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Discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are combined with
the modern comforts and amenities of the present. Star Clippers tall ships are
perfect for cruising in casual elegance. On board you will enjoy a relaxed
atmosphere, friendly crew, and international cuisine, all in pampered comfort.
If you're a boating enthusiast, you can choose to lend a hand hoisting the
sails, you can climb the mast, or you can just lay back and let the crew do all
the work.
Ships - Royal Clipper Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, the new Royal Clipper has the
proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted sailing ship built
since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century. With
her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. You
might think she was an apparition from the grand age of sail, but Royal Clipper
is as new as tomorrow. She boasts state-of-the-art navigation systems and all
the comforts of today.
For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 439 foot Royal Clipper offers the
ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure and tradition
of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations of the finest
modern yachts. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style.
A full 18,940 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a
wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment. Find your secret
hideaway on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow. Climb the
mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger look-out
'crow's-nests', thoughtfully furnished with comfortable settee, where you'll
have the grandest view of all! Royal Clipper's interior spaces are just as
dazzling. They include a 3-deck atrium that funnels sunlight into the elegantly
appointed dining room, where you'll enjoy deliciously prepared cuisine and a
no-tie dress code.
A convenient marina platform lowers from the stern for water sports and
diving. The ultimate unique Royal Clipper experience, the one-of-a-kind Captain
Nemo Lounge, is the site of the spa and health club, which features underwater
glass portholes!
Ships - The Star Clipper and Star Flyer - The stars of the sea. Step
aboard these unique vessels and discover a new age of sail, where the traditions
of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present.
Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships in every way, created for
comfort-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the
legendary era of sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet
long and each carries just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is
blissfully relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht. You'll never feel
confined, as each ship offers pleasingly spacious accommodation and expansive
teak decks with ample space for relaxing and play. In fact, you'll find that
these ships offer more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise
ships.
The décor of Star Clipper and Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of
sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please the eye, while
teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers' proud
nautical heritage. Enjoy our convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar and Piano
Bar, and Edwardian style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a
warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers'
hospitable officers and crew.
Life Onboard Friends gather around the piano bar and join in singing a few
favourites. In the
Tropical Bar, the bartender shakes a pitcherful of some delicious cooling
concoction. Now, is there anything more relaxing than this? Clearly, this is not
a cruise ship in the ordinary sense. On Star Clippers, you will find that there
are no rigid schedules. You are free to do as you wish with your days and
evenings.
To entertain you at certain ports, Star Clipper brings local performers on
board to give passengers an authentic taste of the local music and arts. So,
rather than enduring another Broadway revue, you can enjoy the conviviality of
fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise.
The Captain and crew are superb improvisers of the kind of light-hearted fun
you'll only find on Star Clippers. The Captain's daily briefing on deck is
wonderfully informative, as well as a chance to hear some great storytelling.
There are other events and activities, such as hilarious crab racing contests,
which have evolved from Star Clippers' sailing heritage. In fact, Star Clipper
passengers tell us that it's the easy-going informality of Star Clippers that
makes a cruise with us so enjoyable.
Life Ashore - Under the Sun, Sea & Sky A windsurfer traces a zig-zag
wake over dancing wave tops. A snorkeller floats over a garden blooming with
purple and rose coral. A diver plays tag with a school of clown fish darting in
and out of an underwater wreck. On Star Clippers, the day proceeds at your own
pace, whatever that may be.
Indeed, the very notion of a rigid agenda of activities is foreign to Star
Clipper cruises. Join the Captain on the always-open bridge as he plots the
course for the next landfall. Learn how to splice a line, reef a sail or tie a
square knot. Cool off with a dip in one of the pools, or unwind with a cool
drink and your favourite song in the piano bar. Discover history and fascinating
cultures on exciting shore excursions in exotic ports. If it's a beach day, you
can swim, windsurf, water-ski, sail a Sunfish, ride a banana boat or explore in
a Zodiac. Star Clipper sports staff will be happy to offer assistance, should
you require it.
On Royal Clipper, a unique marina platform lowers to sea level, giving you
instant access to water sports activities. We'll take you to remote reefs,
underwater wrecks and blue lagoons where marine species are in abundance. You
can be confident that your environmentally friendly sailing ship will leave the
world's pristine places as clean and unpolluted as when it arrived. Whether you
elect to glide among the emerald-clad jewels of the Caribbean, enjoy the
incomparable adventure of an epic ocean crossing, be beguiled by the ancient,
sun-warmed ports of the Mediterranean or be intrigued by the mysteries of the
Far East and Central America, each and every voyage aboard Star Clippers will be
a little bit different from the one before - or after.
Dining - Culinary Delight Star Clipper's inspired chefs make dining aboard a delightful culinary adventure
with an international menu of foods from the far corners of the earth. When you
rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with Parisian croissants, toasted
English muffins or sweet Danish pastries, or savour a full breakfast with fresh
tropical fruits and crisp bacon, grilled sausage, smoked salmon and omelettes
cooked to order in the dining room.
When evening comes, Star Clipper's elegantly appointed dining room becomes
the setting for the chef's finest culinary presentations, designed to please the
eye and the palate, complimented by a selection of equally fine wines. You'll
find their service to be friendly and gracious, as befits a tasteful restaurant.
Of course, they would not presume to dictate your seating preferences.
Accommodations - Rest Assured Like a fine resort, all the amenities are here:
double bed or twin beds that can be converted to queen, marble lined bathroom,
private safe, television with in-house video, direct dial telephone, hair dryer
and comfortable furnishings. The décor is tastefully traditional. You'll find
the accoutrements of a luxurious classic yacht, where everything is ingeniously
designed for comfort, ease and efficiency.
Burnished brass fittings and mahogany brightwork recall Star Clipper's
nautical heritage. Soft natural fabrics reflect the colours of the sun, sea and
sky. Prints of famous clipper ships and sailing yachts grace the walls.
Everything is immaculately maintained and your steward knows exactly when to
appear.
On Royal Clipper, 14 deluxe suites offer the ultimate in cruising comfort,
with private veranda, whirlpool tub and 24-hour room service. All but six of
her 98 cabins are outside. For the ultimate indulgence, two 355 square foot
owner's suites may be combined to accommodate up to eight guests. All in all,
your Star Clippers cabin or suite is a perfectly arranged abode for daydreams
and nights of blissful rest and relaxation.
Theme Cruises How do you make a Star Clippers cruise even more heavenly?
By joining one of their new theme cruises sailing from St. Maarten to the
Treasure or Leeward Islands. Whichever theme cruise you choose you are sure to
enjoy exciting special events, private tours, talks and seminars,
demonstrations, special menu themes and thrilling performances. Star Clipper
schedules a number of different theme cruises throughout the year including:
- Health and Well-being Cruises
- Caribbean Discovery Cruises
- Jazz and Blues Cruises
Set Sail Today
To start planning your next cruise holiday, you can book online our call us now to speak
to one of our Cruise Specialists.
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