Archive: August 2009
From the Crow’s Nest: An Interview with Mikael Krafft
Julie | August 31, 2009

“101 Holidays” recently conducted an interview with Mikael Krafft, owner and president of Star Clippers. The UK Web site provides a unique selection of some of the world’s greatest travel experiences. It’s not your typical interview about running Star Clippers, but more about Mikael and his personal likes. We thought you would enjoy getting to [...]

Dolphins Swimming Along with Royal Clipper
Julie | August 28, 2009

A guest shot this video aboard Royal Clipper of dolphins swimming along with the ship. This is something our guests could see while dolphin-watching with the marine biologist.

Port of the Week: Milos, Greece
Julie | August 27, 2009

Milos, Greece, is best known for the statue of Venus de Milo (Aphrodite, to the Greeks). The island’s unique lunar landscape is immediately evident to guests, creating unbelievable and imposing rocky formations in deep reds, browns and glimmering white. Volcanic activity started in this area five million years ago, and is the reason behind the [...]

Dolphin Watching with the Marine Biologist
Julie | August 26, 2009

The resident marine biologist aboard Royal Clipper sent us this interesting information about the type of dolphins they observed on a recent cruise. While on board, the marine biologist holds whale/dolphin watching sessions on deck, as well as goes on dives and snorkeling trips, and even for beach walks in areas of ecological interest. The [...]

Postcard from a Far East Cruise
Julie | August 25, 2009

Guest Andy sent in this beautiful photo that he took in Thailand. The water is incredibly clear and brilliantly blue. Star Clipper returns to the region in November and will again sail seven-night cruises round-trip Phuket, Thailand, and between Phuket and Singapore.