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WINDWARD ISLANDS NEW YEAR CRUISE (ROYAL CLIPPER) Friends gather round the Piano Bar and join in singing a few favorites. And in the Tropical Bar, the bartender shakes a pitcher full of some delicious cooling concoction. Now, is there anything more relaxing than this? Clearly this is not a cruise ship in the ordinary sense. On Star Clippers, you will find that there are no rigid schedules. You are free to do as you wish with your days – and evenings. To entertain you, we bring local performers on board to give passengers an authentic taste of the local music and arts. So rather than enduring another Broadway revue, you can enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise. The Captain and crew are superb improvisers of the kind of light-hearted fun you’ll only ITINERARY find on Star Clippers. The Captain’s daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative and a chance to hear some great Day 1 Bridgetown, Barbados On the wild and rugged east coast of Barbados, the isolated story-telling as well. And there are other events and activities, beaches are the colour of sunrise, the red sands having blown such as knot tying and navigation classes, that have evolved all the way across the Atlantic from the Sahara. The from Star Clippers’ sailing heritage. In fact, our passengers tell easternmost island of the Windwards, and indeed, of the entire us that it’s the easy-going informality of Star Clippers that Caribbean, reaches out to Africa and the Old World, as if not makes a cruise with us so enjoyable. quite part of the New. Bridgetown, Barbados, is an interesting town full of contrasts. George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that the laidback, rum- and fun-loving island's British influenced heritage includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea. Day 2 Rodney Bay, St. Lucia 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com A lush island of tropical beauty, St. Lucia is part of the Les Saintes is a thoroughly entrancing group of islands lying off Windward Islands. Its 238 square miles are covered with rain Guadeloupe. You'll enjoy the superb beaches, snorkelling, forests, banana plantations, palm lined beaches, mountains diving and other watersports on offer. and even a drive-in volcano. Prettier sights are to be seen at Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths where you can walk the Day 7 Beach, Martinique gardens and take a dip in the pool under the waterfalls. One of Martinique is the classic French Caribbean island. Wild and St. Lucia's truly spectacular attractions is the Pitons, two mysterious, yet urbane and sophisticated, it is France with a volcanic cones rising up from the sea that have become a tropical twist, with something for almost everyone. You won't be symbol of the island itself. Today, St. Lucia offers its guests a able to resist the charms of spicy Creole cooking and tempting wide range of natural charm with beautiful beaches, lush boutiques in Fort de France. scenery, fishing villages unchanged by time and friendly Caribbean hospitality. Day 8 Bridgetown, Barbados Please Note: Day 3 Cabrits, Dominica Itineraries are subject to change. Royal Clipper and Star Flyer sail together to Cabrits Dominica is a dream-like island, full of surprises. Glide through a steamy orchid-festooned rainforest in a fascinating boat ride or hike to breathtaking Trafalgar Falls and a bubbling lake. Day 4 Falmouth Harbour, Antigua The dockyards, marinas, old inns, venerable pubs and convivial crowds of sun-tanned yacht crews- this is the epicentre of the Caribbean yachting world. Today, every faded pink brick and weather-worn bollard of Nelson's Dockyard evokes the presence of the greatest naval commander in history. Day 5 Basseterre & South Friar's Bay (beach), St. Kitts St. Kitts' was the first successful colony in the British West Indies. Shop in colourful Basseterre, play golf and tour old plantation houses. For the adventuresome there's a brisk hike through the rainforest. Day 6 Terre de Haut, Iles des Saintes 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: ROYAL CLIPPER YOUR SHIP: Royal Clipper VESSEL TYPE: LENGTH: PASSENGER CAPACITY: BUILT/REFURBISHED: Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. The spacious decks include three inviting swimming pools. Find your Captain Nemo Lounge. Here you will even find underwater glass very own world of privacy on one of the hidden balconies on portholes which mean that even the secrets of the deep are either side of the bow, or go to even further lengths to get the open to those who sail aboard. best seat in the house. Passengers are invited to climb the mast The legendary Preussen, the largest, fastest sailing ship the (with safety harness provided) and take in the views from the world had ever seen was launched in 1902. She ruled the seas converted crow's nest which not only offers the chance for a for just eight years before she was involved in an accident in brief moment of reflection, but also provides the most 1910. Royal Clipper was inspired by the Preussen and has the unparalleled views of the lands and seas around you. proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted If you thought the exterior areas were impressive, you will be full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched even more amazed by Royal Clipper's interior spaces. Included on her maiden voyage from Bremerhaven. With her complement in these is a three-deck atrium that enables sunlight to flood of 42 sails, with a combined area of 56,000 square feet, Royal into the elegantly appointed, three-tiered dining room; featuring Clipper stands out amongst her peers in more ways than one. unreserved seating, meticulously prepared cuisine and an Heavier, longer and with the ability to carry more passengers easy-going dress code which aims to make everyone feel than both Star Clipper and Star Flyer this extraordinary vessel included. cuts through the the waves in majestic fashion and leaves all And if your time isn't taken up by searching out distant lands that sail in her awestruck. from the crow's nest or enjoying a lovingly prepared meal in the For all the characteristics that she possesses from the grand dining room; you can always take a seat in the observation age of sail, Royal Clipper is as new and thoroughly modern, lounge, find solitude in the library or pamper yourself in the spa boasting a state-of-the-art navigation systems to prove it. She and health club, located in the unique also combines beauty with comfort by offering onboard luxury. 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com For passionate travellers and sail cruising connoisseurs, the 439 foot Royal Clipper offers a sea-going experience like no other; finding an undeniable balance between the grandeur, adventure and tradition of classic sailing and the superb facilities, cabins and conveniences associated with the finest modern yacht. 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com INSIDE YOUR SHIP 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com PRICING ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Port Charges 280 AUD pp 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com.