Star Clipper says it best:

“There are few adventures more thrilling than sailing aboard a tall ship on the open sea. Anyone who’s experienced it can tell you – there’ this moment when you feel the wind catching the sail just and and suddenly, you’re flying. The powerful sensation of being one with nature takes over and leaves you exhilarated, humbled and awed all at one.

For more than 25 years, Star Clippers sailing have offered guests a unique way to see favorite destinations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Southeast Asia through a different lens. Approaching remote ports onboard a sailing vessel evokes an excitement that early explorers must have felts, but with all the comfort and amenities of a thoroughly modern ship. We believe that traveling in comfort and style doesn’t mean sacrificing the opportunity for real adventure, and vise versa.

Clearly this is not a cruise ship in the ordinary sense. On Star Clippers, you will find that there are no rigid schedules. You are free to do as you wish with your days – and evenings. To entertain you, we bring local performers on board to give passengers an authentic taste of the local music and arts.

So rather than enduring another Broadway revue, you can enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise. The Captain and crew are superb improvisers of the kind of light-hearted fun you’ll only find on Star Clippers. The Captain’s daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative and a chance to hear some great story-telling as well. And there are other events and activities, such as knot tying and navigation classes, that have evolved from Star Clippers’ sailing heritage. In fact, our passengers tell us that it’s the easy-going informality of Star Clippers that makes a cruise with us so enjoyable.”