A wonderful reconstruction of a 19th century four-masted Barquentine, the Star Clipper is beautifully built to emphasise the traditional lines of this age-old design which plied the world’s sea lanes for several hundred years.
Combine this with the very best state of the art safety features and superb facilities of a modern cruise ship: 81 spacious, sumptuous cabins displaying traditional decor, leather and dark hardwoods; the finest cuisine in an elegant dining room; a highly skilled and caring crew - and you have the Star Clipper!
It is the smaller sister ship to the Royal Clipper and when its 16 magnificent sails unfurl you are immediately overwhelmed by a remarkable sensation of being completely in tune with Mother Nature – a rarity in the modern world. With just 162 passengers and 74 crew on board, the atmosphere is very intimate – more like a private yacht than a cruise ship. Life is wonderfully informal and low-key, whilst the small scale of the ship and the open restaurant seating promotes a relaxed and extremely sociable ambience.
Everyone loves the experience of being on deck – the ropes, stays, winches, the polished mahogany and gleaming brass of the ship’s bell are all a living testament to its maritime heritage. On the Star Clipper guests are encouraged (should you so wish!) to help raise the mainsail and just like the Royal Clipper, the bridge is always open for a visit. Being smaller and lighter, the Star Clipper is also more responsive to the wind and sea: you feel the surge of the breeze, breathing life into the canvas above and sense the deck gently tilt as the sleek gleaming hull slices through the waves under the ever-watchful eye of the skilful captain.
There are two small salt-water swimming pools, plenty of deck space with sun loungers, chairs and a shady spot to cool off. Enjoy a long refreshing drink or your favourite cocktail from the open-air Tropical Bar, the ship’s social hub. The library with its leather armchairs is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a good book or you can relax in the tasteful lounge and piano bar chatting with your fellow passengers. You can climb the mast (in a safety harness!), lie in the bow netting or participate in the free water sports available at each port of call (where possible and subject to weather conditions and local authorities. Certified scuba divers can also dive at each port, at extra charge). Evening entertainment is simple and ‘home-made’ by the crew and officers - there’s no formality here and you’ll feel completely relaxed and unwound.
To enjoy our Mediterranean cruises to the absolute full, we have included a wonderful range of onshore tours and visits along the way, visiting the most fascinating places of interest. But perhaps the memory that may stay with you the longest is the simplest – that of the balmy summer evening breeze on deck, with the masts soaring above into a velvet night sky of silent stars over a moonlit sea.
To learn more about sailing on our tall ships see our Life On Board page.
Deck Plan
The Sun Deck
On the Sun Deck you can relax, catch up on some reading, take a dip in one of the two salt-water pools or for the more adventurous, why not lie in the netting around the bowsprit and be mesmerised by the bow slicing though the waves below you.
Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.
The Main Deck
The Main Deck is where you'll find the piano bar, tastefully furnished with beautiful carpets and comfortable armchairs; wonderful to relax in after dinner with a digestif. Also, the library, with its leather armchairs is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a good book and the open-air Tropical Bar are located here. Six Category 1 cabins can also be found on the Main Deck.
Please note: The Main Deck is only accessible by stairs.
The Clipper Deck
The Clipper Deck is an accomodation deck and here you'll also find a small shop, the Purser's Office and the elegantly furnished dining-room which tastefully reflects the first-class nautical heritage of yesteryear.
Please note: The Clipper Deck is only accessible by stairs.
The Commodore Deck
The Commodore Deck is an accommodation deck, here you'll find cabins of categories 3, 4 and 5.
Please note: The Commodore Deck is only accessible by stairs.
Cabins
The Owner's Suite
The Clipper Deck
Category 1
The Sun Deck
Category 1
The Main Deck
Category 2
The Clipper Deck
Category 3
The Clipper Deck
Category 3
The Commodore Deck
Category 4
The Commodore Deck
Category 5 Outside Cabin
The Clipper Deck
Category 5 Inside Cabin
The Clipper Deck
Category 5
The Commodore Deck
Available cruises
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