Unique Sailing Adventures
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Star Clippers Americas introduced travelers to the thrill of authentic tall ship sailing in many of the world’s most spectacular destinations over 25 years ago by offering creative itineraries and breathtaking unique ports throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indonesia, and the Far East—Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. The fleet consists of the majestic twin clipper ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer (170 guests each), and incredible Royal Clippers (227 guests). Star Clippers has planned adding to its fleet with the Flying Clipper, the world’s largest authentic sailing ship welcoming 300 passengers.
Star Clippers’ itineraries are created with wind-charts, allowing us to move by the power of wind 70-90% of the time; we have been awarded the world’s GREENEST cruise line for many years.
Insider Tip
Our Island-Hopping, Insider’s Guide to the Caribbean
has information about what to do (and where to stay) on nine of our favorite islands.
LOOK to BOOK your 2022/2023/2024 Star Clippers!
Whether it’s family and friends celebrating a special occasion, an affinity group of like-minded travelers, a group of food and wine enthusiasts, a corporate incentive program or just a small group of friends that want to get away, an authentic sailing adventure on Star Clippers will deliver the experience of a lifetime. Call your NorthStar Advisor and get the date and itinerary you want as space is selling very quickly, especially for Europe. Below are some highlights:
Royal Clipper
- Summer 2023 – The Royal Clipper will again feature seven-night sailings to Italy, Montenegro and Croatia roundtrip Venice in June, July and August. Ten-night sailings are available Venice to Athens in July and Venice to Rome in September. Eleven-night sailings include Rome to Venice in May and Athens to Venice in August.
- Winter/Spring – Most dates are available (even for groups) January through 2024 to the Windward and Grenadine Islands roundtrip Barbados. There is still limited space in December 2022 for groups.
Star Flyer
- Summer – The Star Flyer will continue to alternate the Northern and Southern Cyclades islands in Greece roundtrip Athens, as well as the extremely popular Mamma Mia itinerary visiting the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos where the first Mamma Mia movie was filmed. The Star Flyer will also offer ten- and eleven-night Athens/Venice sailings to Greece, Croatia and Montenegro.
- Winter/Spring – There are still some dates with group space to the Treasure and Leeward Islands in December 2022. Star Flyer will continue alternating Treasure and Leeward Islands January – March 2023 roundtrip St. Maarten and again in 2024.
Star Clipper
- The Star Clipper will be doing Greece to Turkey as well as Greece to Italy sailings in the spring and Italy and French Riviera in the Summer.
The benefits of groups with Star Clippers:
- Small group size – It only takes 5 cabins/10 guests to be considered a group.
- Competitive group benefits (group discounts, onboard credits, upgrades, etc.).
- Generous tour conductor credits – 10th bed free.
- Dedicated group coordinator to set up your group, make group bookings, provide exemplary customer service and finalize your group.
- Complimentary cocktail party with minimum 15 guests.
- Group benefits are combinable with Top Gallant (past passenger) benefits.
- Family sharing and team building activities such as hoisting the sails, steering the ship and climbing the mast.
- Complimentary water sports (paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and water skiing).
- Authentic sailing adventures that will inspire and delight.
- Explore popular ports such as Mykonos, Venice, Monaco and Dubrovnik. Get off the beaten path in in smaller intimate ports.
Call your NorthStar Advisor to set up yourself and/ your group now so that we may introduce you to the thrill of modern tall ship sailing! And remember: the most popular itineraries will sell out quickly.
Come Sail Away with Star Clippers Groups
There are few adventures more thrilling than sailing aboard a tall ship on the blue sea. Anyone who has experienced it can tell you — there’s this moment when you feel the wind catching the sails just so and suddenly, you’re flying. The powerful sensation of being one with nature takes over and leaves you exhilarated, humbled, and awed all at once.
Star Clippers is Modern Sailing on Tall Ships. An Authentic Sailing Adventure.
A uniquely different, highly experiential, memorable trip of a lifetime. Not your typical small ship cruise. An intimate, casual, relaxing private yacht-like experience on tall ships. Only 166-227 guests onboard, with plenty of open air decking and space throughout. Traveling with friends and loved ones while sharing unique experiences, builds memories of a lifetime. PERFECT for your GROUPS and exactly what today’s traveler is seeking.
Reap Tremendous Group Benefits With Star Clippers!
- Only 5 Staterooms/Minimum 10 Guests
- Competitive, Negotiable Group Amenities
- Generous Earned Tour Conductors – First TC With 9 Paid Guests
- PLUS, Earn Your Own Free Cabin to Escort Your Group
- Grow Your Group Quickly, Giving You More Time to Meet Additional Client Needs
- Strong Guest Loyalty Factor Drives Repeat & New Business for You
- And MORE!
For ALL Types of Affinity Groups!
Friends, Family/Multi-Generations, Health-Wellness-Rejuvenation, Adventure, Celebrations, Like-Minded Travelers, Organized Special Interest, Food & Wine Enthusiasts, Fund-Raising, Yacht and Boating Clubs, plus many more. Mobile, active lifestyle group guests, ALL ages.
Choose From a Variety of Destination/Itinerary Options!
- Open for Sail through April 2023, 3 – 19 Nights
- Vast choice of incredible itineraries, built with wind charts for an optimal sailing experience
- Desired popular ports combined with uncrowded off-the-beaten-path hidden gems
- Yachtsman’s Caribbean, 3 ships covering the Eastern & Western Mediterranean, Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Borneo, Bali & Indonesia, Panama Canal and Ocean Crossings
Fantastic for Full Ship Charters, Incentive Groups and Corporate Events.
Current Star Clippers Promotions
Get out of the cold with Star Clippers!
Let Star Flyer and Royal Clipper transport you from the winter chill and take you on a journey to the Caribbean. Now open through March 2024, the Best of the Caribbean is just waiting for you!
Star Flyer travels from November to March each winter from St. Maarten to the Treasure Islands, including the breathtaking British Virgin Islands of Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and Tortola, along with the naturally beautiful island of Anguilla and chic St. Barts. Or sail the Leeward Islands to the quaint fishing village of Deshaies in Guadeloupe, and the intoxicating islands of Nevis and St. Kitts to name a few …
Return to Sail – Special offers Extended through June 30th!
Don’t wait to book your trip of a lifetime! Choose from 3- to 11-night itineraries in the Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean and Thailand.
After the recent months of the pandemic, today’s cruise travel trends show that travelers are anticipating smaller ships with fewer guests, visiting unusual destinations with charming towns and villages, far away from crowds. They have a strong appeal for authentic experiences and want to create true connections with their loved ones and the places they are visiting.
Star Clippers offers this type of unique, intimate experience….the romance of their three tall ships makes you feel connected to generations of people who have sailed the seas in the past. Their guests include those that wouldn’t normally cruise, don’t want to be labeled ”tourists” and are lured by unusual itineraries. Some sail as a hobby and others want to learn sailing skills; some are adventurers, romantics, honeymooners; families and solo travelers alike are often seen onboard, as well as passengers who are celebrating anniversaries or other milestones looking to make life-long fond memories.
Here are some of the reasons why more than 60% of Star Clippers’ guests come back within one year and state their trip is their all-time favorite of all, and a safe one as well:
- THE EXPERIENCE IS INTIMATE.
- STAR CLIPPERS TAKE YOU TO SMALLER, LESS TRAVELED PORTS OF CALL.
- PERSONALIZED SERVICE.
- YOU WILL MAKE AMAZING CONNECTIONS ONBOARD.
- YOU WILL ENJOY AN AUTHENTIC SAILING EXPERIENCE.
And now, in celebration of Star Clipper’s 50th Sail Away “Golden” Edition, they are offering you a $100 per cabin onboard credit, one free shore excursion, and complimentary pre-paid gratuities on all sailings booked between May 1 and June 30, 2021 for any Star Clippers sailing through March 2023!
COME SAIL AWAY
Escape with Peace & Mind aboard a Windstar All-Suite or Sailing Yacht
Welcome Back Star Clipper
to the MED in 2022
Welcome Back! Star Clippers’ namesake ship will begin sailing in the Mediterranean for the 2022 season, marking the first time since 2016 that all three Star Clippers ships will sail together in the fascinating destinations along the Mediterranean Sea. Star Clipper will offer 29 sailings in summer 2022, ranging from five to 16 days with rates starting at $1,300 pp based on double occupancy
Starting in April 2022, Star Clipper will depart Safaga, Egypt and sail though the famous Suez Canal, offering guests the unique opportunity to pass through the artificial sea-level waterway which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea on board an authentic tall sailing ship. Once back in Mediterranean waters, Star Clipper will offer a variety of itineraries including the following:
- YACHTSMAN’S PARADISE – seven-night sailing from Athens to Istanbul
- DELIGHTFUL DERVISHES – seven-night sailing from Athens to Istanbul
- AMALFI COAST AND SICILY – seven-nights round trip from Rome
- FRENCH RIVIERA & LIGURIAN SEA – seven-night sailings round trip from Cannes
Be sure to book your favorite Star Clipper Mediterranean itinerary before these wonderful select sailings are gone. As a special “Welcome Back” offer, you’ll receive $600 per cabin saving if you book by May 21, 2021
Mediterranean Summer 2022
Costa Rica Panama Winter 2022-2023
Come Sail Away with Star Clippers Groups- Experiences Newly Released- Star Clipper Mediterranean Summer 2022- Costa Rica Panama Winter 2022-2023 – All Ships Available through April 2023!!
A uniquely different, highly experiential, memorable trip of a lifetime. Not your typical small ship cruise. An intimate, casual, relaxing private yacht-like experience on tall ships. Only 166-227 guests onboard, with plenty of open air decking and space throughout. Traveling with friends and loved ones while sharing unique experiences, builds memories of a lifetime. PERFECT for your GROUPS and exactly what today’s traveler is seeking.
Reap Tremendous Group Benefits With Star Clippers!
- Only 5 Staterooms/Minimum 10 Guests
- Competitive, Negotiable Group Amenities
- Generous Earned Tour Conductors – First TC With 9 Paid Guests
- PLUS, Earn Your Own Free Cabin to Escort Your Group
- Grow Your Group Quickly, Giving You More Time to Meet Additional Client Needs
- Strong Guest Loyalty Factor Drives Repeat & New Business for You
- And MORE!
For ALL Types of Affinity Groups
Friends, Family/Multi-Generations, Health-Wellness-Rejuvenation, Adventure, Celebrations, Like-Minded Travelers, Organized Special Interest, Food & Wine Enthusiasts, Fund-Raising, Yacht and Boating Clubs, plus many more. Mobile, active lifestyle group guests, ALL ages.
Choose From a Variety of Destination/Itinerary Options!
- Open for Sail through April 2023, 3 – 19 Nights
- Vast choice of incredible itineraries, built with wind charts for an optimal sailing experience
- Desired popular ports combined with uncrowded off-the-beaten-path hidden gems
- Yachtsman’s Caribbean, 3 ships covering the Eastern & Western Mediterranean, Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Panama Canal and Ocean Crossings
- Star Clipper Sailings in Costa Rica, Panama & Nicaragua Winter 2022-2023
Adventure lover’s paradise – Pura Vida!!
Fantastic for Full Ship Charters, Incentive Groups and Corporate Events. Ask Us How!
Don’t wait: Planning ahead today for some amazing upcoming travel experiences like no other! Your Northstar Advisor is Ready When You Are. Come Sail Away.
Early Booking Offer ~ COME SAIL AWAY~ COSTA RICA
UNIQUE SAILING ADVENTURES ~ PURA VIDA !
Many people are envisioning a vacation to see and experience something different. Costa Rica truly has the best of everything when it comes to landscapes and scenery–incredible ocean views, lush rain and cloud-forests, and several active volcanoes as well! In addition, the flora, fauna, and even the small, picturesque villages are simply mesmerizing. Choose from select 7-night sailings departing November 2022 through March 2023 and receive AN EARLY BOOKING AIR CREDIT OF $800 PER CABIN! Starting from ONLY $1,560 PP. Select your dream itinerary today!
Star Clippers is now OPEN FOR SAIL through April 2023
While Star Clippers is perfect for our mobile, active lifestyle clients of all ages, we are offering Star Clippers to our sailing, boating, water enthusiast clients and friends and members of yacht and marina clubs! You will LOVE the Star Clippers’ authentic sailing experience and open bridge policy. Star Clippers Unique Sailing Adventures – An authentic sailing experience, NOT a typical cruise. An intimate, casual, and relaxing private yacht-like experience on three tall ships – Royal Clipper (only 227 guests) and Star Clipper and Star Flyer (both only 166 guests).
- Only $400 PP “No-Risk” Deposit to hold cabins with your name, refundable up to 120 days prior to sailing
- For 5 cabins/min. 10 guests or more, please contact us about a GROUP! It is not too early to set-up groups now for 2021 – April 2023.
Northstar is here and available to introduce Star Clippers INCREDIBLE authentic sailing experience to our valued clients and friends, hosting virtual presentations to keep you dreaming and planning future travel. Come Sail Away with Star Clippers!
Star Clippers’ itineraries are created with wind-charts, allowing us to move by the power of wind 70-90% of the time; we have been awarded the world’s GREENEST cruise line for many years.
Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 21 Jan 2002
No matter what your top destination is, Star Clippers offer you an opportunity to see it in a different way—distinctive, intimate, casual, and awe-inspiring aboard majestic, authentic sailing vessels. This is an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.
- Star Clipper returns to the Mediterranean from Southeast Asia, featuring spectacular sailings starting with a unique Suez Canal sailing from Safaga, Egypt, to Athens via the magnificent Greek Islands, then on to Rome to sail the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, Ligurian Sea, French Riviera, and more.
- Southeast Asia Farewell itineraries featuring exotic Thailand and Malaysia, beautiful Cambodia, and the incredible island destinations of Indonesia & Bali. These are true bucket-list destinations especially when seen from an authentic sailing vessel, so take advantage of them before they’re gone!
- Greece remains one of the best countries to visit aboard our tall ships, and they visit 24 breathtaking islands including Chios, Milos, Symi, and Chalki, and more.
- Fascinating Croatia is our most popular destination, and with visits to Krk, Vis, Cres, and more, you’ll think you just saw paradise.
- Star Clippers is also thrilled to be able to bring back their beloved Grand Prix sailings in May 2021 as well as the Saint Tropez Regatta in September, both events not to be missed.
DEAR STAR CLIPPERS FRIENDS
Are you craving the day you can set foot onboard Star Clippers unbelievably elegant, casual, and exciting sailing vessels? Whether you want to sail to the sunny tropical Caribbean, the historic, breathtaking Mediterranean, or the exotic, beautiful, life-changing countries of Thailand and/or Indonesia, our crew is just waiting for you with open arms. Best of all, Star Clippers vessels carry less than 227 guests, visit exquisite off-the-beaten path remote villages and harbors, where social distancing is easy, sunsets are magical, and your time onboard is relaxing and enjoyable, just what your body and soul needs!
NEW! Central America Itineraries
The most famous places in Central America consist of remarkably well-preserved Mayan pyramids, temples and even entire cities, as well as colonial sites and natural wonders. Its natural location gives it a ton of diversity with regard to landscape, wildlife, beaches, culture, and food. And Star Clipper will be sailing to this tropical paradise from November 2022 through the end of March 2023.
Southeast Asia Sailings
There are so many interesting areas to explore in Southeast Asia. The beaches are not the only ones that are amazingly beautiful. The people, cultures and traditions, jungles, flora and fauna, and the rivers are just as wonderful too. But Star Clippers will only be there through March 2022, so the time to act is now! Here are just a few reasons to consider a trip to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia or Cambodia on the majestic tall ship, Star Clipper:
Athens 2-Night Hotel Package
Sailing round trip from Athens will start or end your Greek Islands sailing perfectly. And they’re offering you a complimentary.
HOTEL PACKAGE
in Athens on select sailings through October 2021 including accommodations, breakfast and one transfer.
Choose from either the 4-star Electra Ermou Street Hotel Athens, which is centrally located near the city’s main shopping area and within walking from Plaka, Monastiraki and the Acropolis, and featuring cozy rooms, supreme amenities and delicious breakfast and meals.
Exclusive Military Savings
Star Clippers Americas shows their appreciation for your service and dedication – veterans, military personnel and their families can save an additional 10% OFF any cruise fare on any Star Clippers itineraries and ships.
Star Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels. Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asia & Indonesia offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht. The exceptional international cuisine and our relaxed but elegant atmosphere are just a few features that make Star Clippers everything but ordinary. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the unique ports that only a small ship can deliver. Star Clippers, a Unique Sailing Adventure.
Thank You Essential Responders
Star Clippers wants to invite everyone to join them in thanking all of the Essential Workers for their dedication and commitment to their positions to keep society functioning, making sure that every one of us is safe, healthy, and has access to all of the resources we need. The Essential Responders are keeping everything going and there are not enough Thank You’s to express how grateful Star Clippers feels. LIMITED TIME ONLY.
S H I P S
Royal Clipper The Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, with five masts that soar 190 ft high, supporting 42 sails carrying the ship to a speed of 17 knots. With a ratio of one crew member for every two guests, the Royal Clipper offers the epitome of pampered service. On this ship, adventure is written on the wind.
Star Clipper Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships, created for luxury-loving guests who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of authentic sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht.
Star Flyer Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships, created for luxury-loving guests who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of authentic sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht.
