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Enjoy an authentic sailing experience with our unrivalled collection of Star Clippers itineraries worldwide.

There's nothing quite like the romance of a tall ship voyage under full sail, add to this an impeccable service, a laid-back atmosphere and the comforts of a modern ship and you are left with a truly unforgettable sailing adventure.

Explore the diverse ports of the Mediterranean including the stunning Amalfi Coast, the French Riviera and the Baleric Islands or enjoy island-hopping in the sailing paradise of the Greek Islands. Discover the natural beauty of fascinating Costa Rica and Nicaragua or soak up the sun on a Panama Canal cruise from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Relax in the laid-back rhythm of tropical Caribbean islands with a choice of cruises from St Maarten and Barbados.

We can arrange return flights, transfers and any pre-cruise or post-cruise stays to ensure that your Star Clippers voyage is perfect from start to finish.

Cruise Collection 2024/ 2025/ 2026

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  • Amalfi and Sicily

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    Amalfi Coast 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1449pp Exclusive Blue Water Holidays package! From just £1949pp Civitavecchia (Italy), Lipari, Messina, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ponza, Civitavecchia

    A romantic tall ship sailing cruise along the lemon-scented Amalfi Coast to the volcanic Aeolian Islands, Sicily and the idyllic Pontine Islands

  • Grenadine Islands

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    Royal Clipper
    Barbados 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1560pp Christmas Offer! 600 Euro OBC per cabin OR no single supplement! Bridgetown (Barbados), Captain's Best (Grenadines), St George's (Grenada), Tobago Cays (Grenadines), Kingstown - Admiralty Bay (St Vincent and Bequia), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Marigot Bay - Soufriere (St Lucia), Bridgetown (Barbados)

    Explore the spice island of Grenada and uninhabited Tobago Cays on this sailing voyage to the Grenadine Islands on superb tall ship Royal Clipper

  • Barbados to Panama

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    Grenada 14 Nights Cruise Only from £3090pp Special 18-night 2024 Panama Canal Christmas Cruise package from £5879pp! Bridgetown (Barbados), Soufriere Bay (St Lucia), Tobago Cays (Grenadines), St George's (Grenada), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Willemstad (Curacao), Oranjestad (Aruba), Cartagena, Islas de San Bernardo, San Blas Islands (Panama), Isla Mamey (Beach) - Portobelo (Panama), Panama Canal, Balboa

    Sail from Barbados to glamorous St Lucia, the paradise ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, and the World Heritage Site of Cartagena with a transit of the amazing Panama Canal

  • Treasure Islands Sailing Cruise

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    St Kitts 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1415pp £300pp on board credit! Philipsburg (St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles), Road Bay, Anguilla (British Windward Islands), White Bay, Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands) - Sopers Hole, Tortola (British Virgin Islands), The Bight, Norman Island (British Virgin Islands), Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands) - Captain's Best (British Virgin Islands), Basseterre (St Kitts) - South Friars Bay (St Kitts), Gustavia (St Barts), Philipsburg (St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles)
  • Leeward Islands Sailing Cruise

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    Star Flyer
    Dominica 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1415pp Exclusive £50pp discount on all dates! Philipsburg (St Maarten, Dutch West Indies), Charlestown (Nevis), Cabrits (Dominica), Terre-de-Haut (Iles de Saintes, French West Indies), Des Haies (Guadeloupe, French West Indies), Falmouth Harbour (Antigua), Gustavia (St Barts, French West Indies ), Philipsburg (St Maarten, Dutch West Indies)
  • Costa Rica and Nicaragua

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    Manuel Antonio National Park 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1415pp Exclusive £50pp discount! Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica), Quepos, San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Playa Nacascolo (Costa Rica) - Bahia Culebra, Bahia Potrero - Flamingo, Islas Tortugas, Puerto Caldera
  • Costa Rica and Panama

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    Costa Rica 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1520pp Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica), Quepos, Golfito, Coiba Island (Panama), Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui - Parida Island, Islas Tortugas (Costa Rica), Puerto Caldera
  • Panama to Costa Rica

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    Cebus Monkey 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1520pp Balboa (Panama), San Jose Island, Iguana Island, Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui - Parida Island, Golfito (Costa Rica), Quepos, Islas Tortugas, Puerto Caldera
  • Costa Rica to Panama

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    Star Clipper
    Iguana 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1520pp Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica), Islas Tortugas, Quepos, Golfito, Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui - Parida Island (Panama), Iguana Island, San Jose Island, Balboa
  • Windward Islands

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    Royal Clipper
    Caribbean Beach 7 Nights Cruise Only from £1560pp Exclusive £50pp discount on all dates! Bridgetown (Barbados), Rodney Bay (St Lucia), Cabrits (Dominica), Falmouth Harbour (Antigua), Basseterre (St Kitts) - South Friars Bay, Terre de Haut (Iles des Saintes), Martinique, Bridgetown (Barbados)

About Star Clippers

Star Clippers offer a unique combination of traditional sailing, easy-going informality and pampered relaxation. Each of the three graceful tall ships fly along the waves like the legendary clippers once did, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who sails on them.

Life aboard a Star Clipper is blissfully relaxed and intimate, much like travelling on a private yacht. The magnificent five-masted Royal Clipper is the largest, fully-rigged sailing ship afloat today and has a full complement of 42 sails. Star Flyer is smaller and carries just 170 guests. Both ships explore the shores of the Mediterranean in the summer, before heading to the sun-drenched Caribbean in the winter, with Star Flyer also offering itineraries to Cuba in the winter months. Star Clipper is the sister ship to Star Flyer and offers itineraries around Indonesia, including the beautiful island of Bali, in the summer, and explores Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore in the winter.

On Star Clippers there are no rigid schedules and you are free to do as you wish during your sailing adventure. You can dine when and with whom you wish, including the ship's officers and there is no need for formal gowns or black tie. Our inspired chefs make dining aboard a delightful culinary adventure with an international menu served by friendly and gracious staff in a tasteful restaurant. Local performers are often invited on board to give guests an authentic taste of their music and arts.

After your continental or full breakfast, the day proceeds at your own pace. Perhaps join the Captain on the always-open bridge, cool off with a dip in one of the pools, unwind with a cool drink, or join in a favourite song at the piano bar. Dicover history and cultures on exciting shore excursions in exotic ports. If it's a beach day, take the opportunity to swim, snorkel, windsurf, or explore in a motorboat. Discover beautiful remote reefs, underwater wrecks, and blue lagoons. Yet you can be confident that your environmentally friendly sailing ship will leave the world's pristine places clean and unpolluted.

Read our Caribbean Treasure Islands diary on Star Clipper

Read our French Riviera diary on Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper under full sailRoyal Clipper under full sail Buffet Lunch, Royal ClipperBuffet Lunch, Royal Clipper Beach BarbecueBeach Barbecue

Star Clippers Ships

Royal Clipper

  • Ship Specifications
  • Length: 439 ft
  • Width: 54 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 5000
  • Decks: 4
  • Cabins: 100
  • Passengers: 228
  • Crew: 106

Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, the new Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched in 1902. With a complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper reflects the grand age of sail, but boasts state of the art navigation systems and every comfort and luxury.

Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea going experience, balancing the tradition of tall ship sailing with the service, amenities and accommodation of the finest modern yacht.

The 134 metre long Royal Clipper carries just 228 guests in luxurious style, and offers a full 1760 square metres of open deck and three swimming pools. The 3-deck atrium funnels sunlight into the elegant dining room, with its superb cuisine and no-tie dress code.

You can climb the mast to a 'crows nest', or swim from the stern marina platform. Or enjoy the spa and health club with its underwater glass portholes.

On Royal Clipper 14 deluxe suites offer the ultimate cruising comfort, with private veranda, whirlpool bath and 24-hour room service. All but 6 of the 98 cabins are outside. Their decor is tastefully traditional - burnished brass fittings and mahogany bright work with soft natural fabrics reflecting the colours of sun, sea and sky. Marble lined bathroom, private safe, television with in-house video - everything is immaculately maintained.

Royal Clipper Close Up
Royal Clipper Watersports Platform
Royal Clipper in Venice
Royal Clipper Library
Royal Clipper Dining Room
Royal Clipper Lounge Bar
Royal Clipper
Royal Clipper Deck View
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Star Clipper

  • Ship Specifications
  • Length: 360 ft
  • Width: 50 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 2298
  • Decks: 4
  • Cabins: 85
  • Passengers: 170
  • Crew: 70

Star Flyer and Star Clipper are as fleet as the wind and as graceful as swans. These are true clipper ships, reflecting their proud heritage in every inch of polished brass and gleaming bright work.

These are modern cruise ships in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships. Star Flyer and Star Clipper are 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht.

The ships offer pleasingly spacious accommodation and expansive teak decks with ample space for relaxing and play. In fact you'll find that this ship offers more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships.

The decor is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please your eye, while teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly remindful of their proud nautical heritage.

The friendliness and enthusiasm of the Star Clippers' hospitable officers and crew adds to an unforgettable tall ship sailing cruise experience.

Star Clipper Restaurant
Star Clipper Library
Star Clipper Cabin
Star Clipper Bar
Star Clipper Arrival
Star Clipper Buffet
Star Clipper At Night
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Star Flyer

  • Ship Specifications
  • Length: 360 ft
  • Width: 50 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 2298
  • Decks: 4
  • Cabins: 85
  • Passengers: 170
  • Crew: 70

Star Flyer and Star Clipper are as fleet as the wind and as graceful as swans. These are true clipper ships, reflecting their proud heritage in every inch of polished brass and gleaming bright work.

These are modern cruise ships in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships. Star Flyer and Star Clipper are 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht.

The ships offer pleasingly spacious accommodation and expansive teak decks with ample space for relaxing and play. In fact you'll find that this ship offers more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships.

The decor is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please your eye, while teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly remindful of their proud nautical heritage.

The friendliness and enthusiasm of the Star Clippers' hospitable officers and crew adds to an unforgettable tall ship sailing cruise experience.

Star Flyer Restaurant
Star Flyer Library
Star Flyer Cabin
Star Flyer Bar
Star Flyer Arrival
Star Flyer Buffet
Star Flyer At Night
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Customer Reviews

This voyage was the second time we have been with Star Clippers.

The first was Barbados to Panama which we really enjoyed so on this occasion we asked four other friends if they would like to join us.

All six of us thoroughly enjoyed the trip and thought the ship was fabulous.

In my view the shore based trips were not as interesting as the Panama trip but the crew did their best.

We were in Asia during the Coronavirus situation but because of all the checks made ( temperatures taken many times, completing a form confirming countries previously listed, and giving email details ), at no time did we feel at risk.

If you are thinking of joining a Star Clipper voyage do go. You will meet others who would not dream of going on a huge liner and love the intimate feeling of being on a small ship. Some on board were there for the tenth time!

We are already looking forward to the next opportunity.

Some aspects that make Star Clipper really special are :-

  • The quality of the cabins.
  • Excellent breakfasts, lunch and dinner all beautifully served by attentive staff.
  • All drinks are reasonably priced including very palatable house wines.
  • By having a relatively small number of guests it often felt as if we were on our own private yacht.
  • Those with a real interest in boats are encouraged to assist with helming, navigation and sails.
  • Interesting visits ashore with local guides. ( Cost extra.)
  • The captain and deck officers work hard to be approachable and answer questions.
  • A briefing by the captain and introduction to the crew.

We started this wonderful holiday with a 2 night stay at the Seminyak Beach and Spa Hotel. We were upgraded on arrival to a suite which overlooked the lovely gardens. We wanted for nothing. The staff were so attentive from the moment we arrived. The grounds and pool area were very well kept. The food was amazing from the buffet breakfast , pool snacks and evening restaurant.

While we were there we went to a Balinese evening at the hotel , which was great fun.

We did venture out to shops and bars near by, all in easy walking distance but found them to be a bit backpacker orientated, in contrast to the 5* hotel.

Benoa Port was the start of our Star Clipper 7 night cruise.

This was our first cruise and we loved every minute of it. From the unfurling of the sails , to the magical uninhabited islands and then ending the day with a special cocktail. The cabins were immaculate and quite spacious ( cat 2 ). Food was excellent and catered for every taste . Drink prices very reasonable. There were 152 guests onboard but the only time you saw everybody was at evening meal.

Entertainment and excursions very well organised. We had a great time and already thinking about our next cruise on a Clipper.

Our last 2 nights we spent in Ubud , at the Como Uma Hotel. Brilliant hotel in the tropical forest. Location , service and food all excellent. Used the free shuttle bus to go into Ubud which was very convenient. Also took advantage of their free yoga sessions which were amazing. This was a perfect hotel to finish off our amazing trip, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary.

We had sailed on the Royal Clipper in the Caribbean in 2014 for my husbands 65th birthday and it was fantastic each sailing so emotional with the sails going up and the wonderful music. We therefore wanted to sail on her again for my 60th this year and the Monaco Grand Prix final just happened to fall on my birthday so it had to be booked we were a little afraid that the Royal Clipper would not be as magical as we had remembered it to be but it was it was just perfect. We booked the whole package being flights, transfers, hotel and the Royal Clipper Cruise with Blue Water Holidays and everything went as planned with no hic ups just perfect would certainly book with Blue Water Holidays again, thank you.

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