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Meet Star Clippers’ New Marine Biologist

Nicole — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:23:40 +0000

Star Clippers fans! Meet our new Marine Biologist Laura Del Rio Torres. Laura is a native of Spain and is a graduate of universities in both Barcelona and New Jersey. In addition to being a former national champion swimmer and professionally trained dancer, she also is fluent in three languages — Catalan, Spanish and English.

On board Royal Clipper, Laura will host lectures on marine wildlife, operate a daily whale and dolphin watch, lead beach walks and join Star Clippers guests on dives. She will continue her marine biology studies in the Caribbean this upcoming year, uncovering the mysteries of marine life, one port call at a time.

Marine Biologist Laura Del Rio Torres.

Royal Clipper Featured in Sydney Morning Herald

Nicole — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:19:37 +0000

Travel writer Kristie Kellahan recently sailed on Royal Clipper’s seven-night Windward Islands cruise sailing round-trip from Barbados. To read all about Kristie’s Caribbean adventure on Sydney Morning Herald’s website click here!

In St. Kitts.

Star Clippers Blog is on Holiday

Julie — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:13:00 +0000

In observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, we will not publish Thursday, Nov. 24, or Friday, Nov. 25. We will return to our regular publishing schedule Monday, Nov. 28.

Snorkeling in the Caribbean

Julie — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:13:26 +0000

What more could you ask for, Star Clippers blog readers? Beautiful blue skies, gorgeous turquoise water, complimentary snorkel gear … paradise!

We’re Celebrating Labor Day

Julie — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:00:57 +0000

Today is Labor Day in the United States, and all the banks, government offices and most businesses are closed for the national holiday. Your blog team is taking a well-deserved break today as well, but we’ll be back tomorrow with more Star Clippers-related content.

Star Flyer Featured in San Francisco Chronicle

Nicole — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:41:12 +0000

Journalist Bob Jenkins recently sailed on board Star Flyer to Costa Rica and wrote about his wonderful ‘High-seas adventures under sail on Star Clippers’ in an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle. To read Bob’s article, click HERE.

Greetings on July 4!

Julie — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:00:48 +0000

In observance of the U.S. Independence Day, we will not be posting today. We will return tomorrow with more great Star Clippers Blog content.

Having Fun on Star Clipper

Julie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:52:27 +0000

We posted this photo taken by Sara Rolling on our Facebook page and asked for some fun captions! Our fans came through! Enjoy!

Carmen: Because it’s Monday..any questions?
Kelly: Star Clippers Unplugged
Julianne: Riiiiiiiii cola!!!!!!
Judy: Ye haw
Tami: How about “Singing at Sea with the Sillies Group”
Jane: “And the winner of Clippers got Talent is…….”
Mark: Looks like a normal Lee evening of fun to me!
Andre: “New York and San Francisco are not the only ones with Pride parades…!”
James: HELLO BOYS!
Lia: The Voice of Star Clippers!
Shirley: where da women??!!!

Kidos for Star Clippers in ‘Miami Herald’ Article

Julie — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:29:58 +0000

Sunday’s “Miami Herald” had a wonderful article about Star Flyer’s Costa Rica cruises. Journalist Bob Jenkins sailed on Flyer in February. For those of you outside South Florida (and we know there are a lot of you!), click HERE to read the online version.

Greetings on Memorial Day

Julie — Mon, 30 May 2011 13:40:40 +0000

In observance of the U.S. national holiday Memorial Day, we will not be posting today. We will return tomorrow with more great Star Clippers Blog content.