Few cruise lines combine true luxury with the majesty of a windjammer. Sea Cloud Cruises, with two sailing ships -- Sea Cloud and the larger Sea Cloud II -- combine traditional interiors and modern elements with the old-fashioned experience of cruising on a 24-sail ship. If you're considering a luxury sailing cruise, here is the inside scoop on the Sea Cloud sailboat experience.
Sea Cloud might be the line for you if...
You like intimate ships.The 64-passenger Sea Cloud and newer 94-passenger Sea Cloud II are known for their incredible outdoor decks with cushioned teak and mahogany chairs positioned to maximize the views. Whether you're soaking up the sun or enjoying the shade beneath one of the massive sails, you never have to stroll far to find a place to relax. Small ships also bring about greater passenger camaraderie, and social butterflies will find the mix of international passengers to be a particularly interesting part of the cruise. You won't ever feel crowded with such a low passenger count.

Sea Cloud might not be the best option if...
You want constant connection with home.Many cruise lines are beefing up their connection options via onboard phone and Wi-Fi services. Sailboats have limited space, and smaller passenger counts make it more difficult to offer these services efficiently. Sea Cloud has various calling and internet plans, but they are rather limited and pricey. Most cruisers seem to enjoy the downtime, and people with international phone plans will often find service works well when the ship is close to port.
Updated October 10, 2019
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