We chose this cruise because of the opportunity to travel in a sailing ship. It more than fulfilled our expectations, with the ship travelling under sail for much of the journey. The ship itself is beautifully ...

Sail Date February 2020

Off2seeAlaska

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Wonderful Italian Adventure

Royal Clipper

Europe - Western Mediterranean

We had such an amazing trip aboard the Royal Clipper! We traveled last year to Greece on Star Flyer, and immediately booked our this trip upon return. We are so happy that we did! The ship was beautiful, and ...

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Sail Date September 2019

Smilingvillager

4 Reviews Written

23 Helpful Votes

Incredible Sailing Adventure

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

If you like being herded on huge ships, this is not for you. If you enjoy dodging electric carts on board, this is not for you. If you want to be in a crowded theatre, this is not for you. If you like to pay extra ...

Sail Date March 2019

Ron Hayward

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Beautiful Sailing Vessel

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We stayed 3 nights at the Radisson Aquatica in Bridgetown before we boarded the Royal Clipper. This was a good way to acclimatized to the lovely warn weather as we have had a long cold winter in southern Ontario. ...

Sail Date March 2019

Timmla

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Nothing is quite like sailing on a big clipper ship!

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We had a great time on the Royal Clipper. The ship is beautiful, our cabin was very comfortable, the food was wonderful, and the crew very friendly and helpful. There's nothing quite like sailing on a clipper ...

Sail Date February 2019

pljonesey

3 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

2nd time on the Royal Clipper and still great

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

This was a return visit for us. We did the Grenadines last year so went for the Windward's this time. We stayed for a week in Barbados before boarding, which we found to be better rather than rushing straight ...

Sail Date January 2019

Shrimper49

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Luxury Cruise for lovers of sailing and those who just want a great experience.

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We sailed on Royal Clipper before around the Windward Isles a few years ago after twice seeing the ship at anchor whilst on Caribbean holidays. After a great experience decided that the Grenadines would be even ...

Sail Date January 2019

rjbcooper65

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Our greatest adventure

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

Having been fortunate enough to sail on the Royal Clipper several times both in the Mediterranean and Caribbean we felt it would be fun to do the Atlantic Crossing. Utterly brilliant from boarding to disembarkation. ...

Sail Date March 2018

karinanne

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Perfect cruise for exploring interesting places

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

I chose this cruise (Royal Clipper to The Grenadines) to "get away from it all" and celebrate my 60th birthday, after having had a pretty awful year last year. We're not "cruising people", but I love being on ...

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Sail Date January 2019

bdellaposta

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Amalfi Coast and Sicily Cruise

Royal Clipper

Europe - Western Mediterranean

My family and friends took this trip to celebrate our 50th, 53rd, and 75th birthdays. The ship was wonderful. The staff were amazing. Prices for the bar were very reasonable. The ports were really beautiful and ...

Sail Date September 2018

Barfootslow

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Magical birthday celebration

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We spent three days in Barbados prior to boarding the Royal Clipper for our cruise around the Windward Islands. Our first ever cruise so we decided to do it in style. Some confusion initially on arrival at the ...

Sail Date February 2018

alibebe

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

What a bizarre experience

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

Recommended by family contact who works in the travel industry . We hate the idea of those monster cruise ships and the Royal Clipper with around 200 passengers was the biggest we had ever been on . It suited us ...

Sail Date February 2018

Royaloak01

3 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

Fantastic!

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

Second cruise on the Royal Clipper (first was 5 years ago) and, if anything, better than the first. A truly magnicent jewel of the sea! Embarkation at Bridgetown , following an overnight stay at the Sugar Cane ...

Sail Date February 2018

worldtraveller3023

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

We had an excellent time

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We heard from other people how nice it was and we dislike the idea of cruises with thousands on one ship. We wanted something more intimate and that is what we got. Most things were great. The only thing we need to ...

Sail Date February 2018

AmandaBVT

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Best Trip Ever

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

We chose this cruise because we were kind of "burnt out" on the big ship cruises. The idea of sailing - really sailing - as well as a smaller group of passengers (175) was really appealing to us. The food was ...

Sail Date January 2018

DIDISEVEN

11 Reviews Written

53 Helpful Votes

They really get it right!

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

My second Clipper cruise...first was Star Clipper and that was so unique and amazing that I wanted to spend Christmas on the Royal Clipper out of Barbados and tour the Grenadine islands. As I was alone I booked a ...

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Sail Date December 2017

KRFarmer

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Small, intimate and enchanting

Royal Clipper

France

We just returned from a Cannes to Cannes cruise which stopped at ports in Italy, Corsica and Sardinia with excursions to Pisa and Mt. Carbonne in Elba among other offerings. This was our 1st Clipper cruise but ...

Sail Date October 2017

StephWins

1 Review Written

Not just for retirees!

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - Southern

This cruise was a gift from my parents, otherwise we wouldn't have gone. However, we are so glad we did and we will do it again, and again, and again! My husband and I took our 4 yr old son on the cruise and ...

Sail Date March 2017

Clipper Chick

5 Reviews Written

37 Helpful Votes

A Brilliant Crossing

Royal Clipper

Transatlantic

The Royal Clipper is the best ship to sail across the Ocean to Barbados. This was my second crossing and it was great that Captain Marius was onboard again. Great to see so many crew I knew and Manolito was back. ...

Sail Date November 2016

FredT

6 Reviews Written

67 Helpful Votes

A different kind of cruise

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - All

After 27 cruises on mainstream cruise lines we decided to try something a bit different. With only 200 passengers, our Grenadines cruise was a welcome breath of air after the mega ships that are becoming more and ...

Sail Date February 2017

Ray53H

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Pure Heaven

Royal Clipper

Greece

Looking for a unusual island hopping experience in the Aegean and stumbled across the stunningly beautiful Royal Clipper. The holiday was arranged through travel who arranged flights to Athens and from Istanbul. ...

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Sail Date August 2016

HappyTraveler10

3 Reviews Written

76 Helpful Votes

Extraordinary Experience!

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - Southern

I initially planned to be onboard for one week for the cruise to the Windward Islands. I have been on many regular cruises, and I have been on sailing vacations on 50 - 60 foot yachts. This was completely different ...

Sail Date January 2016

N410MP

8 Reviews Written

40 Helpful Votes

Bare Necessities

Royal Clipper

Italy

This was our first clothing optional cruise, but definitely not our last. The boat was full of nothing but cheerful people. I guess it's hard to be crabby when your not wearing pants! This was truly a clothing ...

Sail Date June 2015

Mimi A

18 Reviews Written

93 Helpful Votes

Awesome Clipper Cruise Lived Up To the Hype

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - Southern

I had done extensive research on the Star Clipper website, YouTube, and Cruise Critic prior to deciding on the Royal Clipper Grenadine Islands itinerary as my husband was looking to visit smaller ports not available ...

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Sail Date January 2015

briankaret

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Absolutely fantastic

Royal Clipper

Caribbean - Western

Have never sailed on a ship like this. Have been on much larger cruises and smaller sailing ships. The Royal Clipper was just fabulous. The cabins are very nice ( ours was grade 3 with a nice bathroom and shower, ...

Sail Date January 2015