Reserve Now for a Family Sailing Cruise with Star Clippers

It might seem too early to plan your winter family travel, but Star Clippers gives you a good reason to act now. Through the end of May, families save 50 percent on fares for children ages 17 and under when they book sailing cruises in the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Panama.

Ideal for family vacations, Star Clippers’ fleet of tall clipper ships sail solely under wind power whenever possible, with itineraries focusing on active experiences such as kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving, as well as hiking and cultural immersions while in port. Opportunities for bonding with children of all ages are boundless.

Watching the crew handle the massive sails is fascinating for everyone; older kids can learn about navigation and get adventurous by climbing into the bowsprit netting or to the lofty crow’s nest high above the deck.

Sailing on board one of the Royal Clipper fleet isn’t just about ships and sailing; ports of call beckon with beaches, shopping, hikes through tropical rainforests, golf, water sports, dolphin watching and kayaking among mangroves.

Royal Clipper’s seven-night Windward Islands sailings out of Barbados call at St. Lucia’s Rodney Bay for beaches and water sports; St. Kitts’ Basseterre for shopping, golf and rainforest hikes; and Les Saintes for beaches, snorkeling and more watersports.

Sailing roundtrip from St. Maarten, Star Flyer spends seven days in the Leeward Islands, where guests can explore a rainforest on Dominica, snorkel in Guadeloupe, and experience a blend of French and Caribbean culture on Martinique.

During the 2025 holiday season, Star Clipper visits the coastlines of Costa Rica and Panama, calling at idyllic beaches on Costa Rica’s Isla Tortuga and at Golfito for dolphin watching and kayaking in mangrove forests. Calm waters at Panama’s national marine park at Golfo de Chiriquí are ideal for kayaking and snorkeling, and the park is also home to howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles.