Tall Ship Cruises That Dreams Are Made Of

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1 STAR CLIPPERS Tall Ship Cruises That Dreams Are Made Of CARIBBEAN CENTRAL AMERICA BALTIC SEA MEDITERRANEAN PANAMA CANAL OCEAN CROSSINGS November April

2 Welcome to STAR CLIPPERS I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by... John Masefield - Sea Fever 2

3 Winner of the World Travel Award , 2010 Named as one of the World s Best Cruise Lines Named one of the World s Best Small Ship Cruise Lines Named one of the World s Best Small Ship Cruise Lines Travel + Leisure 2006 & 2008 Nominated and Highly Commended for the Best Cruise Company Category by The Daily Telegraph Cruise Awards, 2000 Best Specialist Cruise Line at the Globe Travel Awards 2008 The gentle lapping of the waves against a wind-driven hull. A pod of Dolphins playing in the curling bow wave. A salute to a propitious marriage, the wedding of a splendid cruise holiday with the romance of sailing aboard a true Tall Ship. It is this unique combination of sailing tradition and pampered relaxation that is the essence of Star Clippers. For within the setting of a magnificently evocative Tall Ship, is a world for those who seek an authentic sailing adventure without sacrificing creature comforts. Our graceful ships fly along the waves, just like the legendary clippers of a century and a-half ago. And this is as much an adventure in highly evolved relaxation as it is in tradition. For though computers have not replaced the skilled hands of our crew in the art of raising sails, we don t expect our guests to become barefoot seamen. Relax and let the crew do the work. Now, come aboard Star Clipper, Star Flyer or Royal Clipper, the largest true full-rigged sailing ship in the world today. As thousands of square feet of sail unfurl above you, you ll feel the elation of those mariners of long ago. Because this is Star Clippers, and the adventure has only just begun. 3

4 Welcome to Star Clippers Caribbean & Central America map, Contents European map, Contents Royal Clipper Star Clipper & Star Flyer Life on board Culinary Arts Rest Assured Honeymoon and Special Occasions The Caribbean Costa Rica and Central America Panama Canal Transatlantic Crossings Star Clipper Transatlantic Crossings Royal Clipper Transatlantic Crossings Star Flyer Pacific Ocean

5 Atlantic Ocean British Virgin Islands St. Maarten Caribbean Sea Martinique NICARAGUA The Grenadines Barbados COSTA RICA Panama Canal Puerto Caldera PANAMA Balboa

6 Baltic Sea Eastern Mediterranean Western Mediterranean & Grand Europe Deck Plans Cabins and Rate Conditions Holiday Information Calendar of Sailings Terms & Conditions

7 NORWAY Oslo SWEDEN Stockholm UNITED KINGDOM DENMARK Copenhagen Kiel Warnemünde Hamburg Southampton Amsterdam NETHERLANDS GERMANY FRANCE Venice SPAIN PORTUGAL Barcelona aco Cannes CORSICA SARDINIA Rome ITALY GREECE Istanbul TURKEY Black Sea Lisbon SICILY Athens Tangier Casablanca Malaga MOROCCO Tunis TUNISIA MALTA Mediterranean Sea

8 And the wheel s kick and the wind s song and the white sail s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea s face and a grey dawn breaking... John Masefield - Sea Fever Officially recognised by Guinness World Records in 2001 as the World s largest square rigger in service 8

9 Royal Clipper In 1902, the first full-rigged, five masted sailing ship, as well as the largest sailing ship the world had ever seen, was launched. The legendary Preussen dominated the seas, only to be gone in a few short years. Neither before nor since had the world seen such a magnificent sailing ship. Until today... Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted full 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 metre 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. The Royal Clipper was officially recognised by Guinness World Records in 2001 as the World s largest square rigger in service. 9

10 A full 1760 square metres 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. Or climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to one of the passenger look out crow s-nests, 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, featuring deliciously prepared cuisine and a no-tie dress code. A convenient marina platform lowers from the stern for watersports. And the ultimate unique Royal Clipper experience, the one-of-a-kind Captain Nemo Lounge, is the site of our spa and health club, with underwater glass portholes. 10

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12 And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea gulls crying... John Masefield - Sea Fever 12

13 Star Clipper & Star Flyer They are the stars of the sea. Star Clipper and 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 their 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 day. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are modern cruise ships in every way, created for luxury-loving passengers who also love the traditions and romance of the legendary era of sailing ships. Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 115 metres 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 on Star Clipper and Star Flyer. 13

14 Each ship offers spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space and not one, but two swimming pools. In fact, you ll find that these ships offer more outdoor space per passenger than most conventional cruise ships. The decor of Star Clipper and Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of sail. Antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships please your eye, while teak and gleaming mahogany rails are richly remindful of Star Clippers proud nautical heritage. All Star Clippers ships feature open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, our convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar and Piano Bar, and an 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. 14

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16 I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied... John Masefield - Sea Fever 16

17 Life on Board Up on the bowsprit, a couple watch the sun drop slowly into the sea as gulls circle one last time in the sky. ends 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? Clearly this is not a cruise ship in the ordinary sense. With 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, and a chance to hear some great story-telling as well. And 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. 17

18 Culinary Arts Our inspired chefs make dining aboard a delightful culinary adventure with an international menu of foods from the corners of the Earth. When you rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with Parisian croissants, toasted English muffins 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 private 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. 18

19 I must down to the seas again to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull s way and the whale s way where the wind s like a whetted knife... John Masefield - Sea Fever 19

20 And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick s over John Masefield - Sea Fever 20

21 Rest Assured 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 luxurious classic yacht, where everything is ingeniously designed for comfort, ease and efficiency. Burnished brass fittings and mahogany brightwork recall our nautical heritage. Soft natural fabrics reflect the colours of the sun, sea and sky. Prints of famous clipper ships and sailing yachts grace the walls. Everything is immaculately maintained and your steward knows exactly when to appear. 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. All in all, your Star Clippers cabin or suite is a perfectly arranged abode for daydreams and nights of blissful rest and relaxation. 21

22 Honeymoon & Special Occasions Lifetime celebrations with memories that live forever. Ready to celebrate? Whether it s your honeymoon, a milestone birthday or anniversary, a family reunion, a special club or corporate gathering or other significant event, Star Clippers is the inspired choice. After all, what could be more romantic or memorable - than sailing away on a magnificent tall ship to distant lands! Aboard Star Clippers, celebrations become extraordinary occasions, because we are dedicated to making each moment very special. Family reunions, clubs or special interest groups and corporate events are treated with the same care and attention to detail that you would expect from a fine hotel or resort. Be sure to reserve well ahead of your cruise, because you ll find that we will provide some great ideas and original touches to make your gathering even more rewarding. Whether it s a cocktail party, a dinner or seminar on board or a special excursion on shore, Star Clippers can take care of your needs. Honeymooners can relax in perfect privacy. There s a complimentary bottle of champagne, and an assortment of fresh fruit and sweet treats, offered to all honeymooners who have proof of their marriage within six months of their sailing date, as well as a special gift and a certificate signed by the Captain. If you are searching for the perfect way to begin your lives together, a Star Clippers honeymoon offers an idyllic combination of adventure and romance in a setting that inspires hearts. 22

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25 Caribbean Their sails gleaming in the sun, Royal Clipper and Star Clipper thread their way between lush volcanic islands in a sea that can only be the Caribbean, because it is so incredibly blue. The world you ve discovered is a wonderfully unique Caribbean Paradise. 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, the Windward Islands and new for 2011, the chic British Virgin Islands. The only difficulty is choosing in which direction to sail from St. Maarten, aboard Star Clipper, but either voyage offers memorable sailing in optimal conditions. Sail across the Anegada Passage and you ll discover the Treasure Islands, so named because they include some of the most exclusive (and expensive) jewels in the Caribbean. Head southward on our Leeward Islands cruise and step ashore in Nevis. Rainforests, rushing rivers and a hundred waterfalls greet you in luxuriant Dominica, while in Guadeloupe, the island shaped like the twin wings of a butterfly, the steaming fumaroles and jungle clad slopes of Soufrière await hikers explorations in Parc National de la Guadeloupe. The Caribbean venues where our ships sail are famous for their glorious sailing weather, and every voyage promises the thrill of passagemaking under full sail. 25

26 Royal Clipper Windward Islands 7 nights Royal Clipper Grenadine Islands 7 nights St. Kitts Antigua Martinique Iles des Saintes St. Lucia Dominica Martinique St. Vincent Tobago Cays Grenadines Barbados St. Lucia Barbados Grenada Thur Bridgetown, Barbados Rodney Bay, St. Lucia Cabrits & Roseau, Dominica Antigua Basseterre & Beach, St. Kitts Iles des Saintes Fort de France, Martinique Bridgetown, Barbados Thur Bridgetown, Barbados Captain s Best, Grenadines Grenada Tobago Cays St. Vincent (am), Bequia (pm) Fort de France (am), Beach (pm), Martinique Marigot Bay & Soufriere, St. Lucia Bridgetown, Barbados 2011 Departure Dates November 12, 26 December 10 e January 14 e, 28 February 11, 25 March 31 November 24 December 8 e, 22* *(Christmas sailing) 2011 Departure Dates November 19 December 3 e January 7 e, 21 February 4, 18 March 3 December 1 e, 15 e 29 p * *(New Year sailing) CARIBBEAN ROYAL CLIPPER Economy Winter Caribbean 2011/2012: 3 & 10 Dec 2011, 7 & 14 Jan, 2012 nts Departure Dates January 19 February 2, 16 March 2, 16, 30 owner s suite deluxe suite Departure Dates January 26 February 9, 23 March 9, 23 April 6 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. guaranteed single third person port charges /2013: 1, 8 & 15 Dec Value Winter Caribbean 2011/2012: All dates from 12 Nov 2011 to 31 Mar excluding economy and peak 2012/2013: All dates from 24 Nov 2012 to 6 Apr 2013 excluding economy and peak /2013: Peak Winter Caribbean New Year Sailing - 29 Dec Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Royal Clipper itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount 20% Economy Season 2012/2013 (1, 8 & 15 Dec 2012) 30 April 2012 Value Winter Season & Peak Winter Season 2012/ % 26

27 Royal Clipper BVI Barbados 10 nights Royal Clipper BVI Barbados 11 nights British Virgin Islands St. Kitts St Barts Antigua British Virgin Islands St. Kitts St Barts Antigua Iles des Saintes Iles des Saintes Dominica St. Lucia Barbados St. Lucia Barbados Thur Bridgetown, Barbados St Barts Norman Island & Sopers Hole, BVIs Jost Van Dyke, White Bay, Virgin Gorda, BVIs Virgin Gorda, BVIs Antigua Basseterre & Beach, St. Kitts Iles des Saintes Marigot Bay & Soufrière, St. Lucia Bridgetown, Barbados Thur Thur Bridgetown, Barbados St Barts Norman Island & Sopers Hole (Overnight), BVIs Jost Van Dyke, White Bay, Virgin Gorda (Overnight), BVIs Virgin Gorda, BVIs Antigua Basseterre & Beach, St. Kitts Iles des Saintes Roseau & Cabrits, Dominica Marigot Bay & Soufrière, St. Lucia Bridgetown, Barbados 2011 Departure Dates December 17 (Christmas sailing) March Departure Dates December 27 p (New Year sailing) March 20 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. CARIBBEAN ROYAL CLIPPER nts. owner s suite deluxe suite guaranteed single third person port charges BVI's incl. Christmas Sailing BVI's Peak Season New Year Sailing Please refer to page 80 for rate conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. 27

28 Star Clipper & Star Flyer Treasure Islands 7 nights Star Clipper Leeward Islands 7 nights British Virgin Islands Anguilla St. Maarten Tortola St. Barts Nevis St. Maarten St. Barts Antigua St. Kitts Dominica Guadeloupe Iles des Saintes Thur Phillipsburg, St. Maarten Anguilla Virgin Gorda, B.V.I. Sailing Sir Francis Drake Channel (am), Norman Island (pm), Soper s Hole, Tortola (Overnight), B.V.I. Jost van Dyke, B.V.I. St. Kitts, Basseterre & Beach St. Barts Phillipsburg, St. Maarten Thur Phillipsburg, St. Maarten Nevis Dominica Iles des Saintes Guadeloupe Antigua St. Barts Phillipsburg, St. Maarten 2011 Departure Dates Star Clipper November 12 December 10 e, 23 (Christmas sailing) Star Clipper February 4, 18 March 3, 17 Star Flyer April 7 e Star Clipper December 1 e, 15 e 29 p * *(New Year sailing) 2013 Departure Dates Star Clipper January 12 e, 26 February 9, 23 March 9, Departure Dates November 19 February 11, 25 March 10, 24 November 24 December 8 e, 22* *(Christmas Sailing) 2013 Departure Dates January 5 e, 19 February 2, 16 March 2, 16 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. CARIBBEAN STAR CLIPPER & STAR FLYER Economy Winter Caribbean 2011/2012: 10 Dec 2011, 7 Apr /2013: 1, 8 & 15 Dec 2012, 5 & 12 Jan 2013 Value Winter Caribbean 2011/2012: All dates from 12 Nov 2011 to 24 Mar 2012 excluding economy and peak 2012/2013: All dates from 24 Nov 2012 to 23 Mar 2013 excluding economy and peak 2012/2013: Peak Winter Caribbean New Year Sailing - 29 Dec 2012 Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Clipper itinerary / season nts. owner s cabin Economy Season 2012/2013 (1, 8 & 15 Dec 2012, 5 & 12 Jan 2013) Value Winter Season & Peak Winter Season 2012/ deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers 30 April 2012 guaranteed single third person early booking discount 20% 10% port charges

29 Star Clipper Leeward Islands 6 nights Star Clipper Leeward Islands 8 nights St. Maarten St. Barts St. Maarten Nevis St. Barts Antigua Nevis Antigua Guadeloupe Iles des Saintes Dominica Iles des Saintes Dominica St. Lucia Thur Philipsburg, St. Maarten Nevis Dominica Iles des Saintes Antigua St. Barts Philipsburg, St. Maarten Thur Philipsburg, St. Maarten Nevis Dominica St. Lucia Iles des Saintes Guadeloupe Antigua St. Barts Philipsburg, St. Maarten 2011 Departure Dates December Departure Dates December 30 p (New Year Sailing) The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. CARIBBEAN STAR CLIPPER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person port charges 17 Dec New Year Sailing, 30 Dec Please refer to page 80 for rate conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. 29

30 Caribbean s of Call Anguilla The island has been a British colony/dependency since it was first settled in Columbus thought this long flat island with its multitude of white sand coves looked like an undulating eel, so he named it Anguilla. It s the ideal place for our beach stop. Antigua The dockyards, marinas, old inns, venerable pubs and convivial crowds of sun-tanned yacht crews; this is the epicentre of the Caribbean yachting world. Discover the island, swim with stingrays and enjoy a kayak eco tour. Barbados Bridgetown is an interesting town full of contrasts. George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that the laid back, rum-and-funloving island s British-influenced heritage includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea. Bequia/St. Vincent The island of St. Vincent is ruggedly beautiful with tall peaks blanketed by a lush tropical rainforest. The natural harbour of Elizabeth at Bequia is a meeting point for sailors from all over the world. Enjoy our water sports programme on Princess Margaret beach. Dominica Dominica is a dream-like island, full of surprises. Hike through a steamy orchid-festooned rainforest to breathtaking Trafalgar Falls and a bubbling lake. Our ships anchor off Cabrits National Park where you may enjoy watersports from the beach. Grenada The aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla baking in the sun - these are the tropical flavours of Grenada. From the horseshoe shaped Carenage at St. George s, follow the Sendall Tunnel (hand-built in 1895) to the Esplanade and old Ft. George for a spectacular view of Grenada. Grenadines Thirty islands and specks of sand make up the gloriously untouched Grenadines. We ll call on one of these Islands, for a blissful, laid-back beach day. Take a boat tour to the Grenadines islands around Tobago Cays. We re sure, you ll never be disappointed. 30

31 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. Book a visit to Deshaies Botanical Garden or Pointe Noire Cocoa House and discover how chocolate is made. Iles des Saintes Les Saintes is a thoroughly entrancing group of islands lying off Guadeloupe. You ll enjoy the superb beaches, snorkelling, diving and other watersports that we offer. Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands Once the hideaway for a Dutch pirate of the same name, Jost van Dyke welcomes visitors with first-rate hiking trails and the best beaches in the British Virgin Islands. A tasty, fulfilling beach barbecue awaits you. Be sure to have a drink at the famous Foxy s Tamarind Bar in Great Harbour. Martinique Martinique is the classic French Caribbean island. It is France with a tropical twist. You won t be able to resist the charms of spicy Creole cooking and tempting boutiques in Fort de France. You can also visit the Balata Gardens, the colonial part of Fort de France, enjoy an island tour or kickback and participate in our water sports programme on Grand Anse beach. 31

32 Nevis Nevis is dotted with old sugar plantations, some of them now turned into charming inns, many with interesting histories. Dominated by the perilously steep cliffs of Mt. Scenery, this small Dutch island didn t even have a road around it until 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 for a snorkel safari to the old caves where real hidden treasure was said to have been discovered. Soper s Hole, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Soper s Hole is where laid back is a jealously cultivated way of life. Visit the nearby ruins of 17th century Dutch Fort Recovery. There are also several favourite watering holes, beloved by crews of visiting yachts, where the local gossip flows as freely as the rum. St. Barts In its elegant little capital of Gustavia, French joie de vivre is tempered by Swedish spic and span neatness. Diversions include duty-free shopping in exquisite boutiques, beautiful beaches, excellent dining and people-watching. 32

33 St. Kitts St. Kitts was the first successful cessfu colony in the British ish West Indies. Shop in colourful Basseterre, play golf and tour old plantation houses. For the adventuresome there s a brisk hike through the rainforest or just enjoy watersports with our team on South ars beach. St. Lucia Marigot Bay, one of the prettiest anchorages in the Caribbean, is surrounded by lush hills and ringed by drooping coconut palms. Our alternate stop, the little Town of Soufrière was named after a nearby volcano. Prettier sights are to be seen at Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths where you can walk through the gardens and take a dip in the pool under the waterfalls. You won t want to miss out on our Piton snorkel safari. St. Maarten The smallest lest island in the world shared by two countries- St. Martin/St. Maarten is big on shopping. Whether you go Dutch in Philipsburg or prefer Marigot s French touch, you re always welcome. Tobago Cays Four small islets, virtually deserted but enormously appealing for those who love underwater exploration, Tobago Cays is a national park where the snorkelling is superb. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Take a bath at the Baths, Virgin Gorda s unique water grottos formed eons ago by ancient lava flows. Huge boulders lie scattered around the natural pools, which are delightful for swimming or soaking. Virgin Gorda is also home to Little Dix Bay, the Bitter End Yacht Club, some excellent beaches, and the best sailing around. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 33

34 Costa Rica & Central America Where nature abounds and adventure awaits The Western Coast of Costa Rica is shaped like a giant crab, with two great claws, the Nicoya Peninsula in the North and the Osa Peninsula (with its pincer turned backward) in the South reaching out to the Pacific Ocean. Within this wide embrace lies a natural paradise so dazzling and diverse that it defies any adequate description. Ticans realized very early on that their country s amazing natural beauty and diversity must be protected, and so the government reserved a full quarter of its landmass for national parks. With 9,000 higher plant species, 800 ferns, 850 bird species, hundreds of frogs and reptiles and 10% of all mammals on earth, there s a lot to protect. Everywhere in Costa Rica, strict conservation is universally observed. Where the wild things are A pair of scarlet macaws breaks out of the treetops and soars over a beach where the only tracks are those of last night s nesting turtles. You ride your horse over the sands to a small stream where blue butterflies play over brilliant pink flowers. Sounds of jungle and surf are strangely intermingled. This is where rain forest and beach meet in Costa Rica s Corcovado National Park, the day-glo tropical version of Where the Wild Things Are. 34

35 nature unbounded With the rugged spine of the volcanic cordilleras rising just a few kilometres inland from the Pacific Coast, dramatic climate changes in 11 distinct ecological zones can occur in a very short distance. The zones range from intertidal to the dry forests of the northern Guanacoste plain to the intermontane cloud forests to the dense rain soaked jungle wildernesses of the south, each with its own eco-system. The entire Pacific Coast is indented by gulfs, bays and inlets offering refuge and nesting places for marine, bird and land animal species in countless numbers. Today it is human visitors who find welcome refuge. Surfers stream like lemmings to the sea to beaches that stretch forever. Nature lovers can soar through the jungle canopy on a wire, raft a rollicking or gentle river, hike through forests decked in giant ferns and clouds of orchids. Or just sit, stand, lie or look in any direction and watch nature perform around you. Star Flyer s new in-depth Costa Rican itineraries will give guests unparalleled access to both major and lesser-known national parks, some on remote islands and bays inaccessible to land-based tourists. We invite you to join us in a rare adventure of nature unbounded. 35

36 Star Flyer Panama to Costa Rica 7 nights Star Flyer Costa Rica & Nicaragua 7 nights Star Flyer Costa Rica & Panama 7 nights Puerto Caldera Quepos Isla Tortugas Golfito Isla del Cano Drake Bay Isla Gamez Balboa Isla Iguana Playas del Coco San Juan del Sur Samara Puerto Carrillo National Reserve of Curu National Park Santa Rosa Puerto Caldera Isla Tortugas Puerto Caldera National Reserve Quepos of Curu Isla Tortugas Isla del Cano Drake Bay Golfito Isla Gamez Thur Balboa, Panama Isla Iguana, Panama Isla Gamez (Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui), Panama Golfito, Costa Rica Drake Bay / Isla del Cano, (eve. Sailing), Costa Rica Quepos (pm), CostaRica Isla Tortugas / National Reserve of Curu /Quesera (day and overnight), Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica 2011 Departure Dates November 20 Thur Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua Playas del Coco, Costa Rica National Park Santa Rosa, Costa Rica Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica Isla Tortugas / National Reserve of Curu / Quesera (day and overnight), Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica 2011 Departure Dates November 27 December 4 e, 11 e Thur Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Isla Gamez (Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui), Panama Golfito, Costa Rica Drake Bay (am), Isla del Cano (eve. Sailing), Costa Rica Isla del Cano (am), Quepos (pm), Costa Rica Isla Tortugas / National Reserve of Curu / Quesera (day and overnight), Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica December 9 e January 15 e, 29 January 8 e, 22 February 12, 26 February 5, 19 March 11 March 4 December 16 e, 30 p * *(New Year Sailing) December 23 (Christmas Sailing) 2013 Departure Dates January 13 e, 27 February 10, 24 March Departure Dates January 6 e, 20 February 3, 17 March 3, 17 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. CENTRAL AMERICA STAR FLYER Economy Winter Central America 2011/2012: 4 & 11 Dec 2011, 8 & 15 Jan /2013: 9 & 16 Dec 2012, 6 & 13 Jan 2013 Value Winter Central America 2011/2012: All dates from 20 Nov 2011 to 18 Mar 2012 excluding economy and peak 2012/2013: All dates from 23 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2013 excluding economy and peak Peak Winter Central America New Year Sailing - 30 Dec 2012 Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Flyer itinerary / season nts. owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person early booking discount Economy Winter Season 2012/2013 (9 & 16 Dec 2012, 6 & 13 Jan 2013) 20% 30 April 2012 Value Winter Season & Peak Winter Season 2012/ % port charges

37 Star Flyer Costa Rica to Panama 6 nights Puerto Caldera Thur Isla del Cano Quepos Golfito Drake Bay Isla Gamez Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica Drake Bay / Isla del Cano, (eve. Sailing), Costa Rica Golfito, Costa Rica Isla Gamez (Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui), Panama Isla Iguana, Panama Balboa, Panama March 18 Balboa Isla Iguana Star Flyer Christmas Sailing 10 nights National Park Santa Rosa Playas del Coco Thur Samara Puerto Carrillo National Reserve of Curu Isla Tortugas Isla del Cano San Juan del Sur Puerto Caldera Drake Bay Quepos Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua Playas del Coco, Costa Rica National Park Santa Rosa, Costa Rica Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica Golfito, Costa Rica Drake Bay (am) Isla del Cano, (eve. Sailing), Costa Rica Isla Tortugas / National Reserve of Curu / Quesera (day and overnight), Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica 2011 Departure Dates December 18 (Christmas Sailing) Golfito Star Flyer New Year Sailing 11 nights National Park Santa Rosa Playas del Coco Samara Puerto Carrillo National Reserve of Curu Thur Thur Isla Tortugas San Juan del Sur Puerto Caldera Quepos Drake Bay Golfito Isla Gamez Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua Playas del Coco, Costa Rica National Park Santa Rosa, Costa Rica Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica Drake Bay (am, Isla del Cano, (eve. Sailing), Costa Rica Isla Gamez (Marine Park Golfo de Chiriqui), Panama Golfito, Costa Rica Isla Tortugas / National Reserve of Curu / Quesera / (day and overnight), Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica 2011 Departure Dates December 28 p (New Year Sailing) 2013 Departure Dates March 24 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. All dates are value season unless otherwise noted, e = economy, p = peak. CENTRAL AMERICA STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person port charges Christmas Sailing, 18 Dec New Year Sailing, 28 Dec Costa Rica - Panama, 18 Mar 2012 & 24 Mar Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Star Flyer Costa Rica - Panama, 24 Mar April % 37

38 Costa Rica & Central America s of Call Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica (Santa Rosa National Park) This tiny port is the entryway to Santa Rosa and Guanacaste National Parks. Santa Rosa, is the country s first national park established in 1972 Visit La Casona, where a battle by a group of North American corsairs looking, in vain, to conquer Costa Rica, was fought. Enjoy a walk through the Naked Indian Trail (1hr), named after a tree with red bark. Drake Bay, Costa Rica Drake Bay is close to Corcovado National Park, one of the wildest, wettest and most wondrous jungle habitats on earth. With eight different habitats, 400 bird species, more than 100 reptiles and amphibians and 10% of all the mammals on earth, it s a tropical Noah s Ark. Also near Drake Bay is the smaller Marenco Biological Station, where you may hike through moss-festooned rain forest replete with toucans, monkeys, curassows and tanagers or ride a horse. Enjoy a walk in Corcovado national park or a boat ride to the mangrove. Golfito, Costa Rica The Central American headquarters of the United Fruit Company until the 1980 s, Golfito today is a new destination for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers. Within howling distance is Piedras Blanca National Park. You can also visit Golfito National Wildlife Refuge, Golfo Dulce rescue center or the Casas Orquideas botanical garden Isla Gamez, Golfo de Chiriquí Marine Park, Panama One of the 12 islands and their surrounding waters comprising the Golfo de Chiriquí Marine Park, Isla Gamez is a small island with beautiful white sand beaches. Take advantage of our beach activities or enjoy a walk across the island. Isla Iguana, Panama As you approach the remote uninhabited island of the Isla Iguana wildlife reserve on Panama s Pacific coast, the first thing you ll notice are the frigate birds, 5,000 of them, in fact, soaring and diving in breathtaking aerobatics. And the reason they are here is the abundance of the island s coral reefs. Their lure is as irresistible to snorkelers and divers as it is to the frigate birds, but if you d rather stay topside, you can laze in a hammock under a palm tree and watch all the action from the beach. 38

39 Islas Tortugas National Reserve, Costa Rica (Curu Wildlife Reserve) Tortuga is an exquisite little island of off Costa Rica s Nicoya Peninsula. Giant manta rays, dolphins and the occasional humpback whale are frequent visitors here and the volcanic reef is home to dozens of marine species. Nearby on the Nicoya Peninsula, the Curu Wildlife Reserve offers an up-close look at the amazingly diverse marine life of the Curu River mangrove estuary; a great snorkeling opportunity. Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Playas del Coco was one of Costa Rica s first beach destinations for the laid-back and cool. The Guanacaste beaches are justly famous for surfing and they are also the nesting places for many species of marine turtles. Inland the vast savannahs and dry rain forests are a completely different climate from the rest of Costa Rica. Explore the ecologically diverse Palo Verde national park. Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica It s the Playa that brings people to the little fishing village of Puerto Carrillo. Slung like a huge horseshoe between two Towering headlands, the pristine white sands are bordered by a road that winds through rows of palm trees. Purportedly, this beach has the sunniest weather in Costa Rica; an ideal spot for our watersports and beach activities. Quepos, Costa Rica Quepos has long been a favourite destination for sport fishers and eco-adventurers alike. The astonishing beauty of nearby Manual Antonio National Park will entice you to discover another world - an amazing natural wonderland of colorful flora and fauna, lush jungle and secluded beaches. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua In the 1849 Gold Rush, before the Canal was built, the way you went from the Atlantic to the Pacific was via Cornelius Vanderbilt s trans-isthmus steamboats, which took you up the Rio San Juan across Lake Nicaragua and then via rail to San Juan del Sur, the Pacific terminus, where you d catch a clipper for San Francisco. The highlights of this stop are the city of Grenada and the Masaya Volcano National Park. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 39

40 Panama Canal The Crossroads of the World. Often called the Crossroads of the World, the Panama Canal is the vital link between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is one of the few engineering wonders of the world and a must-see. Star Clipper and Star Flyer make their way between the Caribbean Islands of Barbados or St. Maarten and the Panama Canal opting for a full transcanal experience. Along the way, our ships visit the San Blas Islands, strung along Panama s dramatically beautiful Kuna Yala coast, Venezuela, the regions numerous Dutch speaking islands as well as the British Virgin Islands. 40

41 Star Flyer Barbados to Panama 14 nights Star Clipper St. Maarten to Panama 14 nights Star Flyer & Star Clipper Panama to St. Maarten 14 nights San Blas Panama Bonaire Curacao Aruba Cartagena Margarita Island Blanquilla Barbados Grenadines Grenada San Blas Panama Margarita Island Bonaire Blanquilla Curacao Aruba Cartagena St. Maarten St. Vincent San Blas Panama Curacao Aruba British Virgin Islands Cartagena St. Maarten St. Barts Thu Thu Bridgetown, Barbados Captain's Best, Grenadines St. George's, Grenada Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela Blanquilla, Venezuela Bonaire Willemstad, Curacao Oranjestad, Aruba Cartagena, Colombia San Blas Islands, Panama Panama Canal Transit Balboa, Panama 2011 Departure Dates Star Flyer November 6 Thu Thu Philipsburg, St. Maarten Terre-de-Haut, Isles de Saintes St. Vincent (am) Margarita Island, Venezuela Blanquilla, Venezuela Kralendijk, Bonaire Willemstad, Curacao Oranjestad, Aruba Cartagena, Colombia San Blas Islands, Panama Panama Canal Transit Balboa, Panama Thu Thu Balboa, Panama Panama Canal Transit San Blas Islands, Panama Cartagena, Colombia Oranjestad, Aruba Willemstad, Curacao Jost van Dyke, (Beach BBQ) & Sopers Hole, Tortola, (Overnight) BVI Sailing Sir Francis Drake Channel (am), Virgin Gorda, B.V.I St. Barts Philipsburg, St. Maarten Star Flyer November 25 Star Clipper January 7 Star Clipper January 21 Star Flyer March Departure Dates Star Flyer March 30 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. PANAMA CANAL SAILINGS STAR FLYER & STAR CLIPPER Winter Season, Nov 2011 to April 2012 Winter Season, Nov 2012 to April 2013 nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person port charges Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Star Flyer & Star Clipper Barbados - Panama, 25 Nov 2012 Panama - St Maarten, 30 March April % 41

42 Panama Canal s of Call Aruba Bon boni means welcome in the local dialect, Papiamento, and is universally understood by all who visit little Aruba. Just 15 miles from Venezuela, this almost independent nation still has a ceremonial Dutch Governor General. Once it depended on oil for income, but tourism is the new king. No wonder - Aruba s endless beaches and spectacular diving are too tempting to pass up. Balboa, Panama Balboa was built to house American administrative headquarters for the Canal and many of the buildings are handsome examples of the American colonial style of the early 1900 s. Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles Pink flamingoes, divi-divi trees, Papiamento and the best diving in the Caribbean You can only be in Bonaire. The blinding white salt flats of Bonaire were once marked by tall obelisks of red, white, blue and orange (the colors of the old Dutch flag) to guide mariners. Today they are marked by clouds of pink - enormous flocks (500 or more!) of fluttering flamingoes feasting on the orange brine shrimp that gives the flamingoes their unmistakable color. Cartagena, Colombia It was to Cartagena that writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez returned after the success of his evocative and fantastical novel 100 Years of Solitude, celebrating the life of Colombia s Caribbean coast. And no wonder, for this magnificent walled city with its toe in the sea is a city of magical dreams, dating back to the time of the conquistadores. Sacked of its mammoth stores of gold and jewels by Francis Drake in 1586, the city soon recovered its wealth. Today s visitors can walk along Las Murallas - built to protect the city from invaders. And dream of finding emerald treasures in Cartagena s jewelry district. Curacao The gabled houses and warehouses of Dutch colonial Willemstad march in tight formation along the entrance to St. Anna Bay, an incongruous vision of a tropical Amsterdam where the floating market sells mangos and papayas instead of tulips. In Curacao s interior cunucu, a few Dutch landhuis or farm owners still wrest a living by ranching on the near-desert soil. La Blanquilla, Venezuela La Blanquilla s tranquil and inviting white beaches give no hint of the amazing diving that lies only 65 yards offshore. A limestone cliff wall plunges more than 3,000 feet into the depths. Along the outcropping pinnacles of Piedra del Ahogado, divers can spot rare black corals growing in profusion. Porlamar, Isla Margarita, Venezuela Only 25 miles north of Venezuela coast, Isla Margarita is the favorite getaway for Cariocans. Margarita means pearl in Greek, and the island was once the center for harvesting egg size pearls. Porlamar, though founded in 1536, is a modern shopping mecca because of its duty free status. Northward lies the colonial capital of La Asunción, wherethe cathedral contains a statue of the Virgin whose pearl studded robe would ransom a king. World class windsurfers gather on the Playa El Yaque beach, but those in search of quieter pleasures can explore the mangrove lined Lagoon La Restinga to see flamingos and 100 other resident bird species. San Blas Islands, Panama The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands are undoubtedly the inspiration for the fanciful birds, fish and animals in brilliant reds, oranges, blues and greens that decorate the intricately appliquéd molas created by the indigenous Kuna women. Strung along the throat of Panama s dramatically beautiful Kuna Yala coast, the remoteness of these coral atolls protects an independent people who prize their communal culture with its rich oral history and artistic heritage. Please refer to pages 30 to 33 for Caribbean port descriptions. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 42

43 Ocean Crossings A white crested trail is laid across an azure sea. Amidst nature s hush, you and your fellow adventurers are transported across the Atlantic to the spice and colour of the Caribbean. The realisation of your dream of crossing an Ocean in a majestic sailing ship; a voyage with Star Clippers. To cross the Ocean on a true tall masted sailing ship is a wonderful, memorable journey for all to enjoy. This is time for reflection and relaxation, to enjoy good food and fine wines, while experiencing the incomparable adventure and excitement of crossing an Ocean from one continent to another. You will be able to experience the sights, sounds and sample the delicacies of many countries and cultures along the way. At many ports of call there are organised excursions for you to take part in. On certain journeys, enjoy special guest lectures on either, Maritime History, Ancient History or Marine Biology. We hope that you will take the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and fun that an Ocean crossing can bring. Cannes aco Lisbon Malaga Rome Malta Athens Canary Islands St Maarten Barbados Star Clipper - Westbound 14 nights Athens to Malaga Date Oct Athens, Greece 21 Oct emvasia, Greece 22 Oct Pilos, Greece 23 Oct 24 Oct Siracusa, Sicily, Italy Thu 25 Oct Valletta, Malta 26 Oct Pantelleria, Italy 27 Oct Hammamet, Tunisia 28 Oct Tunis, Tunisia 29 Oct 30 Oct Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 31 Oct Thu 1 Nov Cartagena, Spain 2 Nov Motril, Spain (Optional Tour Granada) 3 Nov Malaga, Spain Star Clipper - Westbound 21 nights Malaga to St. Maarten Date Nov Malaga, Spain 4 Nov Tangier, Morocco 5 Nov 6 Nov Casablanca, Morocco 7 Nov Safi, Morocco (Optional Tour Marrakesh) Thu 8 Nov 9 Nov Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands 10 Nov Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain 11 Nov - 23 Nov 24 Nov Philipsburg, St. Maarten The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. Please refer to page 72 for Grand Europe rates (Eastbound: Lisbon - Malta & Malta - Athens. Westbound: Athens - Malta & Malta - Malaga) TRANSATLANTIC STAR CLIPPER Westbound, Athens - St. Maarten Westbound, Malaga - Las Palmas Westbound, Las Palmas - St. Maarten Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers third person early booking discount Star Clipper Westbound Athens - St. Maarten, Malaga - Las Palmas, Las Palmas - St. Maarten 31 January % 43 port charges

44 Royal Clipper - Eastbound 21 nights Barbados to Rome Date Apr Bridgetown, Barbados - 8 Apr - 17 Apr 18 Apr Punta Delgada, Azores Thu - 19 Apr - 22 Apr 23 Apr Malaga, Spain 24 Apr 25 Apr Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Thu 26 Apr Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 27 Apr 28 Apr Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy Royal Clipper - Westbound 28 nights Rome to Barbados Date Oct Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy 28 Oct Bonifacio, Corsica 29 Oct Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain 30 Oct Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain 31 Oct Thu 1 Nov Motril, Spain (optional tour to Granada) 2 Nov 3 Nov Safi, Morocco (optional tour to Marrakesh) 4 Nov Casablanca, Morocco 5 Nov Tangier, Morocco 6 Nov Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) 7 Nov imao, ugal Thu 8 Nov Lisbon, ugal 9 Nov 10 Nov Casablanca, Morocco 11 Nov Safi, Morocco (optional tour to Marrakesh) 12 Nov 13 Nov Tenerife, Canary Islands - 14 Nov- 23 Nov 24 Nov Bridgetown, Barbados The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. Please refer to page 73 for Grand Europe rates (Malaga - Rome & Rome - Lisbon). TRANSATLANTIC ROYAL CLIPPER nts. owner s suite deluxe suite guaranteed single Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. third person Eastbound, Barbados - Rome Eastbound, Barbados - Malaga Westbound, Lisbon - Barbados 170 Westbound, Rome - Barbados port charges ship itinerary deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Royal Clipper Eastbound Barbados - Rome, Barbados - Malaga Westbound Rome - Barbados, Lisbon - Barbados 31 January % 44

45 Star Flyer - Eastbound 21 nights St. Maarten to Southampton Date Apr Philipsburg, St. Maarten - 15 Apr - Thu 26 Apr 27 Apr Punta Delgada, Azores - 28 Apr - 4 May 5 May Southampton, UK Star Flyer- Westbound 22 nights Malaga to Barbados Date Oct Malaga, Spain 21 Oct Tangier, Morocco 22 Oct Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) 23 Oct 24 Oct Thu 25 Oct Funchal, Madeira 26 Oct 27 Oct Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain 28 Oct Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain - 29 Oct - 10 Nov 11 Nov Bridgetown, Barbados The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. TRANSATLANTIC STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. third person Eastbound, St. Maarten - Southampton Westbound, Malaga - Barbados Westbound, Malaga - Las Palmas Westbound, Las Palmas - Barbados port charges ship Star Flyer itinerary Eastbound St. Maarten - Southampton Westbound Malaga - Barbados, Malaga - Las Palmas, Las Palmas - Barbados 45 deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount 31 January %

46 Ocean Crossings s of Call Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain The center of Arrecife, Lanzarote s picturesque seaside capital, is called the puddle, an odd reference on this desert like island where camels are a form of local transport. Discover the story of the Guanche, the original inhabitants of the islands or visit the surreal lunar landscape of the Timanfaya National Park with its bizarre craters, streams of lava and fields of ashes. Cadiz, Spain Cadiz called the cup of silver is almost African in appearance, its streets are lined with palm trees, its churches topped with dome-like cupolas. Take advantage of our optional tours to Seville, the irresistible capital and cultural centre of Andalusia with its colourful and festive lifestyle. Casablanca, Morocco 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. Let s not forget the historical though modern city of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Funchal, Madeira, ugal The British have a soft spot in their hearts for Madeira. Since before the Napoleonic Wars, Funchal has been a favourite R & R stop for British holidaymakers. Madeira s terrain is impossibly steep, interrupted frequently by cascading waterfalls and covered in lush greenery and flowers. Everyone who visits Madeira has to take the careening sled ride from te to Funchal. Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain Ibiza is a place where people hang out because, except for the medieval walls, you could almost think it was the Med s version of Key West. But away from the hustle of town, some lovely beaches await. Lisbon, ugal Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of history. Spreading out along the right bank of the Tagus, its downtown, the Baixa, is located in the 18th-century area around Rossio. The Alfama, one of the oldest quarters in Lisboa still retains much of its original layout since it largely survived the earthquake of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain This 15th century city with a semi-tropical colonial ambience is a favorite stopping place for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Visit the Casa Colon, named for the great explorer, or tour the island and ride up to the vast volcanic crater of Bandama, an extinct volcano rising nearly feet above sea level. Mahon, Menorca 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. Malaga, Spain 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. 46

47 Motril, Spain The town of Motril is located in the Spanish region of Andalucia on the Costa Tropical. Nestling at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, the town s coastal strip includes two main beaches - the busy Playa Poniente, and the quieter Playa Granada. From Motril you can go to Grenada or discover the Alpujarras mountains. Palma, Majorca Towering over the harbour, Palma s enormous Gothic cathedral is a powerful symbol of the religious fervour 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. Visit Valldemossa where composer Frederyk Chopin and his partner the French writer George Sand spent the winter of together. Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Just a few miles inland from the beautiful beaches of Badia de Pollenca, in the Serra de Tramuntana hills overlooking Majorca s rugged northeast coast, the town of Pollensa 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 astery, Ermita de Nostra Senora del Puig. imao, Algarve Coast, ugal The city of imao, the beach resort Praia da Rocha, and the nature reserve Ria de Alvor are the most well known places of an Algarve region quite unique in its diversity. Explore the countless shopping opportunities, visiting historical sites, strolling along the river boulevard or just sipping a drink in a garden bar. Punta Delgada, Azores The Azores have long played host to transatlantic yachtsmen, traders and explorers. It stands on the pretty green and fertile island of Sao Miguel. 16th and 17th century economic growth saw the construction of lavish palaces and churches, many still surviving. Safi, Marocco Today, Safi is mainly modern, home to a fishing port and diversified industries. The old town which lies within the city is still very much alive. Here you may be tempted to buy pottery typical of this part of the region. Our excursion to Marrakesh, the Red City, starts here. Tangier, Morocco Tangier was the real model for the famous American film «Casablanca» with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It still retains its faded mongrel charm - not entirely Moroccan, European or African but a heady mix of all three. Situated 60 km east of Tangier, the pictoresque city of Tetuan beckons. 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. 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. Please refer to pages 30 to 33 (Caribbean), pages 63 to 65 (Eastern Med) and pages 74 to 77 (Western med) for further port descriptions. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 47

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49 Baltic Sea Feel the enchantment of the North. The snap of a sail and the scent of the sea on a summer s day when dusk falls at midnight. Archipelagos where brightly-painted holiday cottages cling limpet-like to rocky skerries. Richly saturated colours that seem to come from a Flemish master s palette in landscapes that evoke medieval folklore and fairytales. The plaintive strains of Grieg and Sibelius played in a royal palace where kings and queens once listened and lived. These are the sights and textures of Northern Europe, a multi-hued and layered tapestry that reaches out to be touched, tasted and savoured in a thousand mind pictures. From Germany and the Low Countries to the Baltic lands of the Vikings and the Eastern Empire of the Tsars, Northern Europe is a territory of vast and vivid variety. Reaching into the heart of Northern Europe is the Baltic - Mare Suebicum in the Latin of ancient scribes. It was the Vikings who first braved the crossing of this brackish sea to venture from Denmark, Norway and Sweden eastward into the lands we now know as Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, eventually finding their way to the Black Sea. Not content with just going east, they also sailed and rowed westward through the Straits of Denmark to Scotland, England, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland. Southward they ranged as far as Spain and North Africa, and traversed the Mediterranean to Byzantium and even Baghdad. Their longships were the fastest vessels on the water, and their Kings and captains, such as Harald Hardrada, Canut the Great, Eric the Red and Leif Ericsson, fearless. History has focused on the Vikings reputation for raiding and pillaging, but in reality they founded towns, built fortifications, made dynastically opportune marriages and created immensely profitable trade routes that linked them to important cities in Europe and Asia. After the introduction of Christianity, the Hanseatic League inherited or took over many of these settlements and routes and became even more allpowerful in the Baltic. Today Star Flyer will trace the Vikings extraordinary voyages, following the routes of those passionate explorers to storied lands and places. Along the way, Star Flyer will also participate with other magnificent tall ships in celebratory sailing parades in the German ports of Kiel, Hamburg and Rostock (Warnemünde). And with great pride in our Swedish sailing heritage, we invite you to join Star Flyer s Captain and crew in the thrilling experience of standing at the rail and passing by crowds of onlookers with all sails set and flags dipped in salute! 49

50 Star Flyer of Hamburg Birthday Celebration nights The world s largest harbour festival 10 May - 13 May Hamburg, Germany (11 May - Sailing Parade) Star Flyer 22nd Hanse Sail Rostock 2012 Maritime Sailing Parade 2 nights 10 Aug - 12 Aug Warnemünde, Germany (10 Aug - 11 Aug Sailing Parade) Star Flyer Hamburg to Amsterdam 3 nights Star Flyer Amsterdam to Hamburg 3 nights Star Flyer 3 nights Warnemünde to Warnemünde Den Helder Hamburg Borkum Hamburg Copenhagen Ronne Amsterdam Amsterdam Warnemünde Hamburg, Germany Den Helder or Texel, Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands Thu Amsterdam, Netherlands Borkum, Germany Hamburg, Germany Thu Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany May 13 May 16 June 14 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. BALTIC SEA STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person of Hamburg Celebration Hanse Sail Rostock Hamburg - Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Hamburg, Warnemünde - Warnemünde Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Flyer itinerary / season Hamburg - Amsterdam Amsterdam - Hamburg of Hamburg Celebration Hanse Sail Rostock Warnemünde - Warnemünde 50 deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers 31 January 2012 port charges early booking discount 10% 5%

51 Star Flyer Southampton to Hamburg 5 nights Star Flyer 5 nights Warnemünde to Warnemünde Amsterdam Hamburg Copenhagen Ronne Southampton Warnemünde Gdansk Thu Southampton, U.K. Amsterdam, Netherlands at sea Hamburg, Germany (overnight) Hamburg, Germany Thu Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany Copenhagen, Denmark Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Gdansk, Poland Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany May 5 June 9 Star Flyer Warnemünde to Kiel 5 nights Star Flyer Warnemünde to Oslo 6 nights Star Flyer Hamburg to Southampton 7 nights Oslo Nyborg Copenhagen Ronne Marstrand Gothenburg Halmstad Ijmuiden Amsterdam Hamburg Kiel Warnemünde Copenhagen Ronne Southampton Antwerp Zeebrugge Warnemünde Thu Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark Nyborg, Funen, Denmark Kiel, Germany Thur Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark Halmstad, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden Marstrand, Sweden Oslo, Norway Thur Hamburg, Germany Amsterdam, Netherlands Ijmuiden, Netherlands Antwerp, Belgium Zeebrugge, Belgium Southampton, U.K. June 17 August 12 August 25 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. BALTIC SEA STAR FLYER Southampton - Hamburg Warnemünde - Warnemünde Warnemünde - Kiel nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person port charges Warnemünde - Oslo Hamburg - Southampton Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Flyer itinerary / season Southampton - Hamburg Warnemünde - Warnemünde Warnemünde - Kiel Warnemünde - Oslo Hamburg - Southampton 51 deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers 31 January 2012 early booking discount 10% 5%

52 Star Flyer Hamburg to Oslo 7 nights Star Flyer 7 nights Copenhagen to Warnemünde Arendal Oslo Stromstad Kristiansand List Hamburg Simrishamn Copenhagen Warnemünde Sassnitz Karlskrona Ronne Gdansk Thur Hamburg, Germany List, Sylt, Germany (overnight) List, Sylt, Germany / Esbjerg, Denmark Kristiansand, Norway Arendal, Norway Stromstad, Sweden Oslo, Norway Thur Copenhagen, Denmark Simrishamn, Sweden Karlskrona, Sweden Gdansk, Poland Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Sassnitz, Ruegen, Germany Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany May 19 June 2 Star Flyer Oslo to Copenhagen 7 nights Star Flyer Oslo to Hamburg 7 nights Oslo Marstrand Gothenburg Arendal Kristiansand Oslo Stromstad Kalundborg Halmstad Helsingborg Copenhagen Esbjerg List Hamburg Thur Oslo, Norway Marstrand, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden Halmstad, Sweden Kalundborg, Denmark Helsingborg, Sweden Copenhagen, Denmark Thur Oslo, Norway Stromstad, Sweden Arendal, Norway Kristiansand, Norway Esbjerg, Denmark / List, Sylt, Germany (overnight) List, Sylt, Germany Hamburg, Germany May 26 May 26 August 18 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. BALTIC SEA STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person port charges Hamburg - Oslo Oslo - Copenhagen Copenhagen - Warnemünde Oslo - Hamburg Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Oslo - Copenhagen 10% Star Flyer Hamburg - Oslo Copenhagen - Warnemünde Oslo - Hamburg January %

53 Star Flyer Kiel to Stockholm 8 nights Star Flyer Sweden, Russia & Finland 11 nights Stockholm Visby Ventspils Mariehamn Stockholm St.Petersburg Helsinki Hanko Tallinn Visby Ventspils Kiel Sassnitz Gdansk Thur Kiel, Germany (sailing parade) Kiel, Germany (sailing parade) Sassnitz, Ruegen, Germany Gdansk, Poland Ventspils, Latvia Visby, Gotland, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden June 22 Star Flyer Sweden, Russia & Finland 10 nights Thu Thu Stockholm, Sweden Visby, Gotland, Sweden Ventspils, Latvia Tallinn, Estonia St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) St. Petersburg, Russia Helsinki, Finland Hanko, Finland Mariehamn, Åland, Finland Stockholm, Sweden July 10 Star Flyer Lithuania, Poland & Denmark 10 nights Stockholm Mariehamn Stockholm Visby Helsinki Hanko Tallinn St.Petersburg Visby Copenhagen Simrishamn Ronne Klaipeda Flensburg Gdansk Warnemünde Stockholm, Sweden Visby, Gotland, Sweden Tallinn, Estonia Thu St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight) St. Petersburg, Russia Helsinki, Finland Hanko, Finland Mariehamn, Åland, Finland Stockholm, Sweden June 30 July 21 Thu Thu Stockholm, Sweden Visby, Gotland, Sweden Klaipeda, Lithuania Gdansk, Poland Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark Simrishamn, Sweden Copenhagen, Denmark Flensburg, Germany Warnemünde (Rostock), Germany July 31 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. BALTIC SEA STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person Kiel - Stockholm Sweden, Russia & Finland Lithuania, Poland & Denmark Sweden, Russia & Finland Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. port charges ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Star Flyer Kiel - Stockholm Sweden, Russia & Finland (10 & 11 nights) Lithuania, Poland & Denmark 31 January % 53

54 Baltic Sea s of Call Amsterdam, Netherlands Filleted by canals reflecting arching bridges and gabled rooflines, Amsterdam beguiles you wherever you wander. Gaze in awe at Rembrandt s Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum, or let Van Gogh s sunflowers warm your soul. See how diamonds are cut, sniff the scents of millions of blossoms at the flower market or Keukenhof Gardens or explore a replica of a Dutch East India ship at the Maritime Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhagen is today one of the loveliest and liveliest cities in Europe. Walk the Strøget (a pedestrian only area of endless charms), gaze at the twinkling lights and flower-filled gardens of Tivoli, or wander the corridors of Christansborg Palace. A few miles away lie Kronborg, the haunt of Hamlet s father in Helsingør (Elsinore) and the water-ringed castle of Frederiksborg in Hillerød. Antwerp, Belgium Antwerp s Cathedral of Our Lady, the loftiest in the Low Countries, contains four spectacular biblical scenes painted by Pieter Paul Rubens. Rubens is just one of a least a dozen great 16th century Flemish painters who worked in Antwerp, including Frans Hals, Jan and Pieter Breughel, and Anthony Van Dyke The lovely guild houses and town hall in Market Square attest to the city s importance during the Golden Age. Arendal, Norway Arendal is a sailor s town, as you will immediately guess when you go ashore. The Tyholmen or old district was originally an island and its elegant timber buildings dating from the 19th century surround the yacht-filled Pollen, or harbour. A short trip south takes you to Grimstad, where Henrik Ibsen lived before becoming Norway s most famous playwright. Borkum, Germany Lying in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the North Sea sian island of Borkum has a relatively mild climate. Which is why many Germans consider it their favorite close-by getaway. Borkum has been the site of health resorts since the 1860 s, when its soothing muds and vivifying waters were purported to heal many ills. Esbjerg, Denmark Esbjerg isn t very old, dating from the 1880 s, but the town looks like its founders launched an elaborate architectural fantasy. What you notice first are its incredible red brick buildings. Gabled, arched, quoined, crenellated and decorated to a fare-theewell. Some remind you of Venetian palazzos, others of Tuscan or Moorish castles. Flensburg, Germany It was here in 1945 that Admiral Karl Dönitz made Flensburg, nestled at the end of the winding Flensburg Fjord, the seat of Germany s wartime government after Hitler committed suicide in Berlin. Today, Flensburg is a happier place, with many Danes coming over the border (only a couple kilometers away) to shop, dine and partake of Flensburg s famous brew, Flensberger Pilsener. Gdansk (Danzig), Poland The heart of Gdansk is an historic visual treat, replete with Renaissance and Baroque churches, gabled houses and tree-shaded streets. Its serene beauty veils a turbulent history of harsh rule by Teutonic Knights, Polish kings, Nazi and Soviet invaders and independence as a free state. 54

55 Gothenburg, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden s second largest city, was the setting for part of Stieg Larsson s last bestselling thriller. The canals and streets were actually created by the Dutch, who were brought here by King Gustav II in 1620 to build a city on the River Göta. Halmstad, Sweden Northward along Sweden s Golden Coast lies a maze of islands and rocks deeply indented by the sea leading to Halmstad, a favorite haunt of the sailing and fishing addicted Swedes. Hamburg, Germany Hamburg flaunts its enormous wealth with a muscular presence that is backed by 2000 years of mercantile history. The city s position on the Elbe River made it a natural center for trade. The copper-spired tower of the 647 room Rathaus (Town Hall) testifies to Hamburg s importance, while the exquisite baroque church of St. Michael portrays another side of Hamburg begging to be experienced. Take a night tour of the lively warehouse district or the famous St. Pauli entertainment district, and you ll see why the lights never go out in Hamburg! Note: Hamburg will be the first of three German ports where Star Flyer will participate in an historic sailing parade of magnificent tall ships rarely assembled in such numbers. Other ports include Kiel and Warnemuende (Rostock.) Hanko, Finland The annual Hanko Regatta is a popular attraction in this southernmost tip of Finland. A Finnish frontier port, was a favored retreat for vacationing Tsarist royalty. The Hanko archipelago offers numerous inviting anchorages for sailors. Helsingborg, Sweden From Helsingborg, it s a short hop across the Øresund to Denmark s Helsingor (Elsinore). Garden lovers should visit the exquisite grounds of Sofiero, the fantasy castle and grounds formerly belonging to the Royal Family, where a 1000 species of rhododendron grow in magenta and purple profusion. Helsinki, Finland You ll be fooled by Helsinki s summer light, because the sun dips below the horizon for just a few hours. More time to savor this inviting white city on the Baltic to the full! One of Finland s heroes was composer Jean Sibelius, whose striking monument is a Helsinki pilgrimage point. Ijmuiden, Netherlands Facing the broad North Sea Canal, Ijmuiden is the port for Amsterdam. Created when the Canal linking Amsterdam to the North Sea was built in 1876, it is the newest port city of North Holland and its strategic importance made it a heavily bombed target during WWII. Kalundborg, Denmark Kalundborg is the site of one of the first experiments in industrial symbiosis (begun 1961). The conservation and cost-efficiencies realized by this program have allowed the town to retain its almost picture-perfect village atmosphere Karlskrona, Sweden Karlskrona has been a Swedish navy town since its founding in One look around at the elaborate naval shipyards dating from the 1700 s and the lovingly maintained baroque buildings in the town square and you will see why this unique island city is designated a UN World Heritage Site. Kiel, Germany Kiel is the site of another famous sailing regatta Keil Week. Star Flyer will participate with other tall ships in a sailpast event that marks the opening of scheduled match racing of over 2,000 of the fastest boats in the world, ranging from single-handed dinghies to multi-ton maxi-boats. Klaipeda, Lithuania Klaipeda sits at the head of the Coronian Spit, a long finger of forest and dunes. It was one of Richard Wagner s favorite hangouts. Klaipeda s downtown boasts beautiful half-timbered houses. In nearby Neringa there s a bizarre park of fantastical wooden sculptures called Witches Hill. 55

56 Kristiansand, Norway Across the Skagarak Strait from Denmark, Kristiansand s fortress stands guard over an orderly grid of little streets, bordered by white frame houses. Posebyen (Old Town) is a glimpse of another time and the site of a lively daily market. List (Sylt), Germany Jutting into the North Sea like a giant wishbone, the island s shape-shifting landscape of finely powdered beaches and migrating sand dunes is constantly changing. Hike through the dunes, populated by flocks of free-roaming sheep, watch for 300 species of birds in the marshes or listen for the local dialect called Sölring in the shops. Mariehamn (Åland), Finland Though Mariehamn was named after the Russian Empress Maria Alexandrovna in 1861, Mariehamn is Swedish by language and heritage. In the harbour, you will see one of the great Flying P Line tallships which were the inspiration for Star Clippers! Marstrand, Sweden This small island is a ten-minute ferry ride from the mainland, and only non-motorized vehicles are allowed. Marstrand was a favorite retreat for King Oscar II and Gilded Age society gathered here annually to summer at the splendid hotels. Nyborg (Funen), Denmark The island of Funen is the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, and it was in nearby Odense that he was inspired to write the fairy-tales that enchant children and adults to this day. Nyborg town was once the site of the Danish court, which met here between 1250 and Oslo, Norway Long ago, dead Viking chiefs were buried with great ceremony in their ships complete with regalia and supplies for the afterlife, just like Egyptian pharaohs. You can see these 1,000 year-old formerly scuttled vessels at the Oslo Viking Ship Museum. Skiers will want to visit the Holmenkollen Ski Museum (inside the famous ski jump) to see how a Norwegian farmer invented modern Telemark skiing. And not be forgotten (and they are unforgettable!) are the hundreds of human forms in bronze and granite at Vigelsland Sculpture Park. Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands The tiny port of Oudeschild sits at the bottom of Texel, the first of the Wadden Islands extending toward Denmark. William of Orange built the formidable fortress De Shane here, and during the 1600 s Dutch East India Company s treasure-laden ships anchored by the score in the protected Texel Roads. A bicycle ride around Texel reveals marshes and beaches teeming with birdlife. Please note that, depending on tides, ship may stop in nearby Den Helder instead. Ronne (Bornholm), Denmark With its rugged, rocky coastline tumbling into the Baltic, forested hills, ancient runic stones, round churches, and deserted beaches, the Island of Bornholm might remind you of Scotland s Western Isles (But with more sun!). Sailors love Bornholm, and it is an untrammeled paradise for hikers, birders and those who love to poke around old ruins. Sassnitz (Rügen), Germany On the island of Rügen, little Sassnitz is the site of several gingerbread-trimmed hotels where outdoor lovers like to vacation. It is also the jumping off place for Jasmund National Park, where hikers may walk through forests of beech and larch to view the spectacular chalk cliffs that tower in white majesty over the breaking sea below. Simrishamn, Sweden Simrishamn is a small but very old port town where the cobbled main street leads to attractive craft shops including a forge and inviting seafood bistros. Nearby Glimmingehus castle, dating from 1499, offers medieval festivals. Southampton, Great Britain Southampton is where the grandest ocean liners embarked on their legendary transatlantic voyages. It s your gateway to London and Southeast England s ducal palaces, venerable universities, and stately homes. From the spires of Oxford and Cambridge and Canterbury to the odalisque domes of Brighton Pavilion, it s a feast of history never forgotten. 56

57 Stockholm, Sweden Some would argue that this amazingly lovely fresh/salt water-girt city, is the most beautiful on earth and the most accessible by foot or water - for no matter where you look, something tempts your eye, whether it s the red-brick medieval houses, grand public buildings and palaces, the luxuriant waterside parks, the cobbled streets, or the silver-dipped waters dotted with sails. Be sure to see the Wasa, King Gustav II Adolf s gilt-trimmed flagship, on display after 300 years under the sea. St. Petersburg, Russia Peter the Great s Window on the West glitters with the grandest opera, museums, music, ballet, palaces, churches, monuments and culture ever assembled by one monarch. (Of course, he was helped by a few successors, such as Catherine the Great). Star Flyer will spend two days here the perfect time of year to enjoy St. Petersburg s white nights! Visby (Gotland), Sweden In Visby, the beloved city of walls and roses, visitors can explore Visby s city walls that enfold the back of the old Hanseatic merchant town in a protective circle of limestone battlements. Or look up at towering specimen trees and inhale the delicate scents (including the roses) of exotic flowers at the lush Botanic Gardens. Warnemuende (Rostock) Germany Every year in August, Rostock hosts Hanse Sail, a gathering of traditional sailing ships from all over the world. Star Flyer is proud to be part of this event in 2012! The ancient Hanseatic League city of Rostock on the Warnow River has been an important seaport from the 13th century onward and the first propellerdriven ships were built in Rostock. A stroll to the ornate Town Hall and St. Mary s Church takes you from the Gothic Middle Ages to the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Stromstad, Sweden A spa and health resort since the 1890 s, Stromstad claims to have the sunniest weather and saltiest water in Sweden. The nearby Koster Islands are the site of the Kosterhavets National Marine Park, where you can frolic with seals or catch lobsters and crab with a local fishing guide. Tallinn, Estonia The birth of Estonia s independence from Soviet Russia began with a marathon sing-a-long demonstration in a Tallinn arena in You too will sing the praises of this exquisitely restored city on the Bay of Finland. The red walls of Toompea Castle, proudly flying the Estonian flag, the pink and white baroque extravagance of Peter the Great s Kagriorg Palace, the massive city walls and the church-like Town Hall bordering the most beautiful town square in Northern Europe - and so much more - await your discovery! Zeebrugge (Bruges) Belgium Connected to the sea by the canal to Zeebrugge, Bruges opens her lovely eyes to visitors, and what sights travelers see! Bruges symbol is the swan, a fittingly beautiful icon for The Venice of the North. Laced by canals and the famous Minnewater reflecting gabled guild houses, arched bridges and ivy draped walls, Bruges reveals her history, dating from the time of the Vikings, one perfect scene after another. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. Ventspils, Latvia Ventspils enjoys the rare distinction of being the Baltic s only ice-free port. And so ships have been built in here since the 1300 s. Today Ventspils huge marine terminal handles the world s largest tankers, but the town heritage is better captured at the lovely Livonian castle on the Venta River. And if you d like to dip in the Baltic, Ventspils s beach is first rate! 57

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59 Eastern Mediterranean Greek fishermen bring their catch to shore at the end of the day. Their craggy faces are etched by long days at sea, toiling under the same sun that rose and set for eons over their ancestors. On shore, a group of light-hearted Star Clippers travellers follow a twisting alleyway to a small taverna where the strums of the bouzouki and a glass of ouzo are the perfect accompaniments to the evening s catch. Long ago, these Eastern Mediterranean islands and ports were the landing places for 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 turbaned 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 sun-spangled seas bordered by Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia and the Dalmatian Coasts are inviting playgrounds for pleasure seekers. Join us as we explore a yachtsman s paradise on forgotten islands where white-washed sands invite sun worshippers to bask under Helios gaze, or fortress-like rocks where ancient monasteries cling like mountain climbers on towering cliffs. Or stand where battling armies fought hand-to-hand in Troy and Gallipoli. Walk through iron doors of medieval Kastros where tales of pagan rites and knightly rituals are told. Inhale the balm of almond and lemon at the place where Hippocrates taught his healing arts. The Dodecanese, the Cyclades, the Sporades, the Dardanelles - islands and places that fairly sing on the tongue. And no one knows these favoured lands and seas as well as Star Clippers. 59

60 Star Clipper Northern Cyclades 7 nights Star Clipper Southern Cyclades 7 nights Star Clipper Special Southern Cyclades 8 nights Athens Athens Athens emvasia Camlimani Mykonos Kusadasi Patmos Amorgos Hydra Santorini Bodrum Dalyan River Rhodes Hydra emvasia Santorini Bodrum Dalyan River Rhodes Thu Athens, Greece Camlimani (am), Kusadasi (pm), Turkey (optional tour of Ephesus) Patmos, Greece Amorgos, Greece Mykonos, Greece emvasia, Greece Athens, Greece Thu Athens, Greece Rhodes, Greece Bodrum, Turkey Dalyan River, Turkey Santorini, Greece Hydra, Greece Athens, Greece Thu Athens, Greece Rhodes, Greece Bodrum, Turkey Dalyan River, Turkey Santorini, Greece emvasia, Greece Hydra, Greece Athens, Greece May 5, 19 June 9 July 7 September 1 October 6 May 12 June 30 August 25 September 29 October 13 June 1 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STAR CLIPPER Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Clipper itinerary / season Summer 2012 Cyclades Special Southern Cyclades nts. owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person Summer 2012 Cyclades Special Southern Cyclades early booking discount 31 January % port charges

61 Star Clipper Athens to Venice 11 nights Star Clipper Venice to Athens 10 nights Star Clipper Special Venice & Croatia 4 nights Venice Venice Mali Losinj Korcula Hvar Dubrovnik Kotor Mali Losinj Hvar Dubrovnik Kotor Venice Rovinj Mali Losinj Corfu Athens Mykonos Yithion Santorini Corfu Athens Mykonos Yithion Santorini Italy Hvar Thu Athens, Greece Mykonos, Greece Santorini, Greece Yithion, Greece Corfu, Greece Kotor, tenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia Korcula, Croatia Hvar, Croatia Mali Losinj, Croatia Venice, Italy Thu Thu Venice, Italy Mali Losinj, Croatia Hvar, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Kotor, tenegro Corfu, Greece Yithion, Greece Santorini, Greece Mykonos, Greece Athens, Greece Venice, Italy Mali Losinj, Croatia Hvar, Croatia Rovinj, Croatia Venice, Italy July 14 September 8 August 1 September 19 July 28 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STAR CLIPPER Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Clipper itinerary / season Athens & Venice, 10 & 11 nights Special Venice & Croatia nts. owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person Summer 2012 Athens - Venice Summer 2012 Venice - Athens Special Venice & Croatia early booking discount 31January % port charges

62 Star Clipper Greek Isles & Turkey 7 nights Star Clipper Yachtsman s Paradise 7 nights Athens Mykonos Istanbul Canakkale Dikkili Chios Patmos Kos Sarti Skopelos Skiathos Athens Poros Istanbul Mount Athos Canakkale Skiros Myrina Thu Athens, Greece Mykonos, Greece Kos, Greece Patmos, Greece Chios, Greece Dikili, Turkey (Optional Tour to Pergamum) Canakkale, Turkey (Optional Tour to Troy) Istanbul, Turkey Thu Istanbul, Turkey Canakkale, Turkey (Optional Tour to Troy) Myrina (Limnos), Greece asteries on Mount Athos (Cruise By, am) Sarti (pm), Greece Skopelos, Greece Skiathos, Greece (evening) Skiros, Greece Poros, Greece Athens, Greece June 16 August 11 June 23 August 18 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STAR CLIPPER Summer 2012 Greek Isles & Turkey Summer 2012 Yachtsman s Paradise Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Clipper itinerary / season Greek Isles & Turkey Yachtsman s Paradise nts. owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person early booking discount 31January % port charges

63 Eastern Mediterranean s of Call Amorgós, Greece Amorgós cliff-clinging monastery of Hozoviotissas has one of the most spectacular locations of any in Greece. Only a few monks live in the cavernous 50- room monastery, but the view from their terrace aerie might make you think they had all flown to heaven from this very spot. Athens, Greece 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. Ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy and epicentre of western civilisation, is a city for all eternity. Bodrum, 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. Canakkale, Turkey Facing squarely across the Dardanelles to confront the imposing mass of Kilitbahir Fortress, Canakkale reminds you that this area has been a place of conflict since the time of the Trojan War. Nearby Troy (Truva), uncovered by archeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1871, was of course the site of the most famous siege in history. Time has eroded most of the 3,500 year-old ruins, but you can imagine what Priam felt as he faced Achilles invading Greek army. 63 Chios, Greece Boatbuilders have dominated Hios since the time of Homer, and many of Greece s powerful ship-building families have homes here. In Byzantine times, the island s biggest export was the locally grown aromatic mastic resin (pistacia mastica) which the Ottoman Turks became addicted to chewing, so much so that when the supply was cut off in 1822, they decimated the island, leaving only the mastic producing villages intact. These villages still maintain an intriguing Byzantine/Arabesque flavour. Corfu, Greece The lushest (and some say the loveliest) of all the Greek Islands, Corfu lies just a stone s throw from the Albanian coast. 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. Visit the Neo-classical palace Achilleion, built under the rule of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Dalyan River, 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. 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.

64 Dikkili, Turkey Dikkili is a sleepy little beach town, authentically Turkish. The harbour is lined with open-air restaurants and shops with local food specialties. Nearby, Bergama is worth a visit especially for its two main monuments: the Acropolis perched at a height of 280 metres and the Asklepion. Hydra, Greece Hydra is a town of stately mansions all built around 1800 by blockade runners who had made fortunes outwitting the British during the Napoleonic Wars. As there are no cars, for the spectacular view from the astery of Ilias you ll have to ride a donkey to the top. Istanbul, Turkey Throughout thousands of years Istanbul s geographical position has maintained its importance. Today it is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures and religions and is home to eleven million people and one of the greatest business and cultural centres of the region. Katákolon, Greece The beach at little Katákolon is an inviting diversion, but you will surely want to go inland to Olympia for bigger game. Set in a stunningly lovely valley overlooked by Kronos Hill, Olympia began hosting athletic games in the 11th century BC. Walk through the sacred Temples of Zeus and Hera, stand on the still visible starting line in Stadium and imagine the chariots about to hurtle around the Hippodrome. Kos, Greece Kos was the home of Hippocrates, and near the old Kastro (castle) of the Knights of St. John, there stands an ancient plane tree which is purported to be from the time of the famous physician. Kos abounds with famous ruins, but perhaps the best known is the Asklepian, where Hippocrates taught the healing arts. Known for its curative powers and featuring therapeutic treatments and a soothing environment, it was the original model for today s spas. Kusadasi, Turkey Kusadasi is a popular Turkish port of call for cruise ships, as not only is it a bustling resort town full of shops, bars and restaurants, but it is also the main access point for the famous archeological site at Ephesus. Extensive excavations have revealed an ancient city through which visitors can now wander and observe the wonders of a bygone civilisation. Near Kusadasi, on Turkey s turquoise coast, we make a stop at Camlimani, a small pellucid bay. Swim at the beach or in the enormous pool. Snorkel, stroll the pine scented grounds, or have a run at the rides in the aquapark. emvasia, Greece From the shore, it s a big rock sticking out into the sea. Then you pass over the causeway, and through an iron fortress gate, and suddenly, the town of emvasia is before you, a perfectly preserved Byzantine fortified port, once 60,000 strong, now home to just a few hundred. You can readily see why the name emvasia means single entrance! In the rocky hills above, ancient Byzantine ruins loom over the town, while below a maze of red tiled roofs and twisting alleys hide tavernas and cafes and the home of revered Greek poet Yannis Ritsos Mykonos, Greece One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands, Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital, spreads around a colourful harbour, a popular meeting place, overlooked by a variety of tavernas, in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts. 64

65 Myrina, Limnos, Greece It was Zeus who hurled Hephaestus from Mt. Olympus to land on Limnos, leaving the god of metalworking with a permanent limp. Perhaps he was nursed to health by excellent red and white wines (fortified or not) grown on Limnos volcanic soils. The town of Myrina sits under the winding white ramparts of the Kastro, built in But even earlier ruins - one of most ancient sites in Greece - lie in nearby Poliohni.. Sarti, Greece Eastern Macedonia s Halkidhiki peninsula pokes three elongated fingers into the heart of the Aegean. Sarti was originally a village belonging to the monastery of St. Xiropotamos. When refugees flooded in from Asia Minor in 1922, the monks built small houses for them that can be seen today. Across the bay looms the incredibly beautiful peninsula of Mt. Athos, the monks republic where only males may enter. Patmos, Greece This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the astery of the Apocalypse. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury. Poros, Saronic Islands, Greece It s barely a hop, skip and a jump from the Argolid Peninsula to the island of Poros, sometimes called Kaválria. Greece s naval academy is here, and visitors can hear the cadets marching band every morning. The views from the Temple of Poseidon are eternal, which may be why the doomed orator Demosthenes chose to end his life here. Take a water taxi to Galatas for excursions to the fragrant lemon groves of Lemonodhássos, or venture inland to ancient Troezen or Epidauros. 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. Amble along this medieval city s narrow stonepaved streets with its 15th century buildings, archways, buttresses, minarets and fountains. The Street of the Knights is the finest example of a late Gothic street to be found anywhere in Europe and the imposing 14th century Grand Master s palace, a massive citadel that dominates the old town. Santorini, Greece The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Around 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed the centre of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbour formed in the volcano s caldera. Enjoy a stroll through the narrow passageways of the picturesque village of Oia, and discover Santorini s typical architecture. The Sporades In Greek, Skiathos, Skiros and Skopelos are called the scattered ones a handful of sun-baked specks flung over a blanket of green and blue. Home to Atatlanta, the young Achilles and the death place of Theseus, today the Sporades are inhabited by tanned tourists in the summer and some year-round residents descended from the islands Cretan ancestors, plus a few endangered monk seals on the outer islands. Yithion, Greece Yithion is the ancient port and naval base of Sparta, and is reputed to be the site where Paris and Helen of Troy fled to Egypt. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the district, and the Caves of Diros. Yithion guards the road to Mystra, the secret treasure of Greece, where centuries old Byzantine frescoes are almost perfectly intact. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 65

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67 Western Mediteranean & Grand Europe The taste of sweet green olive oil and fresh ripe tomatoes, the sound of carefree children laughing on sun drenched beaches, the sight of myriad yachts at anchor in picturesque harbours These are but a few sights and scenes of the Western Mediterranean. Replete with sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, it is an incredibly vivid world of mythical lands and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages, private coves and sun struck beaches. Wherever you may wander, you will discover the special magic of the Mediterranean that has enchanted travelers for millennia. On Royal Clipper, choose from 7, 10 and 11 night itineraries from Rome s port of Civitavecchia and Venice, which include sun-drenched Sicily, stops throughout the volcano-dotted Aeolian Islands, routes along Italy s ever-romantic Amalfi Coast and the alluring ports of the Croatian Archipelago and Dalmatian Coast. Starting September 2012, Star Flyer will introduce her new Iberian itineraries, sailing from Southampton to explore the Celtic origins of Brittany s Brest and Spain s Galician coasts, Lisbon s seven hills, Cadiz and Seville, Tangier, Gibraltar and Màlaga. In Màlaga she ll begin 7-night roundtrip cruises from the radiant beaches of the Costa del Sol to tantalizing Tangier and Casablanca - framed by Morocco s soaring Atlas Mountains, Cadiz and orange-scented Seville, Gibraltar s rocky grandeur, Motril and the Moorish glories of Granada. It s the perfect time of year to enjoy Southern Spain and the shoulder of Africa - without the crowds. And finally, for true connoisseurs of spectacular sailing, our Grand Cruises aboard Royal Clipper and Star Clipper offer Mediterranean segments that range from Athens and Istanbul to Spain to Africa and the Canary Islands. These are a prelude or finale to our much-loved trans-oceanic voyages. 67

68 Royal Clipper Sicily & Amalfi Coast 7 nights Civitavecchia Ponza Sorrento Amalfi Capri Aeolian Islands Taormina Thu Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy Ponza, Italy Sorrento & Capri, Italy Amalfi, Italy Taormina, Sicily Lipari / Stromboli (eve. cruising only), Aeolian Islands, Italy Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy April 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 9, 16 August 11 October 20 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROYAL CLIPPER nts. owner s suite deluxe suite guaranteed single third person Sicily & Amalfi Coast port charges Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Royal Clipper Sicily & Amalfi Coast 31January % 68

69 Royal Clipper Rome to Venice 11 nights Royal Clipper Venice to Rome 11 nights Royal Clipper Venice to Rome 10 nights Venice Piran Venice Piran Venice Piran Civitavecchia Hvar Korcula Dubrovnik Kotor Civitavecchia Hvar Korcula Dubrovnik Kotor Civitavecchia Hvar Dubrovnik Kotor Ponza Capri Ponza Capri Ponza Capri Corfu Corfu Corfu Taormina Taormina Taormina Thu Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy Ponza, Italy Capri, Italy Taormina, Sicily Corfu, Greece Kotor, tenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia Korcula, Croatia Hvar, Croatia Piran, Slovenia Venice, Italy Thu Thu Venice, Italy Piran, Slovenia Hvar, Croatia Korcula, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Kotor, tenegro Corfu, Greece Taormina, Sicily Capri, Italy Ponza, Italy Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy Thu Thu Venice, Italy Piran, Slovenia Hvar, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Kotor, tenegro Corfu, Greece Taormina, Sicily Capri, Italy Ponza, Italy Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy June 23 July 14 August 18 July 31 July 4 October 6 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROYAL CLIPPER Rome - Venice Venice - Rome Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season nts. owner s suite deluxe suite deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person early booking discount Royal Clipper Rome - Venice & Venice - Rome (10 & 11 nights) 31January % port charges Venice - Rome

70 Star Flyer Spain & Morocco 7 nights Spain Malaga Cadiz Motril Gibraltar Tangier Casablanca Thu Malaga, Spain Casablanca, Morocco Tangier, Morocco Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) Gibraltar Motril, Spain (optional tour to Grenada) Malaga, Spain September 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. MEDITERRANEAN STAR FLYER nts. owner s cabin guaranteed single third person Spain & Morocco port charges Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship itinerary / season deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers early booking discount Star Flyer Spain & Morocco 31January % 70

71 Star Flyer Southampton to Lisbon 8 nights Southampton Star Flyer Lisbon to Malaga 6 nights Star Flyer Malaga to Las Palmas 7 nights Brest La Coruña Vigo Lisbon imao Malaga Cadiz Motril Gibraltar Tangier Funchal Las Palmas Cadiz Malaga Tangier Lisbon Thu Southampton, U.K. Brest, France La Coruña, Spain Vigo, ugal Lisbon, ugal Thu Lisbon, ugal imao, ugal Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) Tangier, Morocco Gibraltar Motril, Spain Malaga, Spain Thu Malaga, Spain Tangier, Morocco Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) Funchal, Madeira Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain September 1 September 9 October 20 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind, weather and local conditions. GRAND EUROPE STAR FLYER Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Flyer itinerary / season Malaga - Las Palmas Southampton - Lisbon Lisbon - Malaga nts. owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers 31January 2012 guaranteed single third person Southampton - Lisbon Lisbon - Malaga Malaga - Las Palmas early booking discount 20% 10% port charges

72 Star Clipper Lisbon to Malta 10 nights Star Clipper Athens to Malta 5 nights Athens Lisbon Motril Tangier Palma Mahon Tunis Pantelleria Valletta Syracuse Valletta Pilos emvasia Thu Thu Lisbon, ugal Tangier, Morocco Motril, Spain (Optional Tour Granada) Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Tunis, Tunisia Pantelleria, Italy Valletta, Malta Thu Athens, Greece emvasia, Greece Pilos, Greece Syracuse, Sicily, Italy Valletta, Malta April 18 October 20 Star Clipper Malta to Athens 7 nights Star Clipper Malta to Malaga 9 nights Katakolon Athens Mykonos Syracuse Hydra emvasia Valletta Cartagena Malaga Motril Mahon Tunis Hammamet Pantelleria Valletta Thu Valletta, Malta Syracuse, Sicily, Italy Katakolon, Greece emvasia, Greece Mykonos, Greece Hydra, Greece Athens, Greece Thu Thu Valletta, Malta Pantelleria, Italy Hammamet, Tunisia Tunis (La Goulette), Tunisia Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Cartagena, Spain Motril, Spain Malaga, Spain April 28 October 25 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions. GRAND MEDITERRANEAN STAR CLIPPER Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Star Clipper itinerary / season nts. Lisbon - Malta & Malta - Athens Athens - Malta & Malta - Malaga owner s cabin deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person Lisbon - Malta Malta - Athens Athens - Malta Malta - Malaga early booking discount 31January % port charges

73 Royal Clipper Malaga to Rome 5 nights Royal Clipper Rome to Lisbon 12 nights Civitavecchia Civitavecchia Lisbon Ibiza Bonifacio Mahon Malaga Palma Mahon imao Cadiz Motril Tangier Casablanca Safi Thu Malaga, Spain At sea Palma, Mallorca Mahon, Menorca At sea Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Thu Thu Civitavecchia ( of Rome), Italy Bonifacio, Corsica Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain Motril, Spain (optional tour to Granada) Safi, Morocco Casablanca, Morocco Tangier, Morocco Cadiz, Spain (optional tour to Seville) imao, ugal Lisbon, ugal April 23 October 27 The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary in order to suit wind and weather conditions. GRAND MEDITERRANEAN ROYAL CLIPPER Please refer to page 80 for rate and early booking discount conditions and to pages for Deck and cabin plans. ship Royal Clipper itinerary / season Malaga - Rome Rome - Lisbon nts. owner s suite deluxe suite deadline for bookings to be received by Star Clippers guaranteed single third person Malaga - Rome Rome - Lisbon early booking discount 31 January % 73 port charges

74 Western Mediterranean & Grand Europe s of Call Amalfi, Italy During the Middle Ages, Amalfi was a powerful republic of 70,000 people, rivalling nearby Ravello. For a sense of Amalfi s medieva glory, wander through the grand Duomo, containing the remains of St. Andrew. Or visit nearby Positano, said to be the most beautiful town in the Mediterranean. 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 colourful history. Brest, France Brest, the westernmost port of Brittany, is the home of some of the best seafood and crepes in France. It s also the site of a once-every-four-years gathering of tall ships that is not to be missed. What a fortunate coincidence that this great sailing event will take place in 2012! 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. Cartagena, Spain The city s naval, maritime and historical museums provide insight into the 2,000 years this city has been a major port. It s now developing into a vibrant tourist attraction. The deep water harbor and walled town were used by Phoenicians, Romans and Moors prior to the Spanish navy. Visit Torres Park and the Castle of la Concepción for the best views in the city. Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain Formentera is the smallest and most southern island of the Balearic Islands group. With a population of just over 7,000 and no airport, Formentera is much quieter than its raucous neighbor Ibiza. Formentera is best known for its water-sports and the fact that nude sunbathing is allowed on most of its beaches. Gibraltar Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti (Conquerable by no Enemy) reads the coat of arms of Gibraltar, the British Overseas Territory more commonly known as the rock. And indeed, Gibraltar s towering granite massif has symbolized permanence and impregnable defenses for centuries. Conquered by the British after the battle of Trafalgar during the War of Spanish Succession, Gibraltar has been an important naval base ever since. Today its status as a VAT free port makes it a magnet for private banking and high-end shoppers looking for bargains in the chic London-based boutiques. A trip to the top of the rock on the funicular will introduce you to Gibraltar s mischievous Barbary apes - actually macaques. Civitavecchia (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 gladiators fought to the death, the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages. Hammamet, Tunisia From behind high walled gardens, the sweet scent of jasmine wafts into the air of Hammamet, to mix with the tantalizing aroma of spices and leather in the souks of the old medina. A favoured haunt of celebrated 74

75 visitors from the 1920 s, bargains in the bazaars, the fabulous beaches, plus a welter of upscale resorts along the coast attract visitors today. Plan to visit Kairouan one of the major cultural and historical sites in North Africa or El JEM, a spectacular amphitheatre. Hvar, 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. Korcula, Croatia Framed by dense green forests of allepo pine and twisted cypress, the red tile roofs of Korcula, whose most famous native son was Marco Polo, form an inviting picture. The pale wheat coloured stone Cathedral of St. Mark houses a treasure trove of Dalmatian and Italian art. Walk through the towering Land Gate for a great view of the town. Kotor, Boka Fjord, tenegro This stunning rock-walled chasm splitting the coastal mountains of tenegro is the longest arm of the sea in Southern Europe. Boka harbours one of the prettiest, unspoiled towns you ll ever see, the medieval city of Kotor. Founded by the Romans, fortified during the Byzantine era, then ruled by Venice for much of its history, Kotor has been naturally preserved by its isolation. La Coruna, Spain Spain s wild and lush Galician coast was originally settled by Celts. Later it was the Romans who built La Coruna and its best known landmark, the Tower of Hercules, the world s first lighthouse. From La Coruna, Spain launched its ill-fated Armada of But you are more likely to launch an expedition to Spain s most revered pilgrimage site, Santiago de Compostela, just 50 kilometers inland. Lipari & Stromboli, Aeolian Islands, Italy Italy s seven volcanic Aeolian Islands, just off the north coast of Sicily, are obviously a place favoured by the Gods. In Lipari, climb narrow streets to the medieval castello and enjoy a secluded beach. As Royal Clipper sails past Isola Strómboli, watch the sky for frequent volcanic fireworks. 75

76 Mali Losinj, Croatia The warm sands of Cikat Bay, situated near the port of Mali Losinj where we anchor, are an irresistible magnet for beachgoers. And no wonder, the beach is 30 kilometres long and offers every watersport imaginable. For those who prefer to wander farther afield, our bicycle tour takes you around the island past the fortified town of Veli Losinj. Pantelleria, Italy Only 70 kilometers from the shoulder of Africa, Pantelleria hasn t been discovered by tourists. However, celebrities such as Madonna and Georgio Armani have made it their destination. The island s volcanic landscape has no beaches, but there are fascinating marine grottoes, hot springs and even a natural sauna. The fishing village of Gadir contains several of the distinctive dome-topped houses called dammuso and the hills are dotted with strange Neolithic funeral mounds called sesi. Piran, Slovenia Surrounded by a circular wall, the town of Piran resembles an open-air museum with medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage. It is the birthplace of famous composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini. You may visit Piazza Tartini, the town s main square, Tartini s house, Benecanka Palace, or the Church of St. George and the nearby Franciscan monastery which rises above the town. Ponza, Pontine Islands, 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. Rovinj, Croatia Rovinj is a typical example of a Mediterranean town. The town is dominated by the Baroquethree-nave church of St. Euphemia (Fuma) - Close to the harbour are the clock tower, the Baroque Balbi s Arch and the former 17th c. Town Hall. To the east lies the complex of the Franciscan monastery and to the south, Rovinj s oldest monument, the Romanesque heptagonal chapel of the Holy Trinity. 76

77 Sorrento, Italy Sorrento, whose city walls rise straight out of the sea, is located on the lovely Amalfi Coast and overlooks the Bay of Naples. Optional excursions might include taking a trip back in history to Pompeii, where the ashen remains of ancient Romans lie frozen in time. Syracuse, Italy The Greek Tyrants Gelon and Dionysius the Elder made Siracusa the most feared power in the Mediterranean until its downfall by Rome, resulting in the death of the city s most famous citizen, Archimedes. Siracusa s best known monument, the grand Tempio di Atena, survived the ages because it became a Christian church. At the Neapolis, explore the ancient Greek quarry and caverns, including Ear of Dionysius, so named by the painter Caravaggio when he visited the cave in Taormina, Sicily, Italy Barreling under full sail through the narrow Strait of Messina past Scylla and Charybdis, where rock and whirlpool almost claimed Ulysses, you arrive in lovely Taormina, Perched on Mt. Tauro with a view of the Etna from the amphitheater, Taormina inspired Goethe to say that It is the greatest work of art and nature. Valletta, Malta The Knights of St. John put Malta on the map in 1565 when they withstood an invasion of 30,000 Turks with only 700 Knights. For that a grateful Europe gave them the means to build the beaytiful city of Valletta. See the graves of the Knights guarded by masterpieces by Caravaggio in the imposing St. John s Co-Cathedral. Marvel at frescos in the Palace of the Grand Knights. Or drive to the ancient ruins of Hagar Qim, where Neolithic temples more than 5,500 years old are believed to be the oldest human structures on earth. Venice, Italy Venice is the heart and soul of romance. Cast your eye on the rounded domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the golden lions and the Renaissance glories of the Doge s Palace,listen for the ghosts of Verdi, Puccini and Caruso at La Fenice Opera House, gape at the classic Palladian proportions of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, glide in a gondola down the Grand Canal. And know that love is always in the air in Venice. Vigo, Spain Southwest Galicia is cut by meandering rias, making this picturesque coast a very inviting cruise destination. In Vigo, the Puente de Rande over the Ria de Vigo looks so much like a mini Golden Gate that you might think you were in San Francisco Bay! Vigo s cobblestone alleyways hide attractive restaurants and shops, but equally tempting are the little Islas Cies just offshore, offering some of the best beaches in Galicia. Please refer to pages 63 to 65 (Eastern Med) for further port descriptions. A variety of excursions are offered and can be booked on board. 77

78 Deck Plans Royal Clipper Virtual Tours of select cabins are available at Deck Main Deck Clipper Deck Commodore Deck Aft Forward Deck OWNERS SUITE CLIPPER DECK Deluxe outside suite (no private verandah), two double beds, separate sitting area, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool, room service DELUXE SUITE MAIN DECK Deluxe outside suite, private verandah, twin/double beds, sitting area, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool and room service CATEGORY 1 MAIN DECK Deluxe deck cabin, double beds, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool, cabin doors open onto deck CATEGORY 2 CLIPPER DECK Superior outside cabin, twin/double/triple beds, marble bathroom with shower Main Deck CATEGORY 3 CLIPPER DECK & COMMODORE DECK Outside cabin,twin/double/triple beds, marble bathroom with shower Clipper Deck OWNERS SUITE OWNERS SUITE CATEGORY 4 CLIPPER DECK & COMMODORE DECK Outside cabin,twin/double/triple beds, marble bathroom with shower Commodore Deck CATEGORY 5 COMMODORE DECK Outside cabin,double bed, marble bathroom with shower CATEGORY 6 CLIPPER DECK Inside cabin, double/triple beds, marble bathroom with shower = Third berth D= Fixed double bed S= Single berth 78

79 Deck P l a ns Star Clipper/Star Flyer Virtual Tours of select cabins are available at Deck Main Deck Clipper Deck Commodore Deck 13 Aft Forward OWNERS CABIN CLIPPER DECK Deluxe outside cabin, double bed, sitting area, minibar, marble lined bathroom with whirlpool CATEGORY 1 MAIN DECK & SUN DECK Deluxe deck cabin, two lower beds convert to double bed, minibar, marble lined bathroom with whirlpool bath, cabin doors open onto deck Deck CATEGORY 2 CLIPPER DECK Large outside cabin, two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, marble lined bathroom with shower Main Deck CATEGORY 3 CLIPPER DECK & COMMODORE DECK Outside cabin, two lower beds, double bed, or triple berths, marble lined bathroom with shower Clipper Deck CATEGORY 4 COMMODORE DECK Outside cabin, two lower beds, double bed or triple berths, marble lined bathroom with shower OWNERS CABIN Commodore Deck CATEGORY 5 CLIPPER DECK & COMMODORE DECK Inside/outside cabin, two lower beds, double bed or triple berths, marble lined bathroom with shower CATEGORY 6 COMMODORE DECK Inside cabin, upper/lower berths, bathroom with shower = Third berth D= Fixed double bed O= Open directly into dining room R= Raised approx. 1 meter off ground 79

80 Cabins Royal Clipper Average cabin dimensions: Owner s Suite: 40m 2, Deluxe suite: 26m 2 incl. balcony, Categories 1: 14.5m 2, Categories 2, 3 and 4: 13.5m 2, Category 5: 11m 2, Category 6: 10m 2. *Please note that Cat. 3 and Cat. 4 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Cat. 3 and Cat. 4 cabins on the Commodore Deck. DELUXE SUITE (with verandah) CATEGORY 2-5 (double or twin) CATEGORY 6 (small double bed/third berth) Star Clipper & Star Flyer Average cabin dimensions: Owner s Cabin: 22m 2, Category 1:14.5m 2, Category 2: 12m 2, Categories 3, 4 & 5: 11m 2, Category 6: 8m 2. *Please note that Cat. 3 cabins on the Clipper Deck may be slightly smaller than Cat. 3 cabins on the Commodore Deck. CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2-5 (double or twin) CATEGORY 6 (upper/lower berths) Rate & Early Booking Discount Conditions Rates: All our prices are in Euros, per person sharing a twin/ double cabin. There are a limited number of three berth cabins available. See our third passenger rate which is a fixed rate not subject to any discounts. Charges: Must be added to all rates and are subject to change at any time. No discounts apply. Single Supplement Rates: A single supplement fare is available at 150% of the published cruise tariff for categories 2-6 selected in the season in which the passengers are travelling. It is available at 200% for category 1 cabins, Deluxe Suites and the Owner s Cabin or Suites. Single space is capacity controlled. Guaranteed Single: A guaranteed single rate is a special rate for a passenger wishing to sail alone in the cabin. This is a fixed rate whereby Star Clippers will choose and assign the cabin from any cabin category upon embarkation. This rate is based on availability and is capacity controlled. No other discount is applicable on this rate. Back to Back Cruises: If you wish to sail 1 or more consecutive cruises, they will be discounted by 5%. This discount is combinable with Early Booking Discount and is valid for all categories except guaranteed single. Children s rates: Children s discounts may be available for children under 18 years, when travelling with full paying adults on certain selected sailings and subject to space availability. For more information, please request information from your Travel Professional at time of booking. Early Booking Discount (EBD): is subject to availability and does not apply to Guaranteed Single bookings or Children s Rates. EBD is subject to occupancy levels and may be withdrawn at anytime. Availability of EBD will be confirmed at time of booking. Early booking discounts do not apply to port charges. At times, EBD booking deadlines may be extended. Please ask your Travel professional at the time of booking. 80

81 Holiday Information Cruise Documents: When boarding, all passengers must have their cruise ticket, passport that is valid at least six months beyond the end of your cruise or ID, and visas (where necessary). We recommend that travel documents be kept with hand luggage. Your cabin: Your cabin is ingeniously designed for comfort and efficiency, with private bathroom, air-conditioning, region TV/ free multimedia DVD player (except in Category 6 cabins on Star Flyer and Star Clipper), hairdryer and is equipped with a private safe located inside the closet. Operating instructions are posted on the inside of the closet door. Because each passenger is responsible for items kept in his/her stateroom, it is recommended to place items of special value in the complimentary safe. All cabins are non-smoking. Personal funds and credit cards: Each passenger will receive a personalised identification card that will be used to charge services and products provided on board the ship. The identification cards must be presented each time a passenger boards the ship. Passengers are advised to carry their identification card with them at all times. Each account can be settled in cash, travellers cheques or credit cards on the final day of the cruise. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Delta. Electrical Appliances: Star Clipper and Star Flyer ships provide passengers with 110-volt (American current). Royal Clipper has 220-volt (European current). Each cabin is equipped with 2 hairdryers. Telephone communications: Cabins are equipped with a direct dial telephone that passengers can use while at sea. On Royal Clipper, all calls will be billed to their on board account. On Star Clipper and Star Flyer a credit card may be used directly. Should someone wish to contact a passenger at sea, they may do so by calling the Star Clippers office and the information will be forwarded to the ship. Passengers contacted from shore via fax will be charged on board. Please note that telephone and internet communication during Ocean Crossings cannot be guaranteed. Internet & Wifi cards are sold in the Sloop Shop. s: and wifi (prepaid card) services are available on board wherever technically possible (depending on ellite connections). Watersports: All passengers have access to a watersports programme which includes: snorkelling, kayaking, Laser sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing. Please note: all watersports are complimentary except for scuba diving. Scuba diving, where possible, may be offered by local operators to certified divers. Gratuities/Tipping policy: Gratuities on board the ship are not included in the cruise fare and are at the sole discretion of each individual passenger based on the level of services performed. We suggest 8 Euros per person, per night on board: 56 Euros for a 7 night cruise. Children: Children are welcome on board Star Clippers. While there is no structured 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. Special Occasions: Passengers celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or other special occasion during their cruise should advise their travel professional or Star Clippers at the time of booking. dings: Confirmation ding Ceremonies may be held on board officiated by the Captain. Couples must be legally married prior to boarding and must provide recent (within three months) proof of marriage. Requests to be made through your Travel Professional or Star Clippers. Honeymoon Package: Complimentary champagne and an assortment of fresh fruit and sweet treats will be placed in your cabin. This is valid to all honeymooners who have proof of marriage within 6 months of their sailing date by showing their certificate. Dining: There are no pre-set seating arrangements, so you may sit where you wish. Attire is a matter of your own personal good taste. In the evening, gentlemen should wear shirts with collars and sleeves: jackets are optional. Menus will feature international cuisine and some local specialities: your catering steward will be happy to recommend a wine from our wine list to complement your meal. Room service available on Royal Clipper (suite only). Meals are generally scheduled as follows: 6.30 to 10.30am Continental style breakfast or coffee, tea, pastries and juices in the Piano Bar to 10.00am Breakfast buffet in the dining room to 2.00pm Lunch buffet on board to 6.00pm Hors d oeuvres available in the Tropical Bar or Piano Bar 7.30 to 10.00pm Dinner à la carte in the dining room to 12.30pm Midnight snack. Sometimes a deck lunch or beach barbecue will be organised. 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. We also have a tasteful selection of cruise wear, souvenirs and gifts. If you need something and you don t see it displayed, please ask. We might just have it. Ship s store hours: 8.30am to 9.00pm except on embarkation day (subject to change). Captain Nemo Lounge: On the Royal Clipper, The Captain Nemo Lounge, our Thalasso, Health and Beauty Centre is open from 8am to 8pm. Services offered include massages, facial treatments, body treatments and hydrotherapy. Wet landings: Please note that when ship is moored offshore, passengers will be transferred by shuttle or zodiac. This may involve a beach landing. N.B: Please note that no smoking is allowed inside the ship or on the aft deck. However, there are designated smoking areas in the Tropical Bar and on the Deck. 81

82 Calendar of Sailings November April 2013 Royal Clipper Date Nts. Itinerary Page November 2011 Caribbean 26/27 12, 26 7 Windward 19 7 Grenadines December 2011 Caribbean 3 e 7 Grenadines 10 e 7 Windward Christmas Cruise 27 p 11 New Years Cruise January 2012 Caribbean 7 e, 21 7 Grenadines 14 e, 28 7 Windward February 2012 Caribbean 4, 18 7 Grenadines 11, 25 7 Windward March 2012 Caribbean 3 7 Grenadines British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands 31 7 Windward April 2012 Ocean Crossing Barbados/Malaga April 2012 Grand Mediterranean 44 or Malaga/Rome April 2012 Western Mediterranean 68/ Amalfi Coast & Sicily May 2012 Western Mediterranean 5, 12, 19, 26 7 Amalfi Coast & Sicily June 2012 Western Mediterranean 9, 16 7 Amalfi Coast & Sicily Rome/Venice July 2012 Western Mediterranean 4 10 Venice/Rome Rome/Venice Venice/Rome August 2012 Western Mediterranean 11 7 Amalfi Coast & Sicily Rome/Venice October 2012 Western Mediterranean 6 10 Venice/Rome 20 7 Amalfi Coast & Sicily October 2012 Grand Mediterranean Rome/Lisbon November 2012 Ocean Crossing Lisbon/Barbados November 2012 Caribbean 26/ Windward December 2012 Caribbean 1 e, 15 e, 7 Grenadines 8 e 7 Windward 22 7 Christmas Cruise (Windward) 29 p 7 New Years Cruise (Grenadines) January 2013 Caribbean 19 7 Windward 26 7 Grenadines February 2013 Caribbean 2, 16 7 Windward 9, 23 7 Grenadines March 2013 Caribbean 2, 16, 30 7 Windward 9, 23 7 Grenadines April 2013 Caribbean 6 7 Grenadines e = economy season, p = peak season All other sailings are value season Please note that some sailings advertised may already be unavailable. Full information and possible alternative dates will be advised at the time of your inquiry. Star Clipper Date Nts. Itinerary Page November 2011 Caribbean 28/ Treasure 19 7 Leeward December 2011 Caribbean 10 e 7 Treasure 17 6 Leeward 23 7 Christmas Cruise 30 p 8 New Years Cruise January 2012 Panama Canal St. Maarten/Panama Panama/St. Maarten February 2012 Caribbean 28/29 4, 18 7 Treasure 11, 25 7 Leeward March 2012 Caribbean 3, 17 7 Treasure 10, 24 7 Leeward April 2012 Grand Mediterranean Lisbon/Malta 28 7 Malta/Athens May 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 60/62 5, 19 7 Northern Cyclades 12 7 Southern Cyclades June 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 1 8 Special Southern Cyclades 9 7 Northern Cyclades 16 7 Athens/Istanbul 23 7 Istanbul/Athens 30 7 Southern Cyclades July 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 7 7 Northern Cyclades Athens/Venice 28 4 Special Venice & Croatia August 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 1 10 Venice/Athens 11 7 Athens/Istanbul 18 7 Istanbul/Athens 25 7 Southern Cyclades September 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 1 7 Northern Cyclades 8 11 Athens/Venice Venice/Athens 29 7 Southern Cyclades October 2012 Eastern Mediterranean 6 7 Northern Cyclades 13 7 Southern Cyclades October 2012 Grand Mediterranean Athens/Malta 25 9 Malta/Malaga November 2012 Ocean Crossing Malaga/Las Palmas Las Palmas/St. Maarten November 2012 Caribbean 28/ Leeward December 2012 Caribbean 1 e, 15 e 7 Treasure 8 e 7 Leeward 22 7 Christmas Cruise (Leeward) 29 p 7 New Years Cruise (Treasure) January 2013 Caribbean 5 e, 19 7 Leeward 12 e, 26 7 Treasure Febraury 2013 Caribbean 2, 16 7 Leeward 9, 23 7 Treasure March 2013 Caribbean 2, 16 7 Leeward 9, 23 7 Treasure 82 Star Flyer Date Nts. Itinerary Page November 2011 Panama Canal Barbados/Panama November 2011 Costa Rica 36/ Panama/Costa Rica 27 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua December 2011 Costa Rica 4 e, 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua 11 e 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua Christmas Cruise 28 p 11 New Years Cruise January 2012 Costa Rica 8 e, 22 7 Costa Rica & Panama 15 e, 29 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua February 2012 Costa Rica 5, 19 7 Costa Rica & Panama 12, 26 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua March 2012 Costa Rica 4 7 Costa Rica & Panama 11 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua 18 6 Costa Rica/Panama March 2012 Panama Canal Panama/St. Maarten April 2012 Caribbean 28 7 e 7 Treasure April 2012 Ocean Crossing e 21 St. Maarten/Southampton May 2012 Baltic Sea 50/ Southampton/Hamburg May 2012 Baltic Sea 10 3 Hamburg Sailing Parade 13 3 Hamburg/Amsterdam 16 3 Amsterdam/Hamburg 19 7 Hamburg/Oslo 26 7 Oslo/Copenhagen June 2012 Baltic Sea 2 7 Copenhagen/Warnemünde 9 5 Warnemünde/Warnemünde 14 3 Warnemünde/Warnemünde 17 5 Warnemünde/Kiel 22 8 Kiel/Stockholm Sweden, Russia & Finland July 2012 Baltic Sea Sweden, Russia & Finland Sweden, Russia & Finland Lithuania, Poland & Denmark August 2012 Baltic Sea nd Hanse Sail Rostock 12 6 Warnemünde/Oslo 18 7 Oslo/Hamburg August 2012 Baltic Sea 25 7 Hamburg/Southampton September 2012 Grand Europe Southampton/Lisbon 9 6 Lisbon/Malaga September 2012 Grand Mediterranean 70 15, 22, 29 7 Spain & Morocco October 2012 Grand Mediterranean 6, 13 7 Spain & Morocco October 2012 Ocean Crossing e 22 Malaga/Barbados November 2012 Panama Canal Barbados/Panama December 2012 Costa Rica 36/37 9 e 7 Panama/Costa Rica December 2012 Costa Rica 16 e 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua 23 7 Christmas Cruise (CR & Panama) 30 p 7 New Years Cruise (CR & Nicaragua) January 2013 Costa Rica 6 e, 20 7 Costa Rica & Panama 13 e, Costa Rica & Nicaragua February 2013 Costa Rica 3, 17 7 Costa Rica & Panama 10, 24 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua March 2013 Costa Rica 3, 17 7 Costa Rica & Panama 10 7 Costa Rica & Nicaragua 24 6 Costa Rica/Panama March 2013 Panama Canal Panama/St. Maarten

83 Terms and Conditions Any booking for a Star Clippers Holiday is accepted on these terms and conditions and should be read carefully. Travel requirements: All passengers are required to have passports that are valid for six months beyond the end of your cruise. Visas may be required for certain islands visited. Without the proper entry requirements, passengers may not be able to disembark the vessels in certain ports of call. All travel documents such as passports, visas, proof of citizenship, etc. required for disembarkation at various ports of call are the responsibility of the passenger. Consult your travel professional or consultant to determine documentary requirements or entry permits. Passengers will not be permitted to sail without proper documentation and no refund of cruise fare will be given to any passenger failing to bring such documentation. Luggage: All luggage must be securely packed and clearly labelled with passenger s full name, ship s name, cabin number and date of sailing. We recommend travel documents (cruise tickets, passport and visa), valuables, breakable items, medication and hand luggage be hand carried. Star Clippers is not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to passenger s luggage or personal property which is limited to terms and conditions specified on the cruise ticket. Embarkation: During embarkation, all passengers must have in his/her possession a cruise ticket, valid passport, and visas (where necessary). Embarkation times are included in cruise documents (generally four hours prior to departure time). Passengers must be on board the ship no later than one hour prior to sailing. If all passengers are on board prior to the scheduled departure time, the ship may sail early. Medical condition/physical disabilities: Any medical condition or physical disability that may require special attention or treatment must be advised to Star Clippers at the time of booking. Star Clippers recommends that physically disabled passengers travel with someone who is able to assist them both on board and ashore. Our vessels do not have elevators or ramps, and access to land is often via ship s launches. Star Clippers reserves the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgement, is unfit to travel due to a physical or mental condition or who may require care beyond that which can be provided by Star Clippers. Star Clippers regards third trimester pregnancy as a travel risk and reserves the right to refuse passage to pregnant women. Star Clippers will not be responsible or liable for any complications relative to such pregnancy arising or occurring during the entire cruise vacation. Cruise only fares: All fares are quoted in Euros and are per person based on twin/double occupancy. Fares include: shipboard accommodation, ocean transportation, ship s watersports programme (except SCUBA diving), all meals and on board entertainment. Fares do not include: port charges, baggage handling, travel insurance, transfers optional air/sea or land programmes, shore excursions, airport facility charges, taxes/fees, nor do they include items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls etc. Guarantee of fares: Passengers with confirmed bookings under deposit, or who have made final payment, shall be protected in the event of a price increase. However, excluding the preceding case, Star Clippers reserves the right to increase all prices appearing in this brochure without prior notice, including port charges and fuel surcharges. Deposit and payment: To secure your reservation for all cruises, excluding Ocean Crossings, a deposit of 600 Euros per person for Owner s Suites/Cabin, Deluxe Suites, and Category 1 cabins, or a deposit of 500 Euros for Category 2 to 6 cabins is required within 7 days of booking. Final payment is required 60 days prior to departure. For Ocean Crossings, a deposit of 10% of the cruise fare is required, within 7 days of booking, and will be forfeited in case of cancellation. Final payment for Ocean Crossings must be made 120 days before departure. All payments may be made by either cheque, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. Only cashier s cheque or credit card are accepted on bookings made within two weeks of sailing. Please make cheques payable to Star Clippers. All reservations are subject to cancellations if payments are not received by the due date. Cancellations and refunds: For full refund of cruise fare on cruises excluding Ocean Crossings, notice of cancellation must be in writing and received by Star Clippers no later than 91 days prior to sailing. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed: FOR ALL CRUISES (EXCLUDING OCEAN CROSSINGS) 90 to 60 days prior to departure = loss of deposit 59 to 30 days prior to departure = 50% 29 days or less prior to departure = No refund FOR OCEAN CROSSINGS Up to 120 days prior to departure = loss of deposit 119 to 90 days prior to departure = 25% 89 to 75 days prior to departure = 50% 74 days or less prior to departure = No refund Refunds will normally be made to the booking party. Star Clippers can only be responsible for refunding amounts actually received. If cancellation fees are charged by air carriers, pre/ post hotels, or suppliers they will be deducted from any refund made. No refunds will be made to passengers who do not board the ship or passengers who cancel after the start of the cruise. Rights reserved and limits of responsibility: The transportation of passengers and baggage is governed by the terms and conditions of the Contract of Passage contained in the cruise ticket. The passenger s acceptance of the ticket contract and acceptance of passage on the vessel constitutes acceptance of the terms, conditions and information contained in this brochure and the cruise ticket. It is recommended that you read the terms carefully. Star Clippers reserves the right at its sole option and discretion and that of the Captain of the ship without liability for damages or refund of any kind to deviate from the ship s advertised or ordinary itinerary or route, to delay advance or cancel any sailing, to omit or change ports of call and may, but is not obliged to, arrange for substantially equivalent transportation by another vessel and/or by other means of transportation, to cause the passenger to disembark from the ship temporarily or permanently, to tow or to be towed or assist other vessels, or to perform any similar act which, in its sole judgement and discretion, is justified for any reason. Star Clippers may for any reason whatsoever cancel any sailing at any time before departure of the ship including the event of full-ship charter. In such events, Star Clippers only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the cruise ticket. Independent Contractor / Limit of liability: Star Clippers liability and responsibility does not extend beyond the vessel: any arrangements made by or for passengers either before boarding or when disembarking are at the passenger s own risk. Star Clippers does not own or control any airlines, ground transportation or hotels. As a convenience to our passengers, Star Clippers may sell tickets for shore excursions or arrange other services which are operated by independent contractors, Star Clippers shall not be responsible in any way whatsoever for any damage, loss, injury or death arising in conjunction with the services provided by these independent contractors. 83

84 STAR CLIPPERS Royal Clipper Star Flyer and Star Clipper Construction date: 2000 Passenger capacity: 227 Number of crew: 106 Length: 134 m Draft: 5.6 m Number of masts: 5 Sail area: 5,000 m 2 Mast height: 54 m Construction date: 1991/1992 Passenger capacity: 170 Number of crew: 74 Length: m Draft: 5.6 m Number of masts: 4 Sail area: 3,365 m 2 Mast height: 63 m Beam: 16 m Ship s registry: Malta Gross tonnage: 5,000 Classified by DNV Class 1A1+ Beam: 15 m Ship s registry: Malta Gross tonnage: 2,298 Classified by DNV Class 1A1+ design & production: Language: English Currency: Euro