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A closer connection to the sea

Star Clippers combines the character of a true sailing ship with the comfort of a modern cruise.
Choose quiet time on deck, join selected sailing activities when conditions allow, or step ashore in ports beyond the usual cruise route.
LIFE UNDER SAIL

Feel the ship sail

Watch the sails fill, hear the water move along the hull and experience the rhythm of a voyage under sail.
Why Star Clippers
OUT OVER THE SEA

Make the voyage your own

Relax on teak decks, enjoy open seating dining and take part in selected watersports and sailing activities.
Life at sea your way
Go where the big ships can't

Reach smaller ports

The fleet can visit harbours and anchorages that sit beyond the routes of many larger cruise ships.
Explore Destinations
BEACH DAYS & BLUE WATER

The sea is part of the adventure

Swim, paddle, snorkel and enjoy relaxed beach activities in some of the most beautiful places along the way.
See What Is Included
GOLDEN HOUR AT SEA

Travel with fewer guests

Star Clipper and Star Flyer carry 166 guests. Royal Clipper carries 227, creating a more personal atmosphere onboard.
Meet the Fleet

    Choose where the wind takes you

    Explore sunlit islands, historic Mediterranean ports, the coastlines of Central America and longer passages across the open ocean.

    Choose your tall ship

    Three iconic tall ships, each offering an intimate atmosphere, relaxed style and the unforgettable experience of sailing under full canvas.

    See Star Clippers in motion

    Feel the wind fill the sails, step aboard our tall ships and discover the experiences waiting at sea and ashore.
    Wind power
    Sailing under full canvas
    Star Clippers
    Activities ashore

    Picture yourself onboard

    Scotland

    Patricia Massa

    I’m my family’s new holiday-planning hero! We’re a well-travelled, ‘been there, done that’ bunch, yet our Star Clippers sailings are always a huge success. It’s nothing like big-ship cruising - and we absolutely love it.

    New York

    Nina Vai

    Our first Star Clippers holiday was our honeymoon. Since then, we’ve sailed with our two girls in the Caribbean and Costa Rica. We love the thrill of sailing, the adventures ashore, and the unforgettable family memories. We can’t wait to get back aboard!
    Travel Adviser

    Steph Shapiro

    My clients love the truly unique experience of sailing aboard a tall ship—it’s unlike anything else at sea. Star Clippers also makes it wonderfully easy to bring groups together for an unforgettable journey. Happy clients, seamless group travel, and one-of-a-kind adventures make it a pleasure to recommend.
    Boca Raton, Florida

    David Johnson

    I travel on my own, but you get to know people pretty quickly onboard. On a crossing, there’s time to talk, spend time with the crew and just enjoy being under sail.
    GOOD TO KNOW

    Questions before
    you sail?

    A few useful things to know before you choose your voyage.

    Do I need sailing experience?

    No. The crew sails the ship. If you'd like to get involved, you're welcome to help raise the sails or take a turn at the helm when the captain allows. Taking part is always optional.

    What is the atmosphere onboard?
    Relaxed and informal. Spend the day on deck, at the pool, or ashore, and join activities only when you want to. Dinner is open seating, so you can sit where you like and with whom you like. Dress is casual during the day and smart casual in the evening.
    What is included in the fare?
    Your fare includes your cabin, all meals on board, the onboard activity programmeme, and use of the ship's watersports equipment, such as snorkel gear and kayaks, when conditions allow. Port charges, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, shore excursions, flights, transfers, and travel insurance are not included. Onboard purchases are charged in euros.
    How large are the ships?
    Star Clippers’ intimate sailing ships are considerably smaller than conventional cruise ships. Royal Clipper is 440 feet long and carries up to 227 guests, while her sister ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer, are each 379 feet long and accommodate up to 166 guests. Their tallest masts rise between 177 and 207 feet above the water, creating an impressive sight while preserving the relaxed, yacht-like atmosphere onboard.
    Can Star Clippers accommodate accessibility needs?

    Our ships are traditional tall ships, so getting around on board means using stairs, and there are no lifts. The gangway can be steep, and many ports are reached by tender, a small boat that carries guests from the ship to shore. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, please call a holiday specialist at 01473 242666 before booking so we can review the ship, cabin, and itinerary with you.

    How do I book?

    Use Find a Sailing to compare dates, routes, ships, and fares. You can also call a sailing specialist at 01473 242666, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturdays 9am – 4pm. or book through your travel adviser.

    Your voyage begins with the right sailing

    Explore available dates, routes, ships and fares, then choose how you would like to book.

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