I went sailing on the Star Flyer in February 2023 and made the most out of exploring the Treasure Islands! The drama of the giant sails while pulling to port could only be matched by the days full of activities and the great crew. If you are looking for a relaxed and unique adventure, look no further than 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. Listing while sailing (Erin Dunne)
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. Category 3 Cabin on the Star Flyer (Erin Dunne)
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! Climbing the mast of the Star Flyer (Erin Dunne)Bowsprit Netting on the Star Flyer (Erin Dunne)
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! Talent Show on the Star Flyer (Erin Dunne)
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
4 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
6 days ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
6 days ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
Brooke Hopper
1 week ago
Excellent service, great hotels and well organized excursions with expert guides! Highly recommended!
