Star Clippers
Unique Sailing Adventures
For more than 30 years, Star Clippers has introduced travelers to the thrill of authentic tall ship sailing in many of the world’s most spectacular destinations by offering creative itineraries and breathtaking unique ports throughout the Caribbean, Central America (Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua), and Mediterranean. The fleet consists of the majestic twin clipper ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer (166 guests each), plus the incredible Royal Clippers (227 guests).
Insider Tip
Star Clippers' itineraries are created with wind-charts, allowing us to move by the power of wind 70-90% of the time; we have been awarded the world's GREENEST cruise line for many years.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 21 Jan 2002
Ships
Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships, created for luxury-loving guests who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of authentic sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht.
Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships, created for luxury-loving guests who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of authentic sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and carry just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht.
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Sustainability
Our Commitment
Star Clippers’ major source of energy — wind propulsion— is both abundant and emission free. Operating the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels, Star Clippers always try to maximize the amount of time they are under wind power. Not only so the guests can experience a true tall ship sailing experience, but also because this also reduces the amount of fuel consumed. A cruise under sail is much easier on the environment.
In the Caribbean during the winter months, where the wind is most predictable, the ships operate under wind power up to 90% of the time, thus minimizing use of auxiliary engines which also power the air-conditioning and provide electricity.
Sailing versus a motor cruising means substantially lower fuel consumption and emissions. Using a figure of 60% average power coming from wind energy saves 1,839 gallons per day. That amounts to a reduction of 671,000 gallons per ship per year.
When Star Clippers ships do consume fuel, it is a less polluting grade. All the vessels only utilize very pure high-quality low-sulfur gas oil. For this, the line has been awarded the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate.