Royal Clipper - Shore excursions and activities

A wide variety of exceptional shore excursions are offered in the many extraordinary destinations Star Clippers visits around the world to enhance your journey. Don't miss your opportunity to immerse yourself in the local history, culture, art, architecture and beauty located in each region by taking advantage of these carefully crafted tours offering an insight into the locale's true identity. Of course, all shore excursions are optional, and you can chose which one you'd like or just explore on your own. The staff is available for suggestions and sign up is done right on board, in most cases. For a preview of what is offered in each port, you can find the details right on our website.

For travelers seeking a deeper, more immersive cruise experience, theme cruises offer a unique opportunity to indulge in personal passions while sailing to stunning destinations. These specially curated voyages bring together experts in various fields—gastronomy, wine, wellness, and more—to enhance the journey with exclusive events and activities.

On select sailings, guests will have the chance to learn from renowned chefs, sommeliers, yoga teachers, and wellness specialists, each bringing a wealth of expertise to the onboard experience. Enjoy engaging lectures, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and expertly guided wine tastings, all designed to inspire and educate. Wellness enthusiasts can benefit from expert-led sessions focused on relaxation, mindfulness, and holistic well-being, including yoga classes tailored for all skill levels.

Whether you're a food and wine connoisseur, a yoga enthusiast, or someone looking to unwind and rejuvenate, a theme cruise offers a memorable way to connect with like-minded travelers while deepening your knowledge in a relaxed, elegent setting.

Water sports for all tastes!

On beach stops our sports team can offer you: kayaks, paddle boards and dinghies as well as water skiing and windsurfing. Enjoy your favourite water sports during the cruise or take the opportunity to try something new.

Snorkelling

Close your eyes and imagine you are soaking up the sun on a white sandy beach in the Caribbean; crystal clear waters invite you to explore the underwater world of coral reefs and colourful tropical fish. Star Clippers hands out snorkelling equipment to all passengers upon arrival on board, so all you have to do is dive in and explore.

Sailor for a day!

Life on the ocean is one big adventure! Discover the sailing techniques used by our marine experts. Our crew will help you to hoist the sails, climb the mast, and tie marine knots. You will learn the names of the different sails and how to use a sextant. When evening comes and the velvety darkness is punctuated by stars, our officers will show you how to navigate at night with the help of the stars.

Exclusive Sailing Destinations

Star Clippers takes you to the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Central America, far from all the crowds and congested harbours.

Our tenders or zodiac service allow you to go ashore in comfort and disembark either in port or directly on the beach, so you are free to set off and explore each destination. On Royal Clipper, a specially designed marine platform can be lowered to sea level, so you can enjoy water sports directly from the ship!

Lookout stations have been created at the first yardarm on each of the masts. Equipped with high safety rails, and a comfortable teak settee for lounging at ease, passengers can observe all the action below and out to the edge of the horizon. Passengers wishing to climb to the lookout posts slip on a ship supplied safety vest tethered to a watchful crew member on the deck, who keeps the safety line secured as they make the easy ascent up one of the ratlines. All three Star Clippers ships offer this exciting activity that is bound to be one of the highlights of a Star Clippers cruise.