Sailboat Cruises Florida

There are a many Sailboat Cruises to Florida , so take the opportunity to enjoy the unique cruises offered there. Sailboat Cruises are among one of the favorite family activities, as these types of Cruises are very appealing to those of a younger age.

Sailboat cruise Review

If you've ever turned misty-eyed when watching a stately procession of tall ships slowly meander the Hudson River , Star Clippers may be the perfect cruise experience. Owner Mikael Krafft, born and raised near a ship yard in Sweden, constructed two identical clipper ships, Star Flyer (1991) and Star Clipper (1992) and offers the rare opportunity to cruise the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Far East aboard the swiftest and largest clipper ships ever built. Each is powered by 36,000 square feet of sail from four masts, including five giant square sails on the foremast (a diesel engine is in reserve for calms and maneuvering in port).

In July, 2000, the 5,000-ton Royal Clipper entered the fleet, the largest -- and most beautiful -- full-rigged clipper ship ever built. The ship boats 56,000 sq. feet of sails and masts reaching a height of 197 feet. Carrying 227 passengers and a crew 106, Royal Clipper has a spa and health club and a three-deck atrium with circular staircase. A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three small pools invite languid days and nights beneath the sails and stars. Imagine the envious stares you'll get when sailing majestically out of Nice or Barbados!

This small but healthy company has established a comfortable niche of offering some of the best one-week itineraries around at prices comparable to (and often below) conventional cruise ships. There's also a guaranteed single rate that can be a terrific lure for those seeking the close camaraderie characteristic of small ships with a wide range of ages aboard.

I wouldn't recommend Star Clippers to those who haven't cruised aboard any ship before, or those seeking entertainment/nightlife (a highlight is the crew fashion show of T-shirts and shorts). The whole focus of these vessels is the pure sail experience and the easy mixing with fellow passengers representing several nationalities and a broad range of ages. If you have a pre- existing medical condition that could require professional help, these ships aren't advised. On three sailings, I have only once found a nurse aboard, who doubled as a "bus-girl", although a physician is always present aboard a lengthy trans-ocean voyage.

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