Launched in 1982, Clipper Cruises started cruising with Clipper Adventurer , which has a unique ice-strengthened hull that makes it capable of cruising in Artic and Antarctic waters. One of the focuses of Clipper Cruises, apart from adventure, is education. Thus the tour of historical and ecological sites is followed by lectures by experts.

Almost all the four ships on Clipper Cruises lines are equipped with a fleet of Zodiac landing crafts that allow the passengers to gain access to the remoter areas with a closer view. Designed by the famous yacht designer, Studio Acht , Clipper Odyssey is capable of cruising the Pacific region all the year round. Clipper Odyssey's sovereignty extends from New Zealand and Barrier Reef in Australia in the South to Japan in the North.

Clipper Adventurer's unique build is put to test as it covers parts of Europe, the Canadian Artic, the U.S, South America and Antarctica.

Apart from the two named Clipper Cruises' vessels there are two more recent additions to the fleet. They are Nantucket Clipper and Yorktown Clipper .

The casual elegance and the relaxed atmosphere in Clipper Cruises are most preferred by suit the temperament of the passengers most of whom are over 50. The world-class cuisines in Clipper Cruises add to the definition of its loyal passengers' idea of a perfect cruise. The chefs are handpicked from the most prestigious of American culinary schools.

The moderate rates for Clipper Cruises go very well with its passengers, most of who come every year impressed by the bargain they make with a rich haul of adventure and information they make from the cruises.