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March 1-8, 2008

Or hoisted a jib? No? Then it's high time you to set sail for Barbados aboard the glorious Royal Clipper, the largest and only five-mast, full-rigged sailing ship afloat. Whether you want to help the ample crew operate the sails or not, your wind-powered journey through the singular islands of Barbados redefines luxury and adventure.

Scan the horizon (or the deck) for booty as we meander through lush volcanic islands along the windswept Barbados coast. The real treasure is on board where you'll share long sunny days with friends worth their weight in gold.

Your luxurious private yacht whisks you from one stunning island to the next. Nutmeg and cinnamon fill the air in Grenada where local chefs tease your taste buds with West Indian Creole cuisine. Invigorate your senses under a waterfall in St. Lucia's rainforest. Bequia beckons with sea turtles and tropical birds aplenty.

Laugh. Dance. Smile. Relax on this unforgettable adventure of the senses.

ITINERARY:

Specific departure and arrival times are variable and determined by the captain. We will provide a more detailed itinerary closer to our departure date.
Day Location   Arrive Depart
Sat., Mar. 1 Bridgetown, Barbados      
Sun., Mar. 2 Captain's Best Grenadines      
Mon., Mar. 3 Grenada      
Tue., Mar. 4 Tobago Cays      
Wed., Mar. 5 St. Vincent (am), Bequia (pm)      
Thu., Mar. 6 Beach & Fort de France, Martinique      
Fri., Mar. 7 Marigot Bay & Soufriere St. Lucia      
Sat., Mar. 8 Bridgetown, Barbados      
 

*Itinerary subject to change.

Embarkation Information

Information coming soon.

SHIP:

OverviewShip Overview

If you're an adventurous soul who likes to do it in style, this trip is for you. Our Barbados Luxury Escape brings together the ultimate sea faring experience with the ultimate in sublime luxury. It's intimate. Sumptuous. And exciting. Exotic. Luxurious. And unforgettable. Can you tell how much we love this trip? And we're sure you will too! The Royal Clipper carries just 227 very special guests in pure tropical style. Highlights include:

  • 18,940 square feet of open deck
  • A marina platform for snorkeling & scuba diving
  • Drop down sports deck
  • Marble private baths
  • Beautiful teak decks
  • Three swimming pools
  • Three story dining room atrium
 

Royal Clipper

 

Staterooms

OK, if you start with a little royalty and add a dash of Caribbean spice what you get is not just a luxurious stateroom, but a fantasy retreat.

Deluxe Suite with Private Verandah

Deluxe outside suite, private verandah, twin/double beds, sitting area, minibar, marble bathroom with whirlpool and room service.
Approximately 204 sq. ft.
Category 1 similar but without private verandah.

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Outside Staterooms

Superior outside cabin, twin, double & triple beds, marble bathroom with shower.
Approximately 150 sq. ft.
Categories: 2, 3, 4. Category 5 similar but 118 sq. ft.

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Inside Staterooms

Inside cabin, double & triple beds, bathroom with shower.
Approximately 107 sq. ft.
Category 6

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Dining

The chefs aboard the Royal Clipper transform ordinary dining into an extraordinary treat. And you're free to dine when and with whomever you wish—including the sailors, which is also very appetizing.

The Dining Room

Every morning you can nibble on a continental breakfast with delicious muffins and rolls or feast on a full breakfast with fruit, bacon and omelets made to order.

For lunch there's a marvelous buffet of seafood, salads and grilled favorites. And when evening comes, our elegantly appointed dining room becomes the setting for the chef's finest culinary presentations, designed to please the eye and the palate, and complimented by a selection of equally fine wines.

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Facilities

Although considered small, The Royal Clipper offers a large number of activities to its passengers. But, the real icing on the cake are all of the signature RSVP Vacations parties, events, activities and other surprises.

Sports

  • Scuba Diving and ocean swimming from the ship's Marina platform
  • Beautiful fitness room for the resident gym-bots
  • Snorkeling after a quick jaunt on one of the semi-flat bottom beach tenders/crafts

Spa

  • Three swimming pools with salt or fresh water
  • Jacuzzis to keep the muscles relaxed
  • Hair salon, massage room and skin and body treatment center
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Shops

Several duty-free retail shops with beautiful merchandise for the discerning shopper.

Bars

The Piano Lounge

A perfect place to listen to music, have a cocktail or do a little dancing.

Tropical Bar

On the main deck this indoor-outdoor bar has a long marble and wooden counter ideal for a drink. There's also music before and after dinner.

Captain Nemo Underwater Lounge

This underwater lounge is equipped with thick glass portholes allowing the observation of sea life and the ocean bottom when the ship is anchored.

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Entertainment

  • Cabaret-style shows
  • Pump up the volume open air dancing

Culture

  • A library ideal for quiet conversation and reading
  • A PC for passenger use
  • Informative lectures
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  • The Navigation Bridge is always open for watching the sailors work the winches
  • Lookout stations that provides passengers with panoramic views of the ocean

PRICING:

* All prices are listed per person based on double occupancy.
* indicates that the "CABIN SHARE PROGRAM" is available.

  • Deluxe Suite with Private Verandah - Priced from $3,595 (E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com for current availability)
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Owner's Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Category 1 cabins have a sitting area, minibar, whirlpool tub-shower combinations, and bathrobes to use during the cruise. Deluxe Suites also feature a private veranda. Category 1 cabins have doors that open onto a semiprivate area on the outside deck. Only the two Owner's Suites have connecting doors.

OS: Owner's Suite, approximately 355 sq. ft.

Deluxe suite, private verandah, two lower beds convert to double bed, separate sitting area, mini-bar, refrigerator, private marble bathroom with whirlpool bath.

DS: Deluxe Suite, approximately 204 sq. ft.

Deluxe suite, private verandah, two lower beds convert to double bed, separate sitting area, mini-bar, refrigerator, private marble bathroom with whirlpool bath.

Stateroom Price US$
(OS) Owner's Suite  $3,895
(DS) Deluxe Suite $3,595
 
  • Outside Staterooms - Priced from $2,295 (E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com for current availability)
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Superior outside cabin, twin, double & triple beds, marble bathroom with shower. Approximately 150 sq. ft. Categories: 2, 3, 4. Category 5 similar but 118 sq. ft.

1: Outside Staterooms

Deluxe deck cabin, two lower beds convert to double bed, mini-bar, private marble bathroom, cabin door opens onto deck.
DECK: MAIN

2: Outside Staterooms

Two lower beds convert to double bed, private marble bathroom.
DECK: CLIPPER

3: Outside Staterooms

Two lower beds convert to double bed, private marble bathroom.
DECKS: CLIPPER, COMMODORE

4*: Outside Staterooms

Two lower beds convert to double bed, private marble bathroom.
DECKS: CLIPPER, COMMODORE

5: Outside Staterooms

Inside cabin, double & triple beds, bathroom with shower. Approximately 107 sq. ft.

Stateroom Price US$
(1) Outside Staterooms $2,795
(2) Outside Staterooms $2,695
(3) Outside Staterooms $2,495
(4) Outside Staterooms $2,395
(5) Outside Staterooms $2,295
 
  • Inside Staterooms - Priced from $1,895 (E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com for current availability)
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Inside cabin, double & triple beds, bathroom with shower. Approximately 107 sq. ft. Category 6. **Cabin 232 is single occupancy only. No single supplement applies to this cabin.

Stateroom Price US$(6
 (6) Inside Staterooms $1,895

OTHER DETAILS

The following charges will be added to all reservations on a per person basis:

Port & Charges (government fees and taxes) and pre-paid gratuities are $320 per person.

Cabin Share Program

RSVP VACATIONS can match you with a roommate based on smoking or nonsmoking preference in this category. E-mail Travlgrrl@aol.com for more info.

Single Supplement

The single supplement for this program is two times the per person rates listed.

Waitlist

If the category you'd like to book is waitlist only, you have two options:
(1) Confirm another category and waitlist for the category you desire. If that category doesn't come available you will be responsible for the category you confirmed.
(2) Put in a waitlist-only request. E-mail travlgrrl@aol.com for more info.

 

ACTIVITIES & OPTIONS:

On Board By Day

Life aboard the Royal Clipper is like life aboard paradise. And there are plenty of reasons why. You can:

  • Play in the pool
  • Try snorkeling or scuba diving
  • Relax in the nets under the bow spirit
  • Grab a lounge chair and enjoy some time in the sun
  • Catch up on your reading in the library
  • Hang out with your friends old and new at the Tropical Bar
  • Take one of the specially designed twin-powered crafts to explore a port of call
  • Climb up the mast for an amazing panoramic view
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On Board By Night

There's nothing quite like a night at sea on the Royal Clipper. And there's no better place to be than the Caribbean.

  • Enjoy a scrumptious dessert after an elegant meal
  • Take in cabaret-style entertainment
  • Let your feet do the talking with pumped up music at the Tropical Bar
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ENTERTAINERS

To be announced. Come back soon, and if you're on our email list, you'll receive updates in your email inbox as soon as they become available.

EVENTS AND PARTIES

They don't call it RSVP Vacations for nothing. We know how to plan parties—all kinds of parties. Tea dances, themed events, after hours dancing, stage productions, cabaret, piano bars, pool games, singles mixers, super hero parties, wedding parties—hey sometimes even slumber parties.

Specific RSVP Vacations' programming is to be announced. Come back soon, and if you're on our email list, you'll receive updates in your email inbox as soon as they become available.

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PRE/POST-TRAVEL DEALS

Places to Stay

If you'd like to come to Barbados early there are a wide variety of accommodations available throughout the island. Stay at one of the many guest houses, hotels or resorts and enjoy the beautiful beaches and blue Caribbean waters. The Port of Bridgetown, which is where we will embark the ship, is located right in the heart of Bridgetown. However, due to the relatively small size of the island, you'll find it an easy cab ride from just about anywhere you may stay.

Flight Times

We recommend arriving to Barbados no later than 3:00 pm on the day of departure and no flights departing prior to noon on your return.

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