Star Clippers announces 2013 / 14 sailing schedules

Tall ship specialist Star Clippers has announced its 2013/14 sailing schedule, showcasing romantic sailing voyages on the line’s three head-turning sailing ships, Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper.

During the summer of 2013 all three ships will sail in Europe: The flagship Royal Clipper will be in the western and eastern Mediterranean; Star Clipper in the western Mediterranean and Aegean; and Star Flyer in the Baltic and southern Spain.

For winter 2013, all three ships follow the sun, with Royal Clipper and Star Clipper sailing the Caribbean, while Star Flyer explores the lush, forested coastlines of Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Highlights include:

· Seven-night Leeward Island cruises from St Maarten on Star Clipper from £864*

· Seven-night explorations of the Grenadines from Barbados on Royal Clipper from £980*

· Seven nights sailing Costa Rica and Nicaragua on Star Flyer from £864*

· Comprehensive 14-night Costa Rica cruise and tour from £3,299

*Prices include full board on the ship but exclude port taxes and flights.

On board, passengers can enjoy the romance of sailing on a true tall ship in a relaxed atmosphere with high standards of service provided by an attentive crew. There are opportunities to learn about navigation, to help raise the sails or to climb the mast to the crow’s nest for incredible views, but guests are equally welcome to lie back with a book and their favourite cocktail.

Fellow passengers are sophisticated Europeans, Australians and Americans, many of them either incurable romantics, or sailing fanatics, or both. Many of them are repeat passengers; a voyage on a Star Clippers ship is truly addictive.

 to book, call 0845 200 6145 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk.