Archive: Ocean Crossings
Cruise Diary: The Azores
Julie | November 10, 2010

Here is more from guest Robert Weir’s blog from his Royal Clipper crossing in April. The Azores, Sao Miguel island—Wednesday, 21 April 2010, all day After 11 days at sea, we are in the Azores, Sao Miguel Island, Ponta Delgada. The Star Clipper line has arranged an island tour for two buses of passengers—one for [...]

A Dolphin Sighting on Royal Clipper
Julie | September 17, 2010

Here is more from guest Robert Weir’s blog from his Royal Clipper cruise in April. Enjoy! Dolphins — Monday, April 19, 2010, 0800 Three dolphins, two of them breaking the surface of the water, romp within two meters of the Royal Clipper’s hull. Ximena is leading six of us on a fast-pace walk around all [...]

Pirate Night from Robert Weir’s Blog
Julie | September 3, 2010

Royal Clipper: Pirate Night — Thursday, April 15, 2010, evening Those who have made the crossing before came prepared with pirate hats, striped shirts, tattered leggings, and scarves. One woman has a fake parrot perched atop a finger of her right hand. I happened to have a gold bandana. Pablo, my cabin steward, has loaned [...]

More Blogging from a Royal Clipper Cruise
Julie | August 31, 2010

Guest Robert Weir — who is a writer, author, editor and speaker — took a Royal Clipper cruise in April and blogged about it. Here is more from his blog. Enjoy! Mid-Atlantic Neptune ceremony — Wednesday, April 14, 2010, mid-afternoon I and about 15 others are gathered on the aft deck, dressed in our swimsuits [...]

Guest Blogs About a Grand 66-Day Crossing
Julie | May 20, 2010

Guest Ineke van der Poel recently sailed aboard Star Flyer for 66 days when the ship repositioned from Tahiti to the Mediterranean. Check out her photos and read about her journey on her blog by clicking HERE.