https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/star clippers/ Star Clippers News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T22:40:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-celebrates-record-breaking-new-ports-of-call-for-summer-2027/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-celebrates-record-breaking-new-ports-of-call-for-summer-2027/ The tall-ship cruise line has announced 27 new ports of call across 7 countries for the summer 2027 Mediterranean sailing programme - the highest number of new additions in the line’s history. The new ports of call include Astypalea, Pighadia, Gavrio, Chania, Skyros and Parga in Greece; Çeşme, Datça, Kaş, Kekova and Fethiye in Turkey; Roses, Barcelona and Peniscola in Spain; Menton in France; Trogir and Korčula in Croatia; and, in a brand-new country for the sailing cruises specialist, Albania’s Sarandë Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-to-debut-three-new-sailings-from-antigua-as-winter-26-27-prog/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-to-debut-three-new-sailings-from-antigua-as-winter-26-27-prog/ The specialist cruise line will offer brand new 7-night roundtrips from St John’s, Antigua in March 2027, in addition to a new 10-night departure from Oranjested, Aruba.  In efforts to vary the itineraries amongst the fleet of three authentic tall-ships, whilst utilising ideal wind conditions, tall-ship Star Clipper will complete her Central America sailings - incorporating an iconic Panama Canal transit - before spending the second half of the winter season in the Caribbean. Sun, 11 May 2025 05:27:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-introduces-multiple-new-mediterranean-ports-of-call-for-summe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-introduces-multiple-new-mediterranean-ports-of-call-for-summe/ The specialist cruise line has announced seven brand new ports of call for their summer 2026 schedule, including Ouranoupolis in Greece and Barletta, Monopoli, Crotone and Pesaro in Italy. Star Flyer will visit Ouranoupolis, a small city in the Halkidiki region, following a day of sailing along the Athos peninsular and viewing the monasteries as a part of a 7-night Greek Islands sailing in June 2026. Pesaro will be a tender port, allowing multiple excursion opportunities including day trips to the Republic of San Marino – one of the smallest countries in the world - and the UNESCO-recognised town of Urbino. There are currently no other cruise ships scheduled to visit Ouranoupolis or Pesaro in summer 2026. Sat, 30 Nov 2024 06:48:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-installs-starlink-internet-on-all-three-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-installs-starlink-internet-on-all-three-ships/ The tall-ship cruise line has become the latest to install SpaceX’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to allow guests and crew to experience a faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connection whilst on board. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:27:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-announces-grenada-as-brand-new-home-port-as-winter-25-26-itin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-announces-grenada-as-brand-new-home-port-as-winter-25-26-itin/ The specialist cruise company has disclosed that tall-ship, Star Clipper, will depart from St George’s in Grenada throughout selected itineraries in the new winter 2025/26 season. The new sailings will be of longer duration and showcase multiple brand new ports of call. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:27:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-trade-sales-for-star-clippers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-trade-sales-for-star-clippers/ Following a ten-year career with niche cruise specialist Star Clippers, Danielle Bates has been promoted to head of trade sales. Fri, 29 Mar 2019 06:10:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-unveils-star-flyer-to-celebrate-silver-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-unveils-star-flyer-to-celebrate-silver-anniversary/ Some 25 years ago in 1991 Star Clippers launched its first ship Star Flyer, a recreation of the classic sailing ships of the 19th century. The company decided that the best way to celebrate this silver anniversary would be to give the fleet and their many repeat passengers a brand new sailing ship. Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-announces-largest-ever-vessel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-announces-largest-ever-vessel/ Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced that it has started building a fourth ship to add to its fleet of graceful square-riggers; its first new-build since the launch of Royal Clipper in July 2000. The new vessel, yet to be named, will be the biggest and most ambitious to date and will be launched in the second half of 2017, carrying 300 passengers, measuring 8,770 tons and powered by more than 6,350 sq m of sails. The new ship will technically be a five-masted, square-rigged barque. Fri, 22 May 2015 10:13:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-top-tall-ship-cruises-in-2014-15/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-top-tall-ship-cruises-in-2014-15/ Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has selected ten of its most exciting, adventurous and romantic cruises for the 2014/15 season. Each voyage highlights a different aspect of life on three of the world’s finest tall ships, from the great cultural sites of Europe to the most picturesque Croatian ports, the best beaches in the Caribbean and the most fashionable spots in the Balearics. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 02:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-for-2014-on-worlds-most-spectacular-tall-ship-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-for-2014-on-worlds-most-spectacular-tall-ship-cruises/ Tall ship cruise specialist Star Clippers has announced new ports, new destinations and new itineraries for 2014 on board the line’s three head-turning sailing ships, Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper, including a maiden season in Cuba, a sailing taking in the Monaco Grand Prix, new sailings from Mallorca and new port calls in Porto, Formentera and Corsica. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tvs-john-craven-to-host-royal-clipper-caribbean-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tvs-john-craven-to-host-royal-clipper-caribbean-cruise/ Popular Countryfile presenter John Craven, also known for his 17-year stint as the host of children’s programme Newsround, is to host a Caribbean cruise in January on Royal Clipper, flagship of the Star Clippers fleet of graceful tall ships. Wed, 16 Oct 2013 02:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clipper-cruise-to-observe-comet-ison-from-costa-rica/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clipper-cruise-to-observe-comet-ison-from-costa-rica/ Dr. Sky®, Steve Kates, will be leading a group of avid star gazers on a Star Clipper cruise off the Costa Rican Coast, December 1-8, 2013. Comet ISON will be in the sky at both dusk and dawn according to Dr. Sky,® “Indeed, northerners will see it at both dusk and dawn.” Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-adds-new-shorter-taster-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-adds-new-shorter-taster-cruises/ In response to growing demand for short ‘taster’ cruises, tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has added new short break cruises in the Baltics for 2013, in addition to Mediterranean sailings during 2012, including a five-night mini-cruise from Athens to Malta this October for just £999 per person, including flights and transfers. Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-no-fly-tall-ship-cruises-for-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-no-fly-tall-ship-cruises-for-2012/ Star Clippers has introduced new travel-inclusive, no-fly holidays in the Mediterranean and the Baltic in 2012 for those tired of airport delays and luggage restrictions. Travelling outbound or return by rail to within a short transfer of the ship there’s no need to check in hours in advance and there are no restrictions on how much luggage to take. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-daily-yoga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-daily-yoga/ Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering guests complimentary daily yoga and meditation classes in the middle of the Atlantic beneath 56,000 square feet of billowing sails, during the 2012 transatlantic crossing of the line’s flagship, the 227-passenger Royal Clipper, in April 2012. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:47:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-and-sail-tall-ship-cruises-for-summer-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-and-sail-tall-ship-cruises-for-summer-2011/ Star Clippers has new `rail & sail’ departures for summer 2011, allowing guests to take the train directly from the UK to the south of France to join one of its magnificent tall ship sailings, completely avoiding airports and flying. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-dismisses-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-dismisses-airports/ Star Clippers has new `rail & sail’ departures for summer 2011, allowing guests to take the train directly from the UK to the south of France to join one of its magnificent tall ship sailings, completely avoiding airports and flying. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-complimentary-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-complimentary-flights/ Star Clippers, which operates three of the world’s most romantic tall ships, is offering complimentary flights from London for UK-based passengers to join selected sailings for summer 2011 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:45:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-to-cruise-costa-rica-with-david-bellamy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-to-cruise-costa-rica-with-david-bellamy/ Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cruise the coasts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in the company of David Bellamy, one of Britain’s most respected authors, environmental campaigners, broadcasters and botanists. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:03:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-cruise-to-include-monaco-grand-prix/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-cruise-to-include-monaco-grand-prix/ Star Clippers is offering a seven-night sailing voyage round-trip from Cannes along the French Riviera to coincide with the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:16:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-friendly-cruising-with-star-clippers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eco-friendly-cruising-with-star-clippers/ As cruise ships get bigger and their impact on the environment is increasingly under scrutiny, Star Clippers’ full-rigged, tall ships offer a cleaner, greener way to cruise. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:32:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/newrail-sail-cruises-from-star-clippers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/newrail-sail-cruises-from-star-clippers/ New `rail and sail’ holidays from Star Clippers (0845 200 6145, www.starclippers.co.uk) include train travel direct to the South of France to join a tall ship sailing from Cannes or Monaco without the worry of flight delays, airport taxes or baggage fees. Mon, 24 May 2010 15:21:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-oxford-airport-bucks-trend-with-12-business-aviation-traffic-growth-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-oxford-airport-bucks-trend-with-12-business-aviation-traffic-growth-/ London Oxford Airport increased its visiting, non-resident jet movements, year on year by 31.6% and saw its overall business aviation movements increase 12% during the period April 2009 to March 2010. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:06:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-new-stay-and-cruise-holidays-from-rhodes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-clippers-offers-new-stay-and-cruise-holidays-from-rhodes/ Tall ship specialist Star Clippers has introduced a new stay-and-cruise package to launch its summer season of seven-night voyages from the Greek island of Rhodes. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:14:27 +0000