Royal Clipper Cruise Reviews
Royal Clipper
Launched in 2001 using a half-finished hull built in Poland, the Royal Clipper has five masts with up to 42 sails - creating a total sail area of 54,000 sq. ft. The 5,051 gt tall ship accommodates 228 lucky passengers.
| Operator: Star Clippers | Capacity (double occupancy): 228 |
| Builder: Stocznia Gdanska / Merwede Shipyard | Full Capacity: 250 |
| Inaugurated: 2000 | Space Ratio: 22.2 / 20.2 |
| Gross Tonnage: 5,051 gt | Crew: 100 |
| Length: 440 ft. / 134 m | Berlitz® Rating: **** |
Cruise Reviews
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August 10th, 2001; Eastern Caribbean
John Bradford, Feb. 3rd, 2001; Southern Caribbean
Jose Sa, Aug. 12th, 2000; Western Mediterranean
Excerpts from Star Clippers' Website about the Royal Clipper
Delivery Date: July 2000
Tonnage: 5000
Length: 439 feet
Beam: 54 feet
Draft: 18.5 feet
Sail area: 54,000 sq. feet
Mast height: 197 feet
Number of crew: 100
Stabilisers: Anti-hed tanks
5 masts, 42 sails
Built to highest safety standards Lloyds 100A1
Ships Registry: Luxembourg