Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht, Star Clippers is recognized as one of the premier specialty cruise lines. It’s a romantic ambiance in a comfortable and modern setting. Come on board Star Clipper, Star Flyer, or Royal Clipper
to get the feeling of the sailors of the old days where adventure begins.
The ships currently sail throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Baltic, Costa Rica, and Panama Canal. More in details, the Star Clipper’s Caribbean itineraries begin in St. Maarten or Barbados. From St Maarten, her Treasure Islands voyage sails northward to the Leeward and the British Virgin Islands. Her Leeward Islands voyage ventures southward to Guadeloupe and Dominica, sampling the best of the Leeward Islands. The flagship, Royal Clipper, sails from Barbados on alternating voyages to the Grenadines and the Windward Islands. The Caribbean venues where Star Clipper and Royal Clipper sail are famous for the glorious sailing weather, and every voyage promises the thrill of passage making under full sail.
Double bed or twin beds that can be converted to queen, marble bathroom, private safe, television with in-cabin video, DVD player, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and comfortable furnishings. The decor is tastefully traditional. Burnished brass fittings and mahogany bright work recall our nautical heritage. Soft natural fabrics reflect the colours of the sun, sea and sky. Prints of famous clipper ships and sailing yachts grace the walls. Everything is immaculately maintained and your steward knows exactly when to appear or disappear. On Royal Clipper, 14 deluxe suites offer the ultimate in cruising comfort, with private veranda, whirlpool tub and 24-hour room service. All but six of her 98 cabins are outside, and for the ultimate indulgence, two 355 square foot owner’s suites may be combined to accommodate up to eight guests.
When you rise, help yourself to a continental breakfast with croissants, toasted English muffins or sweet Danish pastries. Or savour a full breakfast with fresh tropical fruits and crisp bacon, grilled sausage, smoked salmon and omelettes cooked to order in the dining room. At lunch, a marvellous buffet of seafood, salads and grilled favourites awaits your pleasure. If the day includes a stop at one of the paradisiacal islands we frequent, you might also be treated to a festive outdoor barbecue on shore. When evening comes, our elegantly appointed dining room featuring a splendid collection of paintings of sailing ships becomes the setting for the chef’s finest culinary presentations, designed to please the eye and the palate. All complemented by equally fine wines. You’ll find our service to be friendly and gracious, befitting a sophisticated restaurant. Of course, Star Clippers would not presume to dictate your seating preferences. The dress code? No need for formal gowns and black tie, casual elegance is the order of the day and each night.
To entertain passengers, Star Clippers bring local performers on board to give you an authentic taste of the local music and arts. You’ll enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise. The Captain and crew are superb improvisers of the kind of light-hearted fun you’ll only find on Star Clippers. The Captain’s daily briefing on deck is wonderfully informative, and a chance to hear some great story-telling as well. And there are other events and activities during the day and night that have evolved from Star Clippers’ sailing heritage. In fact, all Star Clippers passengers say that they enjoy Star Clippers ‘ easy-going informality and it makes the cruise so special.
All Star Clippers ships feature open-seating dining in an elegantly appointed dining room, our convivial indoor-outdoor Tropical Bar and Piano Bar, and an Edwardian style library where a Belle Époque fireplace glows with warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of Star Clippers’ hospitable officers and crew.
Star Clipper and Star Flyer are both 360 feet long and each carries just 170 guests in pampered comfort. Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht. You’ll never feel confined on Star Clipper or Star Flyer. Each ship offer spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space.
For connoisseurs of sail cruising, the 439 foot Royal Clipper offers the ultimate sea-going experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities and accommodations of the finest modern yacht. Royal Clipper carries just 227 guests in luxurious style. A full 19,000 square feet of open deck and three swimming pools create a wonderfully spacious and expansive outdoor environment.
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Islands: St Maarten and Saint Martin / Barbados
Activities: Cruises / Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels / Combined Activities
The French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe has lots to offer and this package has a good quality-price ratio to discover it all. The owners of the small hotel with its bungalows speak English and they are ready to help you with excursions, so you can discover the Islands beauties. There are numerous possible activities
and the car is the perfect way to discover the Island at your own pace. Moreover, you will also have a total of 6 dives (total) to explore the Ocean of the Cousteau reserve, located only few minutes from your accommodation.
Departure from Paris Orly airport with Air Caraïbes to Pointe-à-Pitre, in Guadeloupe. Arrival at the airport and care rental pick up. You will then drive to Bouillante where Véronique and Alex welcome you at their cottages facing the Cousteau Reserve. They are ideally located at the centre of the Basse-Terre region, only 1 km off the sea, halfway between Deshaies (35 min) and the town of Basse-Terre (40 min). Close by the road crossing the island (10 min), you are 5 minutes off the "Cousteau Marine Park" and about 40 minutes off the main excursion sites: volcano "la Soufrière", waterfalls of Carbet, waterfalls of Matouba, etc. At the end of the week, return to the airport, drop off the car and check in for your return flight to Paris Orly.
Your Hotel
The small property of Chalets sous le Vent has bungalows for 2-3 persons as well as double cottages for 4-6 persons. For example, an individual cottage of 30 square metres has a private access and is equipped as follow:
One bedroom with a queen size bed, a single bed, TV, fan and mosquito net (supplement for air-con: 20€ per week).
A separate bathroom with shower, sink, toilet and one cabinet.
All bed linen and towels are provided and changed once a week. Don't forget to bring your beach towels.
A separate kitchenette fully equipped with sink, refrigerator, 2 cooking plates, toaster, coffee machine, chinaware, cooking utensils and electric barbecue.
A private terrace with table, chaises, deckchair or hammock. Almost all our chalets have sea view.
Islands: Guadeloupe
Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels
With this offer, you combine two hotel residences located in the French Caribbean, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The first stop, Martinique will seduce you with its charm and natural beauties. There are a lot more than beaches to discover on this Island. The magnificent sceneries are best explored with a car rental.
Then, after a short flight you will arrive in Guadeloupe, another French Caribbean Island shaped in a butterfly and very different from the luxurious vegetation in the North to the South dry land with the best beaches. You can also discover the other Islands of this archipelago in a one day excursion, taste their culinary delights, and get to know their interesting French Caribbean culture.
Departure from Paris (Orly) to Martinique. Arrival at the Fort de France International Airport and car rental to get to the CARIBIA Hotel for a 6 nights stay in a room with kitchenette. The next day, information meeting with the local representative for information about the Island and activities. Then you have 7 days to explore the wonderful Island with your car at your own pace. After your stay, you will return the car at the airport and take a short flight to Pointe-à-Pitre, in Guadeloupe. Arrival and transfer to your hotel residence Turquoise, located approximately 15-20 minutes from the capital. You will stay in a studio with kitchenette which is part of a big complex and will enjoy this Island for 4 days. You would be able to discover this new Island with its beautiful beaches. At the end of your trip, transfers from your hotel to the airport and non stop flight back to Paris, Orly.
Islands: Guadeloupe / Martinique
Activities: Combined Hotels
Discover two Caribbean islands and save on your budget! Both hotels are located in beautiful and animated areas of the Islands. The islands of Barbados and St Lucia both enjoy magnificent beaches but they have much more to offer. Barbados, with his British roots, is flat and has on one side the quiet beaches of the Caribbean Sea
and on the Atlantic side, the Island makes the surfers happy with its big waves. Barbados is quite unique with its large sugar cane fields and also offers numerous activities and nightlife (bars, restaurants, disco). St Lucia, with its dormant volcanoes, the Pitons, is more humid and has a dense tropical forest. St Lucia has also lots of beaches, some even of black sand and crystalline waters! Action is also there with possibilities to explore the volcanoes, the forest - by foot or in the air -, and other activities. Your trip can be relaxing or full of adventures; you decide how to live it!
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Barbados. Arrival at the International Airport and transfer to the Yellow Bird Hotel for 7 nights in the meal plan chosen. The hotel is in the hearth of the animated area of St Laurence’ Gap with its numerous restaurants and bars. You will have an information meeting with the local representative for the Island description and activities to practice. Then you have a complete week to explore the Island, or just relax. After the week, transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your regional flight to St Lucia. Arrival and transfer to the Coco Resort, located in the Rodney’s Bay, just two minutes from the beach and in the hearth of the nightlife . The next 8 days (7 nights) are yours to discover the Island. At the end of your stay, transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your flight back to your home.
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Islands: Barbados / St Lucia
Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels
Discover that Caribbean have much more to offer than wonderful beaches! You will of course enjoy the nice golden sand beaches. But you will also discover two Islands quite different. One, Grenada, offers you calm, great
panorama, luxurious vegetation with many diverse fruit trees. Grenada remains still unknown for tourists and proposes interesting hikes or walks to untouched areas. You will get to know its numerous spices, visit its rum and chocolate fabrics. Barbados is more accustomed to tourists and offers many attractions for them. Its beaches, Cane fields and flat scenery are quite different from Grenada and visitors also enjoy the many shops, special handcrafts, and restaurants. All is there to make a perfect vacation.
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Grenada. Arrival at the International Airport and transfer to the Blue Horizons Garden Resort for 7 nights in meal plan chosen. Your studio has a kitchenette so you can make your own meal if you like. Also, the hotel is only few minutes walking to Grenada longest beach, Grand Anse. Your beach chair is ready for you and you can also used the services (with fees) of the Spice Island Hotel, sister property of your hotel. You will have an information meeting with the local representative for the island description and activities to practice. Then you have a complete week to explore the Island, or just relax. After the week, transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your regional flight to Barbados. Arrival and transfer to the All Seasons Resort – Europa located on the West Coast of the Island. The next 8 days (7 nights) are yours to discover the Island. This hotel is the same category and type that you have in Grenada. It has one and two bedroom suite with kitchen and offers a free shuttle to the beach which is located about 10 minutes away if you prefer to walk. You also have a preferential access to the Beach Club next to the beach and its pool, in addition to the one situated in your resort. You receive a discount card allowing you to get special prices at many restaurants and shops in the surroundings. Finally you are right in the middle of St James parish, the chic coast of Barbados. At the end of your stay, transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your flight back to your home.
Islands: Barbados / Grenada
Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels
Freedom and tranquillity are the characteristics of this vacation trip to the wonderful Islands of the Bahamas. You will first arrive in Nassau, its capital, and will stay your first night in a charming hotel, the Orange Hill., located close to the airport. Then, you will quickly change décor and discover
the untouched Islands of the Bahamas, with their magnificent long and empty beaches of Long Island and Cat Island. The hotels recommended for this package are simple but still with all amenities required to enjoy your vacations. Stella Maris in Long Island offer you numerous activities such as daily morning and afternoon land excursions for beaches, snorkelling, or sight-seeing, biking, sunfish sailing, kayaking, or swimming in its 3 fresh water swimming pools and 1 natural ocean pool. During evenings, several possibilities like Guitar playing & singing, dancing to the real 'Rake and Scrape' music of the Bahamas, Beach Cook-Outs, Cave Party's, Nature Slide Shows, History Talks, Rum Punch Parties are also offered or you can just relax in its Game/Meeting Room with Library, TV and Video Movies. Sammy T's on Cat Island has 1 bedroom unit. Each of your 3 nights stay in these hotels is the perfect occasion to relax, play your preferred sport or just forget the rest of the world on your Crusoe Island.
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to the Bahamas. Arrival at the International Airport of Nassau and transfer to the Orange Hill for your first night. The next day, during the day, transfer back to the airport and departure for Long Island, about 1 hour in a semi charter flight. If schedule allows it, we suggest you a city tour of Nassau before your flight (reservation made locally). Arrival in Long Island and a few minutes transfer to the Stella Maris. During the next 3 nights, you will discover the numerous deserted beaches of the Island and try several activities and sports related to the sea. Then, short transfer back to the airport and flight for Cat Island, approximately 30 minutes. Arrival in Cat Island, and transfer to the Sammy T's hotel. The transfer last about 40 minutes and the driver will take the opportunity to tell you his Island. For the next 3 nights at the Sammy T's, you will stay in a comfortable bungalow with Ocean View and next to its private beach, nestled within a cove. At the end of the stay, transfer back to the airport for your Nassau flight. Arrival in Nassau and connection to your Flight back to your home or possible extension in Nassau.
Islands: Bahamas
Activities: Combined Hotels
This trip combine two English speaking Islands, both offering a different approach of the Caribbean. Barbados has a very rich touristic industry and its infrastructure is very well developed. The Island recommends many activities, the Atlantic Ocean is very active on the East coast, perfect for windsurfing
and surf and on the West coast the sea is very calm and safe. St Vincent and the Grenadines are less developed, starting only to open up to visitors, so they still have this charming spontaneity of the Caribbean of many years ago. St Vincent & the Grenadines are less visited because they are off the beaten track and less accessible. However, these Islands are one of the best quiet destinations of the truly Caribbean area.
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Barbados. Arrival at the Bridgetown International Airport and transfer to the Yellow Bird Hotel for 7 nights in the room category and meal plan chosen.
Information meeting with the local representative for the island description and activities to practice. Then you have a complete week to explore the Island, practice sports or just relax.
Transfer from the hotel back to the airport for your flight to Bequia and taxi to the Bequia Beach Hotel. The next 5 days (4 nights) are yours to discover the Island with the tips of the hotel staff. Transfer from Bequia Island to St Vincent by ferry or plane and upon arrival on St Vincent Island, and taxi to the the Mariners Hotel. 3 nights in this new place for your pleasure. At the end of your stay in this magnificent Island, taxi from your hotel to the airport and flight back via Barbados. Flight back to your home.
Islands: Barbados / St Vincent and the Grenadines
Activities: Combined Hotels
This vacation combined two small and intimate Islands and two small distinctive hotels. St Kitts and Nevis are close by and not very known in the Caribbean. They offer tranquillity with peaceful scenery all around them. The hotels, Ottley’s Plantation Inn and Montpelier Plantation & Beach are tow
old plantations reconverted into luxurious and intimate boutique hotels where each guest gets the best service and attention.
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to St Kitts. Arrival at the International Airport Robert Bradshaw and transfer to the Ottley’s Plantation Inn for 3 nights with the meal plan chosen. Information meeting with the local representative for the island description and activities to practice. Transfer from the hotel to the ferry station. Channel crossing and arrival in Nevis, transfer to the hotel Montpelier Plantation & Beach for 3 nights. At the end of the stay, transfer to St Kitts airport and return flight. Flight back to your home.
The Ottley's Plantation is closed from 30 August (last checkout date) until 10 October 2014.
Islands: St-Kitts and Nevis
Activities: Combined Hotels
In this unique trip, we give a great care to romanticism and seclusion. The hotels staff will do all possible to make this stay unforgettable. The two Islands, close by, give you the opportunity to discover many different aspects of the Caribbean, and of course its wonderful turquoise sea.
Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Saint Lucia via London. Arrival at the International St Lucia Airport and transfer to the TiKaye Village. You have then 8 days to discover the magnificent St Lucia Island, its splendid beaches on the North west Coast, its capital, Castries, and the imposant Pitons, the Island’s symbol. You can take tours offered by the hotel to discover the Island or also rent a jeep (driving on left side) and do it on your own. The hotel is away from towns and traffic and perfect for seclusion. Atfer a week in St Lucia, transfers to the airport and flight to Dominica. Arrival and transfer to the Fort Young Hotel, located in Roseau, the capital. You have then another week to explore this small Island and encounter its charming inhabitants. In Dominica, there are lots of sports and activities like trekking, kayaking, swimming in gorges, etc. After the beaches and relaxation in St Lucia, you will be ready for an active vacations on this Nature Island. At the end of yur stay, transfer back to the airport and flight back to your home via London.
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Islands: Dominica / St Lucia
Activities: Combined Hotels
Two wonderful resorts with a similar name; the Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa is the only 5 star property of Curacao in the town of Willemstad and is member of the prestigious The leading small hotels of the world association. The Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda is located on a tranquil and
beachfront setting on Curacao’s west end, and is Curacao’s newest luxury resort, opened in Sept 2005. The two sister properties are the perfect gateways in Curacao Island.
The Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa is a luxury boutique resort located in the heart of the Dutch Colonial centre of Willemstad, the capital of Curacao within walking distance of duty free shopping, local artists, picturesque harbour and nightlife.
The Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda is located just 30 minutes away from the Curacao Airport. Complimentary transportation is provided to the World Heritage Village at Kurá Hulanda including the Hotel Kurá Hulanda, Museum Kurá Hulanda and Casino Kurá Hulanda. This relaxing beachfront property is the perfect retreat and offers the seclusion of a private island getaway.
All 80 rooms and suites of the Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa are situated in several beautiful restored buildings, furnished with rare antiques and priceless art. All the room types have walls which are painted differently by a local artist. Each guestroom is individually distinctive in character all featuring hand carved beds, a/c and ceiling fan, 2 telephones (one portable) with call waiting and messages and a data port, high Speed Internet access in all guest rooms. Satellite remote controlled 27 inch television, CD player, in-room safe and mini refrigerator, writing desk with chair and small sitting area. The difference between the Standard and Superior, and Junior Suite categories are the size of the accommodations and location. The hotel also features an Indian Bridal suite and a Presidential suite.
The Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda offers 74 luxurious villas, suites and guestrooms. There are different categories in the Lodge Garden View units such as rooms, and one, two and three bedrooms but all Lodge Garden View suites and rooms are furnished with tile floors, remote controlled air-conditioning, bathrooms with showers, remote controlled cable TV, in room high speed internet access, personal safe, patio or balcony furniture, small fridge and many other amenities. The Ocean Front suites and studios are luxuriously furnished with tile floors, remote controlled air-conditioning, large bathrooms with tubs and showers, kitchenette, remote controlled cable TV, entertainment system with DVD player, in room high speed internet access, personal safe, patio or balcony furniture, and many other amenities. All Ocean Front One bedroom Suites offer also an outdoor shower. Non-smoking accommodation is also available.
The Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa features 3 restaurants such as the Astrolab Observatory and Museum and 3 bars with Ocean views like the News Café Jacob’s Bar & Terrace.
At the Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda, you will find several dining options; The Christoffel Restaurant has great international and local food and is located next to the 3 exquisite bars; The Watamula Restaurant offers casual atmosphere and the Christoffel Sunset Lounge offers a large terrace with sweeping view over the ocean. Finally the Kalki Beach Bar and Grill is located directly on the beach for casual dining or great drinks.
The Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa features a fitness centre and Spa, and two swimming pools, one with a black bottom to resemble a grotto fed by a spectacular waterfall and the other is more traditional. TheSandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda has a large pool and beautiful sunning area with complimentary chaise lounges, a wonderful beach with complimentary chaise lounges as well and shaded areas. Other amenities include a fully equipped air-conditioned Fitness Centre with State of the Art Equipment, a tennis Court for night play, hiking trails, fully equipped Dive Shop on site, and a pier with water sports on site.
With a state of the art business centre and conference rooms, library, and museum, the Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa also caters to every need of the modern businessman or woman.
The Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda offers weekly manager’s cocktail and themes party. The resort also features a convenience store, a car rental and a business centre. Both sister properties feature as well a welcome complimentary drink upon arrival, admittance to Fitness Facility, chaise lounges at both swimming pools and beach, daily newspaper (hotel only), free access to Business Centre (hotel only), and complimentary transportation to the Beach Club (hotel only), nightly turndown service upon request (hotel only). Another complimentary scheduled shuttle to Hotel Kurá Hulanda, to Museum Kurá Hulanda and to the Casino Kurá Hulanda located in Willemstad is offer at the Lodge.
More information on Hotels SANDTON : Sandton Hotel Kura Hulanda & Spa / Sandton Beach Lodge Kura Hulanda
Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels
The hotel chain «des Hôtels et des Îles» has several hotels in different islands of Guadeloupe. They are classified from three to four star plus and all offer the wonderful French Caribbean charm. Other new hotels have been added on the Islands of Antigua, St Martin and Martinique.
5 Hotels are located on the Island of Guadeloupe: La Créole Beach Hôtel & Spa (****), the Mahogany Hôtel Résidence & Spa(****), La Toubana Hôtel & Spa(*** Sup), Le Jardin Malanga (***), and the Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf (***sup) are all around the Island.
These accommodation are of different size and also offer different room categories, some with kitchenettes, other specifically designed for families.
These Hotels have several types of dining. The Residences are mainly in EP (European Plan, no meal) as they have kitchenettes. Others will have breakfast included and some will also offer lunch and dinner (MAP Modified American Plan).
These hotels have all pools and activities are offered according to their location and infrastructure.
The 9 «Des Hôtels et des Iles» hotels are divided into 4 categories allowing a complete range of services to be offered, to better respond to the client requirements:
· Boutique Hotels:
- Le Jardin Malanga (Guadeloupe)
- La Toubana Hôtel & Spa (Guadeloupe)
· Leisure Hotels:
- La Créole Beach Hôtel & Spa (Guadeloupe)
- Mahogany Hôtel Résidence & Spa (Guadeloupe)
· Discovery hotels:
- Bwa Chik Hotel & Golf (Guadeloupe)
More information on the different hotels of "Des Hôtels et des Îles"
Islands: Guadeloupe / Saint Barts Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels
Karibea Hotels have an important presence in the French Caribbean, in Martinique and Guadeloupe. The 14 Hotels and Residences are three star properties and respond to all needs of the guests as each of the hotels and Residences are designed for specific type of accommodation.
Karibea Beach Resort in Gosier which includes 3 accommodation room types is the only property on Guadeloupe. In Martinique, the group has 7 properties spread all over the Island. Two business hotels are in Fort de France, two other are close to Sainte-Luce, one is located on the Caravelle Peninsula, and one is close to Trois-Îlets.
These hotels have different size and also offer several accommodation types such as hotel rooms, Studios and apartments, Suites, and Villas.
Karibea Hotels offer hotels stay, room with different meal options (breakfast only, MAP – breakfast and dinner) or all inclusive stay. The Hotel Residences have limited catering services and the All inclusive ones offer several possibilities for meal and drinks. The Karibea Hotels respond to many catering types.
These properties have all pools and other activities complete their offer according to their location and accommodation type.
Karibea group have diverse accommodation formulas :
Hotels and Resorts:
- Karibea Resort Sainte-Luce
- Karibea Beach Resort Gosier
Residences with services:
- Camelia Residence
- Karibea Beach Resort Gosier
- Karibea Resort Sainte-Luce
Residences for rent:
- Résidence La Goélette
Business Hotels:
- La Valmenière Hotel
- Squash Hotel
More information on the different Hotels of Karibea group
Islands: Guadeloupe / Martinique Activities: Hotels Packages / Combined Hotels