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Star Clippers tall sailing ships – Free two-night stay in St. Maarten

Free 2-night Pre/Post Hotel Stay in St. Maarten

Star Clippers has rolled out a special promotion offering guests a complimentary two-night stay in St. Maarten on select sailings aboard Star Flyer. The vessel is one of Star Clippers’ three tall sailing ships, which provide a small ship experience billed as oceans apart from typical cruises and today’s megaships with thousands of passengers. Two itineraries–Leeward Islands and Treasure Islands–sail round-trip from St. Maarten between November and March each year, calling on lesser-known islands such as Dominica; Anguilla; Iles de Saintes; and Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke in the BVI.

For clients who want to extend their stay in St. Maarten, they can select a Star Flyer Treasure Island sailing during the 2024-2025 season and take advantage of a complimentary two-night stay at Holland House Beach Hotel in Phillipsburg. Guests can choose when they want to stay, either before or after the sailing or one night on each end.

This week, Star Clippers is also highlighting a few other reasons why it believes a Star Flyer sailing allows for a truly authentic and unique Caribbean getaway. They include:

Keep it Small: Not all Caribbean cruise ships are massive with Star Flyer carrying a maximum of just 166 passengers. With the expansive teak decks (featuring two pools), guests should have no trouble finding a private spot to relax with a good book, watch the nautical team lower and raise the sails, or simply enjoy some personal space. The bowsprit net–located at the front of the ship–is a prime spot where you can lay suspended over the ocean watching dolphins frolic below.

Explore Remote Islands and Secluded Harbors: While larger cruise ships disembark at busy ports filled with tourist shops, Star Flyer casts anchor in remote harbors populated with local businesses and private yachts. Small tender boats take guests to and from shore, often to visit charming towns or off-the-beaten-path beaches where it’s not unusual to be one of only a handful of snorkelers or sunbathers.

Let the Wind Carry You: Star Flyer is a true sailing vessel, using wind power whenever possible to navigate between islands. All Star Clippers itineraries are created using tide charts and wind maps to ensure the ships can sail under wind power as much as possible, up to 80 percent of the time in the Caribbean. Gliding into port under full sail with 36,000 square feet of billowing canvas allows guests to imagine what it must have been like for the early explorers who arrived in this exotic region on similar vessels (minus, of course, the onboard luxuries like multiple swimming pools, massage services, and a full range of dining).

Star Clippers’ Caribbean sailings are available for booking through Spring 2026, with rates starting at $1,875 per person, single occupancy. The company operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels; Star Clipper and Star Flyer are traditional clipper ships with modern amenities carrying 166 guests, while the 227-guest Royal Clipper reportedly holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest and only five-masted, full-rigged sailing ship in service today. All three vessels have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, tropical bars on deck, and piano lounges.

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Join the magnificent Star Flyer as she sails round trip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, on a voyage exploring some of the most picturesque and less-traveled islands in the Caribbean. Journey through the Leeward Islands, and visit captivating islands like River Bay, Barbuda; Cabrits, Dominica; Terre-de-Haut, Iles Des Saintes; and more. Discover this stunning chain of islands, each seeping with rich history and natural beauty waiting to be explored.

The Best of the Virgin Islands, including White Bay, Jost Van Dyke; Soper’s Hole, Tortola; and Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. Spend a day exploring St. Kitt’s, with a morning stop at the historic city of Basseterre, and at night unwinding on the golden sands at South Friars Bay. And now, you can delve even deeper into the history and natural beauty of the Caribbean with our exclusive new offer.

Complimentary 2 night stay at the Holland House beach Hotel, located on Great Bay Beach, right in the heart of Philipsburg, granting you prime access to stunning beaches, historical sites, and high-end restaurants and shops, so that you can truly immerse yourself in the laid-back lifestyle of St. Maarten.

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sailing dates

Star Flyer 14-Dec-24
Nights 7
Itinerary Leeward Islands
From/to St. Maarten/St. Maarten
Rates from $2,320
Star Flyer 22-Feb-25
Nights 7
Itinerary Leeward Islands
From/to St. Maarten/St. Maarten
Rates from $2,320
Star Flyer 8-Mar-25
Nights 7
Itinerary Leeward Islands
From/to St. Maarten/St. Maarten
Rates from $2,320
Star Flyer 15-Mar-25
Nights 7
Itinerary Treasure Islands
From/to St. Maarten/St. Maarten
Rates from $2,320
Star Flyer 22-Mar-25
Nights 7
Itinerary Leeward Islands
From/to St. Maarten/St. Maarten
Rates from $2,320

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What To Do In St. Maarten

If you’re ready to explore some of the best crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches in the Caribbean, look no further than these St. Maarten excursions, which showcase the island’s highlights and save you hours of planning. Hop between secluded stretches of sand, snorkel with sea turtles in coral reefs, or cruise on a catamaran at sunset. Other options focus on St. Maarten’s ample duty-free shopping opportunities and its famous French-inspired cuisine, so you can choose the excursion that suits your style.

Q:
What are the best tours in St. Maarten?
A:
There are many well-rated St. Maarten excursions that get you to the best of the island. According to previous travelers, these include:

Captain Bob Speed Boat/Snorkeling/Beach Tour + Lunch St Maarten
For Hotel Guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten – Highlights & Beach
For Cruise Passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten
The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten
Mini-Speed Boat 3-Hour Snorkeling Adventure

St. Maarten Tours

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