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Cruise Overview

  • Duration 7 nights
  • Departs 05 May 2025
  • Sails from Valletta, Malta
  • Ship MS Caledonian Sky
  • Flights and transfersYes
  • Cruise code ‍2191609
  • Voyage code ‍EUTCCSVV8F

Your Itinerary

Fly from London

Fly from London Mon 05 May 2025

Fly from London
The sun rising over Valletta

Valletta, Malta Mon 05 May 2025

The sun rising over Valletta

Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark MS Caledonian Sky for your 7 night boutique voyage.  This evening, get to know your Cruise Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

The coastline town of Syracuse

Syracuse (Sicily), Italy Tue 06 May 2025

The coastline town of Syracuse

This morning, arrive in Syracuse, founded by Greek political exiles around the fifth century BC. You have a free day to explore this ancient city at your leisure. Perhaps head out on an optional tour to visit the ancient Neapolis Archaeological Park, the island of Ortigia, the Arethusa Spring and the Temple of Apollo. Later, join your fellow travellers for a Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)

Crotone, Italy

Crotone, Italy Wed 07 May 2025

Crotone, Italy

Discover Crotone in Calabria, boasting a spectacular coastline and a rich history dating back to 710BC. This morning, visit Santa Severina. Admire the town’s stunning cathedral built in the 13th century, with a spectacular circular baptistery from the Byzantine period. Return to the ship for lunch on board. This afternoon, enjoy this historic city at your leisure. (B,L,D)

Leece (Otranto), Italy

Otranto, Italy Thu 08 May 2025

Leece (Otranto), Italy

Dock in the port town of Otranto, where you’ll have the day at leisure to explore. Perhaps join an optional guided city tour, visiting the town’s Romanesque cathedral and the Castello Aragonese, a fortified castle. Alternatively, take an optional tour to historic Lecce, a beautiful baroque town filled with sandstone palaces and churches. Your ship will stay docked in port until late evening, so you may wish to savour dinner at your leisure at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Alberobello, Italy

Monopoli - Alberobello, Italy Fri 09 May 2025

Alberobello, Italy

Today, you'll visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its trulli houses, which date back to the 15th-17th centuries during the Kingdom of Naples. These unique structures were built without mortar by resourceful Puglian farmers. Facing heavy taxes, the farmers pulled out keystones to collapse roofs and dismantle walls so that the village appeared uninhabited to tax collectors. As you stroll among the trulli, observe their subtle differences as your guide shares engaging commentary on their architecture and historical context. (B,L,D)

Ancona

Ancona, Italy Sat 10 May 2025

Ancona

Spend a relaxing morning on board as you sail to Ancona. On arrival, enjoy time at leisure to explore. Perhaps embark on one of the optional tours on offer, including a guided walking tour of Ancona or a visit to nearby Urbino. (B,L,D)

Ravenna's historic clock tower

Ravenna, Italy Sun 11 May 2025

Ravenna's historic clock tower

Visit Ravenna, known as the City of Mosaics and an elected capital on three separate occasions. Admire glorious Roman and Byzantine architecture, and eight UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments. Set out on a guided tour and explore some of the impressive structures including the Basilica of San Vitale, an octagonal building renowned for its mosaics that date to the sixth century. See the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, one of the best-preserved monuments in the city located in a nearby chapel. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional full-day tour, combining Ravenna with a visit to Bologna. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a Captain’s Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)

A panoramic view of Venice

Disembark Ship, Depart Venice Mon 12 May 2025

A panoramic view of Venice

Venice, the city of canals, is a mesmerising masterpiece of art, architecture and history.

Fly to London

Transfer to the airport for your flight to London Mon 12 May 2025

Fly to London

regional and premium class flights may be available on request

Arrive in London

Arrive in London Mon 12 May 2025

Arrive in London

What's included *

  • Incredible Savings of up to 50%
  • Full board boutique cruising aboard the MS Caledonian Sky, Including:
  • An intimate cruising experience with just 100 guests on board
  • Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
  • Explore towns, villages & cities
  • Gratuities Included
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
  • Return scheduled flights from London (regional and premium class flights may be available on request) and all overseas transfers
  • Plus, book an Ocean View or above by 8pm 28th February 2025 and receive an M&S gift card worth up to £75

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Bridge Deck, outside balcony, 260 sq. ft/ 24.2 sq. m

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Castle Deck, twin port holes, 244 sq. ft/ 22.7 sq. m

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Promenade Deck, outside balcony, 368 sq. ft/ 34.2 sq. m

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Promenade Deck, outside balcony, 278 sq. ft/ 25.8 sq. m

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Promenade Deck, large window, 217 sq. ft/ 20.2 sq. m

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Castle Deck, twin port holes, 244 sq. ft/ 22.7 sq. m

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Caledonian Deck, large window, 233 sq. ft/ 21.6 sq. m

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The Ship - MS Caledonian Sky

  • Occupancy114
  • Length295 ft (89.92 m)
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Enjoy the luxurious freedom of an all-inclusive lifestyle aboard the MS Caledonian Sky. Featuring just 55 suites, the MS Caledonian Sky is perfectly suited to intimate small group adventures, while personalised attention is assured thanks to our crew of seventy-five. When not off exploring nature’s onshore marvels or cruising on a Zodiac safari, APT guests are treated to an onboard lifestyle that is as relaxing as it is stimulating. It’s easy to get to know your fellow guests in a comfortable, informal atmosphere.
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Experience the Difference

  • Our ABTA membership & ATOL licence protects all our packages or tailor-made holidays booked through ROL Cruise, so you can book with confidence knowing you are fully protected
  • Award-winning Cruise Miles® loyalty programme; with over 400,000 UK members
  • Winners of more than 50 Cruise Awards over the last 5 years
  • The UK's No.1 Independent Cruise Specialist; delivering impartial advice
  • Customer satisfaction at 98% and a Feefo score of 4.9/5.
  • Expert staff with over 1,000 years of combined travel expertise offering 5★ service
  • Flexible Payment Options Available
  • Celebrating 30 years as a cruise-only specialist
  • Insurance Guidance - ROL Cruise will assist you with obtaining insurance cover, including Covid-cover.
  • Key strategic partner with the major cruise lines
  • Ambassadors representing us and guiding our customers onboard and at key locations on their holidays

* Terms & Conditions

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Booking conditions of APT Group and Reader Offers Limited Agency terms of business apply. This tour is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT group. Fares are per person based on two adults sharing, except single suites, may increase or be withdrawn at any time. Offer applies to new bookings only. Ports may require a tender. Premium flights will incur supplementary costs and may require an additional overnight stay. Tours are subject to change, are non-transferable and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Savings are based on two adults sharing. Itinerary is subject to change due to water levels. Some images used are for illustrative purposes. Customers get either 2 soft drinks, 2 beers or 2 wines with dinner on board. Itinerary is subject to change due to water levels and other uncontrollable factors. Meals are included as stated B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner. Cruise Miles T&Cs apply. E&OE

***Please be aware that APT have a new health and safety policy for cruising. Customers will have to have both doses of the COVID vaccination to travel on an APT & Travelmarvel cruise. If a customer does not have both doses of their covid vaccination before departure, customers will be able to transfer to a later date. If there are any medical reasons why customers cannot have the covid vaccination APT/Travelmarvel will look at these on a case-by-case basis. APT will be increasing sanitation practices in all public areas, such as dining rooms and outside railings. These areas will be cleaned regularly with hospital-grade cleaning products. Dining will also be more socially aware – APT will be offering multiple dining options in their restaurants to give passengers more space.***

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