Blanquilla, Venezuela, is a scuba diver’s and nature lover’s dream. Located just 70 miles northwest of Isla Margarita, it’s sure to dazzle guests arriving aboard Star Flyer with its brilliant white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling.
Virtually uninhabited except for fishermen and a coast guard station, guests will feel like they’ve [...]

Linda Colthrop sent us these lovely sunset photos taken from Star Flyer in Tuamoto atoll, French Polynesia.

Yesterday we asked, what does “holystone” mean and where did the term originate?
A holystone is a soft and brittle sandstone that was formerly used for scouring and whitening the wooden decks of a ship.
The term may have come from the fact that ‘holystoning the deck’ was originally done on one’s knees, as if in prayer. [...]

Today’s challenge is: Holystone. Do you know what this phrase means and how it originated?
Sailing Lingo aims to test your knowledge of the peculiar and sometimes indecipherable language of sailing. We pose a question and see who can answer it most accurately in the comments on the post. The following day we’ll post the answer [...]

Facebook fans, Mike and Connie, shared these beautiful sunset photos from their recent cruise aboard Royal Clipper.
If you have a favorite sunset photo we’d love to see it, info@starclippersblog.com