Life Onboard the Star Flyer

The Star Flyer is one of the most commanding ships in the Caribbean, and it's easy to see why! There are 4 masts on the Star Flyer that hoist her 16 sails that raise in dramatic fashion with songs and a light show. The ship holds 170 passengers at the max, though it doesn't feel overwhelming or overcrowded. There are plenty of sunchairs on the top deck of the ship to take in the sun and relax while sailing or in port. There are 2 small pools onboard the ship, one in the front and one in the back. On the main deck, you can park yourself at the Tropical Bar to get the "Cocktail of the Day" or read a book and listen to music in the piano lounge. Just under the main deck is the dining room, where you will sit with and meet many people from all over the world. 

The accommodations onboard were spacious and comfortable. We stayed in a Category 3 room which had a double bed split into twin beds, a porthole, a bathroom, and several areas to store your belongings while onboard. The bathroom is small, but that's to be expected on a small ship. There was plenty of storage space in the bathroom as well which is really nice to ensure your belongings don't find their way across the room.

The Star Flyer aims to sail as much as the wind will allow. The sails will be up when in transit from port to port which may result in listing, but is one of the most unique ship experiences I have been able to be a part of.  All of the processes onboard are manual, and the guests were able to help with raising sails and tie knots, which is a ton of hard work! The sailing crew is great at teaching the guests all about sailing and the ship: how to tie knots, how the boat sails, and a tour of the engine room. I even climbed the mast, which is not for the faint of heart! I'm scared of heights, but the views at the top made it all worth it!

There are also plenty of activities onboard at night after dinner. There was a crew and passenger fashion show, where items from the gift shop were modeled. One night there was a crew and passenger talent show which was absolutely hilarious! One night a steel drum band was brought on board which was wonderful, and there was a trivia night to keep our brains from turning into the pina coladas we were drinking. There were some families onboard with some young kids, so the crew put together a scavenger hunt throughout the whole ship - they had a blast!