In an industry dominated by modern mega-ships, Star Clippers takes a different approach. This is seafaring that is inspired by a bygone era with soaring sails and wind-in-your-hair moments. For more than three decades, Swedish entrepreneur Michael Krafft has been reviving the golden era of tall ships with Star Clippers cruise line.  

They might look vintage, but these ships are no dinosaurs – while they’re modelled on classic sailing vessels, they boast every contemporary comfort. Guests can discover a new age of sailing tradition and pampered luxury with the atmosphere of a private yacht. Star Clippers own the largest, fully-rigged sailing ship in the world today, the Royal Clipper, and two 166-guest tall ships, Star Flyer and Star Clipper. The flagship Royal Clipper carries up to 227 guests, who can marvel as 50,000 square feet of sail unfurl and the elegant vessel catches the breeze. 

The Star Clippers’ fleet navigates to exotic destinations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Southeast Asia. Star Clippers attracts laidback guests who love less programming, fewer shore excursions and more time at sea. Guests are a mature, adventurous crowd from America and Europe, many of whom are long-time sailing fans. They savour the luxury of being able to retreat to tucked-away balconies either side of the bow, lounge off-shore on a Caribbean beach, ascend the mast to peek from the crow’s nest or savour delicious cuisine in the dining room dappled with sunlight from the three-deck atrium.