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Romantic clipper ship cruises go where the big ships can’t
Star Clippers attracts a loyal clientele with 70% of guests returning for intimate sailing and access to unique small ports unavailable to large cruise ships.
- Soon, Star Clippers cruise line offers a yacht-like alternative visiting ports the three ships cannot or do not want to reach, sailing primarily in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Central America.
- Mikael Krafft, a Swedish entrepreneur and yachtsman, revived modern clippers and launched Star Clippers, expanding the fleet with the Royal Clipper in 2000.
- The ships feature four decks accessible only by stairs and board via metal side stairs, with the Star Clipper and Star Flyer holding 166 passengers and 74 crew, while the Royal Clipper is the 227-passenger flagship.
- As many as 70% of Star Clippers cruisers are returning guests, reflecting loyalty fostered by an international, multilingual crew and a social, attentive atmosphere.
- With their sails fully hoisted, Star Clippers cruise under sail using engines as backup, evoking tall-ship romance while mega liners carry up to 7,600 passengers.
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Romantic clipper ship cruises go where the big ships can’t
Host to 7,600 passengers, the largest mega cruise ship in the world is like a floating village. However, as cruise ships continue to grow larger, ... Read moreThe post Romantic clipper ship cruises go where the big ships can’t appeared…
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