Did you travel on the Star Flyer last week? If so, you had the pleasure to travel with meditation instructor Jordi Lipper!
In addition to meditation, we have a full line up of complimentary yoga this Summer and Fall on all our ships!
Just announced, Brides Magazine names Star Clippers one of the best ships for couples!
Looking for a unique honeymoon or special occasion experience that you will talk about for the rest of your life? Whether you're looking to plan your honeymoon, anniversary, or just a special trip for two, we've got a romantic dream cruise that's perfect for you. Star Clippers offers couples the thrill of sailing on the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels. Honeymooners can celebrate their wedded bliss in the ultimate romantic setting while sailing to gorgeous and unique locales worthy of this once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Whether you choose a Caribbean cruise, for the white sandy beaches and aqua waters or the Mediterranean for the uninhabited wildlife refuges and charming fishing villages, we have the perfect cruise for your special occasion.
Looking for some adventure onboard? Climb the mast, with the help of the sport’s department, and experience unbelievable panoramic views. Or perhaps lie in the bowsprit net suspended above the rushing sea to search for dolphins. For our honeymoon couples, there’s a complimentary bottle of champagne, plate of sweets, a special gift, and a certificate signed by the captain for all honeymooners who have proof they married within three months of their sailing.
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The structures created by Greeks, Ottomans, Britons, and other imperialists in the Eastern Mediterranean altered the landscape of the modern day Eastern Mediterranean. Come aboard and experience the Eastern Mediterranean, the way it was meant o be seen by a tall sailing ship.
The idyllic Cyclades of Greece and Turkey’s tapestry of cultures are an inviting playground for pleasure seekers aboard the Star Clipper and Royal Clipper, with convenient departures from Athens, Rome, Istanbul and Venice.
The Star Clipper and the Royal Clipper find harbors where pristine sands and warm crystalline waters beckon you to explore underwater grottos, while beachgoers laze away under sun-blessed skies. Longer explorations aboard the Star Clipper extend beyond the Greek Iles to the shores of Montenegro, Croatia and Italy. Extraordinary cultural riches await in these Adriatic jewels.
From the ancient ruins of Rome to the iconoclastic signature waterway of Venice, the Western Mediterranean has been inspiring the world’s great artists for centuries.
On Royal Clipper this summer, guests can choose from 10-11 night itineraries with departures from Civitavecchia (Port of Rome) and Venice, which include colorful Sicily, stops throughout the volcano-dotted Aeolian Islands, the sapphire waters and the ancient walled towns of Croatia, routes along Italy’s ever-romantic Amalfi Coast and the alluring ports of the Croatian Archipelago and Dalmatian Coast.
Find your center and listen to your breath, with complimentary yoga on board select Star Clippers sailings on all three ships in 2016. The yoga classes will be open to all guests and all fitness levels, and are offered on a complimentary basis. The classes will be available in the mornings and afternoons, contingent on the port schedules. Yoga focuses on strength training and flexibility, and is an incredible benefit to your body, especially while traveling.
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Will you be sailing with us in Asia?
Here are some highlights for the new itineraries:
• A stop in Wera, where guests will have the opportunity to see the `Pinisi’ traditional Indonesian sailing ships, with their long, elegant bow, towering twin masts, streamlined wooden hull and seven billowing sails.
• An excursion to Mount Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, 7.641 ft., set in the middle of a vast plain and protected nature reserve known as the “Sea of Sand.”
• A visit to the Borobudur Temple Compound, In the southern part of central Java, built in the 8th and 9th centuries, and one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
• A stop at the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple on Bali, built in 1663. Resembling a vast, layered Christmas Tree the temple complex is on the shores of Lake Bratan, with its cold, tropical climate, and the temple complex is used for offerings ceremonies to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess, Dewi Danu.
Have you traveled with us in the Caribbean and Europe? What about trying a new destination? Asia is a continent full of adventure, solace and spirituality that has perplexed and amazed visitors for centuries. From breathtaking coastlines to snow-capped mountains, Asia’s landscapes hold a vibrancy that mesmerizes and hypnotizes.
Star Clippers is returning to Asia with 18 unique voyages to the Far East visiting Malaysia and Singapore. These special 7-night sailings on the Star Clipper begin in December 2016 and run through April 2017, with roundtrip itineraries starting from Phuket and Singapore.
Star Clippers is excited to be introducing a series of culinary-themed voyages for 2016, featuring some of Europe’s top gourmet chefs and sommeliers. During these select sailings, on all three ships, guests will have the opportunity to take part in complimentary cooking demonstrations, wine and beer tasting, and culinary lectures.
2016 Culinary Themed Sailings:
Star Clippers: Departure: May 14, 2016; Departure: June 18, 2016
Star Flyer: Departure: Aug. 20, 2016
Royal Clipper: Departure: May 7, 2016; Departure: Aug. 20, 2016
Departure: Oct. 1, 2016
25 years ago, in 1991, Star Clippers launched its first ship the “Star Flyer,” a recreation of the classic sailing ships of the 19th century. The company decided that the best way to celebrate this silver anniversary would be to give the fleet and their many repeat passengers a brand new sailing ship. Tall ship sailing specialist, Star Clippers is proud to announce the name of their fourth ship, Flying Clipper, to be launched at the end of 2017.
Flying Clipper will be the biggest and the most ambitious of the Clipper fleet to date, carrying 300 passengers, measuring 8770 tons GRT and powered by 35 sails totaling more than 6.350 m2. It is a near replica of the dramatic France II ordered in 1911 at La Gironde shipyard Bordeaux, which was the largest square rig sailing ship ever built. SPV Flying Clipper will be the world’s largest square rigger and the largest ship of its kind afloat today.
Yoga As Sea! Find your center and listen to your breath with complimentary yoga on board the following cruises this summer:
Star Flyer - May 7th Departure
Star Clipper - May 14th Departure
Star Flyer - May 21st Departure
Star Flyer - June 4th Departure
Royal Clipper - July 30th Departure
Star Clipper - August 6th Departure
Royal Clipper - August 20th Departure
Star Flyer - August 27th Departure
Royal Clipper - November 3rd Departure
The Suez Canal, Egypt’s glorious triumph of engineering over nature, connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez, and separates Africa from Asia. The canal was the remarkable achievement of Egypt’s belle époque period, an era marked by grand achievements. This period also gave birth to the canal side cities of Port Said and Ismailia.
Star Clippers is happy to present a voyage through the historical Suez Canal on the Star Clipper departing from Athens on October 29th, encompassing stops in Greece (Santorini, Rhodes) and Egypt (Alexandria, Port Said, Sharm El Sheik) and traveling through the Suez Canal twice during the 9-night sailing adventure.
On Star Clippers you are encouraged to help raise the sails, learn how to tie knots, visit the open bridge, lay in the bowsprit net-suspended above the rushing sea, and most unique of all, climb the mast to the Crow’s Nest for a stunning panoramic view. Have you climb the mast yet on one of our ships? Share your images on our facebook page!
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Looking for a new Star Clippers sailing experience on the other side of the world?
Star Clippers will operate a winter season in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore from December 2016 to April 2017. Star Clipper will end its summer season in the Mediterranean and sail via the Suez Canal and Sri Lanka to its winter home port of Phuket, where it will operate seven-night round trip cruises on two different routes from December 2, 2016, as well as some voyages to Singapore. Book now!
Star Clippers will be sailing in Indonesian waters for the first time in 2017, offering a choice of 19 departures between May 6 and October 14, 2017 with sailings of 7, 10, 11 and 14 nights, from Bali and Singapore, including Bali round trips and itineraries from Bali to Singapore and reverse on the Star Clipper. These Indonesian itineraries offer complimentary water sports, including snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing off many of the beaches and islands in this exotic part of the world.
Some memorable highlights include:
· A stop in Wera, where guests will have the opportunity to see the `Pinisi’ traditional Indonesian sailing ships, with their long, elegant bow, towering twin masts, streamlined wooden hull and seven billowing sails.
· An excursion to Mount Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, 7.641 ft., set in the middle of a vast plain and protected nature reserve known as the “Sea of Sand.”
· A visit to the Borobudur Temple Compound, in the southern part of central Java, built in the 8th and 9th centuries, and one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
· A stop at the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple on Bali, built in 1663. Resembling a vast, layered Christmas Tree the temple complex is on the shores of Lake Bratan, with its cold, tropical climate, and the temple complex is used for offerings ceremonies to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess, Dewi Danu.
Find your center and listen to your breath, with complimentary yoga on board select Star Clippers sailings on all three ships in 2016. The yoga classes will be open to all guests and all fitness levels, and are offered on a complimentary basis. The classes will be available in the mornings and afternoons, contingent on the port schedules. Yoga focuses on strength training and flexibility, and is an incredible benefit to your body, especially while traveling.
Traveling around the world with parents, siblings, kids, grandkids, and assorted family members can be an enriching assortment of shared experiences. What better way to experience the world then on a small luxury sailing ship?
On Star Clippers guests of all ages will find their happy place aboard. There are no rigid schedule and no overwhelming sense that there’s not enough time. Families can fill their day with activities or nothing at all. The Captain’s daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative and a chance to hear some great story telling from our enthusiastic leaders. And there are events and activities for the whole family, such as knot tying, navigation classes, athletics, lounging on the net, and climbing the mast.
Plan your next multigenerational trip on a Star Clippers ship!
If you are searching for the perfect way to begin your lives together, a Star Clippers honeymoon offers an idyllic combination of adventure and romance. For our honeymoon couples, there’s a complimentary bottle of champagne, plate of sweets, a special gift, and a certificate signed by the Captain for all honeymooners who have proof they married within three months of their sailing.
From the ancient ruins of Rome to the iconoclastic signature waterway of Venice, the Western Mediterranean has been inspiring the world’s great artists for centuries.
On Royal Clipper this summer, guests can choose from 10-11 night itineraries with departures from Civitavecchia (Port of Rome) and Venice, which include colorful Sicily, stops throughout the volcano-dotted Aeolian Islands, the sapphire waters and the ancient walled towns of Croatia, routes along Italy’s ever-romantic Amalfi Coast and the alluring ports of the Croatian Archipelago and Dalmatian Coast.
Are you traveling on the Royal Clipper next week in the Caribbean? We have a treat for you!
NYC celebrity personal trainer Joel Harper will be on board leading workouts, lecturing on fitness and hosting a discussion on the 10 tools for success from his new book MIND YOUR BODY.