Sea Cloud: Luxury, Under Full Sail
As your tall ship finds its way across the open sea, watch the crew raise the sails by hand. Feel the wind fill the canvas. Hear the water lap the hull. Aboard Sea Cloud Cruises, sailing is not simply how you get there. It is the experience itself.
With the romance of traditional seamanship, the intimacy of a private yacht, all-inclusive comforts of luxury travel, Sea Cloud Cruises offers a distinctive way to discover the world. Fewer guests. Personal service. A closer connection to the places you came to see.
This is travel at the pace of the wind, with room to look up, look out, and settle into the journey.
Life aboard balances the character of a traditional sailing yacht with the comforts of luxury cruising. Settle into the wood-paneled lounge and library, listen to live piano, enjoy a cocktail on deck, or simply watch the sails overhead.
The atmosphere is welcoming rather than formal, with attentive hospitality and space to make the journey your own. On Sea Cloud Spirit, a spa adds another way to unwind. On Sea Cloud II, the open bridge offers a closer look at the work of sailing the ship.
Here, the sea is not a backdrop on a screen. It’s right outside.
A Legacy With a Story to Sail: From the original Sea Cloud’s remarkable 1931 beginnings to the ships that carry its spirit forward, maritime history is woven into the experience, all with the comforts of a private yacht.
Sailing, the Way It Was Meant to Be: Watch skilled sailors climb the rigging and raise the sails. Up to 36 sails are set entirely by hand—no computers, no automated winches. Here, traditional seamanship is not a performance. It is part of everyday life at sea.
The Freedom to Follow the Wind: When conditions allow, the ships harness the wind, making nature part of the itinerary. The result is a journey shaped not only by where you’re going, but by the experience of getting there.
Small Ships. Wide-Open Possibilities: Across the fleet, guest capacity ranges from 64 to 136, creating room for deep encounters and quiet moments. A smaller ship can open the door to a more intimate style of travel, meaning less time navigating, and more time discovering the world.
Off the Beaten Ports of Call: Smaller ships can reach tucked-away harbors and coastal destinations beyond the routes of larger vessels, bringing guests closer to local life.
Traditional Spirit. Modern Comfort: Elegant accommodations, regional cuisine, attentive service, and included amenities bring contemporary luxury to the romance of sailing.
Accommodations | Where the Sea Sings You to Sleep
Fall asleep to the rhythm of the sea. Wake to somewhere new. Every accommodation faces the ocean, bringing the changing light, passing coastline, and open water into daily life aboard. Cabins and suites offer a comfortable retreat after exploring ashore or watching the sails from deck.
On Sea Cloud Spirit, select suites feature private balconies, adding a personal place to enjoy the view. Wherever you settle in, the experience remains connected to the sea.
All Inclusive | The Details Are Already Aboard
Spend more time enjoying the journey and less time keeping track. Your fare includes a range of onboard essentials, so you can focus on the experience rather than the extras. Inclusions feature meals, bar service, a welcome bottle of champagne, a daily fruit basket, port fees, gratuities, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi per guest. Specific inclusions may vary by sailing and accommodation.
Expert-led lectures are included, while unique shore excursions and curated experiences are available to book. Suite guests also receive complimentary laundry service.
The Freedom to Follow the Wind: When conditions allow, the ships harness the wind, making nature part of the itinerary. The result is a journey shaped not only by where you’re going, but by the experience of getting there.
Insider Tip
Get to know Anton, the lead bartender, who has been with Sea Cloud for more than 25 years. He has a knack for making everyone feel at home and is always happy to help you find just the right afternoon pick-me-up.
Dining | Lightly Salted, Perfectly Seasoned
Savor regional ingredients and flavors inspired by every port of call. Dining aboard reflects the destinations beyond the rail. Menus draw on regional ingredients and traditions, bringing a sense of place to the table throughout the voyage.
Enjoy relaxed meals, attentive service, and the pleasure of sharing good food after a day ashore. On select voyages, a beach barbecue brings local flavors to the sand.
Experiences | A Little More Adventure in Your Wake
A voyage aboard Sea Cloud leaves room for discovery, whether that means exploring a port, swimming near shore, or learning the nuances of traditional navigation from the crew. Expert-led shore excursions offer a deeper look at each destination, while select voyages add beach barbecues and other curated experiences ashore. Back aboard, spend the afternoon on deck, learn from the crew, or watch a new stretch of coastline come into view.
Cultivated Journeys | Travel for the Curious
Go beyond the postcard with Cultivated Journeys that bring history, arts, cuisine, culture, and wellness to life through themed sailings with guest experts, including celebrated chefs and sommeliers, historians, journalists, musicians, and artists. Onboard conversations and select experiences ashore add context to the places visited, creating opportunities to explore shared interests beyond the usual sightseeing.
Destinations | Off the Main Course
From the sun-soaked Caribbean to the storied shores of the Mediterranean, you can explore iconic destinations and lesser-known ports that larger ships often pass by. Explore Caribbean islands, the coastlines of Central America, historic harbors of the Adriatic, and coastal villages across Europe. Atlantic itineraries reach from the Azores and Canary Islands to the British Isles and the French coast.
Each itinerary offers its own mix of local culture, distinctive scenery, and time ashore, with opportunities to venture beyond the familiar.
With Sea Cloud Cruises, the world feels a little less crowded and a lot more personal.
Exclusive 2027 Sailing Rate
Book by November 30, 2026, and enjoy an exclusive rate of $6,995 per person on select 2027 sailings, along with the following added benefits:
- Exclusive rate of $6,995 per person
- Complimentary upgrade to a Category D Deluxe Stateroom
- $50 per person in daily onboard credit
Three Yachts. Three Ways to Sail.
Each yacht expresses the fleet’s sailing heritage in its own way, pairing traditional rigging and intimate guest numbers with personal service.
SEA CLOUD: Launched in 1931, the original Sea Cloud is the fleet’s historic flagship, welcoming up to 64 guests.
SEA CLOUD II: With 94 guests, 47 outside cabins, 65 crew members, and 23 sails across three masts, Sea Cloud II offers an intimate sailing experience with a generous sense of space. Its sail area is approximately 29,000 square feet.
SEA CLOUD SPIRIT: Sea Cloud Spirit welcomes 136 guests in 69 outside cabins, with 85 crew members, 28 sails across three masts, and approximately 44,100 square feet of sail area. Selected suites feature private balconies, and onboard amenities include a spa.
Some things you simply can’t put on an itinerary. The sails rising above you. The quiet between ports. The crew sharing their knowledge of the ship. The first glimpse of a destination from the water. These are the details that make a voyage feel personal. Sailing aboard one of these yachts offers the chance to slow down, look closer, and connect with the sea.
