Grand ships traversing the oceans, exploring exotic ports while leading passengers on cultural, historic and culinary journeys... these are the images most people envision when thinking of the cruises of yesteryear. Quite different from the current image of large ocean cruise ships pulling in ports some three or four at a time. Star Clippers understands the guest’s yearning for stepping back to the more relaxed and less crowded experience of their parents and grandparents and offer just such an opportunity with their 12- to 17-night Grand Voyages. And to further encourage travelers, Star Clippers is offering $499 roundtrip airfare to Europe for all their 2018 Grand Voyages.
Star Clippers’ signature Grand Voyages include no more than four days at sea on any one sailing, which translates into more time for guests to walk amongst ancient ruins, appreciate the landscape and panoramic views, and revel in the culinary delights of the region. Offered on the Royal Clipper and Star Flyer, these itineraries visit an impressive collection of ports, from the tiny islets of the Greek Isles to the fairytale towns dotting the Italian coast. Examples include a 12-night Lisbon to Cannes sailing with stops in Morocco, Gibraltar, Spain, the Balearic Islands, Corsica and France on the Royal Clipper; and a 17-night sailing on the Star Flyer from Malta to Las Palmas that includes port calls in Sicily, Sardinia, Ibiza, Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands. Prices start at $3,490 per person, single or double, for a 12-night sailing and $4,050 per person, single or double, for 17-nights.
Guests who book a 2018 Grand Voyage by December 15, 2017 are eligible for $499 round trip airfare per person to Europe from any of 12 gateway airports including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York’s JFK, Philadelphia and Washington DC’s Reagan and Dulles airports.
For more than 25 years, Star Clippers has been introducing travelers to the thrill of modern tall ship sailing to remote ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indonesia and Far East. The company operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels: Star Clipper and Star Flyer are traditional clipper ships with modern amenities carrying 170 guests, while the 227-guest Royal Clipper holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest and only five-masted, full-rigged sailing ship in service today. All three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, convivial tropical bars on deck and piano lounges. The brand’s newest vessel, Flying Clipper, will debut end of 2018.
