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Royal Clipper vs Star Clipper
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Royal Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 227 passengers, in service since 2000. Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose Royal Clipper if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Star Clipper for party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2000 (vs 1992).
Choose Star Clipper if you want better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Royal Clipper for entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Royal Clipper | Star Clipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2013 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 227 | 170 |
| Crew | 106 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.0 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 439 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 54 ft | 50 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Royal Clipper leads on 2 of the ten, Star Clipper on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Star Clippers
Royal Clipper
Royal Clipper, owned by Star Clippers Cruises, is a distinguished five-masted, fully-rigged sailing ship that offers a unique seagoing experience, blending the grandeur and tradition of classic sailing with modern amenities and luxurious service.
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true clipper ship, reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass. Star Clippers' unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities. At 360 feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.
Highlights
- Two onboard swimming pools
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Open-seating for all meals
Questions
Royal Clipper or Star Clipper?
Which is bigger, Royal Clipper or Star Clipper?
Royal Clipper is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Royal Clipper carries 227 passengers and Star Clipper carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Royal Clipper or Star Clipper?
Royal Clipper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Royal Clipper, with 22.0 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Clipper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Royal Clipper, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Star Clipper.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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