Star Clippers Blog

In the summer of 2022, the ever-graceful Star Clipper will ascend the Italian coast in all her glory to complete one of her most popular itineraries in the tall-ship specialists’ sailing calendar. Having had a hiatus from this part of the world, Star Clipper’s return to the Western Mediterranean is…

You may have already taken a look at our summer 2020/21 preview brochure (if not, you can do so here) and noticed an exciting new Eastern Mediterranean Cruise. The seven-night round-trip from Athens departs on 20th July 2021 and 27th July 2021 aboard the beautiful Royal Clipper. With this being a…

Although, technically, a clipper ship has three masts and is square-rigged, the term is generally used to describe a wide range of sailing vessels that were built for speed and to ‘clip’ the waves. There have been many predecessors to the three ships in the Star Clippers fleet – most notably ‘Preus…

Travel may not be possible for the time being, and rightly so, but that shouldn’t stop avid cruisers daydreaming and planning for future holidays. Whilst your plans for summer 2020 may have been disrupted, there is plenty to look forward to on board Star Flyer, Star Clipper and Royal Clipper in 202…

As a French overseas territory, Martinique shares the same passion and flair for food as you’ll find in France. Just like on many of the other Caribbean islands, seafood features heavily on the menu, but you will also see dishes with heavy creole influence and some that would not look out of place…

There are many fantastic features on board our stunning flagship, Royal Clipper, but the atrium stands out more than most. This three-storey centrepiece welcomes guests to a memorable holiday, whilst also playing host to delicious dinners in the dining room and lively evenings in the Piano Bar. So…

Even after more than 100 years, the Panama Canal remains an awesome sight and something that many cruisers place on their bucket list. This breathtaking feat of engineering was completed during a time when we didn’t have the technology available to us today, making it even more remarkable that the…

When you hear mention of Ibiza, thoughts may immediately turn to the infamous parties that take place throughout the summer, during which world-famous DJ send crowds of music-loving travellers into a frenzy. Not exactly what you expect from a Star Clippers cruise. However, there is much more to th…

If you’re the kind of person who likes to discover a new destination through their stomach, you’re going to enjoy reading today’s blog post. However, this time we are not talking about food. Instead, we’ve rounded up four local drinks that you can try during Star Clippers shore excursions, whether…

At Star Clippers, we have a fantastic array of Caribbean cruises for you to choose from. For anyone yet to visit this beautiful part of the world, it can be hard to understand the differences between the islands. Often, the country’s name does nothing to help the situation, but many of the destinat…

Our three tall ships don’t feature elaborate crazy golf courses, surfing simulators or waterslides, but we see that as a good thing. It leaves more time and space to really appreciate being on the open ocean, build relationships with your fellow travellers and, as you’ll see below, learn a thing or…

Amorgos may not be the first island that comes to mind when you think of visiting Greece. However, there are plenty of reasons why this member of the Cyclades Islands is well worth a visit – the largest of which is the chance to visit the Monastery of Hozoviotissa. This beautiful island, and its ‘j…