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SEPTEMBER 2019 — APRIL 2021 UNIQUE SAILING ADVENTURES CARIBBEAN | PANAMA CANAL | TRANSATLANTIC SOUTHEAST ASIA | EUROPE TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-5 MIKAEL KRAFFT WELCOME LETTER 6-7 WORLD MAP 8-9 LIFE ONBOARD 10-11 CULINARY/SPECIAL OCCASIONS & THEMES 12-15 ABOUT ROYAL CLIPPER 16-19 ABOUT STAR CLIPPER AND STAR FLYER 20-21 REST ASSURED 22-31 CARIBBEAN & PANAMA CANAL 32-41 SOUTHEAST ASIA 42-47 TRANSATLANTIC 48-57 EUROPE 58-65 GRAND VOYAGES 66 SHORE EXCURSIONS 67 HOTEL STAYS & TRANSFERS 68 GROUP PROGRAM 69 SOLO TRAVELERS & LOYALTY PROGRAM 70-71 INCENTIVE TRAVEL 72-73 ROYAL CLIPPER DECK & CABIN PLAN 74-75 STAR CLIPPER & STAR FLYER DECK & CABIN PLAN 76 AIR INFORMATION 77 TERMS & CONDITIONS 78-79 ONBOARD INFORMATION 80-83 SAILING SCHEDULE FINALIST BEST SPECIALIST CRUISE LINE 3 hen I founded Star Clippers in 1989, I dreamt of creating a sailing experience unlike anything in existence. A lofty goal, but now, 30 years later, I am +*0%*1((5 $1)(! * #.0%ü! 0+ $!. ".+) Wour guests that this is exactly what they love best about 0.ƫ(%,,!./ģ%0+û!./1*%-1!+,,+.01*%050+/%(0$.+1#$ some of the most beautiful parts of the globe aboard an authentic, modern tall ship. 0. ƫ(%,,!./ /%(%*#/ +û!. * !4,!.%!*! 0$0 %/ 0 +*! modern and classic. Our ships embrace the romance of sailing the open ocean and marry it with all the comforts and trimmings of a luxury yacht. And perhaps most importantly, 0$!5 +û!. 1*%-1! 35 "+. +1. #1!/0/ 0+ /!! "2+.%0! destinations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Southeast Asia through a new lens. As the demand for new destinations in Southeast Asia continues to grow, we’re thrilled to announce we’ve added Cambodia to our list of ports. Beginning in April 2020, the Star Clipper will call on the Cambodian island of Koh Rong, a wildlife paradise boasting dense forests and white beaches, and the trendy coastal city of Sihanoukville. And while %*ƫ)+ %Č3$5*+0$!'+û1'!0(%/0%0!)5 %*# a two-day excursion to iconic Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. The Royal Clipper will call on an array of new ports in the Mediterranean including the charming town of Propriano, Corsica, with its vibrant harbor and Stintino, a small traditional village with some of the best beaches in Sardinia. In Croatia, new ports of call include Zadar, where guests can explore Roman ruins and Venetian architecture and romantic Korcula with its red tile roofed Old Town and surrounding cypress and pine forest. No matter which itinerary you choose, traveling on board a /)(( /%(%*# /$%, +û!./ * %*0%)0! .1%/! !4,!.%!*! *+0 possible on larger ships. While on board, embrace your inner sailor and help raise the sails and learn to tie a proper knot. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, spend the afternoon relaxing in the bowsprit net, or climb the mast to the Crow’s Nest for a panoramic view. We encourage you to do everything, or nothing at all. To our new Star Clippers friends, we’re happy you found us, and we look forward to welcoming you onboard for what I hope will be the experience of a lifetime. To our long time 0.ƫ(%,,!./")%(5Č +û!.5+13.)3!(+)!'ċ Until then, I wish you fair winds and a following sea. %'!( .û0đƫĒ.!/% !*0Č0.ƫ(%,,!./ 4 5 SAILING DESTINATIONS SAILING DESTINATIONS ƫƵ ǫǫƵĒƵƵ Ƶ ƵƵ Ƶ Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean Thailand British Virgin St. Maarten Grand Cayman Islands Philipsburg Georgetown Haiti Dominican St. John’s Puerto Rico Cambodia Jamaica Republic Antigua Montego Bay Vietnam Martinique Ko Surin Ko Samui Caribbean Sea Ko Similan St. Lucia Gulf of Ko Miang Thailand ABC Islands Thailand Grenadines Barbados Phuket Bridgetown Kota Kinabalu Andaman Sea Ko Krandan Pulau Tiga Balboa Ko Rok Nok Brunei Ko Butang Ko Adang Malaysia Miri %ü!* Langkawi Venezuela Bintulu Panama Colombia Penang Singapore Kuching Malacca Singapore Malaysia Selat Karimata Borneo Sumatra Java Sea Jakarta Venice Banka Island France Bali Island Atlantic Ocean Java Island Mayo Komodo Italy Probolinggo Island Island Ad ri Benoa Lombok Timor at Cannes ic Island S e Corsica a Rome Timor Sea Spain Portugal Civitavecchia Greece Piraeus Lisbon Turkey Palma Athens Malaga Valletta Malta Mediterranean Sea Morocco Las Palmas Canary Islands ƫƵ ǫǫƵĒƵƵ Ƶ Egypt Bridgetown, Barbados • Philipsburg, St. Maarten Lisbon, Portugal • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy • Malaga, Spain Balboa, Panama • Montego Bay, Jamaica • St. John’s Antigua Piraeus (Athens), Greece • Venice, Italy • Cannes, France Las Palmas, Canary Islands • Valletta, Malta ƵƵ Ƶ Phuket, Thailand • Singapore • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia • Ko Samui, Thailand 6 7 ǫƵ LIFE ONBOARD NOT YOUR ORDINARY CRUISE These are not cruise ships in the ordinary sense. On Star ƫ(%,,!./ 5+1 3%(( ü* 0$0 0$!.! .! *+ .%#% /$! 1(!/Č and you won’t be overwhelmed by the sense that there’s *+0!*+1#$0%)!ċ+1.!".!!0+ +/5+13%/$ģü((5+1. day with activities or relax and do nothing at all. Up on deck, watch the sun drop slowly into the deep blue ocean, as seagulls circle the darkening sky. In the tropical bar, the bartender mixes a shaker full of delicious drinks, as guests happily chat about their day ashore. Is there anything more peaceful than this? LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT We invite local performers onboard to entertain our guests with an authentic taste of local music and arts. Rather than enduring another Las Vegas-style show, enjoy the friendliness of fellow shipmates while a live band encourages you to get on your feet and dance. NAUTICAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Adventurous sorts will love climbing the mast to the crow’s nest or relaxing on the bowsprit netting with the open sea beneath. Onboard activities like knot tying and navigation classes have evolved from Star Clippers’ sailing tradition and +û!.1*%-1!$* /ġ+*!4,!.%!*!ċ *"0Č+1.#1!/0/0!((1/ that it’s the laid-back, casual ambience of Star Clippers that makes a cruise with us all the more enjoyable. 8 9 SAVORY MEALS BREAKFAST ƫ ƵČƫ Ƶ ƫƫƵ Ē Enjoy a continental breakfast with croissants and pastries, or a full breakfast with fresh tropical fruits, grilled meats and eggs cooked to perfection. LUNCH & AFTERNOON SNACKS 1*$%/3!((ġ/0+'! 1û!0%*0$! %*%*#.++)Č+.Č)5! a festive barbecue on shore. In the afternoon, gather in the Tropical Bar for an impressive array of snacks to fuel you until dinner. NO SUIT REQUIRED Each course on our a la carte menu, which changes nightly, is designed to indulge your senses. On all our ships, feel free to dine whenever and with whom ever you want—including +1.þ!./Č3$+&+%*#1!/0/%*0$! %*%*#.++)!$*%#$0ċ No need for formal gowns and black tie here, casual elegance is acceptable day and night. SPECIAL OCCASIONS & THEMES SPECIAL FESTIVITIES A sailing on board the world’s largest and tallest sailings vessels will make your most important events even more memorable. Whether celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or any other milestone, a Star Clippers sailing experience can infuse any special event with lasting memories. HONEYMOON BLISS Newlyweds will enjoy wedded bliss among the backdrop of ultimate romantic destinations around the world. Our honeymoon couples receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, a plate of sweet treats, and an assortment of fresh fruit. Just make sure to mention it when booking! THEME CRUISES Pick up a new hobby or expand your knowledge base while traveling with us. Throughout the year, Star Clippers +û!./ 2.%!05 +" 0$!)! .1%/!/ 3%0$ %*/%#$0"1( (!01.!/ and workshops in yoga, health, culinary, wine, photography and more. 10 11 ROYAL CLIPPER Ƶ ƫ A TRUE SAILING VESSEL Inspired by the legendary tall ship Preussen the 439-foot Royal Clipper +û!./ 0$! 1(0%)0! /!#+%*# !4,!.%!*!Č balancing the splendor, adventure and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations +"0$!ü*!/0,.%20!5$0ċ • 227 guests in luxurious style đāĊČĀĀĀ/-1.!"!!0+"+,!* !' đĆąČĀĀĀ/-1.!"!!0+"%((+3%*#/%(/ġ0+0(+"ąĂ/%(/ • 3 swimming pools • A marina platform for ocean access to watersports activities • Clean energy by using very pure, $%#$ġ-1(%05(+3/1(,$1.#/+%( ONBOARD ADVENTURES • Find your secret sanctuary on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow. • Climb the mast (with safety harness and instruction provided) to one of the passenger lookout “crow’s nests,” 75 feet over the water level, thoughtfully furnished with a comfortable settee, where you’ll have the grandest view of all. Don’t forget your camera! • Relax in the bowsprit net suspended above the ocean or be on the lookout for dolphins. MODERN & ELEGANT DESIGN Royal Clipper boasts a modern navigation system with every comfort and luxury one could wish for. Its Piano Bar is the ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks, or perhaps a refreshing cocktail with fellow guests at the Tropical Bar. The restaurant’s three-deck atrium funnels sunlight into the elegantly appointed, tri-level dining room, and features open-seating dining and a no-tie dress code. The one-of-a-kind Captain Nemo Lounge, a spa and health club with underwater glass portholes, is the ideal place to get pampered. The Guinness Book of World Records lists Royal Clipper as 0$!(.#!/0/-1.!ġ.%##! /$%,%*/!.2%!Č3%0$ĆČĂĀĂ/-1.! meters of sail. 12 13 14 15 Ƶ ƫ STAR CLIPPER & STAR FLYER Ƶƫ ĒƵ THE TWIN SISTER SHIPS Sisterships Star Clipper and Star Flyer are true Clipper $%,/.!ý!0%*#0$!%.,.+1 $!.%0#!%*!2!.5%*$+"0$!%. polished brass and gleaming charm. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern small ships in every way, created for adventure-loving passengers looking for the tradition and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships but with the comforts and amenities of the present day.