KEWGARDENS

Returned last week from Caribbean week on Star Clipper. Have done 16 cruises never felt hungry before & first time writing to owner with complaint.In answer to your specific questions.1 seas vary weather changes nothing you can do about that-2 depends on seas/weather. 3 DO NOT go if a vegetarian because I am & disgusted with offerings or lack of!Told by hotel manager "this is not a speciality restaurant" all soups made with meat stock ,all starters contained meat/fish even salads.You will be offered sorbet(frozen water) & some tiny egg/cheese main course small enough to sit in the palm of your hand with no vegetable sides & dont bother asking for a jacket potato because the answer is NO.I spoke to the 'chef' who had no idea what to offer a vegetarian so I suggested tofu if he had which is what I got for lunch & dinner every meal, once got white rice & beans, baby portion. Lentils which looked as if poured directly out of a tin-alone on plate again no vegetables. Strange as the meat eaters had all sorts with their mains. The Captains Dinner I was offered sorbet, yellowing lettuce & tiny mushroom quiche. Up at 6am for fresh bread from the coffee shop before Breakfast at 7.30 or 8am is good fresh fruit, cheese eggs again! cereals & breads. Not only boring eating breakfast 3 times a day but insulting & lazy catering staff.Afternoon snack also meat based.4 mostly on time but anchor in bays & have to tender into ports so short days, as leave early afternoons. 5 Older fit boating crowd didnt see any children. 6 overnighters anchored in bay or travelling. Commardore deck Very noisey from engines,bilges,propelers,vents like travelling in a washing machine-ear plugs hardly make a difference.Also have to climb steps into some beds. I tried to sleep outside on deck as only quiet place but staff not keen. Drink a lot to sleep seems to be the answer for some. Very expensive- very uncomfortable -never again. Hope this helps-the sailing bit was interesting & Peter the cruise director worked hard & published daily info & gave talks.

Star Clipper from St.Maarten.Anyone going on this cruise?Any solos?

Is there a roll call for Star Clipper 10 January departing St.Maarten?

maybe like me they dont know no of stateroom as buying at a discount stateroom no not issued till 2 weeks before departure when tickets arrive-though for what its worth I would not want 7112 again (at back) as heard engine/vibration noise when Quest speeding at night even with earplugs in-requested 8020 or close this time.Fingers & toes crossed.