Royal Clipper
Inspired by the tall ship Preussen, the Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century.
With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold. You might think she was an apparition from the grand age of sail, but Royal Clipper is as new as tomorrow, boasting state-of-the-art navigation systems and all the comfort of today.
For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 134 metres Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations of the finest modern yacht. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. A full 1760 square metres of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment.
Accomodation Types
There’s nothing so easy and pleasurable as falling asleep to the gentle rhythms of the ship and sea unless it’s awakening refreshed the next morning to a new-born day.
Like a fine resort, all the amenities are here; double bed or twin beds that can be converted to queen, marble lined bathroom, private safe, television video system and DVD player, direct dial telephone, hair dryer and comfortable furnishings.
The décor is tastefully traditional.
You’ll find the accoutrements of a classic yacht, where everything is ingeniously designed for comfort, ease and efficiency. On Royal Clipper, 14 Deluxe suites offer the ultimate in cruising comfort, with private verandah, whirlpool bath and 24-hour room service.
All but six of her 98 cabins are outside, and for the ultimate indulgence, two 40 square metre owner’s suites may be combined to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suites (no private veranda) feature ocean views, two double beds, separate sitting area, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool, and room service. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Two double beds
- Separate sitting area
- Minibar
- Bathroom with whirlpool
- Room service
- Average cabin dimensions - 40m2
Deluxe Outside Suite
Deluxe Suites feature a private veranda, twin/double beds, sitting area, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool and room service. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Private verandah
- Twin/double beds
- Sitting area
- Minibar
- Bathroom with whirlpool
- Room service
- Average cabin dimensions - 26m2 including balcony
Category 1 - Deluxe Deck Cabins
Category 1 staterooms feature ocean views, double beds, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool, and cabin doors that open onto deck. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Double beds
- Minibar
- Bathroom with whirlpool
- Cabin doors open onto deck
- Average cabin dimensions - 14.5m2
Category 2 - Large Outside Cabins
Category 2 staterooms feature ocean views, twin/double/triple beds, and marble bathroom with shower. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Two lower beds - double bed or triple berth
- Bathroom with shower
- Average cabin dimensions - 13m2
Category 3 - Outside Cabins
Category 3 staterooms feature ocean views, twin/double/triple beds, and marble bathroom with shower. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Two lower beds or double bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Average cabin dimensions - 13m2
Category 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck.
Category 4 - Outside Cabins
Category 4 staterooms feature ocean views, twin/double/triple beds, and marble bathroom with shower. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Two lower beds or double bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Average cabin dimensions - 13m2
Category 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Category 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck.
Category 5 Cabins
Category 5 staterooms feature ocean views, a double bed, and a marble bathroom with shower. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Double bed
- Bathroom with shower
- Average cabin dimensions - 11m2
- 118 square feet
- Sleeps 2
Category 6 Cabins
Category 6 staterooms feature double/triple beds, and marble bathroom with shower. Each stateroom also benefits from air conditioning, hair dryers, private safe, television, DVD player, telephone and other amenities an experienced traveller has come to expect.
- Small double bed or triple berth
- Bathroom with shower
- Average cabin dimensions - 10m2
Deck Plans
There’s nothing so easy and pleasurable as falling asleep to the gentle rhythms of the ship and sea unless it’s awakening refreshed the next morning to a new-born day.
Like a fine resort, all the amenities are here; double bed or twin beds that can be converted to queen, marble lined bathroom, private safe, television video system and DVD player, direct dial telephone, hair dryer and comfortable furnishings.
The décor is tastefully traditional.
You’ll find the accoutrements of a classic yacht, where everything is ingeniously designed for comfort, ease and efficiency. On Royal Clipper, 14 Deluxe suites offer the ultimate in cruising comfort, with private verandah, whirlpool bath and 24-hour room service.
All but six of her 98 cabins are outside, and for the ultimate indulgence, two 40 square metre owner’s suites may be combined to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Sun Deck
- Pools
- Bridge
- Life Boats
Main Deck
- Library
- Tropical Bar
- Piano Bar
- Atrium
- Observation Lounge
- Category 1 - Deluxe Deck Cabins
- Deluxe Outside Suites
Clipper Deck
- Galleries
- Purser's Office
- Atrium
- Owner's Suites - Deluxe Outside Suite (No Private Verandah)
- Category 6 - Inside Cabins
- Category 4 - Outside Cabins
- Category 3 - Outside Cabins
- Category 2 - Large Outside Cabins
Commodore Deck
- Marina
- Tender Embarkation
- Clipper Dining Room
- Captain Nemo Gym, Lounge & Spa
- Lounge & Spa
- Category 3 - Outside Cabins
- Category 4 - Outside Cabins
- Category 5 - Outside Cabins
Dining
Our inspired chefs make dining aboard a delightful culinary adventure with an international menu of foods from the corners of the Earth.
Clipper Dining Room
When you rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with Parisian croissants or sweet Danish pastries. Or savour a full breakfast with fresh tropical fruit and crisp bacon, grilled sausage and omelettes cooked to order in the dining room.
At lunch, a marvellous buffet of seafood, salads and grilled favourites awaits your pleasure. If the day includes a stop at one of the paradisical islands we frequent, you might also be treated to a succulent outdoor barbecue on shore.
When evening comes, our elegantly appointed dining room becomes the setting for the chef’s finest culinary presentations, designed to please the eye and the palate, complemented by a selection of equally fine wines.
You’ll find our service to be friendly and gracious, befitting a tasteful restaurant. Of course, we would not presume to dictate your seating preferences. On all three ships, you are free to dine when and with whomever you wish - including with our officers, who join our guests in the dining room most nights. The dress code? No need for formal gowns and black tie, casual elegance is the order of the day and every single night.
Entertainment
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.
Now, is there anything more relaxing than this?
Friends gather round the piano bar and join in singing a few favourites. And in the Tropical Bar, the bartender shakes a pitcher full of some delicious cooling concoction. Now, is there anything more relaxing than this?
An authentic taste of the local music and arts
To entertain you at certain ports, we invite local performers, folk groups or musicians to liven up your evenings on board and our crew members are always ready to entertain you with games and nautical activities.
So rather than enduring another Broadway show, you can enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise.
The Captain and crew
The Captain and crew are superb improvisers of the kind of light-hearted fun you’ll only find on Star Clippers. The Captain’s daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative and a chance to hear some great story-telling as well.
Onboard Entertainment
If your time isn't taken up by searching out distant lands from the crow’s nest or enjoying a lovingly prepared meal in the dining room; you can always take a seat in the Observation Lounge, find solitude in the Library, enjoy a drink in the Tropical Bar, or enjoy some live music in the Piano Bar.
Tropical Bar
Friends gather round the piano bar and join in singing a few favourites. And in the Tropical Bar, the bartender shakes a pitcher full of some delicious cooling concoction.
Library
The library offers reference books , art books, and novels in several languages. There is also a selection of board games and comfortable seating so that you can relax and enjoy some quiet time if you so wish.
Sloop Shop
It is located on the Clipper Deck aft of the Dining Room. Head here when you need toothpaste, sunscreen, Internet & WiFi cards and all those other day-to-day items you can't do without. There is also a tasteful selection of cruise wear, souvenirs and gifts. If you need something and you don't see it displayed, please ask. They might just have it.
Enrichment
Enrichment onboard Royal Clipper is done via classes about sailing-related topics. The Captain's daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative, and a chance to hear some great storytelling as well.
Watersports
Sailing with Star Clippers is a unique experience!
Explore new horizons, push your boundaries & enjoy a range of nautical activities! Make the most of our complimentary water sports program and learn a wide variety of nautical activities, supervised by our officers & crew.
Water sports for all tastes!
On beach stops our sports team can offer you: kayaks, paddle boards and dinghies as well as water skiing and windsurfing. Enjoy your favourite water sports during the cruise or take the opportunity to try something new.
Snorkelling
Close your eyes and imagine you are soaking up the sun on a white sandy beach in the Caribbean; crystal clear waters invite you to explore the underwater world of coral reefs and colourful tropical fish. Star Clippers hands out snorkelling equipment to all passengers upon arrival on board, so all you have to do is dive in and explore.
Sailor for a day!
Life on the ocean is one big adventure! Discover the sailing techniques used by our marine experts. Our crew will help you to hoist the sails, climb the mast, and tie marine knots. You will learn the names of the different sails and how to use a sextant. When evening comes and the velvety darkness is punctuated by stars, our officers will show you how to navigate at night with the help of the stars.
Exclusive Sailing Destinations
Star Clippers takes you to the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, far from all the crowds and congested harbours.
Our tenders or zodiac service allow you to go ashore in comfort and disembark either in port or directly on the beach, so you are free to set off and explore each destination. On Royal Clipper, a specially designed marine platform can be lowered to sea level, so you can enjoy water sports directly from the ship!
Health & Fitness
Captain Nemo Lounge
Pamper yourself in the spa and health club, located in the unique Captain Nemo Lounge. Here you will even find underwater glass portholes which mean that even the secrets of the deep are open to those who sail aboard Royal Clipper cruises. The Captain Nemo Lounge, a Thalasso, Health and Beauty Centre offer services such as massages, facial treatments, body treatments and hydrotherapy.
There is a spa, gym and sauna on board.
Swimming Pools
Star Clippers' ships have two or three swimming pools located on the Sun Deck. When the weather permits, they are filled with sea water.
Kids & Teens
Children are welcome onboard Star Clippers cruises. While there is no structure programme providing supervision and care for young children, they are invited to participate in shipboard activities suited to their ability. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children occupying cabins as the third person will be charged the third person rate when availability permits.
Useful Information
Age Restrictions
Star Clippers cannot accommodate infants under six months of age. Children are accepted on board from 6 months old, however, there is no children's club or babysitting available on our ships.
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages is 21.
Kids & Teens
Children are welcome onboard Star Clippers cruises. While there is no structure programme providing supervision and care for young children, they are invited to participate in shipboard activities suited to their ability. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children occupying cabins as the third person will be charged the third person rate when availability permits.
Dress Code
Star Clippers maintains a smart casual dress code: Beach or resort-wear on deck during the day and casual during the evening. Deck shoes are the best footwear for daytime. There is one Captain’s dinner on each cruise where people dress up a little more, but there are no black-tie events or formal nights.
Fire Safety
While the ship was constructed with modern materials, that are either fire-retardant or flame-proof, fire remains a risk aboard any vessel. Please observe some simple safety rules:
- Do not smoke inside your cabin
- Do not throw cigarette butts overboard
- Do not light candles, oil lights or similar devices in your cabin
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Service
Laundry services are available onboard for a nominal charge. Dry-cleaning is available only on Royal Clipper, for a nominal charge.
Lifeboat Drills
International Maritime Law requires a lifeboat drill to take place at the beginning of each cruise. All guests must attend this compulsory and important exercise. During the drill, all ship’s services will be suspended.
Your assigned lifeboat station, the location of life jackets and the signal for lifeboat and fire drills are clearly explained on the emergency card posted on your cabin’s door. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the safety instructions it contains. When the alarm is sounded, put on your life jacket according to the instructions given over the public address system. An officer will direct you to your boat station, answer any questions you might have and check that your jacket is properly secured.
Your close attention during this drill is of paramount importance for your safety.
Lost & Found
On the last night of your cruise, we suggest you do a full review of your belongings. Check in the safe, under your bed, in the closet and drawers to ensure everything has been packed. Star Clippers cannot be held responsible for items left onboard.
Medical Services
A Registered Nurse is either on staff or is available from shore. In addition, the ship’s officers are qualified in administering first aid. Should a passenger require hospital treatment, the ship is almost always near a medical facility on shore. Passengers requiring prescription medicine are advised to bring them onboard. Only over-the-counter medications are available at the Sloop Shop.
Safety Rules
It is essential that you take certain precautions while onboard. Here are some basic rules:
- Use appropriate ashtrays for cigarette butt ends and used matches. Do not throw cigarettes or cigars over the side of the ship; if blown back onto the ship, they may cause a fire. Never smoke in your cabin.
- Walk, never run, and be especially careful on wet or slippery decks.
- Ladies are advised to wear low-heeled shoes, especially on deck.
- Children must not be allowed to run or play unattended on deck, in corridors, on stairways, or near the swimming pool
In the event of rough weather:
- Do not stroll about the ship unnecessarily
- Hold on to hand rails in passageways and stairways
- Doors should be latched during heavy seas. Use the handles and never hold onto a door by its frame as the ship’s movement may cause it to close on your hand.
- If there is unsecured baggage in your cabin, call your steward for assistance
- Secure items in your bathroom and on your bureau
Smoking Policy
Passengers can smoke in designated areas on deck.
- Ocean Cruise Ship
- Boutique Size
- Premium Style
- Launched in 2000
- Refitted in 2010
- Currency EUR
- 227 Passangers
- 106 Crew
- 4 Decks
- 114 Cabins
- 32 Large Cabins
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