This is not your average cruise. If the idea of travelling under sail stirs your curiosity, Star Clippers might just offer the most refreshing change of pace at sea. With a fleet of traditionally rigged tall ships, this boutique cruise line delivers an experience that feels equal parts private yacht and timeless adventure, all with the comfort and service you’d expect from a trusted name in travel.
The three ships: Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer, carry between 166 and 227 guests, keeping things personal and pleasantly unhurried. These are not mega-ships with waterslides and shopping malls. Instead, you’ll find polished teak decks, nautical elegance, and a sense of escapism that’s hard to come by on today’s typical cruise lines.
Cabins are compact yet stylish, the open-seating dining is relaxed and sociable, and the atmosphere throughout is unpretentious but refined.
Because of their smaller size, Star Clippers ships can slip into ports that larger ships can’t reach. You’ll spend your days exploring tucked-away harbours and lesser-known towns across the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, and most days bring a new stop.
In the Med, itineraries include Greece, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, France, and Spain, often combining the classics with hidden gems. In the Caribbean, you might sail between lush islands, through the Panama Canal, or into Central America.
Life on board is wonderfully flexible. When conditions are right, complimentary water sports like snorkelling, kayaking, and paddleboarding are offered from the ship’s marina. Prefer something quieter? Find a spot on deck with a book and simply watch the sails catch the wind.
Evenings are low-key, think cocktails, conversation, and live music rather than theatre shows or formal dress codes.
There’s a certain poetry to moving with the wind, and Star Clippers takes that seriously. The ships sail under wind power whenever possible, and the line has earned several accolades for its environmentally responsible operations, including the title of World’s Best Green Boutique Cruise Line.
Royal Clipper is the star of the fleet and officially the world’s largest full-rigged sailing ship, with three pools and a grand, two-level dining room.
Star Clipper and Star Flyer are smaller and more traditional, offering an authentic sailing experience with all the essentials.
Current Offers
Star Clippers Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries are now available. Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD$, and include port charges and standard gratuities. Airfares and shore excursions are additional.
Interested in a sailing holiday that’s anything but ordinary? Contact your Spencer Travel consultant via Leisure@spencertravel.com.au, and we’ll create the perfect Star Clippers journey for you, seamless, effortless, and full of stories worth telling.
Terms & Conditions
Cruise fares are AUD$, per person, double occupancy, inclusive of port charges, standard shipboard gratuities. Fares are capacity-controlled and subject to availability. Outside Cabin fare based on category 5. SBC is valid with double occupancy only and not applicable to shore excursions. Prices exclude airfares, insurance, and personal expenses. The price shown is for cash payment; credit card fees apply. For full terms and conditions, please contact your Spencer Travel consultant.
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