For 2025, the themed cruise calendar is enriched with unique experiences, while discounts for early bookings remain an unmissable incentive for travellers.
Themed cruises: travel and personal discovery
From January 2025, the three sailing ships of the Star Clippers fleet will be busy in the winter season between the Caribbean and Costa Rica, hosting professionals from various disciplines to offer themed experiences to passengers. Yoga cruises return among the most popular proposals, while new programs enrich the offer, such as a photography workshop with Danielle Desnoyers on board the Star Flyer for the January 11 departure from St. Maarten. Special guests also include Marcy Clark, an expert in public communication and self-expression, and Kori Burkholder, a career coach, who will hold personal growth workshops on February 8, also aboard the Star Flyer.
“We see a growing desire among our customers to turn travel into an opportunity for learning and personal enrichment. Guests on Star Clippers cruises want to experience their time on board as an opportunity for self-discovery,” explained Birgit Gfölner, Sales Manager for Italy and Italian Switzerland.
Among the most anticipated events is also the cruise dedicated to health and well-being on February 8, aboard the Star Clipper from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, which will host Heather Engelbert, a physiotherapist with 25 years of experience. The calendar also includes yoga workshops led by renowned practitioners such as Shannon Carlin, Sandrine Rousseau, and Annette Shine.
Discounts for early bookings
Star Clippers also confirms the Early Booking Discount (EBD) policy for 2025, which provides discounts of 10% or 20% for those who book by January 31st. The offer concerns spring and summer cruises in the Mediterranean, which will visit destinations such as Southern Italy, Corsica, the French Riviera, Montenegro and Croatia.
New for summer 2025 is the new home port of Nice, which will host five Star Flyer departures, including three 7-night cruises, a 4-night mini-cruise and a special route to Malaga. “Nice’s proximity to Northern Italy makes it particularly interesting for the north-western Italian market,” underlined Gfölner.
For the 2025-26 winter season, Star Clipper will introduce the new home port of Grenada. Early Booking Discounts for these cruises will be available until April 30, 2025, offering customers additional savings opportunities.
Star Clippers thus confirms itself as a point of reference for those seeking cruises dedicated to refinement, relaxation and personal growth, with an offer that continues to combine dream destinations and exclusive experiences.
1) What are your thoughts on the increasing popularity of themed cruises that offer unique experiences and personal growth opportunities to passengers? Do you think this trend is likely to continue in the cruise industry in the coming years?
2) Can you tell us more about Star Clippers’ decision to offer themed cruises with professionals from various disciplines on board? How does this enrich the overall passenger experience?
3) How do you see the role of early booking discounts in attracting customers to luxury cruise experiences? Do you think Star Clippers’ EBD policy is effective in this regard?
4) The introduction of new home ports like Nice and Grenada seems to be another key strategy in Star Clippers’ cruise offerings. Can you share your insights on the benefits of these new destinations for both the cruise line and its customers?
5) In your opinion, what sets Star Clippers apart from other cruise lines in terms of its focus on wellness and personal development during cruise experiences? How do you think this niche positioning impacts its overall brand image and customer loyalty?
