The "tall ship cruise" company officially started operations in 1991, since when provides 5-star luxury (private yacht-like) vacation travel product and services to its sophisticated clients, with ~60% customer repeat rate. However, the 5-masted sailship (2019-built) was instead chartered to Tradewind Voyages UK. The brand's newest vessel (under charter) was planned to be Flying Clipper (now Golden Horizon). The company's current fleet includes Star Clipper (4-masted barquentine/1992-built), Star Flyer (4-masted barquentine/1991-built), Royal Clipper (5-masted ship/2000-built). All vessels are fitted with computer-controlled sails in addition to the diesel engines. Those moments felt magical as the song would always inspire me to race up to the sun deck to listen and watch the ship's sails unfurl.Star Clippers Ltd () is a Sweden-based ( Monaco-headquartered) company and "tall sailing ship cruise" travel brand with a fleet of three luxury motorized sailing yachts.
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My favorite memories of the cruise were when we'd depart for the next port-of-call, and theme music from the movie "1492: Conquest of Paradise" played over the ship's speaker system as we headed out to sea.
We could also borrow the ship's snorkeling gear. Some days, the crew would bring water toys, like tiny sailboats and paddleboards, on shore for passengers to use along the coastline. In the Corsica town of L'Ile Rousse, I stopped to admire the Marinella Mermaid, a life-size bronze mermaid statue on a large rock in the harbor, before heading to a nearby white-sand beach. In Portofino, Italy, I trekked narrow stone pathways to a 15th-century castle, ate gelato by the harbor, and admired the city's pastel-colored homes. I never planned an itinerary, and instead just explored on my own before heading back to the ship for dinner. The Marinella Mermaid, a life-size bronze mermaid in the harbor of L’Ile Rousse.Īlthough I went ashore most mornings or afternoons, it was often only for a couple of hours, either to sit on a beach or take a walk through the local village. Without that fee, I paid the standard rate of $1,890 for a private cabin for seven nights, and flew from my home in San Francisco to France to start the cruise. This fee is often charged to solo travelers as it helps the cruise line make up for the lost revenue that would have come from a second person onboard, the LA Times reported.
This meant the single-supplement surcharge for being a single passenger in a room meant for two would be waived. While researching on Star Clipper's website, I was sold on their French Riviera cruise when I saw that the company was offering a solo rate for my desired dates. I've haven't cruised on a mega ship before and never wanted to, since I think I'd be overwhelmed by the onboard casinos, amusement parks, and mall-like promenades.īut in the past few years, I have enjoyed sailing on smaller cruise ships, which I find to be more enjoyable and relaxed due to their modest size and limited entertainment options, like one movie theater and one to three pool areas, at most.
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, for example, which is currently the world's largest cruise ship, has a capacity for 7,000 guests, and includes 18 decks, multiple dining options, pools, and recreational spaces.īy comparison, Star Clippers' Star Clipper has a capacity of just 166 guests. Small ships typically carry under 1,000 passengers, while larger vessels can usually accommodate several thousand guests. The author paid $1,890 for a private cabin. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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