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Star Flyer

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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 ' unique vessel offers passengers a \"new age of sail,\" where tradition meets present-day amenities…

  • 170guests
  • 2,298gross tons
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Star Flyer anchored in Bora Bora during a South Seas sailing.

At a glance

Star Flyer is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Star Clippers, in service since 1991. 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 (2/10). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic.

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Specs

Cruiseable
3.5 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
170
Crew
72
Gross tons
2,298
Decks
4
Length
360 ft
Beam
50 ft
Maiden voyage
1991
Launched
1991
Refurbished
2018
Space ratio
2.4
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.4
IMO
8915433

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What Star Flyer 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.

  1. Active 8.0
  2. Adventure and nature 8.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 6.2
  5. Entertainment 7.0
  6. Family friendly 2.0
  7. Party 6.0
  8. Romantic 9.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 7.6

Our review

Star Flyer: River cruising with yacht-like luxury

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. At 360-feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.

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

Who will like sailing on Star Flyer

Star Flyer is a modern cruise ship created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions of the legendary era of sailing ships.

Where Star Flyer sails

Destinations: The Star Flyer sails the Mediterranean in summer with a variety of cruises. The ship offers embarkations from France, the Balearic Islands and Malaga, Spain, with destinations that include Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, Spain, and St. Tropez, France.

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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 Flyer 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.

Cala Gració at Sant Antonio Abad in Ibiza off the southern coast of Spain. The beaches there have a pure scenic beauty and are at the hub of many local activities, such as boating, fishing and swimmin
Cala Gració at Sant Antonio Abad in Ibiza off the southern coast of Spain. The beaches there have a pure scenic beauty and are at the hub of many local activities, such as boating, fishing and swimmin Courtesy of Tourist Office of Spain

Cabins

Some cabins on the Star Flyer 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

Dining

Where to eat on Star Flyer

  • Main dining room
    Main dining room Dessert · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Main dining room
    Main dining room Local cuisine · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Main dining room
    Main dining room Local cuisine · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost

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Inside and out

Destinations 7

  • The province of Málaga, the birthplace of Malaga sweet wine, straddles the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain, in Andalusia.
  • Jump in the sparkling waters of a Costa Rica beach during a Star Clippers cruise.
  • Cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard Star Clipper (shown here) or its identical sister ship, Star Flyer.
  • Star Clippers guests spend a day on the beach, which runs right up to the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica.
  • Star Flyer in Thailand.
  • The Star Flyer in Moorea, Tahiti.
  • The Star Flyer in the South Pacific.

Dining 8

  • A glimpse of the dining room during your Star Clippers sailing.
  • A glimpse of the dining room during your Star Clippers sailing.
  • 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.
  • 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 3

  • View of the rigging from the top of the mast on a Star Clippers sailing.
  • Sign up for a restorative massage in a semi-private setting on your Star Clipper cruise ship's top deck.
  • For a fun learning experience, head to your Star Clippers cruise ship's bridge and get the chance to chat with the captain and even steer the ship.

Ship exteriors 2

  • Star Clippers' ship Star Flyer at twilight in St. Maarten.
  • Star Flyer anchored in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis.

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.

More photos 8

  • Get close-up views of Caribbean and Mediterranean islands aboard sister clipper ships Star Flyer and Star Clipper.
  • Sail the Caribbean in comfort and style aboard Star Clipper or its twin sister Star Flyer.
  • The twin clipper ships Star Flyer and Star Clipper offer Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings for up to 170 passengers.
  • Star Flyer anchored in Bora Bora during a South Seas sailing.
  • Sail the seas in style aboard the tall ship Star Clipper.
  • Guests enjoy a double rainbow during a sailing aboard Star Flyer. The clipper ship carries up to 170 passengers.
  • Enjoy a freshly prepared, yummy dessert as part of your cruise aboard a Star Clippers vessel.
  • Star Flyer anchored in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis.

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