Although the line has two smaller vessels, Royal Clipper — inspired by a 1902 tall ship and built in Rotterdam by a Swedish firm — is the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world.

It's sailing time. The Royal Clipper is ready; she twists her lines. The giant ship is humming herself some low-octave song. A hum that comes from the wind? It might be that. Or sounds from a sail ...

Pina Coladas taste better in the Caribbean. The Royal Clipper was inspired by the five-masted, legendary ship, known as “Preussen”, built in 1902.

If you think that's not active enough for your clients, take heart. Royal Clipper carries a four-person sports team in charge of entertaining guests in the water.

Seeing the Royal Clipper for the first time is a "wow" moment. With its five masts and 42 sails, this is no ordinary cruise ship. Instead, it's a sailing vessel, reminiscent of those seen in ...

Even with its 42 sails down, this 439-foot, five-masted, square-rigged clipper ship is a stunner. It draws attention even in a port that’s wall-to-wall with mega yachts.

Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at one of the most unusual passenger vessels afloat: Sailing line Star Clippers' 114-cabin Royal Clipper.

A week's fully crewed sailing on the Royal Clipper, including all meals on board and port charges, costs from £1,535pp during 2018. www.starclippers.co.uk ...