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This Gorgeous New Ship Is the Only Cruise in the World Sailed by Hand

The new Sea Cloud Spirit will sail the Caribbean this winter, and then cruise the Mediterranean for summer 2024.

Carlo Raciti

Watching the tightly choreographed deck crew scale the riggings, swaying slightly in the breeze, to hoist the sails on the fully rigged windjammer a few miles off Nice, France, I felt my stomach knot up.

An avid sailor, I have never ascended higher than the boom, let alone strap myself in with mountain climber–like safety gear and step up through ropes to “set the sails.” The sails on Sea Cloud Spirit , a three-mast, square-rigged tall ship, measure a whopping 44,100 square feet. It takes 22 professional square-rigged vessel seamen and deckhands around 45 minutes to raise all 28 sails.

According to Sea Cloud Cruises CEO Daniel Schäfer, this Malta-flagged ship, custom-built in Vigo, Spain, and launched in 2021, is the only sail-powered cruise ship in the world that is “hand-sailed.” That’s with the exception of electric-powered winches, which tighten the sheets (or the ropes that trim the sails). It’s a glorious sight to see and a key reason passengers choose to cruise with Sea Cloud. “About half of our passengers are sailors or have something to do with the water,” Schäfer told me.

Sea Cloud Spirit

Sailing is embedded deep in Sea Cloud Cruises’ DNA, so don’t miss the setting of the sails on sea days.
Sea Cloud Spirit operates an open bridge policy, so pay a visit to see the state-of-the-art navigational systems and have a chat with the friendly officers on duty.
All 69 rooms are sea-facing, with Veranda and Junior Veranda Suites featuring balconies.
The food on board is excellent, from the Lido deck buffet to the fine-dining indoor restaurant.
The ship’s small size ensures an enviable central docking position close to the action when calling at cities like Barcelona and Marseille, France.

Dennis Carbocci had done his homework before booking back-to-back cruises aboard Sea Cloud Spirit . I met him and his wife, Pamela, on their second week-long Mediterranean cruise, this one tracing the Italian and French Rivieras before schmoozing into the Balearic Sea under the warm October sun.

“This is, like, real sailing. With all the sails up and heavy wind, it really is exhilarating,” Dennis said.

Sea Cloud Cruises isn’t new to boutique luxury sailing. The small Hamburg, Germany–based company has been around for more than four decades and prides itself on its sophisticated European hospitality.

Christoph Mayer, an occasional sailor, has previously sailed on Sea Cloud II , while his parents have taken five or six cruises on the elegant vessels. It was his first time sailing together with them, along with his girlfriend and aunt. But Sea Cloud is the flagship; the one that started it all. Wall Street broker Edward Francis Hutton commissioned the vessel in 1931, the world’s largest private sailing yacht at the time, and allowed his wife, businesswoman and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, to furnish the interiors with lavish antiques. With a long and fascinating history, the 64-passenger ship is still sailing the high seas and has ardent devotees. At 452 feet and a 136-passenger capacity with 85 crew on board, Sea Cloud Spirit is the largest of the company’s three vessels — but it still has an intimate feel. More spacious than Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II , it retains classic windjammer lines and lacquered timber finishes throughout.

One afternoon, the wind picked up, reaching around the mid- to high-20 knots, and the skies turned overcast. I watched in amazement as Katia Jarosławowna Plewińska, one of two female deck crew, fastened the lower sails.

Like every bonafide sailing yacht, Sea Cloud Spirit heels (leans) when the sails are up. This makes for a smooth ride, even in choppy seas. All you hear is the water gliding beneath the hull. Powered by two silent diesel electric engines, the only noise is the engine’s generators, which operate intermittently.

Here, everything you need to know about Sea Cloud Spirit — and what it was like to be one of the first on board.

The Staterooms

My luminous, spacious, 237-square-foot Junior Veranda Suite featured an exceedingly private 65-square-foot balcony with two deck chairs.

With just enough motion to rock me to sleep, I snoozed like a baby on the firm German-made Dr. Weidner mattress atop a twin bed that can be converted into a double. During the day, I often left the balcony door open to let the sea breeze flow in.

Glossy mahogany woodwork throughout, from the dual walk-in wardrobes and bathroom cabinets to the vanity dresser, lends a classy Old World ambiance. Judging by details such as 23-karat gold–plated light fixtures illuminating sailing-themed paintings, no expense has been spared.

Bathrooms in the Veranda and Junior Veranda Suites have Jacuzzi-equipped bathtubs, Villeroy & Boch fittings, and ample storage space. Black and gold mosaics set off bisque-hued marble tiles.

All 69 cabins offer sea views with ample natural light. Shades of warm apricot, chocolate, navy, ochre, and rust red bring warmth to furnishings and bedding. Grand staterooms on the Lido deck offer unimpeded views to the sea through windows that open, while Deluxe and Superior staterooms have portholes. The smallest rooms are the Superior staterooms, ranging from 172 to 205 square feet, and the Superior Single staterooms, at 140 square feet. Veranda and Junior Veranda Suite accommodations include complimentary laundry service.

Veranda Suite 318 is the most luxurious, with 301 square feet of space, an 86-square-foot balcony, three arched windows, and an L-shaped sofa that converts into a full-size fold-out bed.

Bars and Restaurants

The best seat in the house was aft, on the Lido deck, soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine with a flute of Champagne. Indeed, I picked up a pointer or two at informative, fun, expert-led Champagne tastings zeroing in on boutique estates. Beyond the rare magnums, I discovered Sea Cloud places a premium on dining. As part of a gastronome-geared itinerary set to expand in 2024-25, the pièce de résistance was a dinner orchestrated by two guest chefs who helm Michelin-starred restaurants. Tristan Brandt, whose Miami-based Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt earned its first star in May 2023, and Niklas Oberhofer illustrated their trademark Asian-infused modern French cuisine with an exquisite five-course menu. Carabinero shrimp with celery, miso, and yuzu and poached egg with cauliflower, parmesan, and black truffle triumphed.

Chef de cuisine Florian Schneider’s in-house culinary team proved near faultless, both at the refined indoor restaurant in the evenings and the open-air Lido deck, where rather epic breakfast and lunch buffets were served. On separate days, hotel manager Elias Stamatopoulos prepared divine ceviche from whole tuna and swordfish sourced from Naples, Italy.

Departing Marseille, I had my French onion soup prayers answered. While docked at Barcelona’s city-center harbor, I tucked into terrific tapas, better than those I had ashore the last time I was in the Catalonian capital. That evening, Sea Cloud veteran bar manager Anton Campos whipped up a lush piña colada for me.

Where Sea Cloud Spirit Sails

In November, Sea Cloud Spirit made its 16-night Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean, drawing sailing purists yearning to catch the famed trade winds and switch off. Through early January, the ship will cruise in the Caribbean, calling in at small ship destinations like Bequia, in the Grenadines; Dominica; and the BVI’s Jost Van Dyke.

In February, chef Cindy Hutson, of Coral Gables, Florida, restaurant Ortanique , and naturalist Stephen Weston will be on board for an 11-night cruise through Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich national parks and Panama’s remote Coiba National Park followed by a daylight Panama Canal crossing and a jaunt to the San Blas archipelago. From May to June, a culinary-themed cruise will take in destinations such as Bilbao, Spain; Bordeaux, France; and La Rochelle, France, followed by a late summer sojourn in Portugal’s Azores, which should be pretty spectacular.

From September to October, Sea Cloud Spirit will sail between Malta, Italian destinations including Syracuse, Taormina, Salerno, and Amalfi; Sardinia; Corsica; and St. Tropez, France, among other Mediterranean ports. The vessel will return to Barcelona when it hosts The America’s Cup in early October 2024 and fans of yacht racing’s biggest event won’t want to miss out on the action. Learn more about the sailings here .

Shore Excursions

It was tough choosing shore excursions. I envied fellow passengers who opted for adventurous options like hiking the Camino de Ronda along rocky trails in Spain’s Costa Brava. Instead, I delved into the history and culture of provincial towns and cities like Girona and Tarragona with walking tours led by enthusiastic on-the-ground guides. With its mix of Romanesque, Baroque, and Gothic architecture, Aix-en-Provence, reached via Marseille, was a revelation. A little rain failed to dampen guide Annette Orru’s in-depth introduction to the vibrant cobblestoned university town, with its Roman Empire origins, stately 18th-century mansions, and stories about the city’s most famous son, Paul Cézanne.

Tour guide Patty Witzigmann’s intriguing onboard Salvador Dalí presentation had me pining for a visit to the museum-theatre dedicated to the eccentric artist in his home town Figueres, Spain. In Barcelona, I lucked out with guide Evgueni Agaltsev Kosmata, whose passion for Antoni Gaudí was palpable. Whisking our small group through the Gothic Quarter’s narrow streets, away from the crowds, we reached Palau Güell for a private, after-hours tour. Kosmata proceeded to show us this architectural wonder, a mansion designed by a young Gaudí who masterfully melded Gothic, art nouveau, and Islamic elements, in mind-blowing detail.

Amenities and Entertainment

With the weather still warm, the sun loungers on the top deck were a popular spot for a post-breakfast or -lunch snooze and, of course, to admire the sails harnessing the breeze and propelling us to our next destination. Also on the top deck: a decently sized gym with sea views and all the equipment you could need.

On the Lido deck, above the bow, is a stately, well-stocked library. One day, when the wind was howling, I retreated to its sunlight-strewn interior and leafed through books like "Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die," while daydreaming about my future sailboat.

In the evenings preceding a sea day, I joined impromptu parties deejayed by David Hoffmann on the Lido deck that promptly turned somewhat surreal. One night, the ship’s gentle rolling motion saw us involuntarily and hilariously line-dancing till late. Sea Cloud Spirit is one solid vessel though; our shenanigans failed to disturb fellow sleeping sailors. One afternoon, I slipped away for a deep-tissue massage in the spa, where therapist Adriana got to work, quietly pummeling away deep-seated knots from my shoulder blades with butterfly-like techniques I hadn’t felt before. I couldn’t even drag my body to the Finnish sauna after.

Family-friendly Offerings

Children, from the age of 12 months, are more than welcome on board Sea Cloud Spirit, but the truth is it has more of an adults-only feel. There are no children’s facilities on board. Certainly, the ship works well for a multi-generational cruise vacation for those with children in their 20s and up and, particularly, for special occasions like milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Sea Cloud Spirit is also available for private charter.

Accessibility

Given the nature of this ship, there are no ADA-compliant rooms on Sea Cloud Spirit . There is, however, an elevator between decks and bathrooms are equipped with rubber shower mats and handrails.

The is truly a queen of the seas. Since her construction as a private yacht in 1931 in Kiel, her elegant appearance and magnificent interior have inspired awe.

Today the four-masted barque is at home on the world’s oceans as a cruise ship extraordinaire. Those who have sailed with her in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or perhaps across the Atlantic, return to her
again and again.

The special charms of the Sea Cloud are simply irresistible and life on board is filled with beautiful scenery, fine dining, excellent service and interesting ports of call.!

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	Dinner on the is like an invitation to dine with friends. Each evening, you meet informally in the beautifully appointed restaurant – the former salon – and dine in a magical atmosphere. Formal attire is expected only at the welcome and farewell dinners. And there is no arranged seating, so you are free to meet new people each evening. The offers an outstanding and diverse cuisine. Our chefs come from renowned first-class restaurants – they impress even gourmets with their creations. The daily fare has a touch of nouvelle cuisine, complimented by national specialties. Excellent wines from well-known regions accompany the meals.
	A typical day at sea on board the looks like this: The sun is shining, the sky is blue, a few clouds blow past in the wind. The sails are set – always a fascinating spectacle one shouldn’t miss. The starts underway – as guests relax in the soft cushions of the “Blue Lagoon” on the quarterdeck, blinking in the sunlight and enjoying the fresh ocean air.

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Feb 18, 2021 | 0

Sea Cloud Cruises

In early February 2022, Yacht Portfolio, part of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection startup, took over Sea Cloud Cruises and its three ships, greatly expanding their fleet. Sea Cloud’s main office remains in Hamburg as the line has a very strong presence in Germany. The worldwide clientele should not see any major changes.

Germany-based Sea Cloud Cruises operates three of the poshest old-world sailing ships you can find. The four-masted Sea Cloud was commissioned by super-rich Wall Street tycoon E. F. Hutton in 1931 and decorated by his extravagant heiress and businesswoman wife Marjorie Merriweather Post, who spared no expense outfitting the ship in the finest marble, gold-trim and mahogany.

The ship has changed hands several times over the years (including a stint as a floating weather station for the US Navy during WWII) and, after being virtually abandoned in the 1960s, was purchased in 1978 by the present owners and restored to its glorious beginnings.

RELATED: Check Out QC Contributor Peter Knego’s Sea Cloud Videos.

Fleetmate Sea Cloud II was built in a somewhat similar style in 2001, albeit a bit larger and with less wood paneling in the cabins and public rooms. Both attract travelers who appreciate tradition and elegance, along with good food and well-traveled shipmates.

Note: In summer 2021, the line’s newest sailing ship — Sea Cloud Spirit (136 passengers)— began sailing in the Mediterranean.

Sea Cloud under full sail — WOW! * Photo: Sea Cloud Cruises

Ship, Year Delivered & Passengers

Sea Cloud (built 1931, 64 p)
Sea Cloud II (b. 2001, 94 p)
Sea Cloud Spirit (b. 2020/21, 138 p)

Passenger Profile

On Europe cruises expect mostly Germans, plus some other Europeans and a sprinkling of North Americans and others, majority 50+. In the Caribbean, it’s about 30% American passengers, 30% German, 20% British, and the rest from elsewhere in Europe.

Passenger Decks

3 ( Sea Cloud ), 4 ( Sea Cloud II ); no elevators. ( Sea Cloud Spirit ) elevator connects five decks.

Included Features

Wine and beer at lunch and dinner; all soft drinks and coffees throughout cruise; and an English-speaking tour guide on every sailing.

Itineraries

Winters see all three both ships in the Caribbean doing a wide variety of itineraries, many from Barbados including a handful that focus on Cuba (Sea Cloud II); and others that go to Costa Rica and other parts of Central America, and the Bahamas. One day is spent at sea.
Summers, the fleet is in the Mediterranean, doing 4- to 19-night cruises from ports including Venice, Valletta, Barcelona and Malaga, plus a handful of cruises in Western and Northern Europe (Sea Spirit) and more in the Canary Islands, including when the ships move seasons between Europe and the Caribbean.

RELATED: Contributor Gene Sloans Reviews a Sea Cloud II Canary Islands Sailing for QuirkyCruise.com.

To step back in time on elegant old-world ships that are as much a part of the travel experience, if not more so, than the destinations visited.

When to Go?

The Sea Cloud “grand dames” cruise in different regions of the world at the best time to visit.

Can you imagine?! Sea Cloud’s opulent Merriweather Post Suite #1A * Photo: Sea Cloud Cruises

Aboard Sea Cloud the ultimate abode is Post’s own museum-like suite, with its Louis XIV–style bed and nightstands, marble fireplace and bathroom, chandeliers, and intricate moldings. There are a total of 10 original cabins with stunning interiors, plus four former officers’ cabins that appeal to ship buffs, with bunk beds and a door that leads straight out onto the covered section of the promenade deck. The cabins added when the ship catered to cruise passengers are much plainer, though the original ones and the shared lounges and dining saloon are stunning and set it apart from the other two ships.

Sea Cloud II also has several opulent suites, one with burled wood paneling and a canopy bed, but they can’t compete with the originals on Sea Cloud . Sea Cloud Spirit will offer 69 cabins, 25 with private balconies.

Otherwise, the standard cabins on both ships are roomy and very comfortable, but nothing out of the ordinary. Those on Sea Cloud II have small sitting areas and marble bathrooms, and TV/VCRs ( Sea Cloud cabins do not have TVs). All cabins on both ships have telephones, safes, hair dryers, and bathrobes, and cabins with either a shower or tub.

Not too shabby. Sea Cloud’s Category 3B cabin. * Photo: Sea Cloud Cruises

Public Rooms

Each ship has one restaurant, a bar on the lido deck, and a lounge for reading, board games and surfing the Internet on the resident laptop. Inside and out, Sea Cloud feels like a floating museum in many ways, with antiques, marble fireplaces and abundant wood decking, paneling and furniture, including an arc of padded mahogany benches at the stern of the Promenade for excellent views of the majestic masts, sails and rigging.

On the larger Sea Cloud II , the elegant lounge is designed with rich mahogany woodwork, ornate ceiling moldings, leather club couches, and overstuffed bucket chairs; and there’s also a separate library. Sea Cloud II has a small exercise room with a few machines and free weights, plus there’s a sauna and swim platform at the stern. Sea Cloud Spirit has similar characteristics.

All three ships have small medical centers and Wi-Fi access is available for a fee.

The interior lounge aboard Sea Cloud II. * Photo: Sea Cloud Cruises

Sea Cloud Cruises Dining

Mealtime is a big part of the Sea Cloud experience and the dining room on each ship accommodates all guests in a single, open seating. Cuisine is continental and wines and beer are complimentary at lunch and dinner. Breakfast and some lunches are provided buffet-style, with lunch served up on deck as often as possible, while the more formal dinners are served on elegant candlelit tables set with white linens, china, and silver.

Expect dishes like a Parmesan cheese soufflé, grilled scallops or lobster, and veal tenderloin. The majority of men wear jackets nightly, and with the addition of ties for the two formal nights on each cruise. Most cruises also feature a barbecue night out on deck.

Sea Cloud’s lovely dining room, the original owner’s salon, is paneled in oak and set with long elegant tables. Aboard Sea Cloud II, the dining room has tables for 2, 4, 6 and 8. In both you can sit where you wish.

Dining on deck aboard Sea Cloud. * Photo: Sea Cloud Cruises

Activities & Entertainment

The favorite pastime for most is to merely sit on deck to admire the tall ship scene — the sails, masts, winches, ropes and cleats against all that teak — and watch the crew work the riggings. Typically one day on a weeklong cruise is spent at sea. Weather permitting, the bridge is always open and officers are happy to answer questions. Unlike the Star Clipper’s three ships, though, for insurance reasons passengers are not allowed to help handle the sails as the crew does everything by hand.

Throughout the week there are talks by guest lecturers on most cruises as well as daily briefings by the cruise director. Occasionally there are theme cruises featuring noted artists, chefs or vintners who give talks and presentations. The ultimate event aboard Sea Cloud is the highly popular “open house,” where passengers dress up and enjoy champagne and caviar on the Main Deck and then tour each other’s cabins (with the residents’ permission, of course).

Sea Cloud II also has a library, a small gym, a sauna, and a swimming platform for use when the ship is anchored in some gorgeous place and conditions permit swimming right then and there. Each ship carries aboard zodiacs to shuttle passengers ashore when anchored or for snorkeling excursions or water-skiing. Evenings a pianist serenades passengers as they mingle over drinks and typically once per cruise local musicians come aboard for an evening. A crewmember choral group is another popular after-dinner diversion.

For many, Sea Cloud II’s big advantage is her larger size and interior public rooms — she is a cruise ship, while Sea Cloud is a yacht — which comes in handy, for instance, on rainy days when cruising on the Northern and Baltic seas.

Along the Same Lines

Star Clippers comes close-ish.

SeaCloud Cruises, An der Alster 9, 20099 Hamburg, Germany; www.seacloud.com ; 888/732-2568 and 201/227-9404

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Sea cloud staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Sea Cloud cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Sea Cloud Cruises (Small Cruise Lines) en-suite amenities and services.

The Sea Cloud cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Owner Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	2
Cabin size:	365-410 ft2 / 34-38 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	aft on deck 1-Main
Type (categories):	(cat A) Luxury Owners Suite

Cabin 1 (Marjorie Merriweather Post) is sized 410 ft2 (38 m2) and features white Carrara marble fireplace, gold-plated swan neck taps, Louis Philippe chairs, varnish-finish double bed (sized 180 x 200 cm) in antique white Louis XIV-style, gold wall and ceiling decorations, floor-ceiling dressing mirror, walk-in closet, pink Carrara marble bathroom.

Cabin 2 (Edward Hutton) is sized 365 ft2 (34 m) and features living room with maple panelling, marble fireplace, antique secretary, walk-in closet, double bed (sized 180 x 200 cm), bureau bookcase with mirrored glass, white Carrara marble bathroom

Both suites have en-suite bathrooms (sized 9 m2 / 95 ft2) with antique dresser, bathtub, marble-top sink, WC. Each suite has two Porthole windows, two chairs, two antique nightstands. Cabin 1 has two additional portholes.

Deluxe Original Cabin

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	6
Cabin size:	195-215-235-260-270 ft2 / 18-20-22-24-25 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	aft on deck 1-Main
Type (categories):	(cat B) Deluxe Original Cabin

Cabin 3 is sized 24 m2 (260 ft2) and features fireplace, two antique single beds (90 x 200 cm, fixed), armchairs, en-suite bathroom (sized 4 m2 / 45 ft2, with bathtub).

Cabin 4 is sized 22 m2 (235 ft2) and features fireplace, fixed double bed (160 x 200 cm), armchairs, en-suite bathroom (sized 5 m2 / 55 ft2, with bathtub).

Cabin 5 is sized 20 m2 (215 ft2) and features fireplace, two single beds (90 x 200 cm) convertible to double (if pushed together), en-suite bathroom (sized 5 m2 / 55 ft2, with bathtub).

Cabin 6 is sized 18 m2 (195 ft2) and features fireplace, antique furniture, double bed (160 x 200 cm), en-suite bathroom (sized 4 m2 / 45 ft2, with shower).

Cabin 7 (Dina ) is sized 24 m2 (260 ft2) and features mahogany inlays, maple furniture, angled fireplace, two single beds (90 x 200 cm) convertible to double (if pushed together), gold-plated marble bathroom (sized 7 m2 / 75 ft2, with bathtub).

Cabin 8 (Dina) is sized 25 m2 (270 ft2) and features antique furniture, angled fireplace, King-size double bed with two separate mattresses (90 x 200 cm), grey-beige marble bathroom (sized 6 m2 / 65 ft2, with bathtub).

All these staterooms feature marble fireplace, antique desk with chair, antique secretary, antique nightstand, mirrored antique mahogany dresser with cabinets, walk-in closet, coloured marble bathroom with bathtub (except Cabin 6).

Deluxe Outside Cabin

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	2
Cabin size:	200-215 ft2 / 19-20 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	aft on deck 1-Main
Type (categories):	(cat C) Deluxe Outside Cabin

Cabin 9 is sized 20 m2 (215 ft2) and has marble bathroom (sized 4 m2 / 40 ft2) with bathtub . Cabin 10 is sized 19 m2 (200 ft2) and has marble bathroom (sized 3 m2 / 35 ft2) with shower.

Both cabins are with fixed double bed (canopy bed, sized 160 x 200 cm), 2 nightstands, 2 Porthole windows (round-shaped, non-opening), walk-in closet, mirrored dressing table with chair, 2 armchairs, marble bathroom with golden fixtures . Both are located at the end of Main Deck's corridor and have their own staircase connecting to Promenade Deck.

Double-Bed Cabin

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	2
Cabin size:	140 ft2 / 13 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	midship on deck 3-Lido
Type (categories):	(cat 1) Double-Bed Outside Cabin

Cabins 30 and 31 have fixed double bed with two mattresses (80 x 200 cm), 1 nightstand, corner windows (non-opening), large wardrobe, armchair, bathroom (sized 3 m2 / 30 ft2, with shower).

Twin-Bed Cabin

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	16
Cabin size:	115-125-145 ft2 / 11-13-14 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	aft on deck 2-Promenade, midship on deck 3-Lido
Type (categories):	(cat 2-3-4) Twin-Bed Outside Cabin

Twin-bed cabins (categories 2-3-4) have marble bathrooms with shower, two single beds (sized 80 x 200 cm) convertible to double (if pushed together), 1 nightstand, large wardrobe, built-in storage, two large windows (non-opening).

Category-2 cabins 32-33-34-35-36-37 (midship on deck 3-Lido) are sized 14 m2 (145 ft2).

Category-3 cabins 18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25 (aft on deck 2-Promenade) are sized 13 m2 (125 ft2).

Category-4 cabins 28-29 (aft on deck 2-Promenade) are sized 11 m2 (115 ft2).

Bunk-Bed Cabin

Max passengers:	2
Staterooms number:	4
Cabin size:	100 ft2 / 10 m2
Balcony size:	none
Location (on decks):	forward on deck 2-Promenade
Type (categories):	(cat 5) Bunk-Bed Outside Cabin with upper-lower beds

Category-5 cabins 14-15-16-17 are fitted with bunk beds (1 upper and 1 lower) each sized 80 x 200 cm, large wardrobe, 2-seater sofa, Porthole window, desk with chair, bathroom (sized 3 m2 / 30 ft2, with shower) .

Once used as officers quarters, these cabins have direct access to Promenade Deck, beneath the Wheelhouse (Navigation Bridge).

Sea Cloud cabins review

All Sea Cloud staterooms offer as standard amenities large wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), dressing table / writing desk with chair, nightstand (bedside cabinet with 2 drawers), hairdryer, individually controlled air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, marble sink top, gold-plated fixtures, razor socket), non-opening windows (half-height or Porthole).

All upper-grade cabins are with antique furniture and marble bathrooms with bathtubs. All cabins are without TVs.

Sea Cloud cabin and suite plans are property of Sea Cloud Cruises (Small Cruise Lines) . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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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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