Embark on an extraordinary 10-day Caribbean sailing cruise, where you'll experience the thrill of two windjammers sailing side by side. Witness the regular meetings with the SEA CLOUD II as you traverse the crystal clear waters. Explore the enchanting island of St. Maarten, where French savoir-vivre and quaint Dutch gabled cottages coexist harmoniously. Marvel at the geological wonder of The Baths in Virgin Gorda, with its impressive granite rocks surrounded by Caribbean waters. Immerse yourself in the laid-back barefoot lifestyle of yacht owners as you visit the BVI's and Îles de Saintes. Indulge in luxury on St. Barths, a vacation retreat for Hollywood stars, boasting chic marinas, classy designer stores, and pristine white sandy beaches. Your journey will take you to Philipsburg, North Sound, Norman Island, Road Bay, Cabrits, Terre-de-Haut, and provide ample time for leisurely sailing experiences. Prepare to create unforgettable memories as you embrace the Caribbean's beauty and charm on this remarkable sailing adventure.
- Two windjammers on one course: regular meetings with the SEA CLOUD II to sail side by side
- One island, two cultures: French savoir-vivre and quaint Dutch gabled cottages on St. Maarten
- Geological wonder The Baths: Virgin Gorda's impressive granite rocks in crystal clear Caribbean waters
- Relaxed yachties among themselves: Taste the laid-back barefoot lifestyle of the boat owners on the BVI's and Îles de Saintes
- Luxury life on St. Barths: vacation retreat of Hollywood stars with chic marinas, classy designer stores and white sandy beaches
There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.
Sea Cloud
| Launched | 1931 |
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| Capacity | 64 passengers |
| Length | 109 metres |
Sea Cloud is a ship with a soul, imbued by the original owners, Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband E.F. Hutton in the 1930’s. The ship has played host to royalty, known service in wartime, and sailed the world over. She is a vessel of incomparable grace that harks back to the golden age of ship travel. Once you’ve been on Sea Cloud under full sail, you’ll begin your own love affair.
Welcome aboard a legend Sea Cloud accommodates 58 guests in 28 outside cabins including two original owner’s suites that still feature original marble baths and fireplaces. At 360 feet she is an expansive ship with extensive public spaces on the top deck, where we luxuriate in deck chairs and watch the crew of 18 go aloft in the web of riggings to hand-set her 30 sails. Her dining room is hung with marine oil paintings of the period and accommodates all guests at once for a single seating. We’ll gather in the lounge each evening for Recap. Life aboard is a uniquely pleasing mix of elegance and informality—a return to the golden age of sailing in shorts and deck shoes. You’ll find all shipboard services impeccable.
Discover the romance of tall ship sailingExperience something many people don’t know exists in the 21st century—the romance of life under square sails. Discover the thrill of standing on deck as Sea Cloud gently glides through the water, her crew aloft in the riggings, running out and reefing sails. Settle in to your favorite areas on the top deck and bask in the incomparable experience of traveling aboard the finest tall ship to ever sail the seas. Lose yourself in an adventure that, in this day and age, is almost unimaginable.
