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Sea cloud ii.

Launched in 2001, Sea Cloud II is a stunning vessel, built along traditional lines, but offering deluxe accommodation. She combines the timeless elegance of sailing ships of the past with the highest safety standards and the luxurious comfort of modern cruise ships. The 32,000 square feet of sails are set by hand which is a truly magical sight; she really is the most exquisite of vessels. 

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Built to accommodate 94 passengers in five star luxury, Sea Cloud II offers a range of beautifully appointed suites and cabins which are furnished with great style. Spread over three decks are 29 deluxe cabins with showers, 16 junior suites with bathtubs, and two owner suites with bathtubs and showers. All accommodations have outside views and the bathrooms, in light marble, are unusually spacious and aesthetically pleasing. Category B and E cabins have double beds that can also be separated into twin beds. Category A, C and D cabins have double beds with two separate mattresses which cannot be separated into twin beds and Category F cabins have one upper bunk and one lower bunk single bed, as was customary on traditional windjammers. The finest, carefully chosen fabrics, combined with leather, rattan and other materials, brass and gold, precious woods and marble together create an impressive ensemble. All cabins have a television with DVD player, minibar, dressing table, wardrobe and a safe. A welcome bottle of champagne and a fruit basket which is replenished daily are provided to enjoy whilst in your cabin. Cabins range in size from 14m 2 to 27m 2 (Cat A cabins measure 27m 2 ; Cat B cabins measure from 21m 2 to 23m 2 ; Cat C cabins measure 20m 2 ; Cat D cabins measure 21m 2 ; Cat E cabins measure between 19m2 and 20m 2 and Cat F cabins measure 14m 2 ).

No expense has been spared to create a sympathetic ambience in both the accommodations and public areas and this is reflected throughout the vessel. Public areas include an elegant lounge, library, fitness centre, boutique, lido bar and hospital. The single sitting dining room is airy and modern and the quality of the cuisine and service will be to the highest of standards, as one would expect on a Sea Cloud II cruise. The Lounge is located mid-ship on the Lido Deck offering comfortable seating areas. The vessel’s magnificent Steinway can be found here and will be played for your enjoyment by an accomplished pianist. In addition enjoy interesting lectures and presentations, or perhaps a drink from the bar. There is also a library on board where you can relax, write postcards, play a board game, find a film to watch in your cabin, send emails from the laptop or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Relax on the Lido deck and experience the natural grandeur of travelling under sail whilst watching the sailors manoeuvre the sails high above, rekindling memories of a bygone age.

Your Dining

The cuisine aboard Sea Cloud II is of an exceptionally high standard, and has been accepted by the international Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Enjoy international dishes complemented by local specialities selected fresh from the market by the onboard chef. Breakfast is buffet style and will include a sumptuous array of hot and cold items with the option to order freshly cooked eggs at the egg station. Lunches are both buffet style and served and subject to fair weather, some will be on the ship’s lido deck and may offer extensive barbecue options, locally caught fish and freshly picked tropical fruits. Dinner is served a la carte and is a four course affair with a vegetarian option always available. All cruises aboard the Sea Cloud II are full board with carefully selected wines and beers served to complement your lunch and dinner. All soft drinks, coffee and tea whilst onboard are also included. 

Life Onboard

Whilst there are many large sailing ships offering passages around the world there are few if any that can compare in terms of luxury to Sea Cloud II. Despite the luxurious setting, casual clothing is appropriate and the atmosphere onboard is friendly and generally informal. Service is personal, and the crew of 65 quickly acquaint themselves with passengers and the officers on the bridge are also available to answer questions; manoeuvres permitting. After all, Sea Cloud II is not only a cruise ship, but a private yacht as well.

For your comfort

Sea Cloud II combines the timeless elegance of sailing ships of the past with the highest safety standards and the luxurious comfort of modern cruise ships. The hospital is located on the Cabin Deck and is staffed by a ship’s doctor. In consideration of all passengers, smoking is not permitted onboard with the exception of designated areas on open decks.

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We are delighted you have chosen the Sea Cloud II for your upcoming voyage and hope this information answers any questions you may have pertaining to the vessel.

VESSEL TECHNICAL DETAILS

Passengers: 94 Length: 117 metres Width: 16 metres Registered: Malta Crew/Staff: 65 Year built: 2001 Year refurbished: 2011 Language: English and German Gross Tonnage: 3849 tonnes

AIR-CONDITIONING

The entire ship is air-conditioned. All cabins feature individual temperature controls. In order to keep the air conditioning system working efficiently, please keep doors closed when in use.

The Promenade Deck holds 16 junior suites and two deluxe outer cabins which all feature panoramic windows. There are two luxury owner’s suites on the Lido Deck which also feature panoramic windows. Exuding a more maritime appeal, the 27 deluxe outer cabins on the Cabin Deck have traditional portholes. Category B and E cabins have double beds that can also be separated into twin beds. Category A, C and D cabins have double beds with two separate mattresses which cannot be separated into twin beds and Category F cabins have one upper bunk and one lower bunk single bed, as was customary on traditional windjammers. And, of course, all the cabins have small sitting areas, a bright ambience and plenty of space for all your personal belongings.

Your cabin is equipped with a TV with integrated video or DVD player, a direct-dial telephone, a radio and an electronic safe. In addition, each cabin has a selection of non-alcoholic drinks which are available free of charge. There is selection of quality toiletries in the bathroom. You will also find a bathrobe, slippers and a powerful hairdryer in your cabin. All of the cabins have a shower only whereas the junior suites have a bath only and the luxury owner’s suites benefit from a bath and shower.

COMMUNICATIONS

If you wish to contact the ship please call + 49 172 4367680. This is a German number so calls to this number are charged at an international rate. There is a phone in your cabin, which has access to an outside line. Outgoing call costs will be advised on board. You can make cabin-to-cabin calls free of charge (see section on Telephone Calls). You can contact the ship by email at [email protected] - please indicate passenger name and cabin number as the subject.

A laptop is available for use on board in the library. You can use this laptop or your own laptop to connect to the internet (Wi-Fi) using the access code, however please note that there is a charge for this. The code can be obtained from reception or the purser.

DAILY PROGRAMME

A Daily Programme, detailing the following day’s arrangements as well as any specific information about the day’s activities is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free and low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department. We regret that not all dietary requests can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require we recommend that you take some with you although we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once on board, please speak to the Chef or the Maitre D’ at dinner on your first night on board to reconfirm your needs.

DINING & DRINKING

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served in the Restaurant. In the restaurant you will find tables for couples and groups of four, six and eight. The Lido Deck is often an inviting place to have lunch or an evening barbecue out in the open air. No matter whether you are sitting inside or outside, you can all enjoy this feast for the senses together in the same sitting and since you are dining on a tall ship with the character of a private yacht, you are free to choose your place and company at the table. Onboard culinary creations are sure to impress even the most discerning of connoisseurs and it is easy to see why Sea Cloud II was chosen to join the exclusive Chaîne des Rôtisseurs group.

You may dress however you feel comfortable, whether it be casual, summery or smart, it is up to you. Only at the traditional Captain’s Dinner do we recommend more formal attire. Non-slip footwear is essential.

ELECTRICITY

The voltage on board is 220 volts. Sockets are 2-round pin, European style. All bathrooms are equipped with a shaver socket. There are a limited number of adaptors available on board, which can be provided upon request.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the unlikely event that an emergency should occur during your cruise, we ask that you remain calm and follow the instructions of the crew. Life Jackets are located in your cabin. During the safety drill you will be instructed on how to wear your life jacket. We request that as soon as you enter your cabin, you carefully read the safety instructions fixed on the inside of your suite door.

GOING ASHORE

Guests should wait in public areas or in their cabin/suite until an announcement is made with instructions to disembark. Sailing times for each port are listed in the Daily Programme. Please note sailing times and ensure that you return back to the vessel at least 30 minutes prior to departure. A valid photo ID and your white Ship ID Card must always be carried ashore.

Gratuities have been included in your holiday price.

HEALTH & HYGIENE

In order to maintain health standards you will find hand sanitisers at all important contact points around the vessel.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Laundry service is available onboard. Laundry bags and a price list can be found in the wardrobe in your cabin. Please fill in the laundry list and leave it together with the bag of dirty laundry on your bed. There are no public launderette or ironing facilities on board. In the interest of safety we ask that you do not use an electric iron in your suite. An ironing service is available at reasonable cost. Dry cleaning facilities are not available on board.

LOST PROPERTY

Before you disembark the ship, please check your cabin to ensure you do not leave anything behind. If you discover you have left any items behind, please contact Noble Caledonia. If we are able to recover your item(s) we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection and to advise of any associated costs.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

The hospital is located on the Cabin Deck and is staffed by the ship’s Doctor. Daily surgery times can be found in the daily programme. The doctor can be reached at all times in case of emergency. Medicines and seasickness pills are available in limited quantities. To arrange an appointment with the ship’s Doctor please contact Reception.

ONBOARD ACCOUNT

All passengers will have their own “ship account” which allows you to sign a chit for any expenses and then settle your bill at the Reception Desk at the end of the cruise. If you are sharing a cabin with a friend and would like separate bills, please inform Reception. Prices on board are shown and charged in Euro. Your ship’s account can be paid by:

• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) • Cash (Euros or US Dollars) • Travellers’ Cheques (US Dollars or Euros)

All passports are collected by the Purser upon embarkation. Passports are necessary to facilitate immigration formalities at each port of call and are returned at the end of the cruise.

PUBLIC AREAS

Library: Choose from our selection of German and English-language books, videos and board games. Please ensure that you return them once you have finished with them.

The Lounge: Daily Briefings by the Cruise Director are given in the Lounge. The Lounge is located on the Lido Deck and is always open. Self-service coffee, tea, soft drinks and water are available all day. Informative Talks from the Guest Speaker are also given here.

Fitness and Sport:  Fitness enthusiasts can use the 100-metre long lido deck as their running/walking circuit while taking in all the different views which you can expect on board a tall ship. For others, the morning exercise sessions are just the way to start a new day. In the smart fitness studio, you will find dumbbells, bikes, treadmills and step machines for more focused workouts, and the adjoining sauna area will enhance your general well-being.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Your comments are important to us therefore before your cruise ends, you will receive a questionnaire. We are always looking for ways to improve your holiday and in order to do this we need some feedback from our guests. Kindly hand your completed questionnaire in at Reception.

In the closet of your cabin is an electronic safe which can be programmed with a personal code. Should you require any assistance, please contact reception.

SAFETY DRILL & SAFETY

The safety briefing will take place prior to sailing. All guests must attend this compulsory and important exercise. Please listen for the announcements. During the drill you will be instructed on how to wear and operate your life jacket which can be located in your cabin.

SHIP’S ID CARD

These personal ID cards with essential information are issued to each guest during embarkation. Please ensure you check in and out at gangway so that we can ensure you are on board prior to sailing.

SMOKING POLICY

Sea Cloud II offers a smoke-free cruise environment. Smoking is not permitted inside the ship. Smoking is permitted only on the outer decks outside of meal times. We kindly request that smokers take the comfort of other passengers into consideration. Smoking is prohibited on the Blue Lagoon deck and covered areas of the Spanker and Lido deck at all times.

VISITING THE BRIDGE

The bridge area can be visited during the day and/or at specified times subject to the captain’s approval. The bridge is closed during manoeuvring operations and night cruising.

WAKE UP CALL

Wake up calls can be requested through the Reception Desk.

Water from the taps in your cabin is safe to drink.

ZODIAC OR LOCAL BOATS TO TENDER ASHORE

Some destinations may require the use of the ships Zodiacs or local tender boats to go ashore. Guests will be advised where and when to meet the Zodiac or local tender boat to go ashore. Please ensure that your hands are free at all times and accept the assistance given by the crew on board Sea Cloud II when boarding tenders / Zodiacs. A Zodiac safety briefing will be given. 

Please Note:  These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.

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Sea Cloud II

Offering a luxurious onboard experience for just 96 guests, Sea Cloud II joined the Sea Cloud fleet in 2021. The three-masted vessel is the sister ship to the original Sea Cloud ship and combines her sibling’s tall-ship romanticism with a host of modern amenities and facilities.

In keeping with Sea Cloud’s ethos of taking guests to destinations found far from the beaten track, Sea Cloud II sails a collection of unique itineraries to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. The ship’s small size permits access to small ports and hidden islands, offering guests another layer of authentic discovery they wouldn’t experience on a larger vessel. From marquee destinations like Greece and Italy to lesser travelled gems such as Cuba’s Cienfuegos and Cassis in southern France, each voyage promises unbridled opportunities to explore. 

While onboard your Sea Cloud II cruise, you’ll enjoy a private yacht-style experience. As the ship crosses seas and oceans, you can relax on deck under gentle billowing sails, enjoy world-class dining experiences, or catch up with new friends in the ship’s lounge. 

To learn more about sailing aboard Sea Cloud II or secure your cabin on an upcoming cruise, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677 or submit an online enquiry for your preferred sailing. 

Accommodation

Sea Cloud II Accommodation Luxury Owners Suite No 402 Cat A

Sea Cloud II offers a choice of four categories of accommodation across 47 cabins. Every cabin benefits from a queen-size bed, HD television, mirrored dressing table, mini-bar and electronic safe. The decor is similar to the original Sea Cloud, radiating warmth and comfort with soft bedding and furniture crafted from precious woods. Every cabin is re-arranged twice a day, with complimentary snacks replenished daily. 

The accommodation categories are as follows:

• Upper/lower-bed cabin
• Deluxe double-bed cabin
• Junior suites
• Luxury owner suites 

Accommodation highlights

Owner Suites:

The two owner suites feature a king-size canopy bed and a generously-sized marble ensuite with a separate bathtub and shower.

Restaurants and dining

Sea Cloud II Lounge

Head to the main restaurant to enjoy a generous breakfast and lunch buffet during the day. In the evening, savour an elegant sit-down dining experience with locally-sourced ingredients – the market-fresh fish is a firm favourite. The wine selection is regionally-influenced and complimentary during meal times. 

If the weather permits, meals may also be served on deck, including evening barbecues in the summer. Furthermore, complimentary afternoon tea is provided each day on the promenade deck, serving freshly-made sweet and savoury treats, including waffles with ice cream, cakes and made-to-order crepes. 

Entertainment, activities and facilities

Sea Cloud II Fitness Center

Most itineraries include a day at sea, giving you ample time to enjoy the ship’s surroundings and relax in between shore excursions.

During the day

Head to the cabin deck to enjoy a menu of beauty and cosmetic treatments, including massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. The sauna is also available on request. Alternatively, find your favourite spot in one of the comfortable deck chairs and enjoy a good book or fall asleep to the sound of passing waves. Watching the 174-foot mast hoisted above the ship is another daily highlight! Blankets are stored in wooden boxes around the ship for additional warmth in colder climates.

For those who like to keep active, venture next door to the fitness area stocked with the latest cardio equipment. Or head to the Swim Platform to dive straight into the Caribbean waters. Guests can also borrow water sports equipment, including snorkelling gear and stand-up paddleboards.

When night falls

For pre/post-dinner drinks, head to the Lido Bar – located on the Lido Deck – offering a reasonably priced menu with quality beer, wines, and spirits. Alternatively, make your way next door to enjoy live piano music and mingle with other like-minded travellers. The Lounge also hosts the occasional quiz night.

Other facilities include:

• Medical centre

Ship Gallery

Additional Information

Luxury Owners Suite No 401 Cat A

Luxury Owners Suite No 402 Cat A

Junior Suite Cat B

De Luxe Double-Bed Cabin Cat C

De Luxe Double-Bed Cabin Cat E

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Sea Cloud II Promenade Deck

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Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel sea cloud spirit ..

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On the recently launched 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit , passengers sail far off the beaten cruise path in intimate luxury.

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Sailing along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica under full-wind power, fishing lines cast off the back to catch something to supplement the dinner menu, it was hard to believe I was on a cruise ship.

On the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit , there is no swimming pool, no casino, and no pickleball court on board. You won’t find a 24-hour snack bar serving hamburgers and hot dogs at all hours. And yes, you may have to eat some of your meals outside among the natural elements.

In return, however, you get an authentic tall-ship sailing experience with all the amenities of an intimate, sustainably focused, five-star cruise that takes you far off the well-worn tourism path. Travelers can jump off the ship’s swim deck directly into the ocean instead of into a man-made pool; ride horseback on a small family-owned ranch; wander private gardens filled with sloths; snorkel and paddleboard along the reefs of remote and uninhabited islands; or simply spend a day relaxing under the billowing sails.

It’s what Sea Cloud Cruises calls “gentle tourism.” I call it unmatched relaxation on what may be one of the first lines to successfully fill that ever-elusive category of “best cruise for non-cruisers.”

On the Sea Cloud Spirit , there’s no swimming pool, casino, or pickleball court. Instead it has 69 well-appointed cabins, a spa, a fitness center, outdoor decks, an indoor lounge, a bar and restaurant, and 44,000 square feet of canvas sails.

The Sea Cloud Spirit is the newest and third ship in the world’s only fleet of cruise ships that still sail the old-fashioned way, under more than two dozen sails that are completely raised and managed by hand. It is a small vessel, one whose appearance is more pirate ship than traditional cruise liner. And the overall vibe and experience is one of pure private yacht–style luxury.

The original ship, Sea Cloud , is a legend. Built more than 90 years ago for cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post by her husband, E.F. Hutton, the ship at the time was the largest privately owned yacht in the world.

Sea Cloud II (built in 2001) and Sea Cloud Spirit were built to uphold the ambience of a private yacht and tall-ship sailing inside and out. They feature elegant cabins with ample wood details as well as modern amenities such as comfortable beds and air-conditioning.

Launched in 2021, Sea Cloud Spirit is the newest of the three—and the biggest, at 453 feet in length with 69 cabins. And while that is still quite small by most cruise-ship standards, it features a surprising number of extras without feeling overly cramped or crowded.

There’s a spa and hair salon with two treatment rooms, a relaxation area, a steam room, and a sauna. On the sundeck is a glass-walled library where you can escape the elements to read or play games without giving up the views or sailing experience. There’s also a fitness center from which you can see the water while working up a sweat.

Scattered across the lido and sun decks are a variety of lounge chairs and day beds for sunning and napping under the sails. There’s also a large indoor lounge and restaurant. At the back of the lido deck are the main bar and the outdoor dining area, where most lunches and dinners are provided.

Like the ship itself, the cabins are surprisingly spacious. All are outside cabins, ranging in size from two 140-square-foot solo cabins to 300-square-foot veranda suites. On a recent sailing earlier this month, I stayed in a 272-square-foot junior veranda suite, which had an outdoor deck as well as an indoor seating area, plus an oversize whirlpool tub and a double vanity in the spacious bathroom.

A big draw is experiencing the crew unfurling the sails manually.

Setting sail

The main event on any Sea Cloud ship, of course, is setting sail. Our first morning we went up to the sun deck to watch 22 deckhands climb into the shrouds to set and unfurl the ship’s sails while the chief officer explained the process.

Based on their hats, logo shirts, and their keen interest in the raising of the sails, several passengers clearly were sailors themselves. But you don’t have to know anything about sailing to appreciate and enjoy the magic of being powered by the wind and 44,000 square feet of canvas.

The ship doesn’t use the sails after dark for safety reasons, and the captain estimated that the Sea Cloud Spirit operates under wind power about 30 to 50 percent of any given cruise. When not sailing, the ship is powered by two diesel-electric engines that operate entirely on low-sulfur marine diesel fuel.

Sea Cloud vessels bring passengers to more remote corners of the world, such as the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica.

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The itinerary

One of the biggest bonuses of sailing with Sea Cloud Cruises is the small ships’ ability to venture where larger ships cannot go. While the itineraries vary dramatically—the ships sail everywhere from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and beyond—the one constant is the focus on sustainable activities that keep guests away from heavily trafficked areas.

Our 11-day sailing (which starts at $9,530 for the 2025 version) took us 1,200 miles along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica , through the Panama Canal, down through Panama’s San Blas archipelago, then back to Colon and Panama City.

Our first stop was Playa Panama, a small beach in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region where some of us hopped on a coach to visit a local ranch that is hoping to preserve and showcase a more traditional way of life by opening up to small groups of tourists. We started with a few lessons in Costa Rican traditions, including tortilla making and coffee roasting, before splitting into groups for zip-lining or horseback riding. Only six of us went horseback riding with the ranch owner and his grandson, who took us on a short cattle drive followed by a leisurely gallop across the sprawling ranch.

In Golfito, Costa Rica, we visited another family working to support tourism while conserving their corner of the ecosystem: La Perica Sloth Garden. The family opened the garden just before the pandemic after discovering the sloth habitat while building trails to help their aging grandmother walk the property. There are so many sloths that you are essentially guaranteed a sighting. Indeed, we saw 10, as well as monkeys and macaws.

After Golfito, the stops became even more remote, ending in the San Blas archipelago, where we visited a small island inhabited by the Cuna people, who have traditionally shunned tourism.

The Sea Cloud Spirit may be an intimate sailing ship, but the cabins aren’t too cramped.

Life onboard

While much of the cruise is about experiencing and embracing life under the sails, whether that’s relaxing on deck, dancing after dinner, or eating under the stars, during sailings there is also a focus on learning more about the local communities, wildlife, people, and food being experienced along the way.

Onboard for our itinerary was Costa Rica and Panama expert Stephen Westin, who gave insightful lectures on the history of the Panama Canal and the Cuna people of the San Blas archipelago. We also had a guest chef, Cindi Huston from Miami, who supplemented the already generous and diverse menus with her mouthwatering concoctions that included Costa Rican coffee and cocoa-crusted skirt steak, a special coconut fish dish, and ceviche with plantain chips.

There was, of course, a lot of fresh fish on offer, including some tuna, wahoo, snapper, and mahi-mahi that crew members caught while we were sailing.

For some, meals out on deck is a plus; for others, they may prefer to eat inside on more balmy nights.

One of my favorite things about the trip was the international mix of passengers. The ships are owned by a German holding company and have traditionally catered mostly to Germans, which makes for some interesting cultural encounters. For instance, after sweltering one windless night during dinner on the lido deck, the crew the next night offered a choice of eating indoors or outdoors. It was just as hot the following evening, but only the Americans opted for the air-conditioned dining room. The Germans laughed, telling us how much they loved the heat.

The crew bent over backward to accommodate the North American minority, hosting an American-style Super Bowl party on the night of the big game, with hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, and more—all in the air-conditioned lounge.

Note that for most of AdventureSmith’s Sea Cloud offerings, the ship is chartered by Lindblad Expeditions and the deck plan and ship amenities are slightly different. View the  Sea Cloud: Lindblad  ship page on our website for details, contact us  for comparable options, or browse all of our small Caribbean cruise ships and Mediterranean cruise ships  to filter by ship size and ship type.

Far more than a voyage along the coasts and among the islands of Homer’s wine-dark sea, a sailing journey aboard the 360-foot Sea Cloud is a chance to experience these lands and waterways as the ancients did. Sail into ports with ruins where the seeds of democracy were sown and titans of the era from Plato to Alexander the Great held court.

Sea Cloud Review

Read our detailed review of the 64-guest Sea Cloud with a complete small ship description including deck plans and a photo gallery. An AdventureSmith Explorations crew member has been aboard the Sea Cloud in the Mediterranean. Please read our Sea Cloud review below then contact our European cruise experts to compare the Sea Cloud with other small cruise ships  that are sailing the Mediterranean . 

Choose the Sea Cloud because she is enormously elegant, yet also friendly and informal. Dress aboard ship is relaxed and casual. Carved oak panels line the interiors. Bathrooms are fitted with Italian marble and elegantly furnished with period antiques. Parquet floors shine and burnished brass still glows. Original marine oils grace the yacht’s walls. For guests willing to participate, the Sea Cloud sometimes offers a unique tour of participating guests’ rooms, so everyone can see and learn the history of the different cabins available.

History & Sails of Sea Cloud

Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E. F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud embodies true elegance and poise. The ship was built with entertaining in mind, which makes the cabin tour even more fascinating. There is no sailing ship afloat that can compare for grace, fine service and the sheer joy of sailing. Sails are raised by hand by a spirited crew, who scramble up and down the masts to get the rigging done. When the sails are open, she’s just magnificent. She carries 30 sails measuring a total of 32,000 square feet, with a main mast height of 178 feet.

Common Areas Aboard Sea Cloud

Congregate on deck under the covered Lido Bar and relax in the open-air Blue Lagoon, a semi-circle of shusions at the stern of the ship that was nicknamed by Marjorie Merriweather Post. The sumptuous lounge is the venue for talks and presentations by expedition staff and guests are welcome on the open bridge to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed. Because Sea Cloud is a truly historic vessel, it is important to note that some passageways are tight and stairwells can be steep. Such original design aspects were made to leave more square footage for cabins and common areas and add to the historic charm of the sailing experience.

Meals Aboard Sea Cloud

Meals aboard Sea Cloud are known to be delicious. Served in single seatings, meals focus on outstanding local and continental cuisine. Excellent wines from well known regions are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available. 

Cabins Aboard Sea Cloud

The magnificent original cabins aboard Sea Cloud feature decorative fireplaces and marble baths, and the newer staterooms are handsome and spacious with wood paneling and a nautical motif. All cabins have a private view of the sea. The Main Deck has the ship’s original cabins, including the Owner’s Suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks have exquisite furnishings. Each room features a safe and individually adjustable A/C. Bathrooms all have water closets, marble sinks, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryers and outlets for razor.

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Sea Cloud Spirit

Former name: sea cloud hussar.

Cruise line Sea Cloud Cruises (Small Cruise Lines)

Sea Cloud Spirit current position

Sea Cloud Spirit current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 25.08080 N / -77.34081 W) cruising en route to BS CEL. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

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The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated Sea Cloud Spirit cruise ship is a newbuild full-rigged, 3-masted barque owned by Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH/ fleet (1979-founded, Hamburg -based company). Sea Cloud Spirit is currently the world's largest sailship - with LOA length 138 m (450 ft), GT 4230 tons and DWT 935 tons. The fleetmates are Sea Cloud 1 (1931-built sail yacht, cruiser since 1979) and Sea Cloud 2 (2000-built, 3-masted barque).

The vessel (IMO number 9483712, with yard/hull number "FACTORIA 158") is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 215855000) and registered in Valletta .

Traditionally for Sea Cloud Cruises, Sea Cloud Spirit is often privately chartered, with a schedule combining regular revenue voyages with time- and voyage charters. The charterers are usually specialized groups renting the ship for events like religious conventions, business meetings, alumni gatherings, private parties (family reunions, birthdays, weddings, celebrations). Some even charter the ship for golf-themed cruises.

History - construction and ownership

The vessel's inauguration (as "Sea Cloud Hussar") was originally scheduled for 2010. However, its construction was stopped after Factoria Naval de Marin (shipbuilding company specializing in luxury yachts) declared bankruptcy in 2010. The Spanish shipyard (in Marin, Pontevedra-Galicia, Spain) produced only the hull and part of the superstructure.

The shipbuilding order was placed in 2008. The vessel's construction was restarted in 2018 at Metalships and Docks SAU (shipyard in Vigo, Spain ) with scheduled delivery in 2020. The current shipowner Sea Cloud Cruises is a Kiel Germany -based cruise company managed by Daniel Schaefer (CEO).

The vessel (design "C-158") was commissioned by shipowner Fernando Fernandez Tapias (Spanish businessman, shipping companies owner). The contract value was USD 100 million. Sea Cloud Hussar's construction started in 2008, but due to the economic crisis, the shipyard stopped working, and eventually declared payment suspensions. Hansa Treuhand rejected the vessel because of the project's high cost and uncertain future. The vessel was in its final stages of completion when in July 2010 works were halted due to the shipyard's bankruptcy. The new shipowner (as mortgage lender) became BANKIA (2010-founded merger of several Spanish savings banks).

In 2014, the Vigo-based Rodman Group bought the hull from BANKIA. On May 7, 2015, the uncompleted mega-yacht was launched (floated-out from Naval Marin's drydock). It was towed to the Rodman Group-owned shipyard "Metalships & Docks" (Vigo Spain), moored and waiting for a buyer.

In September 2016, the shipyard signed a letter of intent with Hansa Treuhand Finance GmbH (part of the Hamburg -based Hansa Treuhand Holding AG) to complete Sea Cloud Hussar. In 2018, the ship was acquired by Sea Cloud Cruises and its construction was re-started.

The shipbuilder Rodman Polyships SL (a subsidiary of Rodman Group) is one of the largest superyacht-building companies. Rodman specializes in ship-building and repairs, construction of pleasure boats (made from polyester reinforced with fiberglass), production of large pieces in composite materials, construction of semi-rigid boats. Rodman boats as LOA length vary between 2-170 m (7-558 ft). In 2015, Rodman Polyships had under construction 10x passenger catamarans (84-ft, 350 passengers) and 40x high-speed patrol boats, plus numerous 33-ft yachts.

Decks and Cabins

Sea Cloud Spirit staterooms (69 total, in 6 grades) are on 3 decks (out 5 total/4 passenger-accessible) , allow max capacity 136 passengers (plus up to 90 crew). All cabins are outside, including 25 (all on Deck 3) with private, step-out balconies (22x Junior Suites and 3x Owner Suites). The other cabins are in categories Deluxe, Deluxe Lido, Superior, and Superior Single.

All staterooms offer as standard (complimentary) amenities smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system - Internet, movies-on-demand, ship info channel, real-time Bridge Cam views), single or double beds with bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, mirrored dressing table / writing desk with chair, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), seating area (low table with armchairs), wardrobe (slide-open), minibar (refrigerator), coffee machine, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, glass-door shower, single-sink with under vanity storage, hairdryer, bathrobes, premium bath products and cosmetics), LED lighting, individually controlled air-conditioning.

Each of the Deluxe Cabins (on Deck 2) is fitted with 2 single beds and 2 small Porthole windows (round-shaped, non-opening). Deluxe Lido cabins (forward on Deck 4) are with large opening windows overlooking the boat's Promenade/Lido Deck.

Junior Suites (on Deck 3) are sized between 315-355 ft2 (29-33 m2) and feature panoramic windows, queen-size double bed (convertible to twins), walk-in closet, larger bathroom (with full bathtub), balcony. Owner Suites (midship on Deck 3) have a Queen-sized double bed (fixed), sitting area (with sofabed), walk-in closet, larger bathroom (with full bathtub), powder room (half-bath / WC-washbasin), balcony.

Two Single Cabins are located forward on Deck 2 and can be booked without single supplement. All other staterooms can be booked as studios (by solo travelers) but with a single supplement 50% (categories D-Deluxe, E-Superior) and 100% (categories A-Owner Suite, B-Junior, C-Deluxe Lido).

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Cruise ship's interiors were designed by the German company Partner Ship Design (Hamburg). Sea Cloud Spirit is the world's first sail ship with an elevator. The lift is located midship and connects all decks (including top-deck). The boat has 3 staircases (forward-bow, midship, aft).

The luxury yacht also features a large Wellness & Spa complex with treatment rooms (for massages), hydro-massage showers, sauna room, steam room, relaxation lounge, beauty salon (hairdresser, manicures-pedicures), Lobby Hall (Reception, Purser, Tours-Cruise Director), Fitness (modern indoor Gym with cardio machines), Promenade Deck (Lido), large Sun Deck with Jacuzzi (whirlpool hot tub), sunbathing area (loungers, tables, deckchairs, daybeds, showers) and 4x Zodiacs (speedboats for coastal cruising and landings).

Other signature facilities are Swimming Platform (extending from Deck 2 aft-starboard), Library (bow-located reading lounge on Deck 4), two Boutique Shops (Decks 2-3 aft), Hospital (Deck 2 forward - Infirmary with doctor and nurse on 24-hour duty), Bar Lounge (Deck 4 midship, with a Steinway grand piano), Dining Room Restaurant (Deck 3 aft, with adjacent Galley/Kitchen) and Lido Restaurant (bar and bistro on Deck 4 aft). Both dining venues feature panoramic 270-degree views.

Onboard dining includes 4-course dinner menus and fresh-made gourmet dishes with mainly locally sourced ingredients and fresh fish. Food and service are exceptional. Weather permitting, al fresco dining (meals served on deck) is also offered.

Dinners are with a fixed menu and waiter-served in the Dining Room. Menus are based on European cuisine but could be tempered depending on passengers' nationalities. Each day on Promenade Deck is provided complimentary Afternoon Tea service with fresh-made snacks, including waffles with ice cream, cakes, made-to-order crepes.

Complimentary wine (by the glass) is offered at all meals.

Sea Cloud Spirit cruise deals are inclusive of onboard gratuities, port fees, accommodation and all meals, welcome gifts (bottle of champagne), Gala Dinner (5-course/once per cruise), two Cocktail Parties with champagne (Welcome, Farewell), unlimited soft drinks and juices, wines and beers by the glass (during lunches and dinners), premium-brand teas and coffees, bottled water (also on land tours), fresh fruits (in cabins/replenished daily), laundry service (free only for categories A-B-C), tour guide and lecturer.

Itineraries

Sea Cloud Spirit's itinerary program and schedule were announced in late-June 2019.

Inaugural cruise program (2021)

The yacht's inaugural season (August through December 2020) was a Caribbean deployment and featured a new destination - the USVI (Virgin Islands). Bookings on Sea Cloud Spirit cruises opened on January 17, 2020.

However, due to the Coronavirus crisis, the ship's inauguration was postponed for 2021 (first for April then for September). The original inaugural itineraries (2020/canceled) included:

• (August 29-September 11) "Maiden Voyage" from Lisbon to Civitavecchia-Rome
• (Sept 28-Oct 8) "Viewing of the Classic Regatta" from Civitavecchia-Rome to Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)
• (Sept 18-22) roundtrip from Naples
• (Oct 8-12) roundtrip from Nice
• (Nov 5-9) roundtrip from Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
• (Nov 9 - 24) "Transatlantic Sailing" / 14-day repositioning cruise from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean (Las Palmas to Philipsburg-St Maarten Island )

The boat's Caribbean season (with the new USVI call port) offered 3 itineraries/departures - Nov 24 - Dec 4, Dec 4-13, and Dec 13-20.

The Maiden Voyage in 2021 was first scheduled for April 22nd, leaving from Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Spain) right after the naming ceremony. The 10-day itinerary (themed "Tour of Spain") was a roundtrip from Palma to Barcelona , Tarragona (Costa Daurada) , and Valencia .

Later, the Inaugural Cruise was rescheduled for June 2, 2021. The 10-day itinerary (leaving roundtrip out of Civitavecchia-Rome) had as call ports Livorno (overnight), Portoferraio (Elba Island) , Olbia (Sardinia Island) , Trapani (Sicily Island) , Palermo (Sicily) , Salerno and Naples . Inaugural Cruise prices (in EUR) were as follows: 12255 (Owner Suite), 10775 (Junior Suite), 9175 (Deluxe Lido), 8145 (Deluxe), 7125 (Superior), 8745 (Superior Single).

In May 2021 was confirmed Maiden Voyage's final date - September 14th (booking code SCS-C21001). The 10-night itinerary (roundtrip from Civitavecchia) included only Italian ports - Livorno (Sept 15-16/overnight), Portoferraio (Elba Island), Olbia (Sardinia Island), Trapani (Sicily), Palermo (Sicily), Salerno and Naples . Prices ranged between EUR 7125 (Superior cabin) and EUR 12255 (Owner Suite).

Itineraries 2021-2022

For winter season 2021-2022 (November through April), the boat was deployed in the Canaries. Winter 2022-2023 season was planned to be in the Caribbean and Central America, with some departures from Florida to The Bahamas.

On February 21, 2023, Sea Cloud Cruises debuted a Florida-Bahamas route with Sea Cloud Spirit homeported in Miami (Florida USA) . The company announced plans for ex-Miami mini-seasons each year (in February and March) when Sea Cloud Spirit will operate roundtrips to The Bahamas' Eleuthera Island (popular for the Princess Cays resort) and Exuma Islands .

Itineraries 2023-2024

Sea Cloud Spirit's 2023-2024 program (November-April) was based on voyages in the Caribbean, Central-South America and Europe/Canary Islands 

(November-December 2023) In the Caribbean, the sailship operated a 7-day itinerary (roundtrip from Philipsburg St Maarten ) visiting Jost van Dyke Island BVI, San Juan (Puerto Rico), St John Island (USVI), Gustavia St Barthelemy Island. An 8-night itinerary (also St Maarten roundtrip/Dec 2023) visits Terre-de-Haut (Guadeloupe), Soufriere (St Lucia), Chatham Bay (Union Island, St Vincent & the Grenadines), Port Elizabeth (Bequia, Grenadines), Cabrits (Dominica).

(January-February 2024) In South America was scheduled an 11-night itinerary (from Puntarenas Costa Rica to Panama City) with call ports in Costa Rica (Quepos, Golfito) and Panama (Coiba NP).

(March-April 2024) In Spain's Canary Islands, the ship had scheduled a 10-night itinerary (roundtrip from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ) with call ports on the islands of Tenerife (Los Cristianos), La Gomera (San Sebastian) and La Palma (Santa Cruz).

Itineraries 2025

For 2025, Sea Cloud Spirit's Caribbean schedule lists four new itineraries based on homeporting in San Juan Puerto Rico .

Starting in January (2025), the ship operates roundtrips from San Huan, with overnight stays at St Barthelemy Island (Gustavia), and BVI's Virgin Gorda Island and Norman Island.

The new Puerto Rico homeporting program starts with a 6-night relocation voyage from Philipsburg (St Maarten) to San Juan. The itinerary (Jan 4-10) visits Virgin Gorda Island BVI, St Barths (Gustavia), Norman Island BVI.

A 7-night roundtrip from San Juan (Jan 10-17) visits Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, St Barths, St John’s (Antigua), St John USVI.

A 7-night roundtrip from San Juan (Jan 17-24) visits Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, St John’s Antigua, St Barths, St John USVI.

The program ends with an 8-night relocation voyage (San Juan to Phillipsburg/itinerary Jan 24-Feb 1) visiting St John USVI, Norman Island, Virgin Gorda, St John’s Antigua, Nevis ISland (Charlestown), St Barths, and Phillipsburg (St Maarten).

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The 5-deck superyacht Sea Cloud Spirit has white steel hull, aluminium superstructure, 28 sails (total size ~44100 ft2 / 4100 m2). Main mast's height/air draught is 189 ft (58 m). Max draft is 6 m (19 ft). In addition to the sails, the cruise ship is equipped with diesel-electric powerplant with two MAN-Siemens marine engines running on LS-MGO (low-sulfur marine gasoil). Among the subcontractors are Partnership Design (Boughton UK-based graphic design agency - interior fittings), Bohnhoff GmbH (Halstenbek Germany-based thermal cooking equipment producer - ship's galleys, pantries and bars) and Winteb (Winschoten Holland-based aluminum air vent head producer).

The yacht has 6 service boats - 2x lifeboats (full-capacity) and 4x Zodiac boats (with launching platforms). Zodiacs are large-capacity motorized boats used for coastal exploration tours, landings and passenger disembarkation in anchorage-only ports.

On October 27, 2019, was the vessel's launch (float-out from drydock) at the shipbuilding yard (MetalShips & Docks SAU) in Vigo Spain .

On July 31, 2020, was installed the first (aft) mast (54-m / 177-ft high). The installation was conducted by workers from the shipbuilding company Choren Design & Consulting ( Gdansk, Poland ). All the 3 masts were loaded on the ship with fully equipped rigging (shrouds and stays).

The ship's inaugural cruise was planned for August 29, 2020. However, due to the global health crisis (also resulting in Metalships Shipyard's temporary closure), the vessel's delivery was delayed. When in early-May shipyard operations resumed (in reduced worker capacity), the project-involved European subcontractors didn't return due to the EU's intercountry travel restrictions. For example, the ship's masts (Poland-manufactured) arrived but were not installed, as well as the interior fittings (carried out, but not completed).

The delayed delivery also resulted in major cruise itinerary program changes. The scheduled Caribbean deployment (together with the Translatlantic crossing in November 2020) was canceled and the ship remained through April 2021 in the Canary Islands (Spain).

The ship's first Captain (Master) is Gerald Schober (1966-born). Traditionally for Sea Cloud Cruises, Sea Cloud Spirit is operated with "open bridge" policy that allows passengers to visit the Wheelhouse, communicate with the Captain (officers on duty).

Ship christening 2021

On August 18, 2021, was announced that Sea Cloud Spirit's godmother will be Her Royal Highness Infanta Dona Elena of Spain, Duchess of Lugo (1963-born as Elena Maria Isabel Dominica de Silos de Borbon y de Grecia). HRH is the first child of King Juan Carlos I of Spain (1938-born as Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor Maria de Borbon y Borbon/reign 1975-2014) and Queen Sofia of Spain (1938-born as Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark). Infanta Elena of Spain has a younger sister - Infanta Cristina (1965-born as Cristina Federica Victoria Antonia de la Santisima Trinidad de Borbon y de Grecia) and a younger brother - Felipe VI (1968-born as Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbon y Grecia) who is the current King of Spain (ascended the throne in June 2014).

The cruise ship's christening ceremony was held on September 3, 2021, in Port Palma de Mallorca (Majorca Island, Balearic Spain) .

• At the beginning of the boat's construction, Javier Arias-Camison (shipping lawyer, Sea Cloud Cruises' legal representative) made a promise to bring on foot two champagne bottles to Santiago de Compostela (Galicia) and bless them there.
• The Champagne for the naming ceremony has been blessed following a 5-day pilgrimage (~120 km / 75 mi) to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
• One of the bottles was traditionally crashed on the hull (during the ceremony). During the Maiden Voyage (September 14 -24, 2021, from Civitavecchia-Rome ), the other bottle was auctioned off for charity.

Unfortunately, as the aristocratic Godmother was unable to participate, her role was taken by Inigo Echenique Gordillo's wife Gabriela Toran. Inigo Echenique is a Spanish luxury yacht designer (1957-born).

Sea Cloud Hussar cruise itineraries 2010-2011

Sea Cloud Hussar's cruise program for 2010-2011 was based mainly on roundtrips in Europe (Mediterranean) and Asia (Red Sea). The inaugural cruise was scheduled for June 6 (2010) roundtrip from Hamburg to Norway. Next, are listed all pre-scheduled for 2010-2011 Sea Cloud Cruises dates for the new Hussar ship.

• June 6 - July 8 (7-day maiden voyage "Southern Norway) roundtrip from Hamburg to Flekkefjord, Risor, Oslo, List auf Sylt (Germany, overnight)
• July 8-11 (3-day "North Sea") roundtrip from Hamburg to List auf Sylt (Sylt Island, overnight)
• July 11-15 (4-day "North Sea") from Hamburg to Edinburgh, visiting Dundee and Leith-Edinburgh
• July 24 - August 3 (10-day "Ireland and southern England") from Dublin to Bilbao, visiting Ireland (Waterford), England (Fowey) and France (Lorient, Le Palais / Belle-Ile Island, and Pauillac overnight). This was a "golf cruise" visiting 4 golf courses - Mount Juliet Golf Club (Waterford), Carlyon Bay Golf Course (Fowey), Golf de Saint-Laurent (Lorient) and Golf du Medoc (Pauillac).
• August 3-12 (9-day "Art and Cuisine around the Iberian Peninsula") from Bilbao to Malaga, visiting La Coruna, Cies Islands (Spain), Leixoes-Porto, Lisbon (overnight), Cadiz
• August 12-19 (7-day premiere voyage "Western Mediterranean") from Malaga to Nice, visiting Ibiza, Mahon (Menorca Island), Ajaccio (Corsica Island), Saint-Tropez
• August 19-26 (7-day premiere voyage "Western Mediterranean") from Nice to Malta, visiting the islands Corsica (Calvi, Bonifacio), Sicily (Palermo), Lipari, Sicily (Syracuse) and Malta (Valletta)
• August 26 - September 3 (8-day premiere voyage "Adriatic") from Malta to Venice, visiting Otranto, Montenegro (Kotor overnight), Croatia (Dubrovnik overnight, Sibenik) and Slovenia (Piran)
• September 3-10, 10-17, 17-24 (7-day premiere voyage "Adriatic") roundtrips from Venice to Zadar, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Korcula, Hvar
• September 24 - October 5 (11-day premiere voyage "Adriatic") from Venice to Piraeus-Athens, visiting Croatia (Sibenik, Trogir, Korcula, Dubrovnik), Kotor, Corfu, Monemvasia, Nauplion
• October 5-12, Oct 28 - Nov 4 (7-day premiere voyage "Eastern Mediterranean") roundtrip from Piraeus-Athens to Greece and Turkey, visiting Mykonos (overnight), Rhodes, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Patmos
• October 12-20, Nov 4-12 (8-day premiere voyage "Eastern Mediterranean") from Athens to Larnaca (Cyprus), visiting Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Turkey (Fethiye), Syria (Tartus, Latakia)
• October 20-28 (8-day premiere voyage "Eastern Mediterranean") from Larnaca to Piraeus-Athens, visiting Tartus, Latakia, Fethiye, Rhodes, Heraklion
• November 12-22 (10-day premiere voyage "Red Sea") from Larnaca to Aqaba (Jordan), visiting Syria (Latakia, Tartus) and Egypt - Port Said (Suez Canal transit), Ain Sukhna (overnight), Safaga, Sharm El-Sheikh
• November 22 - December 2 (10-day premiere voyage "Red Sea") from Aqaba to Hodeidah (Yemen), visiting Sharm El-Sheikh, Ain Sukhna, Safaga, Marsa Alam
• December 4-14 (10-day premiere voyage " Middle East") from Mukalla (Yemen) to Dubai (UAE), visiting Salalah (Oman), 3 sea days, Muscat (Oman), Fujairah (UAE), Bandar Abbas (Iran), Kish (Iran)

In January-March 2011, Sea Cloud Hussar was supposed to be homeported in Dubai . The 7-day Middle East cruise program included roundtrips from Dubai, visiting

• Manama (Bahrain), Doha (Qatar), Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE) and Abu Dhabi (UAE overnight) - scheduled for December 14-21, January 4-11, 18-25, February 1-8, 15-22 and March 1-8
• Musandam Peninsula (Oman, with a boat cruise to Telegraph Island), Khasab (Oman), Fujairah and Muscat (overnight) - scheduled for January 11-18, Jan 25 - Feb 1, February 8-15, Feb 22 - Mar 1, and March 8-15.

Sea Cloud Hussar's 14-day "Christmas and New Year Cruise" (Dec 21 - Jan 4) was planned as a roundtrip from Dubai to Muscat (overnight), Fujairah (Dec 25), Musandam and Khasab, Manama, Doha, Abu Dhabi (Dec 31, overnight) and Sir Bani Yas, with all 4 sea days.

Then the new ship had planned Suez Canal repositioning back to Europe.

• March 15-25 (10-day "Middle East") from Dubai to Mukalla (Yemen), visiting Iran (Kish, Bandar Abbas), Fujairah, Muscat, Salalah
• March 27 - April 6 (10-day "Red Sea") from Hodeidah (Yemen) to Aqaba (Jordan), visiting Marsa Alam, Safaga, Ain Sukhna, Sharm El-Sheikh
• April 6-16 (10-day "Red Sea and Suez Canal") from Aqaba to Piraeus-Athens, visiting Sharm El-Sheikh, Ain Sukhna, Suez Canal transit, Rhodes, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Patmos.

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Plenty of space for the highest demands

As an elegant square-sailing boat, the SEA CLOUD II, built in 2001, is clearly recognizable as the younger sister of the legendary SEA CLOUD. Despite all the maritime family resemblance, she has her own generous personality – and spoils you as a guest with the most modern travel comfort.

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CAT. A Owners’ Suites 401

The two Owners’ Suites on SEA CLOUD II follow in the maritime spirit of always keeping exclusive quarters white-glove ready for the ship’s owners. Today, these luxury spaces are reserved for guests who appreciate the elevated side of sailing with the comforts of a private yacht. Both light-filled suites are located on the lido deck and feature panoramic windows for a unique view of the sea, even from the four-poster bed. The opulence includes a fireplace, elegant cabinetry, high-end furnishings, and a spacious marble bath outfitted in our legendary golden fixtures.

• approx. 290 sq. ft.
• marble bathroom approx. 45 sq. ft. with separate shower and bathtub
• canopy bed, 75 in. x 83 in. (2 mattresses)
• four closet spaces
• sofa with table
• fireplace (electric)
• • TV with DVD
• • panoramic windows

CAT. A Owners’ Suites 402

CAT. B Junior Suites

With rosewood furnishings, ornate wall finishings and a detailed marble fireplace, the junior suites are the epitome of luxury. Panoramic windows welcome in the sea, creating a bright, airy ambiance filled with casual elegance and upscale comfort. A separate sitting area makes the fireplace cozier. A majestic marble bath with golden fixtures is classic in this top tier. The Junior Suites are located on the promenade deck, with the restaurant, boutique, and reception close by.

• approx. 231 sq. ft.
• marble bathroom approx. 34 sq. ft. with shower and bathtub
• head-canopy bed, 71 in. x 79 in. (split king can be separated into 2 twins)
• walk-in closet

CAT. C Grand Staterooms (double bed)

The two grand staterooms envelope guests in sophistication. While the design and decor are decidedly stately and classically maritime, they still offer ultimate comfort. Panoramic windows welcome expansive sea views. Their location in the front of the promenade deck follows the elegant line of the SEA CLOUD II, enhancing the exhilarating feeling of sailing on a private yacht.

• approx. 194 sq. ft.
• marble bathroom approx. 32 sq. ft. with shower, bathtub, and golden fixtures
• double bed, 67 in. x 79 in. (2 mattresses)
• chair with table
• dressing table

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms

The three large porthole windows give these SEA CLOUD II deluxe staterooms a special maritime flair. With a luxurious yacht ambience, these upscale spaces magnify the feeling of being part of an extraordinary journey on an extraordinary ship. The spacious room exudes elevated coziness with sophisticated furnishing and finishings, a glamorous palette and a beautiful sitting area. The six deluxe staterooms are located mid-ship on the same deck as the massage and cosmetic treatments, fitness room, swim platform and hospital.

• approx. 226 sq. ft.
• marble bathroom approx. 32 sq. ft. with shower and golden fixtures
• seating with table
• • three portholes

CAT. E Deluxe Staterooms

These outside deluxe staterooms with large porthole window are the epitome of nautical luxury on SEA CLOUD II. Located on both sides of the cabin deck, these are exclusive retreats of serenity that have made our sailing yachts famous. Sophisticated style comes in the form of rich wood finishings, Italian marble and golden fixtures.

• approx. 204 sq. ft.
• California king bed, 71 in. x 79 in. (split king can be separated into 2 twins)
• • two portholes

CAT. F Staterooms

These three outside staterooms with porthole windows spotlight a design inspired by officers’ cabins on traditional windjammers. Warm, lustrous woods and a comfortable sitting area exude a classically elegant maritime atmosphere and provide an elevated sanctuary at sea. They’re located on the same deck as massage and cosmetic treatments, the fitness room, swim platform and hospital.

• approx. 150 sq. ft.
• upper and lower beds, 32 in. x 75 in.

Guaranteed double cabins (limited allotment; upon request)

Our guaranteed cabins allow you to book our voyages at a lower rate. A specific cabin number or category cannot be selected. You will receive your exact cabin number when arriving on board. On the SEA CLOUD, the range of accommodation starts from Cat. F. The allotment for this category is very limited.

Guaranteed stateroom: Space is limited. Allocations are at SEA CLOUD CRUISES’ discretion starting in Category F. You will receive your exact stateroom number when arriving on board.

Technical data and sail diagram

Length overall:

117 m / 384 ft

16.15 m / 53 ft

5.40 m / 17.7 ft

Height of the main mast above waterline:

57.40 m / 188 ft

Total sail area:

2,700 m² / 29,000 sq ft

Number of sails:

Passengers:

Year of construction:

47 outside cabins (including 16 junior and 2 owner suites)

Cabin equipment:

Bathrobe, hair dryer, telephone, adjustable air conditioning, personal safe, TV and DVD system, mini-bar, dressing table, exclusive cosmetics

Public areas:

Lidodeck with bar, restaurant with free choice of tables in one session, lounge with Steinway grand piano, boutique, library with laptop, massage and cosmetics, fitness room, hospital, WI-FI, swim platform, watersports equipment, 3 zodiacs

Highlight: Artists from the Elbphilharmonie Orchesta live

Special event: an evening straight from “1001 Arabian Nights” in Tangier

Americans whose yacht was hijacked in Grenada were likely thrown overboard and died, police say

Two Americans are presumed dead after they vanished from their yacht in Grenada , leaving behind evidence of a bloody struggle, police in nearby St. Vincent and the Grenadines said Monday.

While loved ones of Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry are hopeful that the American retirees and sailing enthusiasts could still turn up alive, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Superintendent Junior Simmons offered a more somber assessment.

"Based on the investigation thus far, it is presumed that Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel are deceased," Simmons said in a video statement Monday afternoon .

Hours earlier, police in Grenada said there's still hope to find the couple.

But Royal Grenada Police Commissioner Don McKenzie also said he's offering “condolences” to the family of the two American boaters, who were most likely “disposed of” at sea by escaped prisoners. McKenzie said there's a “low probability” Brandel and Henry might be alive.

Three accused criminals escaped from jail on Feb. 18 before they "commandeered" the couple's boat, called Simplicity, and headed north, McKenzie said. Police have said the escapees boarded the boat while it was docked in the St. George area of Grenada.

"They headed to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Information suggests that while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent, they disposed of the occupants," McKenzie told reporters.

Asked whether investigators have an idea where the "missing" Americans might be, McKenzie flat-out said, "No."

"We have nothing conclusive to say that the individuals are dead," he added. "We still hold out hope that, in spite of what might be a low probability, they will turn up alive somewhere, that they're alive."

Simmons in St. Vincent and the Grenadines left little doubt of his opinion in the probe “into the disappearance and presumed death of two United States citizens ... Ralph Hendry and his common law wife Kathy Brandel.”

In an interview that aired Monday on NBC Nightly News, Rob Maher, a friend of the couple who acted as their emergency contact, said that the situation was “like a bad Hollywood movie.”

“It’s hard to think of their last moments with the idea that they might have been thrown overboard alive. It’s difficult to conceive for a friend,” he added.

Couple's sons are in the Caribbean

The couple’s sons called the pair’s disappearance “the rarest of the rare occurrences.”

Brandel’s son, Nick Buro, and Hendry’s son, Bryan Hendry, told NBC Washington that they first learned the couple were missing after U.S. consular officials in Barbados contacted them.

A good Samaritan who found the pair’s abandoned boat contacted the Salty Dawg Sailing Association , whose flag was flying on the mast, and word made it to the two sons, too.

They said they were told the couple vanished after three men escaped from police custody Feb. 18 and boarded their boat in Grenada the next day, Buro said.

Buro said they were told an “altercation of violence took place" on the boat, adding that there was evidence of the violence and that the couple’s possessions were "strewn around all over." Items had also been stolen.

McKenzie said, "What I can say to the family is my condolences and we are still hoping for what I consider a positive outcome, which is we still have the hope that our worst-case scenario will not be a reality."

The scene on the couple's boat was "consistent with signs of violence," Simmons in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said.

"Several items were strewn on the deck and in the cabin, and a red substance that resembled blood was seen on board," he said. "There was no discovery of bodies on board the yacht."

The escapees were caught by police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday and are in custody there, according to Buro and officials.

Police told Buro that they have questioned the suspects multiple times, and he said the family expects charges soon.

Buro and Hendry are in the Caribbean and have been speaking with authorities, including the St. Vincent and the Grenadines police and coast guard, and they expressed their appreciation.

A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said it is aware of the reports involving two citizens missing in the vicinity of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines but did not identify the couple. The official added that U.S. authorities are coordinating with local law enforcement officials as they carry out their search efforts.

“We are monitoring the situation and seeking additional information,” the spokesperson said. “The Department of State has no higher priority than the welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad. We stand ready to provide appropriate assistance to U.S. citizens in need and to their families.”

Life on the water

The couple met in Virginia and have been married for 27 years. They raised the boys together in the state, where they lived until 2013, selling their home in Alexandria to trade it in for Simplicity and life on the water.

"They wanted to see the world. They wanted to experience life. They wanted to see what the world had to offer outside of their small window of living in one place and being mobile and being able to have a different adventure every day — that’s like the definition of living," Buro said.

Buro said that the family has always been close and that they talk often. He considers Ralph Hendry his father and Bryan Hendry his brother, and he said he knows Hendry feels the same way about him and Brandel.

The couple “lived with a sense of wonder and love,” Hendry said.

“They loved immersing themselves in different cultures and meeting people and spreading their love wherever they could,” he said.

Buro echoed his stepbrother’s sentiments.

“You’ll never meet more beautiful people than Kathy and Ralph,” Buro said. “They were there for people when they needed it most, and I just, they’re my inspiration for everything, and I can’t express how much I love them, and I know everybody else who knows them feels the same way.”

The couple had been planning the trip down to Grenada — their first to the Caribbean island — for “years and years and years, training themselves, preparing the boat, preparing themselves ... to make the trip,” Hendry said.

It was going to be a “very long trip, not to be taken lightly,” and the couple felt they had “prepared themselves adequately,” Hendry said.

They made the voyage down with the Salty Dawg Sailing Association, and everyone arrived safely, Buro said.

Bob Osborn, the association's president, said the situation was upsetting and tragic.

“In all my years of cruising the Caribbean, I have never heard of anything like this,” he said in a statement.

Yacht 'was their home'

Buro thinks his mother and stepfather could still be alive.

“We still think there’s a chance that they’re out there," he said. Because the investigation continues and St. Vincent and the Grenadines police were "quick to apprehend the suspects and are searching," there is hope.

"We still hope that they are OK and that we can bring them back," Buro said.

He said that the entire situation "is something that is completely unexpected" and that they are trying to understand the "senseless act of violence against two people that were just living their lives in their home."

Buro said the couple worked hard on their dream and had become seasoned sailors. Simplicity “was their home,” he said.

He said the couple’s top priorities were always safety and security, “to make sure everything they did was safe and was going to keep them safe.”

“To have that turn out in a way where something out of their control took that away from them is what’s so horrific about this and so sad, because they were just, this is just something that they’ve always wanted to do, and they did it, and it’s just, it breaks our hearts,” Buro said.

Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.

Mauricio Casillas is a reporter for NBC Washington.

David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.

The US Navy's new floating base for Marines and Navy SEALs is named for a Vietnam war hero

• USS John L. Canley joined the active fleet as the US Navy's newest warship, a floating sea base.
• The Canley is the Navy's sixth expeditionary mobile base (ESB).
• The first of its name, the warship honors the Vietnam war hero, the late Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley.

The US Navy commissioned a new warship earlier this month, a massive floating sea base named after a Vietnam war hero.

The first of its name

Born in Caledonia, Arkansas, in December 1937, John Canley went on to enlist in the Marine Corps in 1953.

In his nearly 30 years in service, Canley was deployed on three combat tours to the Vietnam War, serving as a rifle platoon leader, company gunnery sergeant, and company first sergeant before retiring as a sergeant major in 1981.

In 2018, Canley was awarded the nation's highest military honor for his actions during the Battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968, when he carried more than 20 wounded Marines to safety while under enemy fire. He also took command for three days of Alpha Company, 1st battalion, 1st Marines after his company commander was wounded.

He became the first Black Marine to receive a Medal of Honor while still living.

Honoring the ship's namesake

Canley died on May 11, 2022, in Bend, Oregon, of complications related to prostate cancer. He was 84.

He was honored by the ship's crewmembers in a memorial service and buried with full military honors at the Arlington National Cemetary.

"The actions in the face of danger Sgt. Maj. Canley took are incredible and remarkable," Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black said in 2022. "Sgt. Maj. Canley was a leader and a warfighter who undoubtedly contributed to the battles won in Vietnam."

"His first priority was and has always been his Marines — a true example of Semper Fidelis," Black added. "I'm saddened by the loss of such a great Marine, yet I'm grateful for the legacy he established for generations of warriors."

Joining the active fleet

USS John L. Canley joined the active fleet in a commissioning ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on February 17.

The third largest flight deck of the US Navy

Canley's legacy lives on in the Navy's newest expeditionary sea base, the first of its name and the sixth ESB to join the Navy's active fleet.

The Lewis B. Puller-class warship acts as a highly flexible mobile staging area to support military operations at sea, including the Marine Corps, special operations forces like the Navy SEALs, and other embarked units. It can also serve as a mothership for unmanned aerial systems.

It is designed to include aviation facilities, equipment staging support, and command-and-control assets.

With a length of 785 feet, it also has the Navy's third-largest flight deck. The diesel-electric vessel has four large rotary-wing landing spots that can support nearly every helicopter within the joint forces: MH-53E Sea Dragons , MV-22 Ospreys , CH-47 Chinooks , CH-46 Sea Knight , AH-1 Cobras , and AH-64 Apaches .

Fully loaded, the Canley has a displacement of 90,000 tons and can travel at 15 knots with a range of 9,500 nautical miles.

Supporting a variety of operations

General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company built the mobile sea platform. David Carver, President of General Dynamics NASSCO, noted the "remarkable capabilities" of the Canley.

"Canley has substantial residual space, weight, and power to accommodate a wide range of current and future, manned and unmanned, surface, aerial, and undersea systems across multiple warfighting functions," Carver said. "This is a massive, capable, flexible warship that gives fleet commanders decision space they need throughout their operating theaters."

The ship can accommodate MK-105 mine sleds, rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) used by SEALs and Marines, and twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The ship can also carry high-speed interceptor patrol boats and has weapon mounts and stowage space for weapons and ammunition.

A look inside the Canley

Xavier Vavasseur, chief editor of Naval News, toured the Canley with Capt. Thomas Mays, the commanding officer of the ESB.

They walked through the ship's parking-garage-like structure, where the crew could store boats and vehicles.

"One of our primary mission sets is US Marine Corps aviation mine-sweeping," Mays told Naval News. "The MH-53 can drop sleds in the water, and then sweep a minefield free to enable an amphibious assault if needed."

Flying low over the water, the powerful MH-53 tows the sled through the minefield to trigger any lurking mines so ships can later pass through.

Operating with the Navy's Forward Deployed Naval Force

Mays said the ship's crew will undergo a few more months of certification and training before likely joining the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) in the Seventh Fleet operating area in the Western Pacific.

Christened by Canley's daughter

A few weeks after his death, Canley's daughter and the ship's sponsor, Patricia Sargent, christened the ship in a time-honored tradition, breaking a bottle of sparkling wine across the ship's bow in a ceremony in June 2022.

She delivered an address during the ship's commissioning in February 2023, highlighting her father's heroism and other Marines in the Vietnam War.

"To be able to give the order to bring this ship to life, I need to give you some information in regards to my father," Sargent said. "My father understood that greatness is not achieved by the individual; it is achieved by the courageous acts of the many. The Marines of Alpha Company 1/1 are an example of that in what they achieved in the Battle of Hue City."

"This ship will achieve greatness, but it will only do that by the courageous actions of the many," Sargent continued. "It is in honor of my father, my family, members of the 1/1, and the great people of the United States that I give the command: officers and crew of the USS John L. Canley, man our ship and bring her to life!"

'A beautiful ship named after a very brave man'

Paul Garcia recalled his time serving alongside Canley in 1968, saying he "earned the respect of every member of our unit because of his selflessness during combat."

"During major battles, he'd go out into the open and save Marines after they were shot," Garcia told the Orange County Register. "I just feel honored I served with him."

Garcia was part of a private tour of the warship following its commission, describing it as a "beautiful ship named after a very brave man."

"It will afford the Marine Corps the ability to be prepared in any location to attack in an amphibious landing," he said.

'An inspiration to all who follow in her wake'

"It is my firm belief that USS John L. Canley will serve as an inspiration to all who follow in her wake," US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said during the commissioning ceremony earlier this month.

"It is my sincere hope that for those who come aboard this ship — those in the United States Navy, the Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command — when they cross that bow, they're also challenged to live up to the unwavering devotion to duty that this ship's namesake."

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A windjammer that sets new standards among sailors

An entire deck with balcony cabins, an exclusive wellness and SPA area, a fitness room with sea view, a bistro on deck as an evening alternative to “fine dining” in the restaurant – the youngest member of the SEA CLOUD family offers plenty of room for individuality in addition to genuine windjammer romance.

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CAT. A Veranda Suites 316

The SEA CLOUD SPIRIT carries the spirit of our legendary flagship into a new era. One of the many places this is reflected is in the upscale ambience of the three suites on the veranda deck. The regal interior design combines with the spaciousness of the rooms to create sophisticated retreats. The feeling of being at the center of an endless ocean expanse is magnified by large windows framing the majestic views. Experiencing the sea is meant literally here — on the large balcony, sailing becomes a special pleasure.

• approx. 301 sq. ft.
• balcony approx. 86 sq. ft.
• marble bathroom with shower, bathtub, and golden fixtures
• California king bed, 71 in. x 83 in. (split king can be separated into 2 twins)
• walk-in closet
• L-shaped sofa with full-sized fold-out bed and table
• dressing table
• WiFi, TV, telephone
• minibar and coffee machine

CAT. A Veranda Suites 317

• approx. 280 sq. ft.

CAT. A Veranda Suites 318

Junior Veranda Suites category b

Our junior suites are also characterised by the elegant interpretation of the SEA CLOUD’s classic design and are designed with love for detail. Their generous character is further enhanced by the fact that they are flooded with light thanks to the panorama windows. Those who are still not satisfied with the view outside the window can enjoy the proximity of the sea from the spacious balcony. These cabins are a must for people who love the sea and above all fresh air. The simple elegance of the classic modern interior corresponds in gentle tension with the maritime atmosphere on board our new ship.

Junior-suite at a glance:

• 19-22 m² (205-237 sq. ft.)
• balcony 6 m² (65 sq. ft.)
• panorama window
• bathroom with bathtub
• double bed 180 cm x 200 cm (Split King) (two separate mattresses)
• walk-in wardrobe
• sitting area (sofa)
• coffee machine

Grand Staterooms category c

The large outside cabins of this category on the lidodeck combine the comfort and personal atmosphere of a five-star hotel room with the maritime, elegant cosiness that only the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT offers. The high panoramic windows can be opened – you can therefore immediately feel the special spirit of a sea voyage aboard the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT in your cabin. Of course, these panoramic windows also offer a wonderful view of the sea at any time of day.

Cabin at a glance:

• 15-18 m² (161-194 sq. ft.)
• panoramic window that opens
• bathroom with shower
• double bed consisting of two single beds 90 cm x 200 cm (Twin XL) each
• small sitting area (chair with table)

Deluxe Staterooms category d

The large portholes give our deluxe staterooms on the cabin deck a special maritime flair. Together with their elegant yacht ambience, these living spaces emphasise the certainty of being on an extraordinary journey with an extraordinary ship. Precious materials and the stylish design give the spacious cabins a cosy atmosphere. And of course this cabin category is also characterised by the combination of the long SEA CLOUD tradition with the modern interpretation of classic elegance.

• 17-21 m² (183-226 sq. ft.)
• min. two large portholes
• small sitting area with table

Superior Staterooms category e

These outside cabins on both sides of the cabin deck are the epitome of cosiness on board the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT. This is where you can retreat, switch off and relax while enjoying the unique luxurious ambience for which our private yachts are famous. Here too, tradition and the future of travel on board a modern tall ship meets in the elegant interior.

• 16-19 m² (172-205 sq. ft.)

Superior Single Staterooms category f

The two cabins in this category are the ideal home for single travellers who want to enjoy the special comfort of the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT. In a slightly smaller space, they offer the same luxury and comfort as the other double cabins on the cabin deck.

• 13 m² (140 sq. ft.)
• integrated single bed (length 287 cm (113 in.), width head end 105 cm (41 in.), width foot end 175 cm (69 in.))
• small sitting area

Guaranteed double cabins (limited allotment; upon request)

Our guaranteed cabins allow you to book our voyages at a lower rate. A specific cabin number or category cannot be selected. You will receive your exact cabin number when arriving on board. On the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT, the range of accommodation starts from Cat. E. The allotment for this category is very limited.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 306

The junior veranda suites are also characterized by the elegant interpretation of the SEA CLOUD’s classic design and furnished with attention to detail. Rays of natural light from twin arched windows fill the space with a cheery, airy ambiance. And a private balcony lets guests get closer to the ocean and feel the sea breezes. With a bright, bold palette, lustrous woods and golden trims, these junior veranda suites epitomize the modern luxury of our newest sailing yacht.

• approx. 215 sq. ft.
• balcony approx. 65 sq. ft.
• California king bed, 71 in. x 79 in. (2 mattresses)
• sofa and chair with table
• WIFI, TV, telephone

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 307

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 308

• approx. 205 sq. ft.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 309

Cat. b junior veranda suites 310, cat. b junior veranda suites 311, cat. b junior veranda suites 314.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 315

Cat. b junior veranda suites 323.

• approx. 226 sq. ft.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 325

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 320

• approx. 237 sq. ft.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 321

Cat. b junior veranda suites 322, cat. b junior veranda suites 324, cat. b junior veranda suites 326, cat. b junior veranda suites 327, cat. b junior veranda suites 329, cat. b junior veranda suites 328, cat. b junior veranda suites 330.

CAT. B Junior Veranda Suites 331

Cat. b junior veranda suites 332, cat. b junior veranda suites 333.

CAT. C Grand Staterooms 401

The grand staterooms on the lido deck combine the modern luxuries of a five-star hotel room with the private yacht ambiance that only the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT can offer. Elegant arched windows open to fill the space with sea breezes and a feeling of adventure. A sunny palette and golden accents create a warm glow setting the tone for a sophisticated sanctuary at sea.

• approx. 161 sq. ft.
• opening windows
• marble bathroom with shower and golden fixtures
• double bed consisting of 2 singles, 35 in. x 79 in.
• chair with table

CAT. C Grand Staterooms 402

Cat. c grand staterooms 403.

• approx. 172 sq. ft.

CAT. C Grand Staterooms 404

Cat. c grand staterooms 405.

CAT. C Grand Staterooms 406

• approx. 194 sq. ft.

CAT. C Grand Staterooms 408

CAT. F Superior Single Staterooms 204

The two superior single staterooms charm single travelers who want to enjoy the luxury comforts of the SEA CLOUD SPIRIT. In slightly smaller spaces, they offer the same upscale design and decor as the deluxe staterooms on the stern side of the deck, complete with nautical portholes. And restful nights are guaranteed in the unique built-in bed, with a width of 43 or 47 inches at the head, 63 or 69 inches at the foot and a length of 87 or 91 inches.

• approx. 140 sq. ft.
• built-in single bed

CAT. F Superior Single Staterooms 205

CAT. E Superior Staterooms 206

These outside superior staterooms with large porthole windows are the epitome of nautical luxury on SEA CLOUD SPIRIT. These are exclusive retreats of serenity that have made our sailing yachts famous. Sophisticated style comes in the form of rich wood finishings, Italian marble and golden fixtures.

• California king bed, 71 in.x 79 in. (2 mattresses)
• seating with table

CAT. E Superior Staterooms 207

Cat. e superior staterooms 210, cat. e superior staterooms 211, cat. e superior staterooms 208, cat. e superior staterooms 209.

CAT. E Superior Staterooms 216

• approx. 183 sq. ft.

CAT. E Superior Staterooms 218

Cat. e superior staterooms 223.

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 212

Large porthole windows give these SEA CLOUD II deluxe staterooms a special maritime flair. With a luxurious yacht ambience, these upscale spaces magnify the feeling of being part of an extraordinary journey on an extraordinary ship. The spacious room exudes elevated coziness with sophisticated furnishing and finishings, a glamorous palette and charming sitting area.

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 215

Cat. d deluxe staterooms 225.

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 227

Cat. d deluxe staterooms 229, cat. d deluxe staterooms 214.

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 217

Cat. d deluxe staterooms 220, cat. d deluxe staterooms 222, cat. d deluxe staterooms 224, cat. d deluxe staterooms 226, cat. d deluxe staterooms 228, cat. d deluxe staterooms 230, cat. d deluxe staterooms 232, cat. d deluxe staterooms 234, cat. d deluxe staterooms 236, cat. d deluxe staterooms 238, cat. d deluxe staterooms 240, cat. d deluxe staterooms 242, cat. d deluxe staterooms 231, cat. d deluxe staterooms 233, cat. d deluxe staterooms 243.

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 235

• connecting doors on 235/237 and 239/241

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 237

CAT. D Deluxe Staterooms 239

Cat. d deluxe staterooms 241.

Guaranteed stateroom: Space is limited. Allocations are at SEA CLOUD CRUISES’ discretion starting in Category E. You will receive your exact stateroom number when arriving on board.

TECHNICAL DATA AND SAIL DIAGRAM

Length overall:

138 m / 452.7 ft

17.20 m / 56.4 ft

5.65 m / 18.5 ft

Height of main mast above waterline:

57.90 m / 190 ft

Total sail area:

approx. 4,100 m² / 44,100 sq ft

Number of sails:

Passengers:

Year of construction:

69 outside cabins (22 junior and 3 owner suites with balconies) and 7 de luxe lido outside cabins with panoramic windows that can be opened

Cabin equipment:

Bathrobes, hair dryer, telephone, adjustable A/C, private safe, minibar, coffee machine, TV with entertainment system, WI-FI, exclusive cosmetics, dressing table, bureau

Public areas:

Restaurant (180° panoramic view) with free seating and one sitting, lido Bar and bistro, lounge with Steinway grand piano, library with comfortable sitting area, sun deck with sunbeds and shower, boutique, hospital, WI-FI

Fitness, wellness & spa

Generous wellness and spa area with two treatment rooms, Finnish sauna, steam bath, relaxation room, multi-sensory shower as well as various massages, beauty parlour and hairdressing salon, fitness area with ocean view and the latest cardio equipment, swim platform, watersports equipment, 4 zodiacs

Rejuvenation for body, mind & soul with our SOLEMON coaches

The wine experts, Eberhard Spangenberg and Claudia Kimbacher, along with the chef and cooking columnist Hans Gerlach, accompany this journey

The Best of Sylt: Featuring Peter Kliem, renowned DJ and Manager from “Club Rotes Kliff”

Michelin-star guest chef Michael Collantes and Michelin-star guest sommelier Benjamin Coutts will join this sailing.