14 August 2018
A myriad of new destinations and itineraries featuring spectacular sailings beneath billowing sails, are featured online and in Star Clippers’ new Unique Sailing Adventures brochure.
A refreshing alternative to vast bejewelled cruise ships, the three tall ships in the fleet combine the elegance of sail, with the comfort and service of modern cruising.
Borneo features as a new destination for the first time, as does a new Greek island itinerary on board Star Flyer which takes in the film locations of Mamma Mia. There are also additional Panama Canal sailings, with new ports of call, in addition to existing destinations and sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South East Asia, Ocean crossings and transits through the Panama Canal.
Borneo is an exciting new addition to Star Clippers’ South East Asia itineraries in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Known for its beaches and ancient, biodiverse rainforest, it is home to many cultures, cuisines and exotic wildlife, including orangutan, clouded leopards and the Irrawaddy dolphin. The new 10 and 11 night sailings from Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, to Singapore on board Star Clipper depart during May and October 2019 and cost from £1791pp, including all meals on board and port charges and a 20% early booking discount for bookings made by 31st January 2019.
The Greek islands of Skiathos and Skopelos, where the 2008 movie “Mamma Mia” was filmed, are included for the first time in a new 7 night round trip sailing from Athens (Piraeus), departing on 18th May, 8th and 29th June and 17th August 2019. During the new spectacular sailing itinerary Star Flyer also drops anchor alongside Dikili, Turkey, as well as the Greek islands of Limnos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Poros. The 7 night sailings cost from £1506pp, including all meals on board and port charges and a 10% early booking discount for bookings made by 31st January 2019,
Other sailing itineraries in Star Clippers’ new brochure include Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mediterranean and Caribbean waters and trans Atlantic and Panama Canal transits. Health, fitness, food, wine and cultural interest sailings, hosted by expert speakers will again feature in the itineraries, and Royal Clipper will be in the Bay of Monaco for the Monaco Grand Prix on 26th May 2019, during a sailing from Cannes along the French and Italian coastlines, also taking in Sardinia, Elba and Corsica. The 7 night Grand Prix sailing costs from £1718pp, including all meals on board and port charges and a 10% early booking discount for bookings made by 31st January 2019.
Star Clippers reservations 0808 231 4798 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk.
