Bob Wiley (in the movie “What About Bob?”) was so apprehensive about being on the water, they had to tie him to the mast. Hopefully, you have no such aversion – otherwise you might want to stop reading now.
Star Clippers is a cruise line that you may not have heard about, but might be of interest to you, especially if you’ve already “been there, done that” in the Caribbean.
They have 3 ships – all true clipper ships, which give you an authentic tall ship experience.
Step aboard these unique vessels and discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day. 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.
Each ship is about 5000 tons (compared to 30,000 tons for a small cruise ship ship, and 230,000 tons for the biggest cruise ship). They hold between 170 and 225 people, and the best part is they will take you to unique places the other cruise lines simply don’t go.
Star Clippers sail in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia. I’ve recently been dealing with a client who has been to the Caribbean well over a dozen times, and has been to all the standard ports of call. He simply asked, “is there anything new or different?”. He doesn’t have time to fly across one of the oceans for a cruise, but really wanted a unique vacation.
Star Clippers fit the bill for him, and it might be worth considering for you as well.
Star Clippers is a very casual offering – you will spend most of your cruise barefoot and in shorts. They put a strong emphasis on the food, but there is no doubt that the focus of these cruises is on the tiny coves and villages that you just can’t get to on the bigger ships.
Some people have enquired with us before about the idea of chartering a sailboat in the Caribbean, but are usually turned off by the price, or the fact they will have to share a marine toilet with 12 other guests.
I’m happy to report that all of Star Clippers staterooms have private toilets. I’m equally pleased to report that the cost to get on board the Clipper Fleet is in line with what we see on many other cruise lines.
Here are a couple of examples:
7-nights: Round trip from Philipsburg in St Maarten in February/March 2019: Cabins range between $1400 – $3300 per person.
If you’re looking for something a bit longer:
14-nights: Panama Canal starting in Barbados, finishing in Panama City in the fall of 2019. Cabins range between $4000 – $7800 per person.
There are no Broadway shows (local entertainers are brought on from shore), and you won’t find a casino anywhere on a Star Clippers ship – so if those are required features for your cruise, we would be happy to recommend an alternative.
Right now, Star Clippers has some really great booking incentives:
- $200 Onboard Credit per Cabin and Pre-Paid Gratuities Per Person
- OR a Complimentary 1 Category Upgrade (Categories 2-6 only) and Pre-Paid Gratuities Per Person
- OR a Complimentary Massage Per Cabin (Double or Single Occupancy) and a Bottle of Champagne and Sweet Treats in Your Cabin
This special offer applies to all 3 ships, all destinations, and all dates! You must book by Jan. 31st. to receive these perks.
Who knows… maybe you’ll even meet Bob Wiley – up on deck – strapped to the mast.
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Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
