Real Sails, Real Sailing
Star Clippers carries more square metres of sail relative to ship size - meaning our ships are true sailing ships, which can be propelled by wind alone, not just decorated by it. Star Flyer and Star Clipper are genuine barquentines, each with 16 sails covering 3,365 m² of canvas. Royal Clipper, the largest 5-masted square-rigged sailing ship in service in the world, has 42 sails covering 5,000 m² of canvas. That's what keeps the wind at the heart of every voyage.
Secluded Ports, Away from the Crowds
Everything about Star Clippers is built to a human scale, and it shows as much in the ports we choose as in the product itself. Like a boutique hotel rather than a resort, we favour smaller, more remote ports of call - quiet anchorages that larger ships simply cannot enter - for a rare, uncrowded connection with the ocean. There's no rush to disembark, no crowds to beat ashore, just the freedom to come and go as you please.
A Relaxed, Friendly and Enriching Atmosphere
Free onboard activities, classes, demonstrations and entertainment; complimentary water sports when conditions allow; a "sailor for a day" programme; gym classes and spa treatments; themed departures throughout the year - all in the same convivial atmosphere. None of this would be possible without our crew: their warmth and closeness with guests is what truly makes Star Clippers feel like family, and one of the best reasons to sail with us.
Slow, Sustainable Travel
The ocean and the wind are an integral part of the experience, not a backdrop to it. We sail with the help of the wind whenever conditions allow, letting the elements shape each leg of the voyage within our itinerary. It's also a more responsible way to travel: every hour spent under sail is fuel we don't burn, on top of the low-sulphur fuel we rely on the rest of the time.
Fine Cuisine, Personalised Service
Dining aboard is unhurried and genuinely personal: open-seating, no set tables or fixed mealtimes, and a crew that quickly learns your preferences by name. Menus draw on fine global cuisine, prepared fresh and served in a relaxed atmosphere rather than a formal one. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available on every voyage, without ever feeling like an afterthought.