Star Clippers combine the magic of a relaxing cruise holiday with all the romance of sailing aboard a fabulous Tall Ship. The Star Clipper fleet comprises of three fully rigged ships, with thousands of square feet of sail and a skilful crew akin to the mariners of yesteryear.
As well as enjoying the fleet's maritime heritage you'll find these modern-day Tall Ships are brimful of luxuries, including comfortable cabins and suites, fine cuisine, swimming pools, health club and spa, and even a watersports platform. If you fancy a cruise with a difference, then Star Clippers could be just the experience you're looking for.
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There's a friendly, informal atmosphere on Star Clippers, since even the largest ship in her fleet carries just 227 guests.
Your crew will be attentive to your every need so you can kick back and relax, but you're also welcome to help unfurl the sails or slip on a safety harness and climb the mast ' a great way to admire spectacular views from the 'crow's nest'.
Star Clipper cabins are comfortable and tastefully appointed with all the amenities you'd expect at a great hotel ' marble lined bathroom, safe, television and DVD player, plus in-house video, direct dial telephone and hair dryer. Deluxe suites also feature private verandah, whirlpool bath and 24-hour room service.
This is no ordinary cruise holiday so you won't find any strict activity or entertainment schedules. In fact you're free to do whatever you please, day or night.
Enjoy the odd work out at the health club, a relaxing massage and a dip in the pool. Or just grab a drink and lie back on deck as you cut through the waves to your next fabulous port of call.
There's an intimate house-party atmosphere during the evenings, so you may feel like gathering round the piano and singing a few classic songs with your fellow travellers, or enjoying an impromptu crab-race up on deck!
Your Captain's daily briefings are fun and informative affairs and when you've dropped anchor, local performers are often invited onboard to entertain you.
The dress code is casual elegance on Star Clipper ships, so you can leave the tux at home. At lunchtime you'll feast on a delicious buffet of seafood, salads or grilled specialities or perhaps a mouthwatering barbecue on shore.
In the evening you'll join fellow guests in the elegant dining room, but the open seating policy means you can dine with whoever you want, including the ship's officers who join their guests most evenings. Delectable menus are beautifully presented, aim to please every palate and are served with a superb selection of fine wines.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the details of this page are correct at the time of publication. However, you should always check prior to booking that any essential information is accurate with either Virgin Holidays Cruises or Star Clippers.