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The romance of sailing under canvas.

Star Clippers operates the world's largest sailing ships — majestic tall ships harnessing the wind across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. With only 170–227 guests, every voyage is an intimate adventure in the golden age of sail.

Star Clippers

The golden age of sail, alive

Star Clippers sails the world's largest square-riggers — true tall ships, driven by canvas and the wind rather than the schedule. The five-masted Royal Clipper is the largest fully rigged sailing ship in service; her sisters Star Clipper and Star Flyer carry just 170 guests apiece. Teak decks, towering masts, and the freedom to climb aloft or anchor in a cove no large ship can reach — this is sailing as romance, not as metaphor.

Virtuoso Voyages

Benefits included on every booking.

As a member of Virtuoso Voyages, we are able to offer our clients exclusive benefits on every sailing — arranged before you board and confirmed directly through us.

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Dedicated Onboard Host

A personal Virtuoso host sails with your group, present throughout the voyage to answer questions and ensure every detail runs exactly as planned.

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Private Welcome Reception

An exclusive cocktail reception at the start of each sailing, arranged solely for Virtuoso Voyages guests with introductions facilitated by your host.

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Shipboard Credit

$100 per stateroom on voyages under 14 nights; $200 per stateroom on voyages of 14 nights or more, to spend freely on dining, spa, or excursions.

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Exclusive Shore Experience

A private shore excursion, VIP tour, or private car and driver whose itinerary is shaped entirely around your interests and pace — never a group schedule.

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Specialty Dining

Complimentary reservations at specialty restaurants on select sailings, including chef's tastings and curated wine pairings on participating vessels.

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Spa & Wellness Access

Select spa treatments, wellness credits, and onboard amenities included on participating voyages across our preferred cruise partners.

Where It Sails

Destinations

The Caribbean

The Caribbean

The Grenadines, St Lucia, and the Leeward Islands under full sail — anchoring in bays and coves the cruise ships can only pass by.

The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean

The Riviera, Corsica, and the Greek Isles, the sails set against ancient coastlines — the way these waters were always meant to be crossed.

On Board

Experiences

Life Under Sail
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Life Under Sail

Climb the mast, take the wheel, or lie in the bowsprit netting as the ship heels into the wind — an open-bridge, hands-on romance no motor yacht can offer.

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Watersports & Hidden Coves

A retractable marina opens off the stern for kayaks, snorkelling, and swims in anchorages reachable only under sail.

Itineraries

Sample Journeys

Illustrative routings to spark the imagination; published 2027 voyages to follow. Every sailing is shaped around you.

7 nights

The Grenadines

Barbados · St Lucia · the Tobago Cays · Bequia · Martinique

Trade-wind sailing between the Windward Islands, with beach anchorages and reef snorkelling daily.

7 nights

The Greek Isles

Athens · Mykonos · Santorini · Hydra · the Cyclades

Island-hopping the Aegean under canvas, into small harbours the big ships skip.

7 nights

The Riviera & Corsica

Cannes · Saint-Tropez · Calvi · Portofino · Monaco

The glamorous coast at a sailor's pace, anchoring off beaches between the famous ports.

Sail With Star Clippers

Sail With Star Clippers

Book through Eden for Your World and unlock exclusive Virtuoso benefits on every Star Clippers voyage — onboard credits, private receptions, and VIP treatment unavailable anywhere else.

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The Fleet

Featured Ships

Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper

World's largest fully rigged sailing ship, 227 guests.

Star Clipper

Star Clipper

170 guests, 4-masted barquentine.

Star Flyer

Star Flyer

170 guests, twin of Star Clipper.

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