Star Clippers

Feel the enchantment of the North. The snap of a sail and the scent of the sea on a summer’s day when dusk falls at midnight. Archipelagos where brightly painted holiday cottages cling limpet-like to rocky skerries. Richly saturated colors that seem to come from a Flemish master’s palette in landscapes that evoke medieval folklore and fairytales.

These are the sights and textures of Northern Europe, a multi-hued and layered tapestry that reaches out to be touched, explored and savored. From Germany and the Low Countries to the Baltic lands of the Vikings and the Eastern Empire of the Tsars, Northern Europe is a territory of vast and vivid variety.

Reaching into the heart of Northern Europe is the Baltic. It was the Vikings who first braved the crossing of these brackish waters, eventually finding their way to the Black Sea. Not content with just going east, they also sailed and rowed west and south on grand expeditions. Their longships were the fastest vessels on the water, and their Kings and captains were fearless.

Today Star Flyer will trace these extraordinary voyages, following the routes of those passionate explorers to storied lands and places. From the stunningly beautiful coastline of Norway to the culturally colorful minarets of St. Petersburg, sail for a three-night sampler or a longer journey where seven different countries grace the schedule of a single itinerary.

Along the way, our tall ship also will participate in celebratory sailing parades in Germany and embrace our Swedish sailing heritage. Join us in the thrilling experience of standing at the rail and passing by crowds of onlookers with all sails set and flags dipped in salute!

Today Star Flyer will trace the Vikings’ extraordinary voyages, following the routes of those passionate explorers to storied lands and places. Along the way, Star Flyer will also participate with other magnificent tall ships in celebratory sailing parades in the German ports of Kiel, Hamburg and Rostock (Warnemuende). And with great pride in our Swedish sailing heritage, we invite you to join Star Flyer’s Captain and crew in the thrilling experience of standing at the rail and passing by crowds of onlookers with all sails set and flags dipped in salute!