Reviews

Amazing adventure on Blue Clipper from Falmouth to A Coruña (worth the detour) and then further down the map to Portimão in leg 2.

Great to spend so much time genuinely at sea, on watches with an excellent and personable crew, who really know their stuff at all levels, as well as two different guest crews.

A trip of incredible contrasts from the churning waters of the Bay of Biscay, complete with an authentic ‘land ahoy!’ moment, as a bird appeared and the sun rose through a baroque cloudscape, to the tranquility of the Cies archipelago. Not to mention the dramatic caves and rock formations near Lagos once we’d turned into the home straight along the Southern coast of Portugal. My second (and third, if we’re counting legs) voyages on Blue Clipper. Highly recommended!

Blue Clipper voyage was amazing  great food never a problem when weather was being difficult.   Skipper Steve , Archie, Cat , Tanya and crew made it all very enjoyable, many thanks.

We had an amazing trip last week sailing around the Small Isles. The crew were outstanding, so professional and all so interesting and knowledgeable about either the boat and sailing and/or the area of Scotland where we were cruising and the wildlife. The chef Sam’s food was all outstanding and Kat and Liam were wonderful hosts. We were very blessed to have the owner Steve as our skipper who was so interesting.

Weather was pure perfection, all helping the experience! My husband and I were very spoilt. I will recommend the trip to others.

Best wishes, Sue

Our trip on Blue Clipper to St Kilda was fabulous, a trip of a lifetime. The crew (Ben, Archie, Cat, Sam, Joe, Vicky, Sandie, Toby and Stuart) were outstanding and made the trip for us. The other guests were really nice as well. We were so lucky to get a weather window to get to St Kilda and get ashore to explore this awe inspiring place. Please pass on my best regards to the crew and thanks once again. We’re already looking at next years’ itinerary. 

I have just returned from sailing from Penzance to Oban on Blue Clipper. I want to tell you how fantastic your crew are. They were constantly smiling, eager to share their skills with us, endlessly patient and great company. The food was delicious, way exceeding my expectations. How Sam managed to produce such wonderful meals from such a tiny space, I cannot understand, but he did. Kat looked after us all tirelessly, though she must have been exhausted – nothing was too much trouble. Grace was calmly in control, but also found time to chat and share memories of some of her adventures with us, Archie too.

And everyone else, from those leading our watches to the trainee deck hands gaining experience away from college, everyone was a joy to get to know, to learn from and to share the voyage with. It feels wrong not to mention them all by name: Sam, Pete, Kate, Philippa, Jo, Geronimo, Alex, Michael Angelo. They all made the voyage the wonderful experience it was.

And of course Blue Clipper herself is a beautiful boat. Thank you.

I had an excellent week last week sailing with the crew on Blue Clipper around the Caribbean – they were a brilliant team, really well led under Jack. Cheerful and enthusiastic they were a pleasure to be around. Many thanks.

The trip was amazing. The crew were fantastic, and we were very well taken care of. I wish there’d been more participation in the actual sailing part, but the crew did a great job offering opportunities without pressure for a varied range of guests (I recognize it’s very hard to cater to all!). They were especially kind to my slightly seasick and very shy son, engaging with him and gently getting him to try new things. Each of the crew was fantastic, but I’d especially like to thank Emma for her hospitality/stewardship, and Archie, Luke and Jack for their rapport with my son.

I am wishing I were still on board, and definitely considering future Blue Clipper excursions. 🙂

Rosy and I had one of our best holidays ever. We were concerned that we may be too old although we have a lifetime of sailing experience but the crew were great and very supportive and inclusive. The swimming ladder on the side of Blue Clipper proved to be no obstacle!

The skipper was friendly and very competent. The crew were enormous fun and also very competent. It was great to see them enjoying one another’s company as well as ours. A good balance of sailing and shore time. We were impressed by Blue Clipper and by her cosy accommodation. We had a lot in common with our fellow passengers, perhaps not surprisingly.

Your office was very helpful and efficient, and gave us good advice for the planning of our holiday. Thank you.

I have nothing but praise for Blue Clipper, her Captain and crew. The vessel provides an ‘authentic’ sailing experience, while still offering the basic amenities of 21st century life! Captain and crew were, without exception, kind and thoughtful in their dealings with their more senior passengers – and so enthusiastic about their own role that it was a delight to be in their company. It seems unfair to single out anyone in particular, but also unfair not to mention that the chef, Sam, fed us meals that would not have been out of place in a high class restaurant! Full marks all round. So I am just grateful that Blue Clipper provided such a splendid finale!

There were may points to enjoy, despite the weather being on the poor side of the Scottish average for our 5 days, there were the delightful breaks when the sun broke through laden skies, some stunning Anchorages and perhaps mostly the communal sense of working with the regular crew and the food was beyond compare.

Until last year, neither Dave or myself had ever been sailing. At home in the mountains, but the sea, not so sure! However, now having returned from our second trip on Blue Clipper, we are totally hooked. In spite of our intended route being revised due to sea conditions, (which we fully understand), we had a fantastic time. We actually enjoyed the experience of “interesting” conditions which were found even in sheltered waters, it was a buzz.

Just love the boat, the experience and, more to the point, a wonderful skipper and crew. Professional, trusted them implicitly, yet so friendly and helpful. A particular thanks must go to Jack, Andy and Cat and we would love to think we could sail with them again, perhaps a little further afield?

However, one cautionary note. After the highs of life on-board Blue Clipper, adjusting to normality does not come easily!

Many thanks, Sue & Dave

I had a great trip from Portimão to Monaco on Blue Clipper. Excellent crew, company and, last but by no means least, food! A varied and (positively) challenging voyage, with every opportunity to get involved. All went smoothly! Highly recommended.

I just sailed on the Maybe with Chris and his crew.. What a great adventure it was for me. They made so comfortable for me  I did not feel like an outsider.. again thumbs up for Chris and the crew.

We had a fantastic time, thank you. It far exceeded our expectations. I was very apprehensive but the crew put my mind at rest as soon as I boarded. Very friendly but certainly professional and I had every faith in their ability. I couldn’t believe the quality of the meals we had and to think they were prepared in such confined quarters.

One of my reservations had been how the group dynamics might be, I had nothing to fear. What helped considerably, in my opinion, was the group consisted of 2 age categories. Half 60+ and the other half perhaps 40’s. I don’t know if this was intentional on your part but it worked well. Both groups interacted well but also had the comfort of their “own” group.

Both Dave and myself will certainly be heading back to sea!

The crew were excellent and having Stuart on-board as a wildlife / nature guide was a brilliant surprise. The chef was particularly good and surpassed our expectations with a great range of dishes and up to restaurant standards.  The porridge was amazing. Housekeeping on board was also over and beyond expectations.   Skipper and First Mate were brilliant.

The sailing was good and brought back memories of my Sail Training experience on a topsail schooner. Overall impressed with the whole experience.  (Weather could have been kinder).