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Singapore is the starting point for many of our South-East Asia cruises, acting as a gateway to a part of the world that offers fascinating culture, vibrant and diverse people, and…some fantastic food. So, before you head off to enjoy the delights of destinations such as Phuket, Malacca and Kuching…

Anyone who is unfamiliar with Star Clippers as a brand may not have encountered the term tall ship cruising before. Even experienced cruisers who have spent their time sailing on board standard cruise vessels may be unsure how the style of holiday that Star Clippers offers is different from what th…

Two of the Star Clippers team, Emma and Tracy, recently enjoyed a week sailing one of our fantastic Thailand itineraries. Their blog post describes what a cruise like this entails and gives you a sneak peak of what you can expect should you decide to follow in their footsteps. Day One After two f…

Are you struggling to decide which Thailand cruise to choose? Or are you not sure which Caribbean islands to visit? There’s no need to worry anymore, because we’re organising combined sailing trips that allow you to experience two very different itineraries in one cruise. Treasure & Leeward Is…

Vicky and Jane, two members of the experienced Star Clippers team, spent an unforgettable week on one of our Caribbean cruises in the Windward Islands. Here is Vicky’s take on the trip, revealing what you can expect if you follow in her footsteps. Day One – Travel To Barbados ‘I look up at the sk…

Sailing a Western Mediterranean cruise on board one of our beautiful tall ships gives you the chance to unearth ruins from ancient civilisations and sample food fit for the Gods they once served. By visiting a mixture of iconic cities known the world over and smaller destinations that other ships c…

At the recent 2019 Wave Awards, Greece was named as the best cruise destination for this year. The beauty of a country that includes hundreds of islands scattered across the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas is nothing new to us here at Star Clippers and so we have been offering Eastern Mediter…

As well as a fantastic range of shore excursions in each port, there are a number of activities that are offered during a Star Clippers cruise that won’t cost you anything. These enrichment pursuits are all part of the service and can often be a highlight of your holiday. They’re not always offere…

Caribbean food is just as vibrant as the region’s people and culture. Sauces made from fresh fruit, a rich flavour that often comes from layers of spice and a healthy dose of pulses on the side – these are all fantastic characteristics of Caribbean cuisine. Whether it’s part of a regional meal on…

It doesn’t take long to realise that a sailing with Star Clippers is different to any other cruise you will have taken in the past. Our elegant tall ships are made in the image of some of the most famous clippers to grace the waves and, as such, they offer more than a subtle nod to the nostalgic da…

As part of our brand new 2020 itineraries, Star Clippers is offering some fantastic 10 and 11-night sailings throughout Thailand. Regardless of which you choose, you will be sailing out of (and returning to) the picturesque port of Koh Samui, where pristine sands and jaw-dropping sunsets await. Lo…

As well as our classic, Caribbean, Mediterranean, South-East Asia and Transatlantic cruises, Star Clipper offers various opportunities to experience fantastic events or visit destinations along a specific theme. Great examples of this include our Grand Prix cruises, where you can take your seat for…