Discover Thailand aboard the mythical Star Clipper

Your Boat

• Star Clipper
• 85 total cabins
• 170 people max
• 74 crew members

Take a seat on the Star Clipper, an elegant 115-metre-long ship inspired by the illustrious American and English clippers that crisscrossed the seas in the 19th century. This extraordinary ship with 4 decks and 4 masts offers a sail area of 3,365 m². The Commodore deck located at the base of the ship is mainly made up of cabins. Just above, the Clipper Bridge welcomes you in its restaurant. You will find the library and the two bars on the main deck of the ship. Finally, the sun deck is ideal for relaxing on a deckchair or cooling off in the pools.

• Air conditioning
• Piano Bar
• Tropical Bar
• Restaurant
• Library
• Personal safe
• Swimming pools
• Windsurfing
• Drifters
• Snorkeling equipment
• Water skiing
• Sea Kayaking
• Paddle
• Wifi connection
• Stabilizer

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

With its 85 cabins, this exceptional ship can accommodate couples and families. All cabins are air-conditioned and have television (via satellite depending on the navigation zones) with DVD player, satellite telephone (external communications for a fee), electrical outlets (110 V), safe, dressing table, storage space and a bathroom with sink, shower or bathtub, hairdryer and toilet.

The sizes and positions of the furnishings may vary according to the location of the cabin.

Itinerary of your cruise

A real Thai jewel, the Andaman Sea offers its visitors fabulous treasures (crystal clear water, varied underwater fauna, limestone rocks...). We propose two itineraries, north and south, alternating on different dates. Whatever your choice, Southeast Asia will seduce you.

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions

Frequently asked questions

• What documents do I need for a trip to Thailand?

  French nationals must be in possession of a valid passport valid for more than 6 months after the date of return. The visa is not compulsory for any stay less than 30 days, as long as the passport is still valid 6 months after the date of return.
  
  This information is subject to change by the authorities of the country visited. It is not uncommon for border crossing rules to change. We therefore strongly advise you to refer to the "travel advice" section of the France Diplomatie website: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/.

• What are the recommended vaccinations to go to Thailand?

  No vaccination is mandatory for a trip to Thailand. However, we advise you to check if you are up to date in your vaccinations such as universal vaccinations (DTCP, hepatitis B), and hepatitis A (absolutely essential).
  Other vaccinations are recommended such as typhoid (essential, except perhaps for a very short stay in Bangkok) and for long or remote stays (rabies vaccine recommended).
  
  Before travelling abroad, we advise you to consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.diplomatie.gouv.fr.

• What are the departure dates for each itinerary?

  
  The northern itinerary is proposed on the following dates:

  • 13 November 2021
  • 11 December 2021
  • 8 and 22 January 2022
  • 26 February 2022
  • 12 March 2022

  
  The southern route is proposed on the following dates:

  • 15 & 29 January 2022
  • 19 February 2022
  • 5 and 19 March 2022

  
  

• How do the excursions take place?

  
  

  During your cruise, you will have the opportunity to participate in optional excursions. These activities are of variable length and will allow you to discover each port of call with a guide.
  Excursions are to be booked and paid for on the spot subject to availability (no pre-booking possible). Your adviser will be able to send you a list of scheduled excursions on request.
  
  Here is a non-exhaustive list of excursions and activities that can be proposed to you on site.
  
  Similan Islands
  

  Visit of an elephant camp and rafting :

  Transport: by motorboat and van
  Duration: about 7h30
  Minimum 20 participants - Maximum 44
  
  Private motor boat and guide will pick you up at the boat cut-off to take you to Tap Lamu dock. From there an air-conditioned vehicle will take you in about 20 minutes to the Rafting Station base. Enjoy about 40 minutes of tranquility as you glide down the river in your raft while admiring the lush scenery passing before your eyes. These rafts are made of bamboo and entirely handcrafted. With a bit of luck you will be able to see long-tailed macaques, eagles or even snakes napping in the branches. Back at the Tap Lamu wharf you get back in your vehicle and drive towards Khao Lak Hill for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
  After lunch you will head to the elephant camp where you can feed the elephants, bathe them, take beautiful pictures and learn more about these gentle giants.
  
  Langkawi
  

  Langkawi island tour

  Transportation: by air-conditioned bus
  Duration: about 7 hours
  Minimum 15 participants - Maximum 80 participants
  
  This tour will take you to some of the most famous sites on the island and will allow you to discover the tales and legends that surround Langkawi. Through the rice fields and rubber plantations, you will travel to Makam Mahsuri, where the tomb of a famous princess is located. Legend has it that she was unjustly condemned to death for adultery and that she put a curse on the island that was to last for seven generations. On the way, you will be shown the rubber trees from which the latex is extracted.
  You will then board typical boats to discover the mangrove swamp and understand its ecosystem with its rich fauna. Mangroves are a particular ecosystem of forests, located between land and sea. The trees plunge their roots directly into the salty sea water, and are therefore of special constitution to withstand a particularly high level of salinity. Until not so long ago, mangrove trees were cut down to make charcoal. However, over the past 15-20 years, local populations, aware of the ecological problem this represented, have decided to replant their mangroves, and they are now protected areas. You may be lucky enough to see brown eagles (which gave their name to this archipelago - Langkawi literally means brown eagle in Malay), or white-breasted fish eagles, mangrove crabs, iguanas and macaques.
  After this visit, you will be taken to the restaurant for lunch.
  Then you will board a cable car to fly over the rainforest, high trees and high waterfalls to reach Gungung Machinchang, 700 meters above sea level. From the platform, you will enjoy an excellent view of many of the 99 islands surrounding Langwaki and towards Thailand with Kos Butang and Koh Tarotaru.
  
  Phang Nga Bay
  

  James Bond Island

  Transport: by motorboat
  Duration: about 5 hours
  Minimum 20 participants - No maximum
  
  
  
  
  You'll leave the Star Clipper by motorboat and begin your journey across picturesque Phang Nga Bay, famous for its spectacular limestone peaks, to "James Bond Island", one of the locations chosen for scenes from the film The Man with the Golden Gun.
  You will stop there for a few moments before heading to Koh Pannyi, one of the typical Muslim villages of this region. You will cross the mangrove path and you will have the opportunity to enter remarkable caves dug in the side of the rocks. The village of Koh Pannyi has an original characteristic: it is entirely built on stilts in a part of the bay where the water is shallow. You will visit the village and get a glimpse of the daily life of its inhabitants. In a restaurant, you will enjoy a snack of local specialties, then you will have the opportunity to continue your visit or do some shopping. Leaving Koh Pannyi, you will cross Phang Nga Bay again to reach the boat. Refreshments will be served on the boats during the tour (boats are equipped with toilets).
  
  Penang
  

  Penang hill walk, colonial temple and museum

  Transport: by air-conditioned bus
  Duration: about 7 hours
  Minimum 20 participants - Maximum 40 participants
  
  Departure from the platform for a 30-minute ride to the Penang Hill funicular station. The ascent takes about 20 minutes and climbs to 720 metres to the top of Bukit Bendera, which opens up to a splendid panoramic view over Georgetown, the green mountains and the city below. Just a few minutes walk after the funicular exit, a 1.6km hiking trail begins in lush nature, winding under 3 of the oldest pavilions on the hill and through the park. Several themed gardens punctuate it: "Colour Garden", "Butterfly Bank", "Fragrant Garden", "Ginger and Palm Grove". Small signs that blend into the landscape along the way give you the names of plants and information about the flora, fauna and its history, without spoiling or interfering with your relaxation. The suspended walkway in the canopy, "Canopy Walk", is an extension of 230 meters long and offers multiple views of the forest and on a clear day over the Andaman Sea and Langkawi Island. The "Tree Top Walk", a circular walk above the trees, designed to support 120 people at a time, culminates at 800 meters above sea level and offers a 360° view of the island from which it is the highest panoramic viewpoint. Lunch will be taken before leaving the summit.
  Finally, you will visit the Kek lok Si temple, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, and the Penang Colonial Museum which exhibits the opulent lifestyle of Penang's rich merchants, the Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya) and Penang society during the colonial era.
  
  To be noted :
  

  All excursions are proposed with an English-speaking guide.

  Naturalist guides are employed by the National Parks. They are specially trained to guide tours in these parks with an adequate knowledge of the fauna and flora. They are usually natives and residents of the area. English is not their mother tongue and it can be difficult for them to conduct a long conversation with the participants. National parks do not allow tour guides to work on their property. The assignment of the local guide is their sole decision and choice.

  The tours are subject to a minimum number of participants.

  The duration of the tours is given as an indication, it may vary according to weather, traffic conditions, stopover times and the general appearance of the group.

  The level of physical activity of the tours is given as an indication. Moreover, the physical condition required depends on the activity chosen.

  During national or regional holidays, access to certain monuments may be restricted or even impossible.

  
  

• Practical information :

  You will find below some practical information on the progress of your cruise on board.
  
  

  Languages spoken on board :

  On board, the languages spoken are English, French and German. Logbooks and announcements are made in all 3 languages. We strive to have cruise directors who speak French.
  
  
  

  Sailing :

  Navigation :

  The crew favours sailing as soon as possible and the wind allows it. Sailing is mainly done at night to make the most of the stopovers.
  
  
  

  Meals :

  Meals are served as a single course. A wide choice of quality international menus with local specialities. Breakfasts and lunches are buffet style, dinners are à la carte. You are free to choose your table.
  
  
  

  Drinks :

  Drinks are not included in your package. You will find on board a large choice of drinks at reasonable prices (example: 5€ a cocktail and 16 € a bottle of house wine). Regulations on the ship.
  
  

  Animation :

  On board, you will not find a nightclub, a games room or sophisticated shows. Animations are discreet and passengers join the group only if they wish. Example of animations: disco evening, nautical chart auction, seamanship lessons, mast climbing, visit of the engine rooms...
  
  

  Children :

  Triple cabins with special rates can be proposed according to the occupancy rate. There is no age limit for children. However, we do not offer "baby club" or childcare. Parents are responsible for their children throughout the cruise.
  
  
  

  Dress code :

  Prefer a casual outfit during the day and another chic sport in the evening.
  
  
  

  The yacht is equipped with an anti-roll system and stabilizers offering exceptional comfort at sea and at anchor.
  
  
  

  Wifi :

  The wifi connection is not free (6 € for 60 min and 18 € for 240 min, rates given as an indication) and only works in some common areas of the boat.

• What's time difference in Thailand?

  The time difference between France (UTC+1) and Thailand (UTC+7) is +5H in summer and +6H in winter.

• What payments do I have to make to confirm my reservation?

  To confirm your booking, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will make an option for you while you collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), for category 2 to 6 cabins: 500 € /person; for category 1 cabins, deluxe and shipowner suites: 600 € /person. A 100% deposit will be required for all bookings made less than one month before departure. The balance will be due no later than 60 days before the embarkation date.

• What happens in case of cancellation?

  
  

  In case of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible.
  Cancellation penalties will be calculated as follows:
  From 90 days to 60 days prior to departure: full non-refundable deposit
  Cabins from category 2 to 6 : 500 € per person
  Owner's cabins and suites, deluxe suites & category 1 cabins: 600 € per person
  From 59 days to 30 days before departure: 50% penalty of the cost of the cruise
  From 29 days to the departure date: 100% penalties
  
  The refund will be made to the benefit of the person who booked the cruise and only on the basis of the amounts received. Passengers who do not embark on the scheduled date or who wish to disembark during the cruise will not be entitled to any refund.
  We advise our clients to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr.