Julie | May 3, 2012
Freelance journalist Robert Jenkins sailed aboard Star Flyer and tested his climbing skill with a journey up to the Crow’s Nest, followed by a lounge in the bowsprit net.
May 18, 2012
Julie | May 1, 2012
Thanks go out to Joanne Gardner from Holland America Line who spotted Star Clipper in port and sent us these photos.
Nicole | April 30, 2012
Helsinki, Finland.
Helsinki is the center of Finnish commerce and culture, as well as the nation’s capital. Russian and Swedish influences are present throughout the mixture of classical architecture and clean modernism in this town. The bustling Kauppatori, also known as the Market Square, is where everyone goes to purchase fresh fish, fruits, vegetables and flowers, and where you’ll find every conceivable local handicraft and souvenir for sale.
Popular tourist attractions include Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the University of Helsinki’s main building and the National Library of Finland, all in the Senate Square, and Temppeliaukio, one of Europe’s most unusual modern churches.
Be sure to get a taste of the local flavor. In this region the smörgâsbord is very popular. It’s a buffet with a wide range of hot and cold dishes featuring plenty of seafood, including Baltic herring and smoked salmon. For something sweeter, indulge in the delicious pastries found throughout the local bakeries and be sure to sample cloudberries, a slightly tarter variation of raspberries, popular to the region.
Star Flyer heads to the Baltic in summer 2012 and will sail a variety of itineraries ranging from three-night samplers to 11-night explorations. To view a complete list of Star Flyer’s 2012 Northern Europe/ Baltic itineraries, click HERE. Bookings are now open!
Julie | April 27, 2012
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Happy Hour! Here is a great recipe from one of our shipboard bartenders: BBC
Ingredients:
One Banana
Bailey’s Creme — 4 cl
Colada Mix — 6 cl
Garnish:
Decorate the inside of the glass with chocolate topping and put a cherry on top. Yum!
Glass:
Hurricane
Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth. Enjoy!
Julie | April 26, 2012
Our very talented Captain Klaus entertained guests and played his bagpipes at the Bridge during the Star Flyer April 2012 crossing. Thanks to Hotel Manager Klaus Franz for sharing the photos!
