Barbados, Caribbean Cruise

The magnificent Royal Clipper is the world’s largest fully-rigged five-mast sailing ship to have been built since the beginning of this century. The 439ft SV Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, combining the grandeur and tradition of cruising under sail with all the creature comforts and the finest modern ship – yet with no formality. The opulence of the interior as would be evident on any luxury cruise ship contradicted the fact that this is a casual sailing experience with no formality. With a ratio of 2 passengers to crew member you will no doubt be treated like royalty!!

Royal Clipper Cruise

Royal Clipper accommodates just 228 guests with a crew of 106 and boasts 54,360 square ft of sail area!

Choose from two itineraries – the Windward Islands or the Grenadines in the Caribbean. This type of holiday is suited to independent travellers not looking for a large group of single people. Each evening there is a communal table for single travellers, so you will meet people from all over the world.

There are three pools, complimentary waters-ports including windsurfing, water-skiing and snorkelling gear, a PADI dive centre (diving payable on board) and a marina platform allowing for easy access into the water. Other facilities include an elegant dining room (no jacket or tie required at any time), the Piano Bar, Tropical Bar and deck, a library and the Captain Nemo Health Club and Spa with portholes offering spectacular underwater views of marine life.

This is a working sailing ship, with guests encouraged to help. The captains often hold lectures each week on sailing methods, map reading and other sea going skills.

Your Room

On board you will find cabins (in 6 categories) and 14 suites on three decks. Guaranteed Single Cabins are inside with twin or double beds, each with individual air-conditioning, bathroom with private shower and TV with in house video. The ship has 6 inside cabins which can be sold for sole use or for 2 people sharing.

When you make a booking, you can choose from a guaranteed single cabin, which can be inside or outside. It is allocated when you board the ship. Generally it will be a Category 4, outside cabin as there are so few inside cabins on board. If you wish to be 100% guaranteed an outside cabin, we can offer you a Category 4 for sole use, which carries a supplement. Please ask for further details on these cabin options.

Hotel Facts

  • Passenger Capacity of 227
  • 3 Swimming pools
  • Dive centre
  • Dining room
  • Piano Bar
  • Library
  • Health Club and Spa
  • Cabin with double or twin beds for sole occupancy
  • En-suite with shower and W/C
  • Air-conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • DVD player
  • Safe

Location

The Royal Clipper sails the Caribbean in the winter months (itineraries alternate every other week).

WINDWARD ISLAND
This 7-night cruise departs Barbados on a Saturday and visits St Lucia, Ile de Saintes, Antigua, St Kitts, Dominica and Martinique.

THE GRENADINES
Departs every other Saturday – This 7-night cruise departs Barbados and visits The Grenadines, Grenada, the Tobago Cays, Bequia, St Vincent, St Lucia and Martinique.

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