco. Though no more than 15 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar from Europe, this is a cosmopolitan city that stands on the threshold of Africa. Its world of minarets and domes, ancient casbah (once the sultan's walled palace and gardens) and animated souks express the rich part-Arab, part-African heritage of the city.

Originally settled by the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians, for whom it was a trading port, Tangier has been coveted for millennia as a strategic site for a fortress and has seen occupation by 12 nations since the 5th century. Tangier was taken in 1471 from the Arabs by the Portuguese and given to Charles II of England as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza; the English abandoned the city in 1684 to the Moors when it became the haunt of pirates. In 1912, Tangier was declared an international city but in 1929 Spain gained effective control until 1956.

Ibiza, Spain
IBIZA'S lively reputation belies its ancient Moorish past. Today, it is an island with an exuberant and extrovert mood, and all the holiday temptations under the Balearic sun (especially at the main resort of San Antonio Abad), including a host of friendly bars, restaurants and boutiques. More relaxingly you can simply explore the little capital, Ibiza Town, whose colourful harbour is framed by the whitewashed houses, narrow streets and ancient citadel of the picturesque old walled town. The scenic Balearic Islands are covered with limestone hills topped by lush pine forests. IBIZA, often called the "White Island" due to its abundance of whitewashed houses, is the third largest of the group.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic islands which are situated in the Mediterranean, off the Spanish mainland. Palma is the capital of the province of Balearic islands. The breathtaking beauty of the island have made it known throughout the world as the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean'. The Mallorcan folklore is rich and varied with very old Arab and Christian origins.

St Tropez, France
It is said that the most spectacular way to approach the exquisite harbour of St Tropez is by sea. St Tropez is a people-watcher's paradise, so you will also want to explore her famous beaches, bistros and bars. The appropriately named Tahiti Plage is where topless sun tanning started, and whether you prefer to take it off or take it all in, there's always plenty to see in St Tropez.

Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco is the fabled domain of princes and movie stars. The magnificent Palais du Prince and opulent casinos remind you of an elegant, pre-war era. With more wealth concentrated in one small area that almost any place on earth, this tiny principality retains its gilt edged allure.