Star Clipper Cruises

Now come aboard Star Clipper, Star Flyer or our new flagship the Royal Clipper, the largest fully rigged sailing ship in the world today. As thousands of feet of sail unfurl above you, you'll feel the elation of those mariners of long ago. This is Star Clippers and the adventure has just begun!

Star Clippers Royal Clipper
Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, the new Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted 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. She boasts state-of-the-art navigation systems and all the comforts of today. Cruise Marketplace has cheap Star Clippers cruises and discount Star Clipper cruise deals aboard the Star Clippers Royal Clipper. Call CruiseMarketplace.com today at 1-800-826-4333 to book your cheap Star Clippers cruise deals.

For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 439 foot 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 yachts. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style.

A full 18,940 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment. Find your secret hideaway on one of the hidden balconies on either side of the bow.

Climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger look-out 'crow's-nests', thoughtfully furnished with comfortable settee, where you'll have the grandest view of all! Royal Clipper's interior spaces are just as dazzling. They include a 3-deck atrium that funnels sunlight into the elegantly-appointed dining room, where you'll enjoy deliciously prepared cuisine and a no-tie dress code.

A convenient marina platform lowers from the stern for watersports and diving. The ultimate unique Royal Clipper experience, the one-of-a-kind Captain Nemo Lounge, is the site of our spa and health club, which features underwater glass portholes!

Star Clipper & Star Flyer
Star Clipper and her sister ship Star Flyer are as fleet as the wind and as graceful as swans. These are true clipper ships, reflecting their proud heritage in every inch of polished brass and gleaming brightwork.

Step aboard these unique vessels and discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships in every way, created for comfort-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships.

Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and each carries just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht. You'll never feel confined, as each ship offers pleasingly spacious accommodation and expansive teak decks with ample space for relaxing and play. In fact, you'll find that these ships offer more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships.

The décor of Star Clipper and Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please the eye, while teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly reminiscent of Star Clippers' proud nautical heritage.

Enjoy our convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar and Piano Bar, and Edwardian style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with a warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers' hospitable officers and crew. Cruise Marketplace has cheap Star Clippers cruises and discount Star Clipper cruise deals aboard the Star Clippers Star Clipper and Star Clippers Star Flyer. Call CruiseMarketplace.com today at 1-800-826-4333 to book your cheap Star Clippers cruise deals.



Friends gather around the piano bar and join in singing a few favorites. In the Tropical Bar, the bartender shakes a pitcherful of some delicious cooling concoction. Now, is there anything more relaxing than this?

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.

To entertain you at certain ports, we bring local performers on board to give passengers an authentic taste of the local music and arts. So, rather than enduring another Broadway revue, you can enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise.

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, as well as a chance to hear some great storytelling. There are other events and activities, such as our hilarious crab racing contests, that have evolved from Star Clippers' sailing heritage. In fact, our passengers tell us that it's the easy-going informality of Star Clippers that makes a cruise with us so enjoyable.

On cheap Star Clippers cruises, the day proceeds at your own pace, whatever that may be.

Indeed, the very notion of a rigid agenda of activities is foreign to our cruises. Join the Captain on the always-open bridge as he plots the course for the next landfall. Learn how to splice a line, reef a sail or tie a square knot.

Cool off with a dip in one of the pools, or unwind with a cool drink and your favorite song in the piano bar. Discover history and fascinating cultures on exciting shore excursions in our exotic ports.

If it's a beach day, you can swim, windsurf, water-ski, sail a Sunfish or explore in a Zodiac. The Star Clippers Cruises sports staff will be happy to offer assistance, should you require it.

On Star Clippers Royal Clipper, a unique marina platform lowers to sea level, giving you instant access to watersports activities. We'll take you to remote reefs, underwater wrecks and blue lagoons where marine species are in abundance. You can be confident that your environmentally friendly sailing ship will leave the world's pristine places as clean and unpolluted as when it arrived. Whether you elect to glide among the emerald-clad jewels of the Caribbean, enjoy the incomparable adventure of an epic ocean crossing, be beguiled by the ancient, sun-warmed ports of the Mediterranean or be intrigued by the mysteries of the Far East and Central America, each and every voyage aboard Star Clippers will be a little bit different from the one before - or after.



The world you've discovered is a wonderfully unique Caribbean Paradise. It's as if you had your own chartered yacht and could sail anywhere you wanted. Except we do all the work for you while you laze in our pool, or watch the dolphins play in their pool. Royal Clipper explores the lush, exotically beautiful islands like Dominica and St. Lucia, where jungle trails abound with sweet-smelling vanilla orchids and other wild-growing tropical flowers and visits privileged enclaves in the lesser-known Grenadines.

Smaller ports like Iles des Saintes, offer an intimate Caribbean experience. A cruise aboard Royal Clipper is the perfect platform from which to launch diving adventures in the Tobago Cays, where the reefs are a marvel of colourful marine creations. Royal Clipper sails from Barbados on alternating voyages to explore the Spice Islands of the Grenadines or the Windward Islands. The Caribbean venues where Royal Clipper sails are famous for their glorious sailing weather, and every voyage promises the thrill of passagemaking under full sail.

Star Clippers Cruises to Antigua (Falmouth)
The dockyards, marinas, old inns, venerable pubs and convivial crowds of sun-tanned yacht crews might remind you a bit of Newport or Annapolis, because this is the epicenter of the Caribbean yachting world. English Harbour, just south of where Royal Clipper docks in Falmouth, is probably one of the most atmospheric ports you'll ever encounter. It was here that a soon-to-be-famous Royal Navy Captain set up his base in 1785. Today, every faded pink brick and weather-worn bollard of Nelson's Dockyard evokes the presence of the greatest naval Commander in history.

Star Clippers Cruises to Anguilla - British Leeward Islands
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Anguilla. Columbus thought this long flat island with its multitude of white sand coves looked like an undulating eel, so he named it Anguilla. The island has been a British colony/dependency since it was first settled in 1650. Except for a few half-hearted attempts at invasion by the French during the 18th century, the world has pretty much ignored Anguilla. Recently, Anguilla has been discovered by the cognoscenti, who find the island's small upscale resorts an ideal retreat to get away from it all. Try the haute cuisine at Malliouhana, or the Arabian Nights ambience of Pimms. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Barbados
On the wild and rugged east coast of Barbados, the isolated beaches are the colour of sunrise, the red sands having blown all the way across the Atlantic from the Sahara. The eastern most island of the Windwards, and indeed, of the entire Caribbean, reaches out to Africa and the Old World, as if not quite part of the New. Bridgetown, Barbados is an interesting town full of contrasts. George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that the laid back, rum-and-fun-loving island's British-influenced heritage includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea.

Star Clippers Cruises to Bequia/St. Vincent
Star Clipper usually anchors in the lee of Young Island which lies just 197 yards off the southern tip of St. Vincent. Young Island is a very small and hilly private island resort with a narrow sandy beach. The island is ruggedly beautiful with tall peaks blanketed by a lush, tropical rainforest. The natural harbor of Port Elizabeth at Bequia is a meeting point for sailors from all over the world. The exquisite waterfront beckons you for a gentle stroll along the harbor. If you are lucky, you will see turtles and a variety of tropical birds.

Star Clippers Cruises to Dominica
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Star Clippers Cruises to Grenada (St. Georges)
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Grenada. Nutmeg, cinnamon and aromatic vanilla beans bake in the sun. Grenada, the 'Spice Island' of the Caribbean is redolent in other flavors of the tropics as well. After you've toured the old rum distilleries and spice factories and sampled their wares, try some wonderful West Indian Creole cooking. In pretty St. George's harbor, the fishermen unload the conch caught that afternoon and it will magically turn into a delicious dish called 'lambi' for your dinner!


Star Clippers Cruises to Grenadines
Carriacou, 30 other islands and specks of sand make up the gloriously untouched Grenadines.We'll call on Carriacou for a blissful, laid-back beach day. We're sure, you'll never be disappointed. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Guadeloupe - French West Indies
Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly from the air. Its giant wings are actually two islands, separated by the Rivière Salée, a natural salt water channel. Basse Terre, the southern or leeward part of Guadeloupe, is lush and rugged, dominated by La Soufrière. A stream of boiling water gushes from the top of the 4,800-ft. mountain, reminding you that this volcano is not dormant, but very much alive. Further downstream you can swim in the beautiful triple falls of Chute de Carbet. Gourmets take note - Guadeloupe is purported to have the best chefs in the Caribbean.

Star Clippers Cruises to Iles des Saintes
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Star Clippers Cruises to Jost van Dyke - British Virgin Islands
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Star Clippers Cruises to Martinique
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Star Clippers Cruises to Nevis - British Leeward Islands
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Star Clippers Cruises to Norman Island - British Virgin Islands
Almost everyone has read Treasure Island. Now, you can explore the real 'Treasure Island' where Robert Louis Stevenson wrote his great adventure story. Norman Island has long been a private preserve and little has been disturbed since Stevenson's time. Why not hop in our Zodiacs and explore the old caves where real hidden treasure was said to have been discovered.

Star Clippers Cruises to Soper's Hole, Tortola - British Virgin Islands
Soper's Hole is where 'laid back' is a jealously-cultivated way of life, and the most relaxing place to anchor for the evening. Visit the nearby ruins of 17th century Dutch Fort Recovery, standing guard over the sleepy village of West End. There are also several favorite 'watering holes', beloved by crews of visiting yachts, where the local gossip flows as freely as the rum. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to St. Barts
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Star Clippers Cruises to St. Kitts
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Star Clippers Cruises to St. Lucia (Marigot Bay & Soufriere)
Marigot Bay, one of the prettiest anchorages in the Caribbean, is surrounded by lush hills and ringed by drooping coconut palms. James Michener described it as the archetype for paradise in the Caribbean. On the bay are restaurants (Doolittle's is the most famous) and inland you can visit a banana plantation. Our alternate stop, the little Port Town of Soufrière was named after a nearby volcano by the French, who ruled St. Lucia before the English took it over. Locals call it the world's only drive-in volcano. Prettier sights are to be seen at Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths where you can walk the gardens and take a dip in the pool under the waterfalls. St. Lucia's lush rainforested mountains including the famous Pitons are truly spectacular.

Star Clippers Cruises to St. Maarten
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Star Clippers Cruises to Tobago Cays
Four small islets, virtually deserted but enormously appealing for those who love underwater exploration, Tobago Cays is a national park where snorkelling is superb. There are picnic and camping sites and beautiful protected anchorages for overnight yacht stops. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Virgin Gorda - British Virgin Islands
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They say it's the most alluring destination on earth. Where romance was born, beauty amazes the senses and adventure beckons on every horizon. Tahiti and French Polynesia, the legendary siren of the South Pacific. Now the new home of Star Flyer - and the consummate mega-yacht sailing experience. What a happy combination! Sailing has a very long tradition in French Polynesia, beginning with the original Polynesians, who navigated as far as New Zealand and Hawaii, perhaps even to South America, in quest of new lands to colonize. Then there were the explorers, Bougainville, Wallis, Cook, and writers and artists like Melville, Maugham, Michener and of course, Paul Gauguin, whose color-saturated canvases became the icon of the Polynesian myth.

In keeping with this revered sailing heritage, Star Flyer will be the first modern-day tall-ship to make its home year-round in French Polynesia, voyaging to the legendary Society Islands and the remote Tuomotus, the home of Polynesian cultural traditions. Star Flyer will offer intensely rewarding personal explorations of islands bearing magical names like Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine and Rangiroa. Even more noteworthy, as she glides through these pristine archipelagos of unsurpassing loveliness, she will leave no sign of her passaging. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Tahiti, Society Islands
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Tahiti. Normally a no-nonsense guy, even taciturn Captain Cook fell madly in love with Tahiti . When Cook and botanist Joseph Banks landed in Matavai Bay in1769, they found an untouched Eden . But it was the glowing tales of French explorer Compte Antoine de Bougainville that forever perpetuated the image of Tahiti as a voluptuous paradise of nature, attracting a bevy of followers, notably artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. Nearly 400 miles square, and almost bisected by the sea, Tahiti is skirted by miles of white and black sands. In the lushly forested mountains, waterfalls gleam and a sacred lake hides the spirits of the gods.

Star Clippers Cruises to Huahine, Society Islands
A laid back haven for surfers, ex-pats and others who prefer the road less traveled, Huahine offers an authentic example of what the islands used to be. Tahitian, rather than French, is the lingua franca and the island's numerous archaeological digs offer a fascinating window into the past. In sacred maraes reminiscent of Stonehenge , giant stones looking like gravestones remind you that human sacrifices were part of the Polynesian religious rituals. Near the settlement of Faie, ogle six-foot blue-eyed eels undulating in the water. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.


Star Clippers Cruises to Raiatea, Society Islands
When you venture up the jungle-clad shores of Raiatea 's Faaroa River you could well believe you'd been transported to pre-European times. A hike up Mt. Temehani might lead you to the sacred Tiare Apetahi flower, found only on Raiatea , while a walk through the sacred Marae Taputapuatea takes you to the place where the ancient Polynesians set out to explore the vast reaches of the Pacifac, ranging from New Zealand to Hawaii and Easter Island . Raiatea is also birthplace of the legendary god, Hiro, father of the Polynesians. The hibiscus tree, or purau , is the wood used since time immemorial for outriggers of Polynesian proas.

Star Clippers Cruises to Taha'a, Society Islands
Just a kiss away from Raiatea is the island of Tahaa . Site of Vanilla plantations, pearl farms and not much else, it's a delightfully quiet reminder of the old island ways. From the invitingly named little fishing village of Patio , take a boat out to a local pearl farm to see how pearl oysters are cultivated or savor an afternoon of basking in the shade of a palm tree on one of the tiny motus that dot the lagoon. The sunset view of Bora Bora in the distance will keep your camera very busy. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Bora Bora, Society Islands
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Bora Bora. Even if you've never been there, most people recognize the chiseled peak of Mt. Otemanu on Bora Bora . This is where James Michener was stationed as a young naval officer, which later inspired him to write 'Tales of the South Pacific' . You can find remains of rusting WWII gun batteries hidden in the jungle-choked hillsides. Then quench your thirst at a bar called Bloody Mary's. In pre-European times, Bora Bora was the launching place for fierce war parties to other islands. Today the peaceful lagoon is a favorite snorkeling place where you can hand feed harmless black-tipped sharks.

Star Clippers Cruises to Moorea, Society Islands
Beloved by yachtsmen, Moorea's heart-stopping beauty is a vision of paradise that takes your breath away. This was the real-life site of Michener's longed for "special island," Bali Hai. Star Flyer anchors in both Cook's Bay and Opunahu Bay , so you'll have two opportunities to savor every glorious view of this spectacular island. Take a 4X4 ride to the old Kellum Stop Estate and the top of Belvedere, where your Polynesian guide picks a fresh fruit from a tree to refresh your palate as you drink in the stunning panorama. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Fakarava, Tuomotus Islands
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Star Clippers Cruises to Tiputa, Rangiroa, Tuomotus Islands
The village of Tiputa has the charming ambience of a faded French colonial town that remembers grander times. Perhaps that's because the main attractions are not on shore but in the water. Rangiroa, the world's second largest lagoon, is a center of Polynesian pearl culture, where the frilly-shelled pinctada margaritifera oyster produces lustrous black pearls of eye-popping size. At a local pearl farm, see how oysters suspended in the lagoon are implanted with tiny "seeds," later harvested as the legendary South Seas pearls. A drift dive or snorkeling in cave-lined Tiputa Pass is an effortless passage through pelagic paradise! Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Rangiroa Lagoon
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A vision glides out of the mists, the tall foremast bearing five ghostly white square sails echoes the symmetry of a Buddhist pagoda. Offshore, a myriad islands stand on end in the sea, rocky sentinels that look as if they were dropped down by a giant hand. A throaty temple gong sounds through the swirling mists, greeting Star Clipper as she slowly makes her way into the harbor. This is the beginning of your journey to the ends of the earth in Thailand's Andaman Sea, a voyage into the mysteries and marvels of a far-eastern land little known to the western world.

We'll take you to a hidden corner of the Orient that adventurous travelers treasure for its unspoiled beaches and dream-like natural beauty. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

The little ports and scores of islands dotting the Andaman Sea along the west coasts of Thailand and Malaysia have long been stopping places for traders from India, Indonesia, China, Burma, Arabia and Europe. Here, indigenous peoples traded for goods they could not obtain locally.

So it's not surprising to see temples that look Chinese and wooden fishing boats that could be Portuguese. The people are friendly and their smiles are genuine, perhaps because they haven't had to cope with crowds of tourists. The clarity of the water and the variety of coral and marine life are amazing. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

What's more amazing is that many of these beautiful islands and their surrounding waters are designated national parks, preserved forever to explore and enjoy. When you walk along a palm-fringed beach, the only footprints you see might be yours and a sandpiper's. For diving and snorkeling, or just curling your toes in warm sand, this is paradise found.

After exploring the pristine beauty of the Andaman Sea, select sailings continue along the western coast of Malaysia to Malacca, known as the "City of Dreams" and also the oldest city in Malaysia, before reaching cosmopolitan and very immaculate Singapore.

Star Clippers Cruises to Batong Group, Thailand
These islands are close to the Malaysian island of Langkawi and are characterized by towering rock formations and beautiful beaches. Crystal clear seas team with marine life, ideal for snorkelling and diving or simply enjoying a relaxing swim. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Khai Nok, Thailand
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Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Adang, Thailand
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Thailand. The Batong Group of islands is about as far south as you can go on the western coast of Thailand. Protected by the Ko Tarutao National Park, this 61-island archipelago is only a stone's throw from the Malaysian border and way, way off the radar screen of tourist groups. The only habitations on Ko Adang are the Park offices and since there aren't many visitors, the pristine beaches and deserted coves are all yours.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Lipe, Thailand
Lying south of the Batong Group, the island of Ko Lipe offers a beautiful 3/4 mile long white sand beach with a discreet local Thai restaurant, and not so discreet monkeys! The crystal clear waters are a perfect site for snorkeling, diving and watersports. A ten minute walk across the island takes you through luxurious vegetation to the authentic fishing village of Chao Le also situated on a white sand beach with a stunning view of several small rock islands.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Miang, Thailand
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Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Kradan, Thailand
One of 47 Islands in the Talay Trang archipelago, Ko Kraden is part of the Had Chao Mai National Park and home to its small Headquarters located on the beach. Clear waters and attractive white sand beaches on the west coast contrast with rocky beaches on the east coast providing excellent opportunities for swimming and diving. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
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Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Similan, Thailand
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Star Clippers Cruises to Ko Surin, Thailand
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Star Clippers Cruises to Langkawi, Malaysia
The breathtaking Malaysian island of Langkawi is one of a group of 104 islands scattered in the calm seas off the northern most tip of Peninsular Malaysia. The clear tropical waters here provide some of the most spectacular swimming and diving in the world, while scenes of paddy fields contoured into limestone hillsides, lush tropical forests and high tumbling waterfalls, entrance nature lovers on land.

Star Clippers Cruises to Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca. The Spice Trade. The two are inseparably associated. Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Malacca. From the time of the early Renaissance explorers onward, it was the control of the Malaccan Straits that dictated who would own the most precious treasures of the Orient, its spices. The Portuguese, the Dutch and the British ruled Malacca at one time or another. Explore opulent private mansions built in the distinctive Peranakan colonial style and filled with priceless Chinese antiques.

Star Clippers Cruises to Penang, Malaysia
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Penang. 'The Pearl of the Orient' lies off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, and is linked to the mainland by one of the longest bridges in the world. The capital, Georgetown, bears the stamp of a mixture of foreign influences and boasts a 65 storey skyscraper called the Komtar, a complex of department stores, restaurants, theatres and squash courts. In total contrast, this beautiful island is home to one of the finest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, Kek Lok Si Temple.

Star Clippers Cruises to Phang Nga, Ko Hong, Thailand
The sheer-sided sea mountains that rise vertically out of Phang Nga Bay form some of Thailand's most spectacular scenery. The islands in this region feature wonderful white sandy beaches and superb coral reefs. Ko Hong ('hong' meaning 'room'), part of the Ko Hong archipelago is so named because of its large internal lagoon. One of the prettiest bays in the area, huge monolithic rocks provide shade all day long on a beautiful white silica sand beach. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Phuket, Thailand
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Phuket. Phuket, Thailand's largest island, lies in the Andaman Sea and is joined to the mainland by a causeway. The landscape is one of lush green hills, coconut groves and rubber plantations, with a coastline dotted with a dozen spectacular beaches. Phuket is a holiday paradise with the lively area of Patong providing the up-beat resort life with its many shops, restaurants and bars, leaving the rest of the island to show off her natural beauty and unspoiled culture.

Star Clippers Cruises to Singapore
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Singapore. Singapore is a city dedicated to business. The spires of its skyscrapers look like a big bar graph pointing to the sky. It is incredibly clean and crime is virtually unknown. But amid this obsessive neatness is a madly chaotic welter of peoples and cultures, drawn to Singapore in pursuit of the almighty Singapore dollar. Get a taste of colonial Singapore at Raffles, where the Singapore Sling was invented, Emerald Hill, with its charming pavilioned pre-war homes, the Victorian botanic garden and the green lawns of the Padang Cricket Club. And lest you forget, be sure to visit Orchard Road for non-stop shopping. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.



Long ago, these islands were the landing places of an endless tide of invaders from far off lands. From ancient Phoenicia, Persia, the Peloponnesus, Imperial Rome and Constantinople they came. Followed by waves of European Crusader knights, Genoan mariners, Venetian merchants and turbanned Turkish troops of the Ottoman Empire. They stormed ashore to conquer - only to be vanquished by time and absorbed into the dry volcanic earth. All that remains are their stone ruins, ghostly shapes wrapped in myth and mystery.

Today the Cyclades are an inviting playground for pleasure seekers aboard Star Clipper. Where white-washed churches point tilted Greek crosses heavenward in skies of brilliant blue, while sun worshippers bask on the beaches under Helios' golden gaze. Twisting cobblestone alleyways lead to tavernas where octopus salad and ouzo are in order. Ancient Minoan palaces and medieval fortresses whisper tales of pagan rites and knightly rituals.

In hidden coves, Star Clipper finds harbors where pristine sands and warm crystalline waters beckon you to explore underwater grottos while beachgoers laze away under sun-blessed skies, yet another dream-like day in the mythic, magical Cyclades. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Athens, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Athens. Walking in the shadow of the Acropolis in the Agora, you can almost hear the voices of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle arguing about who was the greatest philosopher. In the soaring, subtly curved Doric columns of the Parthenon you see the masterful hand of Pericles, Athens' greatest general and builder. And in the ethereally graceful bodies of the Karyatids supporting the porch of the Erectheum, you behold the beauty of the immortals. Ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy and epicenter of western civilization, is a city for all eternity.

Star Clippers Cruises to Hydra, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Hydra. It looks barren and rocky, but the narrow harbor of Hydra hides a surprise, a town of stately mansions all built around 1800 by blockade runners who had made fortunes outwitting the British during the Napoleonic Wars. Many of Hydra's merchants were also celebrated naval heroes during the Greek fight for independence from Turkey in the 1820s. Another surprise is that there are no cars, so if you want to see the spectacular view from the Monastery of Ilias you'll have to ride a donkey to the top. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Pythagoria, Samos, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Greece. The Island of Samos is only 2,500 meters from the coast of Turkey; in fact it was once part of Asia before the last ice age ripped it from the arms of the continent. Pythagoria was supposedly the birthplace of Hera, wife of Zeus. Other notable island progeny include the mathematician Pythagoras, Epicurus, Polykrates and the great taleteller Aesop.

Star Clippers Cruises to Delos, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Greece. You cannot escape the feeling on Delos that the Greek gods are hovering just out of sight, or that Apollo might step out of some ruin at any moment, casting his radiance once again over ancient Delos. Uninhabited today as always, Delos is the hub of the "wheel" for which the Cyclades are named. The Sacred Way, bordered by temples, altars and shrines dedicated to Greek, Roman and Egyptian deities, attests to the religious importance in ancient times. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Sifnos, Greece
Gold gave birth to Sifnos. Every year, the islanders would offer a solid gold tribute to Apollo. When they tried to substitute a fake, Apollo decreed that their rich mines would sink into the ground. Now the abandoned mines are the only reminder of Sifnos golden age. Apollonia, the little capital named after Sifnos' wrathful patron god, is now a center for folk arts, where delicate laces and distinctive island pottery are sold in the markets. Visit Panayia Chrysopyi, a 17th-century monastery precariously perched on a rocky islet jutting into the sea. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Mykonos, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Mykonos. One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands and quite justifiably attracting visitors from all over the world, Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital, spreads around a colorful harbor in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts. The brilliant white cubic houses with white-washed balconies built close together with little shops and tiny churches, make up the backstreets of the town. The harbor is overlooked by a variety of tavernas, and is a popular meeting place as the sun goes down, turning the brilliant whites to beautiful shades of pinks and reds.

Star Clippers Cruises to Patmos, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Patmos. This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the 11th century, the Abbot Christodoulos founded the Monastery of St. John on one of the island's highest points. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury.

Star Clippers Cruises to Santorini, Greece
The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Around 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed the center of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbor formed in the volcano's caldera. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Rhodes, Greece
The beautiful island of Rhodes (Island of Roses) has a rich and varied history. The beach at Lindos is among the best on the island, whose capital, Rhodes Town is a bustling mecca for both sightseers and shoppers alike. This thriving port provides access to the many beautiful sights on this popular island. On the Eastern coast of Rhodes, poised high above two spectacular bays is the Acropolis of Lindos below which one can find a labyrinth of winding streets and dazzling white buildings. Lindos was once the principal city of the island before the founding of Rhodes Town in 408 BC.

Star Clippers Cruises to Bodrum, Turkey
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Turkey. Known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, this was the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of King Mausolu's Tomb (4th century BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the harbor, Bodrum Castle, or the medieval castle of St. Peter, is a fine example of 15th century crusader architecture, and has been converted into a Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with remains dating as far back as the Bronze Age. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Dalyan River, Turkey
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Turkey. At first glance, this is a picture one hardly expects to see in Turkey. A lovely, unspoiled lake teeming with fish, a lush marshy delta, verdant farmlands, a lazy, reed-fringed river meandering into the sea. And a lonely, deserted beach where sea turtles lay their eggs. But the sea is an incredibly clear blue, and on the bottom are ruins of an ancient civilization. On shore, you can see ruins of the Lycian city of Caunos, with its basilica and fortifications looming over the green marsh where endangered Caretta loggerhead turtles hatch in the spring.

Star Clippers Cruises to Kusadasi, Turkey
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Justly famed for its sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, Royal Clipper's Mediterranean is a world of mythical and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages and sun-warmed beaches. Royal Clipper offers one seven night itinerary from Rome's port of Civitavecchia, which includes sun-drenched Sicily, stops throughout the volcanic Aeolian Islands and routes along Italy's romantic Amalfi Coast. Put yourself in a magical place of ancient Roman ruins, idyllic ports and myth-making islands lost in time; where tall cypresses, olive groves and hilltop villages remind you of Italian hill towns; where dancing waters are dotted with white sails and thousands of islands spill like green jewels over the sea; and more precious treasures abound in medieval walled cities that have miraculously survived through centuries of attack and siege.

It is a country that is more sea than land; birthplace of generations of sailors and adventurers, including Marco Polo. Here fishermen still bring in the catch every day - and seafood never sees a freezer before being served at your table! This is the enchanted Istrian and Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, and it is richly deserving of your discovery. But come quickly. Because others will find it very soon! Join us as we discover an unsurpassed enclave of the Adriatic Sea combining the best of the ancient and new, the alluring archipelagos and coastline of Croatia. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Amalfi, Italy
What is it about the Amalfi Coast that inspires such rapture? From the time of the Romans, who had grand villas here, Amalfi has been a preferred destination for the wealthy and the artistic. During the Middle Ages, Amalfi was a powerful republic of 70,000 people, rivaling nearby Ravello. For a sense of Amalfi's medieval glory, wander through the grand Duomo, containing the remains of St. Andrew. Or visit Ravello, where the annual music festival is held, or nearby Positano, said to be the most beautiful town in the Mediterranean. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Bastia, Corsica
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Bastia. It's amazing in this day and age to find a Mediterranean city that looks like it stepped right out of the travel diary of a 19th century Grand Tour. Bastia's gracious Italianate buildings were created to house the administrative offices of the capital of Haute Corse. In the Musée Ethnographique in the massive stone Citadel, discover how Corsica's continuous wars for independence from Genoese invaders split families for generations and gave rise to the dreaded vendettas.

Star Clippers Cruises to Bonifacio, Corsica
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Corsica. Bonifacio's almost land-locked harbor is one of the most dramatic totally protected harbors, a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, and a modern marina. The ancient citadel town is perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable granite cliff. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Calvi, Corsica
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Corsica. Napoleon once said that he could recognize his native island blindfolded because of the wonderful perfume of the maquis. Approaching by sea, it is the first thing you experience about Corsica. The second is its wild and mountainous landscape. Nearby are secluded beaches and the eerie Grottes des Veaux Marins, offering fantastic diving opportunities.

Star Clippers Cruises to Cannes, France
Glittering Cannes is the archetypal Mediterranean resort city, discovered by wealthy English nobles who came to the sunny south of France to escape their draughty old castles during the dreary British winters. Cannes' high-flying lifestyle has attracted notables and the notorious ever since. Every year, the stars flock to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival at the colossal Palais des Festivals.

Star Clippers Cruises to Capri, Italy
Capri, where the Emperor Tiberius held notorious bacchanals at his Imperial villa, has gradually become one of the most popular resorts in southern Italy. Famous for its scenery and climate, Capri is a garden of Eden teeming with vegetation despite the rocky landscape. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Rome. St. Peter's, with its breathtaking Sistine Chapel, newly restored to its former glory, the Spanish Steps, where all Rome passes by, the Colosseum, where the real gladiators fought to the death, the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages. Life is not lived if you haven't been to Rome!

Star Clippers Cruises to Corfu, Greece
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Corfu. The lushest (and some say the loveliest) of all the Greek Islands, Corfu lies just a stone's throw from the Albanian coast. And nowhere is the stunning natural beauty of Corfu more evident than in the small village of Paleocastritsa, where legend says Odysseus was washed ashore to be rescued by Nausicaa. Another sight not to be missed is the Achillion Palace built for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm I. The British made Corfu a major base during the Napoleonic wars and you can see the lovely 1824 villa, Mon Repos, where Prince Philip was born.

Star Clippers Cruises to Costa Smeralda/Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Sardinia is a rugged, earth toned land inhabited by an ancient people who have changed little since the Dark Ages. The Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) is a beautiful resort area developed by the Aga Khan, and in direct contrast to the surrounding countryside. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Dubrovnik, Croatia
It was George Bernard Shaw who said, "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik." Indeed, Dubrovnik is a treasure by any measure made more precious by its miraculous restoration. Crowned by the Minceta Tower, the 10th century city walls are the proud symbol of Dubrovnik's colorful history. In the cathedral treasury, a collection of priceless golden reliquaries include the remains of St. Blaise, Dubrovnik's patron saint. Stroll up the Stradún to the elaborately colonnaded Rector's Palace, designed by Onofrio de la Cava in 1435. This was the seat of the republic of Ragusa, a powerful Renaissance-era city-state boasting a fleet of 500 ships!

Star Clippers Cruises to Gozo, Malta
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Malta. Legend says that Ulysses tarried with the goddess Calypso on Gozo, hence it's original name of Calypso's Isle. And no wonder he didn't want to leave - her cave overlooks an enchanted lagoon of gin-clear water surrounded by tall cliffs called the Inland Sea. Look out to the blue Mediterranean through the Azure Window, a soaring arch of rock spanning sky and sea, carved by eons of wind and water.

Star Clippers Cruises to Hvar, Croatia
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Croatia. The heavenly scent of lavender perfumes the air in the fields and valleys around the island of Hvar. Idyllically located just off the Dalmatian coast, the island and the little port named after it have been a favourite getaway ever since the time of the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians and even Austro-Hungarian royalty. See the perfectly preserved Cathedral of St. Stephen, the serene cloistered Franciscan monastery and the Venetian Arsenal, where one of Europe's first public theatres was established in 1612. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.


Star Clippers Cruises to Korcula, Croatia
Framed by dense green forests of allepo pine and twisted cypress, the red tile roofs of Korcula make an inviting picture that makes you want to see more of this charming island town whose most famous native son was Marco Polo. The pale wheat coloured stone Cathedral of St. Mark houses a treasure trove of Dalmatian and Italian art, including works by Tintoretto and Titian. Walk through the towering Land Gate for a great view of the town, try a traditional Korcula dish, spinning-wheel fettuccini. And if you're lucky, you may witness Korcula's thrilling Moreska Sword Dance.

Star Clippers Cruises to Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Italy. Italy's seven volcanic Aeolian Islands are obviously a place favoured by the Gods. Just off the north coast of Sicily, they are a favorite destination for adventurers and visiting yachts, which anchor in the numerous little harbors indenting the coastline. In Lipari, climb narrow streets to the medieval castello, and discover a beach with the whitest, finest sands in all of Italy. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Losinj, Croatia
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Losinj. The warm sands of Cikat Bay are an irresistible magnet for beachgoers. And no wonder, the beach is 30 kilometres long and offers every watersport imaginable. In the fortified town of Veli Losinj, climb the 16th century tower and hear the history of the Uskoks, warrior refugees from the Turkish invasion who fled in 1526 to the coastal islands to start new lives under Hapsburg protection.

Star Clippers Cruises to Mazara del Vallo, Sicily
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Sicily. Sicily's Graeco, Roman and Arabic heritage is strikingly evident in Mazara del Vallo, a busy fishing port on Sicily's southwestern coast. The nearby ruins of Selinus and Segesta and the ancient mountain sanctuary of Érice evoke long ago Greek communities, while Arabian influences are evident in Mazara del Vallo's Kasbah. And a stone's throw up the coast is beautiful Marsala, a lovely 16th century town famous for its sweet dessert wine.

Star Clippers Cruises to Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Star Clippers Cruises to Palmarola, Italy
A ruggedly beautiful island cradled in the Golfo de Gaeta about half-way between Rome and Naples, Palmarola is the perfect stop for a beach day. The water is remarkably clear, and between the islands of Ponza and Palmarola, archeologists have uncovered a number of wrecks of Roman galleys dating from the Republican Period. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy
The Aeolean Islands slumber fitfully in the Tyrrhenian Sea above Sicily's northern coast. Actively volcanic, they reassert themselves with intermittent eruptions, like giants awakening from sleep. The smallest, least active and loveliest is little Panarea. The pretty little villages of San Pietro, Drauto and Ditella are now a favorite retreat of wealthy business tycoons from Milan and Rome.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ponza, Pontine Islands, Italy
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Italy. The pastel houses of Ponza Town rise in neat terraced rows from the busy harbour where sleekly groomed yachts and ramshackle fishing boats moor side by side. Happily, there are few tourists here, so it's a delight to wander through the unspoiled town. Then find yourself a private bit of beach, there are lots of them, and enjoy the feel of warm sand and cool clear water lapping your toes. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Porquerolles, Hyères Islands, France
Where the rugged hills of the Massif des Maures subside into the sea, the small island of Porquerolles lies basking in the eternally blue Mediterranean. The island's little town was created as a retirement community for Napoleon's troops - making it the world's first "Sun City." Today Porquerolles is a destination for nature lovers, who hike the hills covered in sage, myrtle, and oddly exotic plants to a magnificent white sand beach where a picturesque lighthouse stands guard over the wild shore.

Star Clippers Cruises to Portoferraio, Elba
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Portoferraio. From his villa in Portoferraio, Napoleon, the exiled Emperor of France, looked out over the waiting ships in the harbor and dreamed of returning to glory. Enjoy a local vineyard tour, and near Portoferraio, discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan civilisation. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Portofino, Italy
On the hills above, palatial villas in ice-cream colors look down on the tiny harbor and exclusive boutiques and harbor-side cafés. This is Portofino, a name that has come to symbolise the sophisticated, sybaritic lifestyle of the Italian Riviera. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Portovenere, Italy
It was from a grotto in Portovenere that the dare-devil poet, Lord Byron, launched his famous swim across the Gulf of La Spezia to visit his friend and fellow poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, in Lerici. Byron made it, but Shelley purposely sailed out into a storm and lost his life. That's why today the area is known as the Golfo dei Poeti.

Star Clippers Cruises to Pula, Croatia
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Pula. Pula has so many eye-popping Roman ruins you won't know where to look first - but the huge amphitheatre, holding 23,000 spectators, site of mock naval battles and gladiatorial combats, is number one on the list. Lit up at night, you would almost expect its creator, the Emperor Vespasian, to emerge in a triumphant procession. Then there's the huge 1st. century BC Gate of Hercules, the smaller Arch of Sergeii, the imposing Temple of Augustus and the exquisite Byzantine Church of St. Mary of Formosa. And if you're in the mood to splurge, reserve a table at Valsabbion, said to be the finest dining in Croatia. After sampling Roman times in Pula, join Royal Clipper's staff and guests for a little 21st. century fun with a thoroughly modern beach party. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Sorrento, Italy
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Sorrento. Sorrento's city walls rise straight out of the sea, and they hold many charms within. Optional excursions might include taking a ferry to Capri, where the Emperor Tiberius held notorious bacchanals at his Imperial villa, or a trip back in history in Pompeii, where the ashen remains of ancient Romans lie frozen in time. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to St. Florent/L'Ile Rousse, Corsica
Crowded with yachts flying burgees hailing from the world's most prestigious yacht clubs, the harbour of St. Florent is a regatta of colors. The attraction, of course, is the crystal clear water that surrounds this section of the Corsican coast, making it a magnet for boaters. Take an excursion to the peninsula of Cap Corse, where medieval watchtowers dot the cliff tops every few miles. Or bike across the dunes of Désert des Agriates to the beautiful and isolated Saleccia beachs. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to St. Tropez, France
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to St. Tropez. It is said that the most spectacular way to approach the exquisite harbor of St Tropez is by sea. St. Tropez is a people-watcher's paradise, so you will also want to explore her famous beaches, bistros and bars. The appropriately named Tahiti Plage is where topless sun tanning started, and whether you prefer to take it off or take it all in, there's always plenty to see in St. Tropez.

Star Clippers Cruises to Syracuse, Sicily
Ancient Syracuse was founded by peaceful Corinthian colonists in 733BC. But its warlike reputation began when the tyrant Gelon assumed power in 485BC and culminated in the rule of Dionysius the Elder. Until 215BC, nothing could stop Syracuse from defeating virtually every army in the Mediterranean, including a prodigious fleet of 134 Athenian triremes. In Ortygia, the island that was the original city, see the remains of the glorious Temple of Athena, which now makes up the walls of the Norman era Duomo. And listen for the echoing whispers of ancient prisoners in the cave dungeon of Orecchio di Dionigi.

Star Clippers Cruises to Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Perched on the shoulder of Mt. Etna overlooking the green Gulf of Catania, Taormina inspired Goethe to say that "It is the greatest work of art and nature". Shop along the steep, cobblestoned streets of Corso Umberto. Or listen to the ghosts of the ancients in the Greek Theater, where even a whisper can be heard. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Valleta, Malta
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Star Clippers Cruises to Venice, Italy
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Star Clippers Cruises to Ventotene, Pontine Islands, Italy
The Pontine Islands are the most isolated and least crowded of Italy's island groups because they lie further offshore than say, the ever-popular Capri. And little Ventotene is the most remote of the Pontines. With a tiny village numbering a few hundred souls, it's hardly a thriving metropolis, but the volcanic sand beach is a soft as they come, and the ruins of an old Roman villa evoke an antique flavor that is enchanting. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.



Star Clippers Cruises to Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Barcelona. Barcelona is the seat of tremendous cultural renaissance which inspired an entire city to devote itself to artistic expression. Picasso, Dali, Miro, Gaudi - the sons of Barcelona, have made Catalunya's capital a vibrant symbol of cultural re-awakening. Visit the ParqueGruell, wander the Gothic Quarter, wonder at the Sagrada Familia, climb Montjuic, stroll down the Ramblas and listen to the soulful strains of the bewitching Sardana. Barcelona is a celebration of which you will never tire.

Star Clippers Cruises to Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Star Clippers Cruises to Pollença, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Just a few miles inland from the beautiful beaches of Badia de Pollença, in the Serra de Tramuntana hills overlooking Majorca's rugged northeast coast, the town of Pollença dreams in slumber like Rip Van Winkle, virtually untouched for a hundred or more years. Walk the worn stairs of Via Crucis and take in the view from the ancient Benedictine Monastery, Ermita de Nostra Senora del Puig. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Spain. The least developed of the Balearics, Formentera is an unhurried little island with a lot of charm. With hills blanketed in pines and sweet-smelling rosemary and hundreds of crescent-shaped beaches cradled between tall cliffs, it's an idyllic place to relax for a day. The Faro de la Mola lighthouse near Es Pilar is where Jules Verne wrote Journey Round the Solar System.

Star Clippers Cruises to Mahon, Menorca
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Mahon. You can see why Lord Nelson choose this spot as the base for the British Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. Imagine dozens of ships of the line, being fitted out for battle in this historic harbor. Reminders of those times can still be seen in the gracious Georgian buildings that climb the steep hills backing the Moll Ponent. Mahon's heritage also includes the invention of mayonnaise and the first distillation of gin from juniper berries. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Palma, Majorca
Towering over the harbor, Palma's enormous Gothic cathedral is a powerful symbol of the religious fervor which gripped all of Spain shortly after the defeat of the Moors. Built by Jaumé I, its vast open nave and soaring Gothic columns have been added to over the centuries. Behind the Cathedral, a maze of twisting streets leads to designer boutiques and open-air markets.

Star Clippers Cruises to Malaga, Spain
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Malaga. When the Moors crossed over from Africa to Andalucía in 714, they were to establish a kingdom that would become the glory of the Middle Ages. Malaga's fortress palace of the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro are splendid examples of Moorish architecture. But it is in Granada that you can see the most romantic and magnificent expression of the Arabesque style in the glorious Alhambra Palace. Ferdinand and Isabella lived here for a while, as did Washington Irving, author or Tales of the Alhambra. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Casablanca, Morocco
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Casablanca. Long before Ingrid Bergman and Bogie made Casablanca a symbol for romance, the city was famous for intrigue and mystery. Veiled by overlapping mantles of French, Arabian and African culture, Casablanca reveals new faces at every turn. The enormous Hassan II Mosque (holding 70,000 worshippers) is the new Morocco, while the fanciful Mauresque buildings in the Medina impart visions of pre-war Casablanca.

Star Clippers Cruises to Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to the Canary Islands. The Garden of Hesperides, the Elysian Fields, the Fortunate Isles. From the time of Homer and Pliny the Canary Islands have inspired myths about a lost island kingdom where springtime was ever present. Each of the seven main Canary Islands has a different eco-system, based on the island's elevation. Lanzarote, the easternmost island, is dominated by the flame-breathing Montaña de Fuego (Mountain of Fire). In some restaurants in Timanfaya, you can have your steak grilled over a fumarole. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
The island of Tenerife is bisected by steep volcanic mountains cut by garden-like valleys lush with flowers and vegetation. In the capital of Santa Cruz' anthropological museum, learn about the original inhabitants of Tenerife, the stone age Guanche people, who eked out an existence as shepherds. Not to be missed is a spectacular drive into the mountains, where 3,718-metre Mount Teide, Spain's tallest mountain, is covered in snow much of the year.

Star Clippers Cruises to Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
The British have a soft spot in their hearts for Madeira. Since colonial times, the redolent wines of this spring-like island have been a favorite on English tables. And since before the Napoleonic Wars, Funchal has been a favorite R & R stop for British vacationers. Madeira's terrain is impossibly steep, interrupted frequently by cascading waterfalls, but every terraced inch is covered in lush greenery and flowers. And everyone who visits Madeira has to take the careening sled ride from Monte to Funchal. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.



Star Clippers Cruises to Safaga, Egypt
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Egypt. From Safaga on the Red Sea coast, take an optional journey back in time to Luxor and the unforgettable Valley of the King's, where the Pharaohs created their gargantuan mausoleums on the banks of the Nile. Explore 3,000 years of history in the stupendous tombs of Ramses and Tuthankhamen, Luxor's Theban Temple of Karnak and the Colossus of Memnon.

Star Clippers Cruises to Port Said, Egypt
From Port Said at the entrance to the Suez Canal, an optional tour takes you to Egypt's capital of Cairo and the ancient monuments of Giza and the Pyramids. More than 18 million people are jammed into the teeming city split by the River Nile. In Cairo's famed Egyptian Museum, be dazzled by the multi-colored sarcophagus and golden mask of King Tut. At the desert's edge in Giza, the Great Pyramids of Cheops and the staring face of the Sphinx offer up a whole new perspective on eternity.

Star Clippers Cruises to Salalah, Oman
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Oman. With crescents of white sands stretching as far as you can see, it's no wonder the Sultan chose Salalah as Oman's summer capital. The other reason is Salalah's wondrous climate. Watered copiously by summer monsoons, coastal Dhofar is green and inviting, while just beyond the hills lies the arid desert. See the Tomb of the Prophet Job and follow the Frankincense Trail to Mughsail, where you can walk through ancient groves of gnarled frankincense trees older than Job himself!

Star Clippers Cruises to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Cruise Marketplace.com has discount Star Clippers cruise deals to Sri Lanka. A teardrop sliding off the nose of the Indian sub-continent, Sri Lanka was once known as Serendib (from whence serendipity came), and then Ceylon, the resplendent land. Colombo is a graceful city dominated by sprawling colonial buildings and its often-photographed clock tower. Explore the Pettah bazaar, stroll through Cinnamon Gardens, or visit the ancient hill capital of Kandy, home of the sacred tooth of Buddha.

Star Clippers Cruises to Goa, India
Cruise Marketplace.com has cheap Star Clippers cruises to Goa, India. The port city of Goa is a lovely throwback to earlier era, retaining a faded elegance from the time when it was the pearl of Portugal's spice trade empire. The Manueline architecture and imposing structures of Goa's several 16th century cathe drals attest to the colony's importance. See the remains of St. Francis Xavier in the Basilica de Bom Jesus. Goa's world famous beaches are a haven for hippies and partygoers alike. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

Star Clippers Cruises to Cochin, India
India's seductive Malabar Coast entices visitors to enter an exotic and languorous world. Chinese fishing nets with wings spread to the sun and the old Portuguese fort greet you to Cochin's harbor. Take a backwater cruise through winding canals. Visit the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Marvel at the splendor of the Dutch palace of Mattancherry or the treasures of the ancient Jewish synagogue and catch a riveting performance of Kathakali dancers.


When you rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with Parisian croissants, toasted English muffins or sweet Danish pastries, or savor a full breakfast with fresh tropical fruits and crisp bacon, grilled sausage, smoked salmon and omelettes cooked to order in the dining room.

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. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

At lunch, a marvellous buffet of seafood, salads and grilled favorites 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.



With her sails gleaming in the sun Royal Clipper threads between lush volcanic islands in a sea that can only be the Caribbean, because it is incredibly blue.

The world you've discovered is a wonderfully unique Caribbean Paradise. It's as if you had your own chartered yacht and could sail anywhere you wanted. Except we do all the work for you while you laze in our pool, or watch the dolphins play in their pool. Royal Clipper explores the lush, exotically beautiful islands like Dominica and St. Lucia, where jungle trails abound with sweet-smelling vanilla orchids and other wild-growing tropical flowers and visits privileged enclaves in the lesser-known Grenadines.

Smaller ports like Iles des Saintes, offer an intimate Caribbean experience. A cruise aboard Royal Clipper is the perfect platform from which to launch diving adventures in the Tobago Cays, where the reefs are a marvel of colourful marine creations. Royal Clipper sails from Barbados on alternating voyages to explore the Spice Islands of the Grenadines or the Windward Islands. The Caribbean venues where Royal Clipper sails are famous for their glorious sailing weather, and every voyage promises the thrill of passagemaking under full sail.

The Star Clipper Cruise line is the builder of the biggest traditional sailing ship in the world - the Royal Clipper. This enormous ship debuted in 2000 and since then has been offering exceptional cruises to the hardy explorer. Star Clipper has just three ships in its fleet, however, a great deal of time and love has been put into these vessels, as you will see when you cruise on Star Clipper.

The Star Clipper line was born when the owner, a Swedish born fellow by the name of Mikael Krafft, who was on a Caribbean cruise when he was inspired to built two enormous ships for cruising with yacht comfort and esthetics.

The Star Clipper line was born when the owner, a Swedish born fellow by the name of Mikael Krafft, who was on a Caribbean cruise when he was inspired to built two enormous ships for cruising with yacht comfort and esthetics.

The Royal Clipper sails mainly to the Caribbean, a fitting destination for a sailing ship on whose deck you will want to spend a lot of time on. As you will soon discover, everytime the 42 sails are hoisted up the five enormous masts, the soundtrack music of "1492" accompanies the crews choreographed movements as they get ready to sail. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

When the sails are deployed, the silhouette is just stunning. You may have a hard time leaving the ship and its fun maritime environment as you go to your shore excursion. This ship can accommodate 250 lucky passengers.



These are all definitely sailing ship so prepare yourself for a little rocking if the winds pick up. If you're bothered, just lie down and take a nap - when you wake up you might find yourself in smooth seas again.

You will not find any long lines or casinos on these ships. Because it is a small ship, there are no elevators, but is tons of deck room. The bridge is always open and the crew is relaxed, friendly and polite. The bathrooms are decorated with marble and the deck has beautiful fixtures, and benches of teak wood. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.

There is also tons of great food on these ships, a cook waiting to cook eggs to your liking, and the offerings are so plentiful you will almost never need to order room service, which is available in suites only. Two snack times with hot dishes are available in additional to regular meal times. Because these are smaller vessels, there are unique moorings and stops along the way.

The back of this ship has a platform that can be raised and lowered for easy access to the water for swimming and snorkeling. Other tourists will look on in envy as you sail in absolute splendor and incredible style.

The two other vessels of this fleet are equally well appointed - the Star Flyer and the Star Clipper. The Star Clipper has been sailing since 1992 and was built in Belgium. These ships have more deck room per passenger than any vessels operating today. Everything is a little different on a Star Clipper cruise, at 5pm everyone converges on the bar for drinks, hot food and entertainment, which is usually a talented local performer. Often the crew, relaxed and at ease, will delight you with their antics as well.

If you're looking for a unique experience, climb aboard a Star Clipper - the whole time you will feel so at ease and pampered that you will feel as if you are aboard a private yacht. The personalized services and intimate setting is truly unparalleled. Call Cruise Marketplace today at 1-800-826-4333 to book cheap Star Clippers cruises.