Star Flyer
Sails from Athens, Greece · Fly into ATH
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Star Flyer under sail, June 2009 · Photo: Remi Jouan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Star Flyer
Star Flyer is a Star Clippers cruise ship, in service since 1991. She measures 2,298 gross tons and carries 166 guests with a crew of 74. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic, Canary Islands itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.
A four-masted barquentine designed from the start as a cruise ship, Star Flyer was the first vessel of Star Clippers. The Scheepswerven van Langerbrugge yard in Belgium launched her in January 1991 and completed her that May; she and her sister Star Clipper were registered in Luxembourg until 2010 and have flown Malta's flag since. About 112 metres long and 2,298 gross tons, she carries about 166 passengers and 74 crew under 16 sails covering some 3,365 square metres, using her engine when the wind is light. On board are a piano bar, an open-air Tropical Bar and a library, and guests can borrow kayaks, snorkel gear and sailing dinghies. She spends winters on round trips from St. Maarten in the Leeward Islands and summers in Greece and Turkey from Athens and Istanbul, crossing the Atlantic between seasons.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 166
- Crew 74 · 1:2.2
- Entered service
- 1991
- Length
- 112 m
- Shorter than 81% of 575 ships
Star Flyer is smaller than 98% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 72%. At 13.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 100% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Star Clippers fleet average across 3 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Star Flyer under sail, June 2009Photo: Remi Jouan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
Home port: Athens, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Star Flyer sails from Athens, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Star Flyer?
Star Flyer is operated by Star Clippers.
How big is Star Flyer?
Star Flyer measures 2,298 gross tons and 112 metres in length.
How does Star Flyer compare in size with other cruise ships?
Star Flyer is smaller than 98% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 72%. At 13.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 100% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Star Flyer feel?
Star Flyer has a passenger space ratio of 13.8: 2,298 gross tons for 166 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Star Flyer feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Star Flyer carry?
Star Flyer carries 166 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 74 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Star Flyer enter service?
Star Flyer entered service in 1991.
Where does Star Flyer sail?
Star Flyer sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic and Canary Islands itineraries. Her home port is Athens, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Star Flyer?
Star Flyer sails from Athens, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Star Flyer?
Star Clippers publishes the deck plans for Star Flyer; this page links to Deck plans (Star Clipper and Star Flyer).
How is Star Flyer rated?
Cruise Frog rates Star Flyer 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
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