This was an absolutely fantastic experience. My husband and I would do another Star Clipper cruise in a minute. We won't go on another big cruise ship again. The Star Flyer was small enough that you got to know everyone, including the captain. The ship was small enough to get into little harbors but big enough that you didn't feel crowded. Best of all, it is the ONLY ship that sails all the time--no motoring except one day in a dead calm. Passengers can help sail the ship too. Awesome!