Built in 1927, CRESSIDA, was one of the only armor plated private yachts in the world. Confiscated during World War II as a war prize, she was later acquired by the Vanderbilts and renamed PIONEER. Racing off Newport Beach, California, PIONEER was considered one of the fastest tall ships on the west coast. In 1965, she joined the Windjammer fleet and was christened YANKEE CLIPPER.
Star Rating:
Specialty
Cruise Type:
Speciality
Maiden Voyage:
1927
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
64
Tonnage:
325 tonnes
Space Ratio/Passenger:
5.08 ft/pass
Length:
197 ft
Nationality of Crew:
West Indian
Beam:
30 ft
Nationality of Officers:
British
Speed:
9 knots
Nationality of Dining Staff:
West Indian
Draft:
17 ft
Ship Registration:
Honduras
Onboard Currency:
USD
Refurbished:
1993
Dining aboard Windjammer is casual and relaxed. No tuxedos, ties or feather boas required. Come in a bathing suit and t-shirt if you like- just bring an appetite. Meals are social occasions for sharing stories and good food in the company of interesting and friendly shipmates. The good thing is, you can meet someone new at each meal as there are no fixed seating arrangements. Shipmates are free to roam and sit with whomever.
The talented galley can even bake a birthday cake. Vegetarians need not worry for Windjammer's chefs can whip-up more than a steaming plate of broccoli. And for those with health concerns, everything will be done to try and best accommodate most dietary needs.
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