Three Key Differences A Star Clippers Cruise Can Offer

8th July 2014

>Those of you familiar with the Star Clippers brand will know that we don’t just offer any style of cruising. Our tall ships can provide new guests with an experience that they may never have been part of before, whilst also giving those with a lively sailing heritage a nostalgic trip down the a marine-based memory lane.

So what is it that makes a cruise on Star Clipper, Star Flyer, or Royal Clipper so different to other ocean cruises? Well here are three key areas in which our fleet of tall ships can really deliver.

An Authentic Experience –

Life on the ocean waves is one that should be celebrated and remembered; both for what it was in the past and for what it represents today. A Star Clippers cruise offers guests the chance to enjoy the beauty of a true sailing ship whilst not compromising on any of the comfort or luxury that we all look for when embarking on a cruise holiday.

The way these ships cut through the waves, allowing you to stand on the deck with the wind in your hair or climb the crow’s nest for a better view of your surroundings, offers an experience you won’t find on any modern day cruise ship. You can even take part in some of the work the crew do if you like. No one’s forcing you though; this is a holiday after all.

A Cruise That Arouses All Five Senses –

Most cruises will provide you with plenty to see and often quite a lot to taste, but none will excite all five senses like a cruise on one of our tall ships. Your eyes will delight in looking out at new horizons almost every day, whilst your skin can feel the salty sea-spray as it catches the wind and buffets your face as well as the stylish, yet unmistakably maritime, feel of the ship’s décor under your fingertips.

Your taste buds will relish a meal that is influenced by the part of the world you are in and a sip of a thirst-quenching cocktail from the Tropical Bar, as your nose goes into overdrive in trying to keep up with all the different aromas it comes across. Finally, the dramatic Vangelis music that fills the air during sailaway is sure to be music to your ears.

A Feeling Of Camaraderie –

Large, state-of-the-art cruise liners may well have all the latest technological advances and cutting edge features, but this tends to come at a price. With so many people on board, spread out over a vast space, it is difficult to really get the most from your cruising experience.

With Star Clippers, our relatively small capacity means that a friendly atmosphere sweeps the ship and everybody comes together to have a wonderful time. The environment has been likened to that of a private yacht, except there are no formalities here. There’s plenty of deck space for everybody to enjoy and the limited number of guests means that it’s very easy to get to know many of your fellow travellers during your trip.

If you are interested in experiencing the unique style of cruising that we can offer, then please get in touch with one of our team. You can fill in a contact form online or call us on 0845 200 6145 to speak to someone directly.