Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · Sea Cloud II · 9 days
Day 1: Arrive in Valletta, Malta's capital city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by daunting limestone fortifications that date back to the 16th century. Embark Sea Cloud II in the late afternoon, settle in, and enjoy the first night onboard. Day 2: Join an expedition leader for a play-by-play description of the crew in the rigging and the action of the setting of square sails, staysails, and jibs as Sea Cloud II shows her full glory. Bask in the comfort and intrigue of this distinctive square-rigger—enjoy delicious meals, complimentary drinks, and talks by the expedition staff as we sail north toward Sicily. Day 3: Dock in Porto Empedocle this morning for the next call:…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Sea Cloud II |
| Length | 9 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2027-06-02 to 2027-06-11 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Valletta, Malta |
| Day 2 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 3 | Porto Empedocle, Italy |
| Day 3 | Agrigento, Italy |
| Day 3 | Porto Empedocle, Italy |
| Day 3 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 4 | Trapani, Italy |
| Day 4 | Erice, Italy |
| Day 4 | Marsala, Italy |
| Day 4 | Trapani, Italy |
| Day 5 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 6 | Messina, Italy |
| Day 6 | Taormina, Italy |
| Day 6 | Castello degli Schiavi, Sicily, Italy |
| Day 6 | Taormina, Italy |
| Day 7 | Syracuse, Italy |
| Day 7 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 8 | Gozo (Malta), Malta |
| Days 9–10 | Valletta, Malta |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-02 | 2027-06-11 | 9 | Sea Cloud II | Yes |
| 2027-06-11 | 2027-06-20 | 9 | Sea Cloud II | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
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