Porthole’s Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced and Star Clippers’ flagship Royal Clipper was named best tall ship!

This marks the publication’s 11th annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Winners are announced online at www.porthole.com and in the November/December issue, on newstands now. Votes were submitted online and via mail-in ballots.

“Tall ship sailing is a unique and adventurous experience, and knowledgeable cruisers know that Royal Clipper is a top-notch choice,” said Bill Panoff, publisher and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine. “I congratulate Star Clippers on this much-deserved win.”

Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the 20th century. With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold.

Thank you to everyone that voted and made Star Clippers a winner.