If you are looking for a cruise holiday with old fashioned seafaring appeal then Star Clippers’ elegant sailing breaks are hard to beat.

The company is launching the first new destination in its programme for six years with a new Tahiti holiday from December 30th 2007.

Options include seven, ten or 11 nights onboard the Star Flyer sailing to the Society Islands and the Tuamotus atolls in French Polynesia. Ports of call include Bora Bora, Moorea, Huahine and Raiatea, Taha’a and Rangir.

The authentic clipper sailing ship, which has four masts, can cater for up to 170 passengers.

One week’s cruise costs £880 per person including all meals and port taxes, but not flights, if booked before October 31st 2007.

A £150 discount is available for bookings made through Bridge & Wickers before December 31st 2007. Honeymooners can also take advantage of a complimentary bottle of champagne, a tropical fruit bowl and £50 credit to spend on board.