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Star Clippers

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Reviewed By: Cramant, Swinton on 12th Sep 2010
Cruise Line: Star Clippers	Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: -	Sailed: September, 2010
Destination: Mediterranean	Age: 46-55
Cabin: Outside

The ship appeared fine, the staff were charming, the cabin a little small, but then you get what you pay for. A very nice introduction to the boat then it began: The music, the atmosphere the palpable sense of adventure as the crew began to haul the sails. Oh how magnificent the slight heel of a boat doing what it’s designed for, to sail the seas, rather than just motor around. The heel disappears and the boat sets into a leisurely motion (albeit assisted by the engines due to the light airs) – Later on our trip the force 7 and 8 winds really brought her into her own. We only had 4 days this time; just enough to realise what real cruising should be about. A trip to the Bridge, certainly sir, a tour of the engine room, why not sir, the galley etc, again why not sir. Sports teams organising water activities, cruise director organizing the sports team and willing (and some very able) passengers to evening entertainments. Not a lot for children and not very disabled friendly, however the passengers in both categories also seemed to be really enjoying themselves. The tri language announcements were as usual a bit intrusive but the empathy between all the passengers more than made up for this slight inconvenience. By day 2 everyone was talking to each other or at least attempting to. The fact that all the ships officers were available nearly all the time made a real change and a chance to get under the skin of the boat and its aims. I don’t know if it works but all the staff we talked too had been on the boat for long periods of time and still seemed very keen to serve, help, assist or have a laugh as most appropriate. Disappointments; the rain storm on our last night must have caught someone out, all our luggage was wet through when we got to our after cruise hotel, others we spoke to said the same. Normally not a problem but they specifically ask you to take soft cases so the contents were equally soggy. You don’t need any formal clothes on board but we did for where we were heading next! Would we go again? You bet your bottom dollar. In fact we are looking at the broacher now!
Quality of Food

Entertainment

Shore Excursions	n/a

Staff
All of them from the Captain to the deck hands.
Children's Facilities	n/a
Not designed for children.
Onboard Activities

Cabins
Cosy, but what we booked.
Overall Rating

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Comment by Gardner, London (12 Sep 10 22:26) about this REVIEW

We were on the Star Clipper in August and had a fantastic time - although it sounds like we had better weather than you (we were in Greece/Turkey, but on our previous trip nine years ago were in the Med and had some quite mixed weather). I'm slightly surprised about your comments about hard cases though as we weren't told that.... Glad you had a great time, as we did.

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Opinion: Agree Comment by Cramant, Swinton (12 Sep 10 18:48) about this REVIEW

Sorry I cant put Star Flyer in the title the web site doesn't list it. I also pressed the wrong button, Overall Rating 5* Excellent.

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