Star Clippers Sailing
Looking for some travel inspiration? A new adventure to fuel your wanderlust? Perhaps you’ve already heard of Star Clippers Sailing and you’re debating whether or not to book a trip. Or perhaps this blog post is the first you are hearing about the company. Well either way, you are in luck! Because this is a travel experience you won’t want to miss.
Destinations You Can Explore With Star Clippers:
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Panama Canal
- Italy
- Montenegro
- Croatia
- Malta
- Spain
- Canary Islands
- Greece
- Full Ocean Crossings and more!
I went on my first Star Clippers trip in 2018 and I’ve been daydreaming about setting sail with them again ever since! We spent 9 days and 7 nights exploring the islands of Indonesia. Sleeping onboard the ship, meeting travelers from all over the world and exploring a different destination each day- what’s not to love? So here are my top 5 reasons a trip with Star Clippers Sailing should jump to the top of your bucket list.
Small, Intimate Cruise Experience
Cruise ships sometimes get a bad wrap in the travel industry for being mass parties at sea that have little to do with culture or real “travel”. While I think there is no right or wrong way to travel (to each their own!!) and while I personally have loved cruising on large ships in the past, I have also really come to love the smaller more intimate cruise experience. Star Clippers Sailing often has a capacity of less than 200 people onboard. This allows the sailing ships to port at smaller islands or cities that a major cruise line simply would be unable to visit. We really got to connect and meet the other travelers on our ship as well. And by the end of our 9 days, we felt the crew really knew us.
Luxury Style Vacation At An Affordable Price
For the price of the trip, we couldn’t believe the luxury we were afforded. I’ve paid a lot more for a lot less glamorous trips! Some Star Clipper cruises are to less than $100 per day.
Lounge by the pool on the top deck. Sunbathe on the front nets as you sail across the open sea. Sip cocktails at the bar with other guests. There is no shortage of relaxing activities that will leave you feeling pampered.
All Inclusive
I love an all-inclusive cruise! It makes it wonderfully easy to simply have all your meals included up front. All activities on the ship will also be included. So get ready to mingle with the other guests during parties, stargaze with the crew in the evening or attend a work out class in the pool. Some shore excursions come at an additional cost but these are totally optional!
The food is delicious with plenty of options at each meal.
Your cruise price includes:
- Your cabin
- All meals & non alcoholic beverages
- Entertainment
- Parties
- All transportation between all the ports on your itinerary
On most ships, alcoholic beverages and optional shore excursions are not included in the basic price.
World Class Beaches & Shore Excursions
Think you might like to sunbathe on Indonesia’s famous Pink Beach? Or explore Komodo National Park, home to the wild komodo dragons? There is no shortage of epic adventures on a Star Clippers day at port. From hiking to waterfalls to shopping in local markets to snorkeling- there is something for everyone!
Read: INDONESIA’S PINK BEACH- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
A beautifully designed ship will have you feeling like you’ve traveled back in time!
From the moment we spotted our Star Clipper ship in port, we were thrilled! The towering sails, the beautiful open deck and the friendly staff welcoming us aboard left a huge smile on my face. Wandering the nautical themed hallway with dark wood accents left us feeling like we had traveled back in time to the golden age of sailing. We didn’t upgrade our cabin and it was still beautifully decorated. If you want total luxury, book an owner’s suite or deluxe cabin! Get a quote here.
“Your ship’s accommodations are thoughtfully designed, featuring: private bathrooms, air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveler has come to expect. Star Flyer’s electrical output is 110 volts.“
Don’t forget to pack:
- This reef safe sunscreen
- My favorite travel books to read at sea
- A GoPro or underwater camera to capture your ocean adventures
- Non-drowsy motion sickness pills in case you get seasick!
Let me know if you have any questions about Star Clippers Sailing! If you book a trip, tag me in your Instagram posts or stories so I can reshare you on my page đŸ™‚
