With Star Clippers, you can enjoy travelling in relaxed luxury aboard the most beautiful masted yachts, with this cruise line delivering a genuine tall ship sailing experience with all the elegance and convenience of a modern cruise escape. Every adventure is complete with first-class service, indulgent dining and comfortable accommodations.
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Dining
Dining onboard Star Clippers is a casual, yet elegant experience that allows you to enjoy delicious meals in an intimate setting. Unlike most other cruise lines, there is no pre-set seating times or arrangements in the dining room, allowing you to sit where, when and with whom you want. Whilst there is no formal dress code in terms of suits and gowns, 'casual and elegant' dress is required in the dining room.
Breakfast onboard Star Clippers' ships is served from 8am until 10am featuring continental options, traditional cooked choices, an omelette station and of course fresh fruit, juices and cereals. As with all meals, teas and coffees are readily available and freshly served by the attentive and amiable team of waiters.
Lunches offer a wide choice of fresh dishes available from 12pm to 2pm. Delight in a decadent buffet menu that includes seafood, salads and grilled favourites or on island days, tuck into a delicious BBQ. A truly magnificent dessert menu is also served at lunchtime with fresh cakes and pastries as well as traditional puddings.
Dinner is a more formal affair, centred around a extensive menu typically including a range of seafood and meat mains such as Chateaubriand or Lobster tails. Wines are available by the bottle while iced water, teas and coffees are readily available. Dinner is served from 7:30pm to 10pm usefully, with the menu being displayed shortly before the mealtime.
Entertainment
Despite their smaller size, entertainment onboard Star Clippers' ships will not disappoint; with evenings that are elegant and sophisticated. In the bars, receptions, libraries and lounge areas, there's a genuine social vibe, with the smaller amount of passengers promoting a friendly and open environment. Here you can sit back with a drink in hand, enjoy live music or chat with like-minded guests.
Entertainment highlights include performances from local musicians, folk groups or performers, music in the Piano Bar, the opportunity to climb the Crow's Nest and briefings given by the Captain.
Family
While there are no specially dedicated kids clubs or spaces, Star Clippers are more than happy to welcome the whole family onboard. With the opportunity to help the crew out on deck, climb the mast and explore beautiful destinations, this is a holiday that's bound to be memorable even for the youngest guests.
Destinations
Sailing to some of the most picturesque ports around the world, the combination of stunning destinations and a classic sailing experience makes a Star Clippers voyage truly special. With sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and the Panama Canal, as well as ocean crossings, you can travel all over the world. Offering venturing to boutique ports, you'll sail the world in style with Star Clippers, whether you opt for a tropical escape or an adventure to Central America and beyond.
Things to do
Having a deck area festooned with sails, masts and several miles of rope, there's much to do and see going on onboard Star Clipper Cruises' ships. The bridge area, complete with ships wheel and navigation equipment is open to see 24/7, which provides a fascinating insight into the navigation and challenges of steering such a vessel as you're free to watch the captain as he guides the ship in to position as the ship moors up each day. If you prefer to be even more hands on, the crew will happily welcome you into the team hoisting up the sails ready for the off!
What's more, Star Clipper and Star Flyer feature 2 swimming pools and Royal Clipper features 3, meaning that you can take a splash in the water when you feel like cooling off.
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Accommodation
Accommodation onboard Star Clippers is luxurious, comfortable and features a classic design. With a cosy double or twin beds, a spacious bathroom, safe, a flat screen tv and other wonderful amenities, you’ll have a relaxing night’s sleep each night onboard Star Clippers.
An ideal place to unwind, on Star Clipper and Star Flyer there are 8 deluxe cabins and 79 out of the 83 cabins onboard offer ocean views. On Royal Clipper, there are 14 deluxe suites to choose from, each boasting their own private verandah, 24-hour room service and other luxurious features. 108 out of the 114 cabins onboard Royal Clipper offer ocean views.
Dress code
In general, the dress code onboard a Star Clippers' ship is casual both during the day and in the evenings. However, if you wish you can dress up for mealtimes and once a cruise there is a Captain's Dinner providing the perfect opportunity to don some of your finer clothes.
Star Clippers Sustainability
Star Clippers incorporate eco-friendly systems onboard, including maximising the amount of time that the ships are under wind power (minimising the use of the engines and minimising the fuel consumption), using low-sulphur gas oil, utilising a waste-management policy onboard to produce less waste (such as recycling and only using biodegradable products for cleaning) and promoting the use of reusable glasses, cups and more. Star Clippers were also recently awarded the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.
Star Clippers' Fleet Gets Starlink
Thanks to SpaceX’s low-orbit satellite technology, Star Clippers’ fleet now has Starlink – a faster and more reliable Wi-Fi internet network. This will make connectivity more reliable in stunning destinations where it was otherwise spotty, improve the operational systems on Star Clippers’ ships, and give guests the chance to stay in touch while at sea. It’s going to be available in three usage-based packages, with 1GB, 3GB, and 5GB options for varying prices.
Find out more information on our blog - Star Clippers FAQs: Answers to Your Top Questions.
Customer reviews for Star Clippers
Having been before we still love the ship and that the marine deck lowers into the sea - although would have liked this to have been available more often. The route wasn’t the best for us and in future we would look for more interesting destinations rather than beaches. The room we chose was a bit too cramped (very good size bathroom though) and I don’t think the menus were as varied as on our last trip. The staff are all fantastic although we couldn’t understand the cruise director very well as her English had such a strong Italian accent.
Everything was great. Only criticism was the excursions which could not be booked until we got on the ship and then they were over subscribed. Arrangements were finally made to fulfill everyone's wishes but it was very chaotic. We were very pleased with the taxi driver who met us at the airport in Athens. If it hadn’t been for him our first day would have been wasted and we would have not seen the Acropolis and museum but by talking with him, arrangements were made to take us and the get us back to the port in plenty of time to embark the ship. This should have been made clearer to make sure the best advantage was taken of our time in Athens. There would not have been time on our return journey.
Absolute stunning and beautiful ship. All staff were extremely nice and helpful at all times. There was a a great selection of food. The food we had was extremely nice. The excursions were very well selected. We had a phantastic holiday.
Wonderful - all of it, the crew were so friendly and helpful; the atmosphere on board was very relaxed and everyone was easy to talk to - including the captain and officers; the food was delicious; the the excursions and guides were excellent and the information and history available in the form of talks by various members of the crew and tour guides was very informative and interesting and made the cruise so much more appreciated. And the Shil was majestic and immaculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessibility
Are the ships accessible on Star Clippers?
Star Clippers ships have limited accessibility. There are no elevators, and guests must be able to navigate steep stairs and gangways.
Dress code
What is the dress code on Star Clippers?
Daytime is resort casual. Evenings are generally 'Smart Casual,' though Star Clippers may have dedicated formal or theme nights on longer sailings.
Excursions
What excursions are available on Star Clippers?
Star Clippers offers a wide variety of shore excursions. These can be pre-booked online or at the Shore Excursion desk onboard.
Families and Kids
Is Star Clippers suitable for families?
Star Clippers is very family-friendly, offering supervised kids' clubs for various age groups, family cabins, and entertainment for all ages.
Food and drink
What is the food and drink like on Star Clippers?
Standard meals and basic beverages are included. Specialty dining and alcoholic drink packages are available for purchase to enhance your experience.
General
What is the pet policy on Star Clippers?
Only certified service animals are permitted onboard Star Clippers. Please contact our accessibility team for requirements and documentation.
Loyalty
Is there a loyalty programme for Star Clippers?
Star Clippers offers a loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with benefits such as onboard credit, priority boarding, and exclusive events.
Tips
Are tips included on Star Clippers?
A daily service charge is automatically added to your onboard account to reward the crew. You can adjust this at Guest Services if necessary.
Transport
Are transfers included with Star Clippers?
Complimentary or paid shuttle buses are often provided by Star Clippers in ports where the city center is not within walking distance of the pier.
