'Star Flyer' calls at Colombo

SHIP. "Star Flyer" the 360-foot long super luxury clipper, berthed at the Colombo harbour last week. The local Agents for the vessel are Shipping Agency Services (Pvt) Ltd., a member of the Freightplan Group, established in Sri Lanka over 20 years ago.

The vessel has been visiting Sri Lanka since 1997 and calls at the Colombo Port twice yearly.

Aboard the "Star Flyer" one can discover the new age of sail. This true clipper, reflects her proud heritage by every inch of its polished brass and gleaming bright work, which blends magnificently with modern comforts of a cruise ship. Life on board is blissfully relaxed, much like travelling on a private yacht.

The "Star Flyer" accommodates 83 passengers and 75 crew members. Its decor is reminiscent of the grand age of sail, with antique prints and paintings of famous sailing ships. Teak and lustrous mahogany rails, richly reminiscent of a clipper's proud nautical heritage, adorn this unique vessel.

The vessel boasts of a convivial indoor and outdoor tropical bar, piano bar and an Edwardian style library, where a Belle epoque fireplace glows with a warmth that reflects the friendliness and enthusiasm of the ship's hospitable officers and crew.