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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Marc Shoffman

From mast climbs to monastery steps: My Greek island small ship cruise odyssey under sail

The Athens Riviera shines in the distance as I take the helm of a Star Clippers tall ship, the fate of 2,289 gross tonnes and hundreds of passengers and crew in my hands.

This isn’t a video game or ship simulator. The helmsman aboard Star Clipper – one of three tall ships in the Star Clippers fleet – had actually asked if I fancied a turn at steering during a week-long Greek island cruise.

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