{"id":9274,"date":"2026-02-26T18:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetraveling.com\/?p=9274"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:36:16","slug":"a-typical-day-on-a-star-clippers-caribbean-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetraveling.com\/?p=9274","title":{"rendered":"A Typical Day on a Star Clippers Caribbean Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"astra-advanced-hook-23274 \">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size\"><small><em>Adventurous Kate comprises affiliate hyperlinks. In the event you make a purchase order by these hyperlinks, I&#8217;ll earn a fee at no further price to you. Thanks!<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>What does a typical day appear like whenever you\u2019re crusing the Caribbean on a stunning tall ship?<\/strong> Crusing on a Star Clippers cruise couldn&#8217;t be extra totally different than a day on a type of overbloated cruise ships!<\/p>\n<p>So I made a decision to put in writing about what an precise day is like aboard the Royal Clipper.<\/p>\n<p>There have been so many nice days \u2014 the day we spent in Tobago Cays, crusing on a catamaran and having a seaside barbecue. The day we spent in Martinique, exploring Fort-de-France and swimming off the marina platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However my absolute favourite day was spent throughout two islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. <\/strong>From exploring town of Kingstown to climbing the mast to basking on the seaside in Bequia to having an onboard pirate social gathering, it was the proper mixture of journey and enjoyable!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starclippers.com\/eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Star Clippers<\/a> hosted me and Charlie on the Royal Clipper\u2019s weeklong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starclippers.com\/eu\/destinations\/caribbean-sailing-cruises\/caribbean-sailings.html?crid=RC200327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Grenadines itinerary<\/a>, and we cherished it a lot, we\u2019re already fascinated with our subsequent journey.<\/p>\n<p>In the event you\u2019re interested by what it\u2019s wish to sail on a small ship within the Caribbean, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/star-clippers-grenadines-review-royal-clipper\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"40179\">you possibly can see my detailed evaluate of the Royal Clipper and Grenadines itinerary right here. It\u2019s nicely price a learn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let me let you know about an ideal day aboard the Royal Clipper!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This submit was revealed in February 2026 and was primarily based on a December 2025 cruise.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" alt=\"The green mountainous coastline of St. Vincent, with little houses built into the hills.\" class=\"wp-image-40323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-2048x1358.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x99.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x679.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"The green mountainous coastline of St. Vincent, with little houses built into the hills.\" class=\"wp-image-40323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-2048x1358.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_00_am_wake_up\"\/>7:00 AM: Wake Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Charlie and I&#8217;ve been early to mattress, early to rise all through this journey. <\/strong>There\u2019s one thing concerning the ocean waves that makes you need to rise with the solar.<\/p>\n<p>The schedule for the next day is delivered to our cabin the evening earlier than, with the total program in English, German, and French. We\u2019re spending at the moment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.<\/p>\n<p>Our morning cease is Kingstown on the island of St. Vincent; within the afternoon, we\u2019re anchoring in Admiralty Bay on the island of Bequia. And tonight is pirate evening \u2014 one thing we had no thought we needed to put together for!<\/p>\n<p>I throw on my outfit for the day \u2014 my black Camellia costume, cinched with my <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mcsEUT_FXN45NYzTAC8aFA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">black Isabel Marant belt<\/a>, together with some Birkenstocks \u2014 and head right down to breakfast.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A chef in a tall hat making an omelet at a station.\" class=\"wp-image-40324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A chef in a tall hat making an omelet at a station.\" class=\"wp-image-40324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Omelet-Station-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_30_am_breakfast\"\/>7:30 AM: Breakfast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The eating room bell begins clanging at 7:30 on the dot, letting us realize it\u2019s time to eat!<\/strong> It\u2019s simple to overindulge on a cruise, particularly one with meals this good, so I make an effort to eat a wholesome breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>I head as much as the egg station and say good morning to Chef Mark from the Philippines. He makes me a vegetable omelet to begin the time without work proper.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"A fisheye view of the Royal Clipper tender close up, Kate and two friends smiling for the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-40325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1024x576.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A fisheye view of the Royal Clipper tender close up, Kate and two friends smiling for the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-40325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-and-Sally-in-tender-Star-Clippers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_30_am_into_the_tender\"\/>8:30 AM: Into the Tender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>At this time, like most days, the Royal Clipper is anchored off-shore.<\/strong> To get from the ship to shore, we climb down the gangway and hop into the tender, which brings us to the cruise ship terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie and I are two of the primary folks out at the moment. Alongside the way in which, our buddy Sally from the UK asks me about my Insta360 digicam, as folks usually do, so I take it out and take a shot of the three of us within the tender. This digicam is the very best for selfies!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"A main square in Kingstown with a statue of a man surrounded by palm trees.\" class=\"wp-image-40184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1024x683.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A main square in Kingstown with a statue of a man surrounded by palm trees.\" class=\"wp-image-40184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St.-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_45_am_kingstown\"\/>8:45 AM: Kingstown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>So what do you do in Kingstown, the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines?<\/strong> There are two important sights: Fort Charlotte, with its panoramic views of the harbor, and the botanical gardens, that are situated up within the hills.<\/p>\n<p>We realized the evening earlier than that Fort Charlotte is presently closed for refurbishment, so we determine to only take a stroll across the metropolis.<\/p>\n<p>Our first cease is a neighborhood financial institution to hit up the ATM. St. Vincent makes use of the East Caribbean greenback, together with six different Caribbean nations and territories, so we take out sufficient cash to make use of in St. Lucia and Dominica too. What we don\u2019t anticipate to see is Santa and anelf hanging out within the foyer!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"782\" alt=\"A busy street in a Caribbean city with an old stone wall building.\" class=\"wp-image-40343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1024x782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-800x611.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1536x1173.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-2048x1563.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-150x115.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1024x782.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1024x782.jpg\" alt=\"A busy street in a Caribbean city with an old stone wall building.\" class=\"wp-image-40343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1024x782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-800x611.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-1536x1173.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-2048x1563.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingstown-St-Vincent-Streets-150x115.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>From there we stroll across the streets, taking in Heroes\u2019 Sq. and its statue, in addition to a number of small markets. It\u2019s attention-grabbing to stroll round and get a glimpse of Vincy life.<\/p>\n<p>We cease by a road vendor with bandanas and Charlie has instantly discovered his pirate evening costume.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat shade do you assume?\u201d he asks. \u201cCrimson?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo,\u201d I say. \u201cIt\u2019s too\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToo cowboy,\u201d we are saying concurrently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeize the black one!\u201d I recommend. \u201cThat\u2019s piratey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Later, a truck drives down the road blasting Caribbean-style Christmas music, and dancing a float behind it are the identical Santa and elf we noticed within the financial institution!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Two hands holding sodas: a purple dragonfruit soda and a yellow pineapple soda.\" class=\"wp-image-40344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-854x1024.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-667x800.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-1281x1536.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-1708x2048.jpg 1708w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-150x180.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-854x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-854x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two hands holding sodas: a purple dragonfruit soda and a yellow pineapple soda.\" class=\"wp-image-40344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-854x1024.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-667x800.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-1281x1536.jpg 1281w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-1708x2048.jpg 1708w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kingston-St.-Vincent-Sodas-150x180.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><strong>One among my favourite issues to do when visiting a brand new nation is to take a look at the native grocery store.<\/strong> We head right into a grocery retailer and stroll out with two uncommon sodas: glowing dragonfruit and pineapple!<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s about sufficient Kingstown for us. On the way in which again, we run into a pair we dined with one evening on the ship. \u201cHow is it?\u201d they ask. We shrug. \u201cNot the <em>most<\/em> thrilling place, however undoubtedly price a stroll round.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Charlie sipping an iced coffee, his forehead dripping with sweat.\" class=\"wp-image-40326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie sipping an iced coffee, his forehead dripping with sweat.\" class=\"wp-image-40326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-Carib-Beans-Kingstown-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This espresso store was WELL definitely worth the cease.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_00_am_coffee_at_carib-beans\"\/>10:00 AM: Espresso at Carib-Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>We discover somewhat espresso store within the Kingstown ferry terminal known as <a href=\"https:\/\/carib-beans.vc\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/carib-beans.vc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Carib-Beans<\/a>, so we determine to drop in.<\/strong> The coffeeshop is painted in pastel shades and festooned with houseplants and native artwork.<\/p>\n<p>We order a pair of iced lattes, which come served in clear glass mugs.<\/p>\n<p>And from the primary sip, we\u2019re smitten. This espresso is unbelievable! A month later, we reminisce and agree that this was the very best espresso we had throughout our 4 weeks within the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Carib-Beans has extra places on the airport and on the Paradise Seaside Resort. Don\u2019t miss them in the event you\u2019re in Kingstown!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" alt=\"Kate taking a smiling selfie in black sunglasses. Behind her in the far distance is the Royal Clipper anchored in the sea, its five masts towering high.\" class=\"wp-image-40327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x627.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1606.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x118.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x803.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"Kate taking a smiling selfie in black sunglasses. Behind her in the far distance is the Royal Clipper anchored in the sea, its five masts towering high.\" class=\"wp-image-40327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x627.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1606.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x118.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;ll by no means get bored with seeing the Royal Clipper!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_30_am_back_to_the_royal_clipper\"\/>10:30 AM: Again to the Royal Clipper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One good factor about Star Clippers is that we don\u2019t have to come back again at a selected time \u2014 the tenders run each 15-Half-hour, relying on the situation.<\/strong> From the espresso store, we merely stroll by the cruise terminal and wait a couple of minutes for the tender to reach.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas ready, we spot the ferry taking locals from Kingstown to Bequia. We\u2019ll be following that very same route in just a few hours!<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s hope that it\u2019s time for mast climbing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" alt=\"Charlie starting to climb a rope ladder to the mast, as people wearing harnesses look on.\" class=\"wp-image-40345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x529.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1355.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x99.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x678.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie starting to climb a rope ladder to the mast, as people wearing harnesses look on.\" class=\"wp-image-40345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x529.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1355.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charlie\u2019s able to climb to the crow\u2019s nest!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_45_am_mast_climbing\"\/>10:45 AM: Mast climbing!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>As quickly we we\u2019re again on board, we cost as much as the Solar Deck and see that mast climbing is in full swing! <\/strong>There&#8217;s a visitor midway up the ladder, and one sports activities man is on the backside with a clipboard and one other is within the crow\u2019s nest welcoming folks up.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie and I give our names to Tino, the sports activities man from Montenegro, and he tells us to go placed on closed toe sneakers. Down within the cabin, I placed on my path runners and swap my costume for a merino wool tank prime and bike shorts.<\/p>\n<p>Again on deck, the final folks climb down from the nest. Tino will get us into harnesses and offers us mesh backpacks to hold our cameras up safely.<\/p>\n<p>Our buddy Sally from the tender earlier has zero curiosity in climbing the mast, however she\u2019s eager to observe, and she or he kindly gives to take images of us.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"Charlie climbing the mast and almost entering the triangular crow's nest.\" class=\"wp-image-40347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1024x684.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie climbing the mast and almost entering the triangular crow's nest.\" class=\"wp-image-40347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charlie-climbing-the-mast-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" alt=\"Kate climbing the ladder up the mast and waving to the photographer below.\" class=\"wp-image-40348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x535.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x685.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Kate climbing the ladder up the mast and waving to the photographer below.\" class=\"wp-image-40348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x535.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>After which we make it to the highest!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kate and Charlie taking a selfie from the crow's nest of a tall ship.\" class=\"wp-image-40197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-576x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kate and Charlie taking a selfie from the crow's nest of a tall ship.\" class=\"wp-image-40197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mast-Climbing-Kate-and-Charlie-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kate standing in the crow's nest and you can see the ship below, including a few women sunning themselves on blue deck chairs.\" class=\"wp-image-40349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-scaled.jpg 1440w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-576x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kate standing in the crow's nest and you can see the ship below, including a few women sunning themselves on blue deck chairs.\" class=\"wp-image-40349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-mast-climbing-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-360-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Now, I do know I speak about my Insta360 digicam so much, however LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS.<\/strong> Particularly have a look at the final two images subsequent to one another. The one on the left was taken with the Insta360; the one on the best was taken with an iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Positive, the iPhone has higher decision. However the sorts of images you will get on the Insta360 are SO a lot better. I like this digicam and it\u2019s change into a fixture on my travels.<\/p>\n<p>After round 10 minutes within the crow\u2019s nest, we head again  climb down safely, and shortly we\u2019re again on the Solar Deck.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as we\u2019re completed, I\u2019m delighted over the way it was even much less scary than I believed it might be. Simply enjoyable!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kate, Charlie and two friends lying on rope netting over the sea.\" class=\"wp-image-40346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kate, Charlie and two friends lying on rope netting over the sea.\" class=\"wp-image-40346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-Charlie-and-friends-in-net-widows-nest-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_30_am_widows_nest\"\/>11:30 AM: Widow\u2019s Nest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>On the entrance of the ship is the \u201cwidow\u2019s nest\u201d \u2014 two triangular items of netting that as much as 5 folks can lounge in on either side.<\/strong> Our mates Erika and Norm from the US are hanging out right here, and we determine to provide it a strive.<\/p>\n<p>The views are nice \u2014 that is the one place on board the place you possibly can see the figurehead, the picket girl carved onto the ship \u2014 however the nest isn\u2019t that comfy to lounge in. It\u2019s not like a comfortable catamaran web; these knots are enormous and actually dig into you!<\/p>\n<p>The decision? Do it as soon as, for about 30 seconds, and take images. That\u2019s all you want!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A buffet plate filled with chicken piccata, arancini, and salad.\" class=\"wp-image-40214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A buffet plate filled with chicken piccata, arancini, and salad.\" class=\"wp-image-40214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-day-buffet-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_00_pm_lunch\"\/>12:00 PM: Lunch <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>At this time\u2019s buffet lunch is Italian-themed.<\/strong> I seize some rooster piccata, arancini, marinated artichokes, and prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe, together with a salad. There\u2019s additionally a pasta station dishing up carbonara and ragu.<\/p>\n<p>However after all, my favourite a part of the lunch buffet is the dessert choice, and at the moment I\u2019m fervently hoping that they&#8217;ve tiramisu.<\/p>\n<p>Certainly, there&#8217;s tiramisu. However the very best dessert of all that day is named a \u201ccappuccino\u201d and it\u2019s a coffee-flavored mousse served in somewhat espresso cup. It&#8217;s SENSATIONAL.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A dessert buffet with several cakes and a tiramisu.\" class=\"wp-image-40352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A dessert buffet with several cakes and a tiramisu.\" class=\"wp-image-40352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italian-desserts-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-buffet-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_30_pm_set_sail_for_bequia\"\/>12:30 PM: Set Sail for Bequia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Since we\u2019re visiting two totally different ports at the moment, the ship is setting sail at noon. <\/strong>Our subsequent vacation spot is Admiralty Bay, Bequia.<\/p>\n<p>Many individuals hang around on the Solar Deck to observe the sails go up, however since we\u2019re in the midst of lunch, we\u2019ll catch it subsequent time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A bar set on a beach next to a pier, with several green and white-striped umbrellas out front.\" class=\"wp-image-40329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-150x112.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A bar set on a beach next to a pier, with several green and white-striped umbrellas out front.\" class=\"wp-image-40329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jacks-Bar-Bequia-Princess-Margaret-Beach-Star-Clippers-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our first glimpse of Bequia from the tender.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_30_pm_into_the_tender\"\/>2:30 PM: Into the Tender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>We have now two choices for our vacation spot at the moment, the crew tells us: we are able to take the tender to Port Elizabeth, the primary city on Bequia, or we are able to take it to Princess Margaret Seaside.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hmm. Elizabeth vs. Margaret. Is it even a query?<\/p>\n<p><em>Clearly<\/em> we\u2019re going to Princess Margaret Seaside! Charlie and I hop within the beach-bound tender, together with 4 of our mates, and we admire the colourful picket houses tucked into the hills because the tender pulls as much as the pier.<\/p>\n<p>We land proper in entrance of Jack\u2019s Seaside Bar, and I\u2019m already questioning \u2014 would I be a daily right here if I lived in a type of beautiful clifftop houses?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" alt=\"A golden sand beach next to calm turquoise water with lots of sailboats in it. There are several lush trees offering shade.\" class=\"wp-image-40330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-800x536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x101.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x687.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"A golden sand beach next to calm turquoise water with lots of sailboats in it. There are several lush trees offering shade.\" class=\"wp-image-40330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-800x536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Bequia-St.-Vincent-Star-Clippers-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It\u2019s uncommon to have this a lot shade on a seaside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_45_pm_princess_margaret_beach\"\/>2:45 PM: Princess Margaret Seaside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Now THIS is what I\u2019ve been ready for. <\/strong>Princess Margaret Seaside could be fairly near good. Positive, the sand is golden and smooth; certain, the ocean is calm and vibrant, starting from cobalt to aquamarine.<\/p>\n<p>However what units this seaside aside most is that it\u2019s edged with huge, lush bushes, whose branches truly present a superb quantity of shade. It\u2019s so uncommon to seek out shade that good on a Caribbean seaside! <\/p>\n<p>Add in some little rum punch stands and views of the picket bungalows perched above cliffs, and also you\u2019ve acquired bliss.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kate and five friends swimming in beautiful clear turquoise water.\" class=\"wp-image-40359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1012x1024.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-790x800.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-768x777.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1518x1536.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-2023x2048.jpg 2023w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-150x152.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1012x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1012x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kate and five friends swimming in beautiful clear turquoise water.\" class=\"wp-image-40359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1012x1024.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-790x800.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-768x777.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1518x1536.jpg 1518w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-2023x2048.jpg 2023w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-friends-in-water-in-Bequia-Star-Clippers-150x152.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Charlie and I befriended two of the youthful {couples} on board and have been calling ourselves \u201cthe younger\u2019uns.\u201d<\/strong> (Most individuals on the Royal Clipper are round 55-75. Fantastic folks, for certain, but it surely\u2019s undoubtedly good to spend time with folks nearer to your age!)<\/p>\n<p>Erika and Norm are from the US and near Charlie\u2019s age; Cat and Ben are from the UK, the youngest ones on board at round 30, and are on their honeymoon!<\/p>\n<p>We float within the water; we hang around on shore; we drink some extraordinarily potent rum punches from a neighborhood vendor. I can\u2019t consider a greater technique to honor Princess Margaret than day consuming on a seaside title after her.<\/p>\n<p>Because the solar peeks out from behind the clouds once more, I seize my cameras and take tons of images and movies. Quickly I find yourself chatting with a neighborhood man sitting beneath the bushes. He labored within the UK for many of his grownup life, however is now retired and again to residing on Bequia year-round.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMan, you\u2019ve acquired it found out,\u201d I inform him. \u201cMake your cash within the UK, then come again to paradise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He laughs and agrees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"A big white wooden house built into the green, lush cliff overlooking Princess Margaret Beach.\" class=\"wp-image-40333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A big white wooden house built into the green, lush cliff overlooking Princess Margaret Beach.\" class=\"wp-image-40333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Princess-Margaret-Beach-Cliff-Bequia-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alas, it\u2019s time to move again\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_30_pm_back_to_the_royal_clipper\"\/>4:30 PM: Again to the Royal Clipper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Boy, is it arduous to depart Bequia! <\/strong>That is one vacation spot the place I\u2019d love to come back again for at the very least just a few days. Possibly even every week. Whereas we didn\u2019t get to see a ton of it, this island simply has essentially the most fantastic vibe.<\/p>\n<p>We board the tender and zip again to the Royal Clipper. Again on board, I bathe earlier than our subsequent exercise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Chief engineer Hitesh, in his white officer uniform, and a few other crew members, as he gives a talk in the library.\" class=\"wp-image-40331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Chief engineer Hitesh, in his white officer uniform, and a few other crew members, as he gives a talk in the library.\" class=\"wp-image-40331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Engine-Room-Visit-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let\u2019s hear all concerning the engine room!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_30_pm_engine_room_visit\"\/>5:30 PM: Engine Room Go to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>A couple of days earlier, Captain Sergey advised us that he doesn\u2019t perceive why everybody at all times needs to go to the engine room \u2014 however apparently Star Clippers passengers LOVE this.<\/strong> And I\u2019m one in all them! I like a peek backstage.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Engineer Hitesh from India offers us a chat concerning the ship and the way it works. Apparently we\u2019ve been utilizing wind energy for 40% of our journey.<\/p>\n<p>After which we head beneath deck to stroll by the engine room itself. No images are permitted, however my important takeaway is simply how loud it&#8217;s down right here, and the way powerful it should be to work there. I go away with a fair deeper appreciation for our hardworking crew.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Captain Sergey sitting at a table with a three-masted sailboat on a screen behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-40332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Captain Sergey sitting at a table with a three-masted sailboat on a screen behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-40332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Maritime-Storytime-Captain-Sergey-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_00_pm_maritime_story_time_with_captain_sergey\"\/>6:00 PM: Maritime Story Time with Captain Sergey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>After the post-engine room dialogue, I excuse myself and head into the Piano Bar for Maritime Story Time with Captain Sergey from Estonia. <\/strong>I don\u2019t know what to anticipate \u2014 tales of pirates? Loopy visitor antics that make <em>Under Deck<\/em> appear like <em>The Love Boat<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>No. This time he\u2019s going to speak to us about <em>The Maltese Falcon<\/em> \u2014 one of the fashionable, luxurious crusing vessels on this planet.<\/p>\n<p>This ship may very well be a bond villain\u2019s lair. It has that vibe. And just about everybody within the room is drooling as Captain Sergey reveals us images of the ship from each angle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" alt=\"Kate wearing a pink and black scarf soon her head, Charlie wearing a black bandana on his head. Kate holds a fake pistol and Charlie holds a martini.\" class=\"wp-image-40205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x598.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1531.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x112.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x766.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Kate wearing a pink and black scarf soon her head, Charlie wearing a black bandana on his head. Kate holds a fake pistol and Charlie holds a martini.\" class=\"wp-image-40205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x598.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1531.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kate-and-Charlie-Pirates-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_00_pm_set_sail_for_martinique\"\/>7:00 PM: Set Sail for Martinique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tonight is pirate evening! <\/strong>We didn\u2019t convey any costumes, so I simply throw on my black Camellia costume and wind my pink and black sarong round my head. That\u2019s fairly piratey! The ship introduced out loads of props for us to play with.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie wears his flashiest shirt, with swirls of blue and brown, and tops his head with the black bandana he purchased in Kingstown.<\/p>\n<p>And whereas I used to be downstairs, Charlie was instructing one of many bartenders  make his favourite cocktail: the almond cigar.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A middle-aged couple (faces obscured with emojis) dressed up in full pirate regalia and holding tropical drinks.\" class=\"wp-image-40353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers.jpeg 1576w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A middle-aged couple (faces obscured with emojis) dressed up in full pirate regalia and holding tropical drinks.\" class=\"wp-image-40353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Couple-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers.jpeg 1576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>I have to highlight this couple from the UK, whom we dined with just a few instances \u2014 not solely did they carry superior pirate costumes, that they had the very best model out of everybody on board. <\/p>\n<p>Day by day, he wore a cool patterned shirt. Day by day, she wore a cool pair of sun shades. And so they had been at all times the primary ones on the dance ground!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A menu for dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-40354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"A menu for dinner.\" class=\"wp-image-40354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinner-menu-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tonight\u2019s dinner menu, with loads of choices and wine suggestions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_30_pm_dinner\"\/>7:30 PM: Dinner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>In relation to dinner, you could be seated with different friends or put collectively a desk of your personal selecting.<\/strong> Tonight we\u2019re sharing a desk with our 4 mates, the younger\u2019uns.<\/p>\n<p>At dinner, you\u2019re provided the selection of two appetizers, one soup, one sorbet, 4 important dishes, one salad, one cheese plate, and three desserts. Moreover, you possibly can at all times order a steak frites, pasta dish, or bowl of consomm\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve by no means seen anybody ask for one in all EVERYTHING, however I\u2019m certain it\u2019s occurred! Most individuals have three or 4 programs.<\/p>\n<p>This night, I select:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Three small fried balls in a bowl of orange sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-40358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Three small fried balls in a bowl of orange sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-40358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Crab-Balls-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>For my appetizer, crab balls. Little fried balls of crabmeat served in a garlic dill sauce. Very good.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"A small bowl of pumpkin ginger soup.\" class=\"wp-image-40355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A small bowl of pumpkin ginger soup.\" class=\"wp-image-40355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pumpkin-ginger-soup-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>I normally select both the soup or sorbet for the second selection, and tonight I selected pumpkin ginger soup. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Two pieces of lamb sitting in a brown gravy with a sprig of rosemary and some vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-40356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Two pieces of lamb sitting in a brown gravy with a sprig of rosemary and some vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-40356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lamb-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>For the primary course, rack of lamb. I\u2019m not the largest lamb fan generally, however I needed to strive it on board, and it was scrumptious and completely cooked. (Charlie, an enormous lamb fan, asks for a second plate and our server obliges!)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Three little dark chocolate baskets filled with strawberry mousse and actual strawberries perched on top.\" class=\"wp-image-40211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Three little dark chocolate baskets filled with strawberry mousse and actual strawberries perched on top.\" class=\"wp-image-40211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Chocolate-Strawberry-Baskets-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>And for dessert, darkish chocolate woven baskets crammed with strawberry mousse and topped with strawberries.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"People dressed in Pirate costumes, and a woman in a bandana throwing darts at a board.\" class=\"wp-image-40224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"People dressed in Pirate costumes, and a woman in a bandana throwing darts at a board.\" class=\"wp-image-40224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Pirate-Party-Royal-Clipper-Star-Clippers-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_00_pm_pirate_party\"\/>10:00 PM: Pirate Social gathering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s social gathering time! <\/strong>By the point we make it as much as the Tropical Bar, the video games are in full swing, led by cruise director Monja from Italy and the sports activities guys, Jakub and Tino. <\/p>\n<p>Persons are throwing darts once we stroll in. Charlie and I strive our hand, and nope \u2014 seems we\u2019re actually dangerous at darts!<\/p>\n<p>We head to the bar for a drink. Day by day, there\u2019s a cocktail of the day obtainable for \u20ac7 slightly than the standard \u20ac8 \u2014 normally a primary cocktail like a Mai Tai or a Tequila Dawn.<\/p>\n<p>At this time it\u2019s the Singapore Sling, one thing that I\u2019ve by no means truly tried. I take a sip. Apparently it\u2019s made with gin and cherry liqueur. There\u2019s a motive I\u2019ve by no means had one. Time for a pi\u00f1a colada!<\/p>\n<p>The video games proceed. There\u2019s a hoop toss competitors, a \u201cguess the burden\u201d contest, and shortly 4 males line as much as see who can drink a beer by the straw the quickest. We snort and I feel to myself, <em>absolutely I did this in faculty in some unspecified time in the future<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"The mast of the Royal Clipper at dawn, with a moody blue sky, and one white sail billowing.\" class=\"wp-image-40369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The mast of the Royal Clipper at dawn, with a moody blue sky, and one white sail billowing.\" class=\"wp-image-40369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventurouskate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Clipper-Sunrise-Star-Clippers-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_00_pm_off_to_bed\"\/>11:00 PM: Off to Mattress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>For being one of many youthful folks on board, I\u2019m not lasting very lengthy into the evenings!<\/strong> Charlie and I say our goodnights and head again to our cabin.<\/p>\n<p>It was an excellent day \u2014 one in all many days on the Royal Clipper. And the enjoyable continues! Tomorrow, we have now a busy day deliberate in Martinique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra on this cruise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra on the Caribbean:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">Does Star Clippers appear like your form of cruise? Share away!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adventurous Kate comprises affiliate hyperlinks. 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