Star Clipper

Intimate ship Bliss scored

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…

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2,298gross tons
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Cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard Star Clipper (shown here) or its identical sister ship, Star Flyer.

At a glance

Star Clipper is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Star Clippers, in service since 1992. It carries 170 guests and 72 crew (2.4 guests per crew member) at 2,298 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 2nd largest of 3 Star Clippers ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic (9/10) and lowest for family friendly and party (2/10). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 4 out of 5 by Berlitz and 3.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 3.5 / 5
Berlitz: 4 / 5
Cruise Critic: 3.5 / 5

Guests: 170
Crew: 72
Gross tons: 2,298
Decks: 4
Length: 360 ft
Beam: 50 ft
Maiden voyage: 1992
Launched: 1991
Refurbished: 2014
Space ratio: 2.4; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.4
IMO: 8915445

Bliss scores

What Star Clipper is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 8.0
Adventure and nature 7.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 6.2
Entertainment 6.0
Family friendly 2.0
Party 2.0
Romantic 9.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 6.0

Our review

Star Clipper: Rich heritage meets modern comfort

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.

Star Clipper also touts spacious accommodations and two swimming pools. Passengers will likely find that this ship offers more outdoor space per passenger than a conventional cruise ship.

Who will like sailing on Star Clipper

Star Clipper is a modern cruise ship created for adventure-loving passengers who also love the traditions of the legendary era of sailing ships and who like exploring exotic ports of call that larger ships can't access.

Where Star Clipper sails

Star Clipper features voyages throughout the Mediterranean, including Lisbon, Athens, Venice and Malta. In fall and winter it offers itineraries throughout the Caribbean. It also makes port stops farther afield such as Thailand, Istanbul, Tunisia and the Canary Islands.

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Dining & décor

All Star Clippers ships feature open-seating for meals in an elegant dining room. Passengers can also enjoy the indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar as well as the Piano Bar and an Edwardian-style library, complete with a fireplace.

The décor of Star Clipper is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Passengers will be surrounded by rich, deep colors and antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships line the walls.

A view from the water in Soufriere, Dominica. Göran Höglund (Kartläsarn) / Creative Commons BY-ND

Cabins

Some cabins on the Star Clipper open onto the deck, and most only vary slightly in size and layout. The biggest distinguishing factor between categories is location on the ship. The higher the cabin category, the higher or more central they might be located on board.

All accommodations feature a private bath and include a TV and DVD player, a phone, thermostat control, a private safe, hair dryer, 110-volt/American outlets and nightly turndown service.

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On board highlights

Star Clipper Caribbean
Aft deck Star Clipper
Ceremonial brass cannon Star Clipper

Dining

Where to eat on Star Clipper

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 7

Star Clipper during a western Mediterranean sailing. The clipper ship is 360 feet long and carries 170 guests.
The fortress Rumelihisarı in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Jump in the sparkling waters of a Costa Rica beach during a Star Clippers cruise.
Star Clippers guests spend a day on the beach, which runs right up to the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica.
The Baths at Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, one of the highlights of a SeaDream cruise.
The scenic cityscape of Fira (or Thira) on Santorini, Greece.
Arches in the ancient city of Rhodes, Greece.

Dining 9

It's quite possible you may be invited to join the ship's captain and other guests at the captain's table aboard your Star Clippers sailing.
A glimpse of the dining room during your Star Clippers sailing.
A glimpse of the dining room during your Star Clippers sailing.
A glimpse of the dining room during your Star Clippers sailing.
Enjoy a freshly prepared, yummy dessert as part of your cruise aboard a Star Clippers vessel.
Live a little with a chocolate dessert after a day of explorations on your Star Clippers voyage.
An entrée prepared during a Star Clippers sailing.
Save room for dessert during your Star Clippers cruise.
Meet new friends over dinner aboard Star Clipper or Star Flyer.

On board 4

The not terribly fancy aft deck and pool on Star Clipper.
Sign up for a restorative massage in a semi-private setting on your Star Clipper cruise ship's top deck.
Star Clipper showcases a ceremonial brass cannon on its deck.
View of the rigging from the top of the mast on a Star Clippers sailing.

Staterooms 2

The Owner's Suite aboard Star Clipper and Star Flyer offers guests a spacious bedroom with a small television, vanity area and king-size bed.
The Owner's Suite aboard the twin clipper ships Star Clipper and Star Flyer offers a king-size bed and room to spread out.

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Cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard Star Clipper (shown here) or its identical sister ship, Star Flyer.
Sail the seas in style aboard the tall ship Star Clipper.
Royal Clipper, right and Star Clipper shooting the pass.
Sail the Caribbean in comfort and style aboard Star Clipper or its twin sister Star Flyer.
Get close-up views of Caribbean and Mediterranean islands aboard sister clipper ships Star Flyer and Star Clipper.
Star Clipper during a western Mediterranean sailing. The clipper ship is 360 feet long and carries 170 guests.
The twin clipper ships Star Flyer and Star Clipper offer Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings for up to 170 passengers.
Royal Clipper leads the way for Star Clipper in exploring the Îles des Saintes near Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.