Travel Health updated as at 5th April 2023
Star Clippers is pleased to advise that all Covid 19 protocols, relating to passengers, will be cancelled, commencing with our Mediterranean sailings.
With effect from:
Star Flyer ex Malaga 14 April 2023
Star Clipper ex Malaga 28 April 2023
Royal Clipper ex Lisbon 8 May 2023
We will continue with our usual highest health & safety procedures, which were in place prior to the Covid situation.
Star Clippers, Monaco.
Travel Health updated as at 6th October 2022
For the upcoming Winter season 2022/2023, we are pleased to announce that Covid-19 vaccinations will no longer be mandatory to board Star Clippers’ ships in Barbados, St. Maarten and Central America. Please refer to our Winter Season Health & hygiene protocols for the new procedures.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Travel Health updated as at 20th June 2022
All Star Clippers’ ships are now sailing successfully in the Mediterranean Sea. Please note our updated health & hygiene protocols on the PDF link above.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 15th March 2022
Many countries are now open to cruise ships, most with unrestricted movement ashore for vaccinated passengers. Our Health & Hygiene protocols have been updated accordingly.
Royal Clipper has been sailing successfully, as per schedule, since 14th September 2021; Star Flyer since 3rd November 2021.
Star Clipper has recently completed a successful drydock and subsequent sea trials. We expect this ship to resume sailing, on schedule, from 20th April 2022.
Star Clippers, Monaco.
Re: Travel Health updated as at 5th October 2021
Many countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships, although some are slowly opening up to holiday and cruise travellers under certain conditions. Unfortunately, many Governments are still changing their travel advice, border and quarantine requirements, creating much uncertainty for passengers wishing to travel, in addition to regular flight cancellations and changes.
This also creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers, crew and specialist workers to and from the ships. Some Governments have also closed their consulates, causing great difficulties with issuing visas for Officers, crew and workers with the expertise necessary to work on Star Clippers’ unique sailing ships.
Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, required before re-certifying the three vessels, could not take place as scheduled in 2020, due to reasons detailed above and in our previous statements. Royal Clipper’s drydock has been completed, however, works required for Star Flyer and Star Clipper, before they can re-enter service, will take much longer to complete than anticipated.
In addition, it is currently not permissible to cruise within the waters of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. And we cannot anticipate when this may change.
Therefore, we regret that Star Clipper’s season in South-East Asia is not viable and saildates are cancelled until 20th April 2022.
Star Flyer has completed a successful drydock and has now returned to the water for final works. Saildates remain cancelled until 3rd November 2021, when we hope to resume sailing again with this vessel.
Royal Clipper has been sailing with our valued passengers, as per schedule, since 14th September 2021.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 28th July 2021
Many countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships, although some are slowly opening up to holiday and cruise travellers under certain conditions. Unfortunately, many Governments are constantly changing their travel advice, border and quarantine requirements, creating much uncertainty for passengers wishing to travel, in addition to regular flight cancellations and changes.
This also creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers, crew and specialist workers to and from the ships. Some Governments have also closed their consulates, causing great difficulties with issuing visas for Officers, crew and workers with the expertise necessary to work on Star Clippers’ unique sailing ships.
Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, required before re-certifying the three vessels, could not take place as scheduled in 2020, due to reasons detailed above and in our previous statements. Royal Clipper’s drydock has now been completed, however, works required for Star Flyer and Star Clipper, before they can re-enter service, will take much longer to complete than anticipated.
Therefore, Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 3rd November 2021.
Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 18th December 2021.
Royal Clipper saildates remain cancelled until 14th September 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date, if necessary.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 1st June 2021
Many Governments are continuing to advise against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries plan to open up to allow holiday traffic, many Governments have closed their borders until further notice. Where it is possible to travel, many Governments are still imposing monitored quarantine after passengers arrival in their destination, plus are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. This still creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers & crew members to & from the ships. Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, scheduled for the 3 vessels in 2020, could not take place, due to reasons detailed above, and are planned for 2021, although these works will take time to arrange and complete.
Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement. Most ports are still closed to cruise ships and it is not foreseen when many will reopen. Star Clippers is working on the protocols necessary to restart our sailing cruises and a summary of these will be published on our website prior to the ships resuming service.
Therefore, Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 21st August 2021.
Royal Clipper saildates remain cancelled until 3rd August 2021.
Star Clipper saildates remain cancelled until 13th November 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date, if necessary.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 20th April 2021
Many Governments are continuing to advise against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries plan to open up to allow holiday traffic, many Governments have closed their borders until further notice. Where it is possible to travel, many Governments are still imposing monitored quarantine after passengers arrival in their destination, plus are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. This still creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers & crew members to & from the ships. Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, scheduled for the 3 vessels in 2020, could not take place, due to reasons detailed above, and are planned for 2021, although these works will take time to arrange and complete.
Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement. Most ports are still closed to cruise ships and it is not foreseen when many will reopen. Star Clippers is working on the protocols necessary to restart our sailing cruises and a summary of these will be published on our website prior to the ships resuming service.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 3rd August 2021.
Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 7th August 2021.
Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 13th November 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date, if necessary.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 25th March 2021
Many Governments are continuing to advise against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries plan to open up to allow holiday traffic, many Governments have closed their borders until further notice. Where it is possible to travel, many Governments are still imposing monitored quarantine after passengers arrival in their destination, plus are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. This still creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers & crew members to & from the ships. Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, scheduled for the 3 vessels in 2020, could not take place, due to reasons detailed above, and are planned for 2021.
Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement. Most ports are still closed to cruise ships and it is not foreseen when they will reopen. Star Clippers is working on the protocols necessary to restart our sailing cruises and a summary of these will be published on our website prior to the ships resuming service.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 3rd July 2021.
Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 10th July 2021.
Star Clipper saildates remain cancelled until 11th September 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 2nd February 2021
Many Governments are continuing to advise against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries have opened up to allow holiday traffic, some Governments are still imposing monitored quarantine after passengers arrival in their destination. Also many Governments are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, plus closing borders, creating much uncertainty. This also creates many difficulties for the movement of Officers & crew members to & from the ships. Drydocks to carry out essential maintenance, scheduled for the 3 vessels in 2020, could not take place, due to reasons detailed above, and are now planned for 2021.
Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement. Star Clippers is working on the protocols necessary to restart our sailing cruises and a summary of these will be published on our website prior to the ships resuming service.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 1st May 2021.
Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 22nd May 2021.
Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 11th September 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 16 November 2020
Many Governments are continuing to advise against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries have opened up to allow holiday traffic, some Governments are still imposing monitored quarantine after passengers arrival in their holiday destination. Also many Governments are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 19 April 2021.
Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 3 April 2021.
Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 16 April 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed at a later date.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 5 October 2020
Many Governments are advising against global travel and, in some cases, still advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating or being cancelled at short notice. Whilst some countries are opening up to allow holiday traffic, some Governments are imposing monitored quarantine in hotels after passengers arrival in their holiday destination. Also many Governments are changing quarantine requirements for passengers returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper, Star Clipper & Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 2nd January 2021.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 1 September 2020
Many Governments are still advising against global travel and, in some cases, advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating. Whilst some country borders are gradually opening up to allow some holiday traffic, some Governments are changing quarantine requirements upon returning home, on a regular basis, creating much uncertainty. New Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will still take more time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 7 November 2020.
Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 6 November 2020.
Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 5 December 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 4 August 2020
Many Governments are still advising against global travel and, in some cases, advising against cruising specifically. Most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating. Whilst some country borders are gradually opening up to allow some holiday traffic, new Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally will take more time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper and Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 3 October 2020.
Star Flyer September saildates are cancelled, followed by a scheduled drydock until 30 October 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 1 July 2020
In addition to many Governments advice against global travel, most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating. Whilst some country borders are gradually opening up to allow some holiday traffic, new Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations internationally is still only at a draft/consultation phase and will take more time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until 5 September 2020 & Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 9 September 2020
Star Clipper Asia saildates are already cancelled until 12 September 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 4 June 2020
In addition to Governmental advice against global travel, most countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and many flights are still not operating. Whilst some country borders will gradually open up to allow some holiday traffic, new Governmental legislation/regulations regarding restarting cruise ship operations is still only at a draft/consultation phase and will take some time to finalize and implement.
Therefore, Royal Clipper & Star Flyer saildates are cancelled until 1 August 2020.
Star Clipper Asia saildates are already cancelled until 12 September 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 26 May 2020
The Indonesian Government has stated that Bali will remain closed to tourists until, at least, October 2020.
Therefore, Star Clipper saildates are cancelled until 12 September 2020.
Royal Clipper saildates are already cancelled until 4 July and Star Flyer until 11 July 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re: Travel Health updated as at 5 May 2020
With continued Governmental advice against global travel, all countries worldwide are still closed to cruise ships and most flights have been cancelled until further notice. The ports currently closed to cruise ships include those situated in Italy, Greece, Indonesia & Singapore and we have been advised that these ports are unlikely to reopen in the short term.
Therefore, Star Flyer, Star Clipper & Royal Clipper saildates are cancelled until the end of June 2020.
Further saildates, from July 2020 onwards, will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re Travel Health updated as at 30 April 2020
Following governmental action requiring restrictions and closure of ports to cruise ships, the port of Piraeus, Greece has confirmed that it will be closed until, at least, the end of May 2020.
Therefore, Star Flyer sailings are cancelled until 30 May 2020. Star Clipper & Royal Clipper saildates are also cancelled until 30 May.
Further saildates, from 30 May 2020 onwards, will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re Travel Health updated as at 7 April 2020
Due to governmental action requiring restrictions and closure of ports to cruise ships, Star Clipper sailings are now cancelled until 30 May 2020.
Royal Clipper sailings are cancelled until 23 May 2020 and Star Flyer sailings cancelled until 23 May 2020.
Further saildates, from 23 May 2020 onwards, will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re Travel Health updated at 23 March 2020
Due to governmental action requiring restrictions and closure of ports to cruise ships, Star Clipper sailings are now cancelled until 9 May 2020.
Royal Clipper sailings are currently cancelled until 11 May 2020 and Star Flyer sailings cancelled until 2 May 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re Travel Health updated at 16 March 2020
Due to governmental action requiring restrictions and closure of ports to cruise ships, Star Clipper will cease Asia sailings from 21 March to 11 April 2020.
Royal Clipper sailings are currently cancelled until 11 May 2020 and Star Flyer sailings cancelled until 2 May 2020.
Further saildates will be reviewed soon.
Star Clippers, Monaco
Re Travel health at 11 March 2020
Our rigorous, preventative sanitation procedures have been strengthened further on board all Star Clippers vessels.
As a precaution, we are screening passengers with a temperature check and asking them to complete health questionnaires prior to boarding the vessels.
Star Clippers will deny boarding to all persons who have travelled from, visited or transited via airports in South Korea, Iran, China, including Hong Kong and Macau, and any municipality in Italy subject to lockdown (quarantine) measures by the Italian Government within 14 days prior to embarkation.
Star Clippers will also deny boarding to all persons who, within 14 days prior to embarkation, have had contact with, or helped care for, anyone suspected or diagnosed as having COVID-19, or who are currently subject to health monitoring for possible exposure to COVID-19.
Any passenger affected by this, or with any queries, should contact Star Clippers, or via their travel professional, for clarification.
Star Clippers is reviewing saildates in March/April at this time and will advise passengers booked ( via their Travel Agency ) if we are aware of an effect to their ports of call. Summer/Mediterranean saildates will be reviewed soon.
Naturally, we are keeping a very close eye on developments since the situation is changing regularly.
Star Clippers, Monaco
