Here is some fresh news and a new photo of our adopted dolphin, Clipper, a very valuable member of the Star Clippers team. To read about how Clipper joined the Star Clippers family click here. Observed in number of sightings: 18 Observed in number of days: 18 New nicks of the dorsal fin: 0 A [...]

During a recent cruise, Captain Müller-Cyran showed some guests how to use a sextant. A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is known as the altitude. Making this measurement is known [...]

While on his Costa Rica cruise, this guest also visited the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. Masaya is considered to be Nicaragua’s shortest volcano. In the days before the arrival of Columbus, the Masaya Volcano was worshiped by the local people, as they viewed any activity of the volcano as signs of displeasure from their gods. [...]

Photographer Paul VanDevelder had quite an adventure while ziplining in Costa Rica. He sent these photos to share his exciting experience.

On every cruise Star Clippers gives a guided tour of the engine room, giving guests a behind-the-scenes peek of the ship. Journalist Tony Davis recently sailed to Costa Rica on Star Flyer and took this photo during the tour.