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Cruise News for the Corporate Travel Professional |
January 2010 Edition |
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New Costa Rica Sailings For Star Clippers |
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Star Clippers, who operate three of the world’s
largest and tallest sailing vessels, has announced that it will offer sailings
in Costa Rica from November 2010 on board the 170-passenger Star Flyer. The
four-masted tall ship will operate two seven-day, round-trip itineraries from
Puerto Caldera on the country’s west coast, one taking in Nicaragua, the other
visiting Panama. Calling at some of the most exciting ports in the country, the itineraries, which run through to March 2011, mark the first time Star Clippers has offered cruises in this region. Predominantly easterly winds and stable weather prevail on this Pacific coast, creating ideal sailing conditions for Star Flyer, which operates under sail, not motor, wherever possible. Mikael Krafft, owner and president of Star Clippers said “We have brought Star Flyer closer to home, yet we wanted to offer something new and expand our horizons. Costa Rica offers the perfect combination of exotic scenery and exciting tours that appeals to Star Clippers guests — it’s progressive, it’s current, and we’re confident the cruises are going to book up quickly.” The first itinerary calls at San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; and Cuajiniquil, Playas del Coco/Flamingo, Puerto Carrillo and Islas Torguas, Costa Roca. The second itinerary, which will operate on alternate weeks, calls at Isla Coiba, Panama; and Golfito, Isla del Cano/Drake’s Bay, Quepos and Islas Tortugas, Costa Rica. Each itinerary includes a day at sea to enjoy the experience of sailing on board a true tall ship. Attractions of the region include beautiful white-sand beaches, active volcanoes and unique cloud forest ecosystems, with ample chances to spot some of the world’s most diverse wildlife: humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, angel fish, boat-billed herons, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws and iguanas. Activities on offer include snorkelling and diving in a pristine marine environment, big-game sportfishing, forest canopy tours, horse riding, kayaking, rafting, and surfing. Star Flyer carries dive tanks and snorkelling equipment and has a fully qualified Dive Master on board. |
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