If the idea of sailing on an old clipper ship sounds exciting, this is the line for you. Star Clippers’ three 170- to 227-passenger tall ships were painstakingly designed to look as close as possible to full-rigged 19th-century clipper ships, complete with four or five masts, teak decking, and polished brass details. When the captain raises the sails (which he does as often as possible, though there are engines too), the ships under sail are a sight to behold.
As traditional as the ships look, they’ve got all the 21st-century amenities you’ll want, from comfortable cabins with TVs and DVD players to a restaurant serving tasty continental fare and lots of deck space for sunbathing and swimming.