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Star Clippers · Ocean cruising
Star Clippers cruises
Genuine tall ships that really sail, carrying 166 to 227 guests into small Caribbean and Mediterranean harbours, with water sports from the ship included.
Star Clippers was established in 1989 by Stockholm-born Mikael Krafft. The five-masted Royal Clipper, with 42 sails, sails alongside the four-masted twins Star Flyer and Star Clipper. Life on board is barefoot and sociable, starting with the captain's daily briefing on deck. Booking with us costs the same as booking direct with Star Clippers, and we look after the flights, hotels and transfers around your voyage.
Where Star Clippers sails
Three tall ships, two seasons
The Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean from spring to autumn, with ocean crossings in between.
The Caribbean
In winter, Royal Clipper sails from Barbados through the Windward and Grenadine Islands, Star Flyer from St Maarten, and Star Clipper from Grenada, with some sailings ending in Antigua.
The Riviera, Corsica and Italy
From spring to autumn, Royal Clipper and Star Clipper sail from Nice and Rome to the Ligurian Sea, Corsica, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily.
Greece and Türkiye
Star Flyer is based in Athens for the Cyclades, calling at islands such as Milos, Santorini, Amorgos and Hydra, with longer voyages to Istanbul and Antalya.
The Adriatic
In summer 2027 Royal Clipper sails week-long round trips from Venice, while longer voyages continue through Croatia and Albania to Athens or Rome.
Central America and ocean crossings
Star Clipper spends part of the winter on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and Panama, and the ships make ocean crossings between their Caribbean and Mediterranean seasons.
Life on board
Lie in the netting under the bowsprit, climb to the lookout on the mast, or be a sailor for a day with the crew, then dine in open seating.
Highlight sailings
Three to start with
A few voyages we love right now. Booking with us costs the same as booking direct with Star Clippers.
Windward Islands
Saint Lucia, Dominica, Antigua's Falmouth Harbour, St Kitts, the Îles des Saintes and Martinique, with a day sailing in company with Star Flyer.
From £2,215 per person
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Eternal Cyclades
Milos, Chania on Crete, Santorini, Bodrum in Türkiye, Amorgos and Hydra in a single week under sail.
From £2,150 per person
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Morocco and the Canary Islands
Ceuta, Cádiz, Tangier and Casablanca, then two days under sail to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria for autumn sun.
From £2,765 per person
Ask about this sailingPrices are per person, based on two sharing the lowest grade cabin, and include port charges but not flights. Some 2027 sailings carry an early booking discount for bookings made by 31 January 2027, which we apply when we quote. Checked on 30 October 2026; prices and availability change, and we will confirm the latest when we quote.
Everything you need to know
Star Clippers at a glance
The questions our guests ask most, answered.
| The feel | Barefoot and sociable, with the captain's daily briefing on deck, local musicians in some ports and no fixed timetable. |
|---|---|
| The ships | Royal Clipper (2000) has five masts, 42 sails, 227 guests and three pools. Star Flyer (1991) and Star Clipper (1992) are four-masted twins with 16 sails and 166 guests each. |
| Cabins | Cabins run from 8 to 10 square metre inside cabins to 14.5 square metre Deluxe Deck Cabins. Royal Clipper adds Deluxe Suites of 26 square metres with a private verandah, and Owner's Suites of 40 square metres. |
| Included | All meals with open seating, port charges, and water sports from the ship such as kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing and snorkelling. Guests can also climb the mast to the lookout in a safety harness. |
| Costs extra | Bar drinks, gratuities (discretionary), shore excursions (booked on board), flights and transfers, which we arrange for you. |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Resort wear on deck by day, casual evenings and one slightly dressier Captain's Dinner, with no formal or black-tie nights. |
| Children | Welcome from six months old. There is no kids' club or babysitting, but Family Friendly Fares apply on selected summer 2027 sailings. |
| Solo travellers | The solo supplement is reduced to 25% on selected summer 2027 sailings. |
Inclusions are as published by Star Clippers and can change. We will confirm exactly what your fare includes when we quote.
What our cruise guests say
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