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.
- Size boutique
- Style Premium
- Type ocean
- Year of launch 2000
- Year of last refit 2010
- Gross tonnage 4425t
- Length 134.0m
- Width 16.5m
- Speed 18kts
- Decks 4
- Language English
- Currency Euro (€)
- No. of passengers 227
- No. of crew 106
- No. of cabins 114
- -wheelchair access 0
Guinness World Record Holder The Royal Clipper was officially recognised by the Guinness World Record in 2001 as the World's largest square rigger in service.
Gratuities on the ship are not included in the cruise fare and are at your discretion. We suggest €8 per day and per person. Gratuities are divided among the waiters in the dining room and the stewards. You can pay these gratuities at the end of the cruise by credit card, indicating the amount you wish to give (a form will be placed in your cabin) or in cash placed in an envelope, deposited in the box near the Purser’s Office.
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
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118 square feet
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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
Sun Deck
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Pools
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Bridge
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Life Boats
Main Deck
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Library
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Tropical Bar
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Piano Bar
- Atrium
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Observation Lounge
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Category 1 - Deluxe Deck Cabins
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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
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Tender Embarkation
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Clipper Dining Room
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Captain Nemo Gym, Lounge & Spa
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Lounge & Spa
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Category 3 - Outside Cabins
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Category 4 - Outside Cabins
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Category 5 - Outside Cabins
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.
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.
The main health & fitness facilities onboard Royal Clipper are the Captain Nemo Lounge, a Thalasso, Health and Beauty Centre. Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy some watersports such as snorkelling and kayaking.
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.
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.
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.