Star Clippers
Royal 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 Flyer is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Royal Clipper if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 22.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2000 (vs 1991).
Choose Star Flyer if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Royal Clipper for entertainment (7.0 vs 4.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (7.6 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Royal Clipper | Star Flyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2013 | 2018 (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 Flyer on 5, with 3 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 Flyer
Star Flyer is the sister ship of Star Clipper. She is a true clipper ship, reflecting her proud heritage in every inch of her polished brass. Star Clippers's unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities.
Highlights
- Spacious accommodations, some of which open onto the deck
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Two onboard swimming pools
Questions
Royal Clipper or Star Flyer?
Which is bigger, Royal Clipper or Star Flyer?
Royal Clipper is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Flyer. Royal Clipper carries 227 passengers and Star Flyer carries 170.
Which ship is newer, Royal Clipper or Star Flyer?
Royal Clipper is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1991 for Star Flyer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Royal Clipper, with 22.0 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Flyer. 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 Flyer.
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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