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The best sailing destinations in the Caribbean

December 2018 to April 2019

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RELAXATION BENEATHTHE SAILS

Two elegant, exclusive yachts that seamlessly combine an exciting

sailing adventure with a relaxing cruise and the atmosphere of a

private yacht. While our sailing crew enters the masts to set the sails,

down on deck our service team treats the guests to a fi rst-class service.

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The legend beneath white sails

A self-assured grande dame, a

stylish yet informal sailing icon and

a generous host – the Sea Cloud

is a living legend. In 1931 the

American millionaire couple

Marjorie Merriweather Post and

Edward Hutton commissioned the

four-masted barque and set about

transforming the luxury private

yacht into a stage for their

Sea Cloud

Luxury cruise meetssailing experience

Who says you cannot have it all?

The tall ship Sea Cloud ii brings

together the best of two worlds:

This spacious three-masted

barque offers all the amenities

of a modern cruise ship whilst

remaining a quintessential wind-

jammer. With its four expansive

decks, a sauna, gym and boutique,

as well as the generous range

of facilities on offer in its guest

cabins, the Sea Cloud ii proposes

exclusive comforts that are sure

to impress even seasoned cruise

goers.

Sea Cloud ii

eccentric lifestyle. With carefully

restored original cabins, golden

taps and magnificent marble

fireplaces, the Sea Cloud

exudes a timeless elegance,

combining extravagance with

a friendly charm and the thrill

of an authentic windjammer

experience.

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THE CARIBBEAN: LESSER ANTILLES & GRENADINES

The Lesser Antilles dot the turquoise-coloured Caribbean Sea like a

dazzling pearl necklace. Bordered by the Virgin Islands in the North

and the Grenadines in the South, this dream destination offers a

colourful mixture of natural wonders and joie de vivre.

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Famous haunts forsailors and yachts

Elegant and relaxed at the same

time: The international sailing

community meets on Virgin Gorda,

St Barths, Îles des Saintes and

Bequia. Those who anchor their

yachts here against the romantic

Caribbean backdrop are adven-

turers, billionaires or bon vivants –

or all of it at once.

Beautiful beaches and idyllic coves

When the sun twinkles through the

palm trees and the toes are dipped

deep into the warm sand, it is

obvious: Idleness can also be a lot

of fun. The British Virgin Islands and

the Tobago Cays entice with tropical

dream beaches – and after a swim

in the crystal-clear sea, a relaxed

beach barbecue is just the thing.

Fascinatingsnorkelling spots

Newly added: Beyond the excursions

available in the various ports, we now

also organise snorkelling tours that offer

inspiring insights into the varied and

fascinating underwater world of the

Caribbean and Central America.

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Pirates’ territories and colonial heritage

Massive fortifications and pictures-

que facades: The traces of a past,

during which colonial powers and

pirates fought for the treasures of

the Caribbean, are omnipresent.

Green islands and tropical paradises

Dense rain forest, deep volcanic

lakes and roaring waterfalls:

St Lucia, Grenada, Dominica and

Tobago are true natural beauties.

When travelling inland into the lush

green interior of these islands, you

can enjoy the tropical scent of

thousands of blossoms and spices.

Caribbean joie de vivre

When in colonial times, African

and European languages, religions,

customs and culinary traditions

amalgamated, this created some-

thing unique: the Creole culture.

Today, it stands for the colourful

diversity of the sun-drenched

Caribbean islands and a rather

catching joie de vivre.

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CENTRAL AMERICA: CUBA, COSTA RICA & PANAMA

From the inscrutable depths of the rain forest to vibrant metropolises,

Central America and Cuba are blessed with an amazing abundance

of nature and culture. Ancient traditions and colonial infl uence merge

to a fascinating picture.

Ancient Maya culture in Belize and Mexico

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Human sacrifice, astronomy,

magical golden treasures – count-

less legends are told of the Maya

culture. In Belize and Mexico, many

of these secrets can be uncovered

by travelling to their fascinating

stone temples in the rain forest and

on the coast.

Diversity in Panama and Costa Rica

The contrasts could not be more

extreme: While skyscrapers grow

higher and higher in the trend metro-

polis Panama City, a few kilometres

away, the untouched jungle still

engulfs everything. With their volca-

noes, cloud forests and exotic fauna,

Panama and Costa Rica count among

the most beautiful of nature’s

paradises in Latin America.

The colourful flair of the ABC islands

Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao flirt

coquettishly with their colonial

heritage. Besides the narrow houses

with their Dutch gables, colourful

divers’ paradises are also to be

enjoyed here.

Cuba, an island full of temperament

Whether in the midst of Havana’s

hustle and bustle or in the little

colonial towns along the enchanting

coast – life on Cuba has a rhythm of

its own. Beyond all clichés of rum,

revolution and cigars, the Caribbean

island has retained its very own

endearing charm.

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Exploring the dream destination for tall ships: Head for ten treasure islands, luscious green volcanoes and colourful underwater worlds.

The British Virgin Islands – a sailor’s paradise

With more than 60 islands and reefs (of which just 16 are inhabited), the British Virgin Islands are a real dream desti-nation. Fans of sailing from all around the world are drawn to their idyllic and tropically warm waters, and the quaint beach bars bring together everyone from luxury yacht owners to solo sailors. It is so easy to get used to the care-free lifestyle, and with your feet in the sand as you gaze out over green hills and the tranquil sea, you will soon forget about the stresses of everyday life back home.

Luxury in a relaxed atmosphere on St Barths

Known for attracting a certain class of visitor, St Barthélemy has been a top holiday destination for the rich and famous from around the world ever since billionaire David Rockefeller discovered the island back in the 1960s. St Barths is all about quality not quantity, so you are more likely to brush shoulders with Hollywood stars than with tourists on its 22 white sandy beaches. In the capital Gustavia, houses with red roofs nestled into the green hills look just like rows of spectators in an am-phitheatre, transforming the idyllic port into an impressive stage. As you walk along the luxurious promenade, you will be sure to pass by some spectacular yachts.

French style on the ÎIes des Saintes

The ÎIes des Saintes give such a welcoming first impres-sion, though the historical Fort Napoléon that towers over the main island is a reminder of less peaceful times. This small town’s promenade is perfect for taking a stroll, and the savoir-vivre of life here unfolds against a backdrop of the glowing pastel colours of the Caribbean.

Stunning islands: St Lucia and Dominica

Although St Lucia is not considered a saint by everyone, the island is certainly the true queen of this idyllic realm. Even from a distance, its twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons, proffer a regal greeting to the approaching Sea Cloud. And once we have docked, the island welcomes us with its lush tropical scenery. Dominica, unofficially dubbed “Nature Island”, is proud of its unspoilt scenery. One of its national parks is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A delight for all the senses: Grenada, the island of spice

There is a reason why nutmeg is immortalised on this country’s national flag. Since colonial times, nutmeg – along with cloves, cinnamon and ginger – has been one of the island’s most important exports. If the aromatic fragrance of the tropics were to have a name, it would have to be “Grenada”.

Snorkellers’ paradise in the Tobago Cays

For many, life under water is a fascinating world – one that becomes even more magical the closer you get. The Tobago Cays’ Horseshoe Reef is such a place. This horseshoe-shaped coral reef encloses four small islands that glow in rich shades of green. The sea, in contrast, embraces turquoise, emerald and every shade of blue.

A lecturer accompanies the trip

Knowledge, entertainment and facts – our expert is on hand to give talks on a wide variety of specialist sub-jects. He will also be on board to answer any questions that you may have.

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How to find the best spots under palms at Christmas and toasting the New Year with rum: Santo Domingo – Barbados

Sea Cloud 15 nights21 Dec. 2018 to 05 Jan. 2019 SC-184221 Dec. Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic 18.00

Guests arrive individually in Santo Domingo. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud.

22 Dec. La Romana/Dom. Republic 06.00 13.30Trip to the Maravilla caves or snorkelling excursion.*

23 Dec. At sea24 Dec. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 08.00

Excursion to “The Baths” or “Spring Bay” or snorkelling excursion.* Day at the beach with barbecue.

25 Dec. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 07.00 Sail through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. White Bay/Jost van Dyke 13.00 18.00 26 Dec. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 17.00 27 Dec. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 28 Dec. At sea 29 Dec. Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 08.00 13.30 30 Dec. Cabrits/Dominica 08.00 13.30 Walk in the national park or snorkelling excursion.*

31 Dec. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 13.00 Visit to a turtle sanctuary or snorkelling excursion.*

01 Jan. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 02.00 St George’s/Grenada 14.00

Grenada island trip.*02 Jan. St George’s/Grenada 13.00

Hike to the Morne Gazo and beach shuttle.*03 Jan. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 17.00

Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*04 Jan. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 14.00

Excursion to the botanical garden and the volcanic sulphur springs or snorkelling excursion.*

05 Jan. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.

Itinerary subject to change! at anchor

* These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.

Dom. Republic

Santo Domingo

La Romana

St Lucia

BequiaUnion Island

Grenada

Barbados

Moskito IslandJost van Dyke

St Barthélemy

Îles des SaintesDominica

Puerto Rico

Caribbean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

St Barthélemy

Antigua

Îles des Saintes

St Lucia

Bequia

Union Island

Grenada

Barbados

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A colourful start to the New Year – windjammer feeling among the Lesser Antilles and the Grenadines: Barbados – Antigua

Colourful Caribbean underwater world

Eye to eye with parrotfishes, ocean turtles and damsel- fishes – the Tobago Cays and St Lucia are considered the best diving and snorkelling haunts in the Caribbean. The crystal-clear water with tropical temperatures offers metres deep views and invites to excursions through fascinating, colourful underwater worlds.

Grenada – the island of spice

Although Grenada has been blessed with around 45 picture-perfect beaches, the country’s real treasure remains its lush, green island interior. Deep volcanic lakes, dense rainforests, waterfalls and small river courses form the primordial backdrop of the island’s sugar cane fields and spice plantations. Not surprising that the scent of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg hangs in the air wherever you go on Grenada.

Nature’s paradise St Lucia

Wild orchids beguile with their seductive scent; the volcanic cones of the Pitons rise emerald green from the blue ocean; hidden beaches dot the coast – St Lucia is an island that charms all senses. The botanical garden offers a close-up view of this natural paradise’s many treasures: In the thousands of flowers and plants, the diversity of the island’s flora reveals itself in all its splendour.

French flair on the Îles des Saintes

Roughly 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) off Guadeloupe, the Îles des Saintes rise green from the sea. Columbus, who set foot on them on All Saints’ Day in 1493, gave the “holy islands” their name. Terre-de-Haut is the most charming of the eight isles: Beneath the historical Fort Napoléon, you can take a relaxed stroll through the little town and enjoy the French flair of its bars, cafés and boutiques.

Sea Cloud 9 nights05 Jan. to 14 Jan. 2019 SC-190105 Jan. Bridgetown/Barbados 22.00

Guests arrive individually in Barbados. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud.

06 Jan. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 16.00 07 Jan. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 14.00

Short island tour and excursion to a turtle sanctuary or snorkelling excursion.*

08 Jan. St George’s/Grenada 13.30 24.00Island tour or hike to the Morne Gazo, transfer to the beach.*

09 Jan. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 17.00 Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*10 Jan. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 14.00


11 Jan. Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 08.00 13.30 12 Jan. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 13 Jan. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 14 Jan. St John’s/Antigua 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.




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Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Barbados

Dominica

Antigua

St Barthélemy


Caribbean ease ahead: Sail with the trade winds to beach paradises of the British Virgin Islands: Antigua – Barbados


With more than 60 islands and reefs (of which only 16 are inhabited), the British Virgin Islands are a real dream desti-nation. Fans of sailing from all around the world are drawn to their idyllic and tropically warm waters, and the quaint beach bars bring together everyone from luxury yacht owners to solo sailors. It is so easy to get used to the care-free lifestyle, and with your feet in the sand as you gaze out over green hills and the tranquil sea, you will soon forget about the stresses of everyday life back home.

The imposing granite formations “The Baths”

Hidden grottos, shallow pools and the sun peeking through rocks polished round by the sea and sand – on Virgin Gorda, nature has created a romantic water playground for adults: The impressive stone labyrinth “The Baths” is the perfect place to while away the hours between coconut palms and the turquoise sea.

Relaxed luxury on St Barths

Ever since billionaire David Rockefeller discovered the island for himself in the 1960s, St Barthélemy has been a favourite destination for the international jetset. You spend some time on one of the glorious beaches, then stroll along the luxurious promenade, and bring the day to a relaxed close enjoying a sundowner while gazing at the impressive private yachts in Gustavia’s harbour.

Sea Cloud 8 nights14 Jan. to 22 Jan. 2019 SC-190214 Jan. St John’s/Antigua 18.00

Guests arrive individually in Antigua. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud.

15 Jan. At sea16 Jan. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 08.00


17 Jan. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 07.00 Sail through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. White Bay/Jost van Dyke 13.00 18.00 18 Jan. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 16.00 19 Jan. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 20 Jan. Cabrits/Dominica 13.30

Walk in the national park.*21 Jan. Cabrits/Dominica 05.00 22 Jan. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.



Combination:Combine trips SC-1902 and SC-1903 (page 14), and benefit from our special combination rate (see price insert).


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Tobago

Grenada

Union Island

Bequia

St Lucia

Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Barbados

Set off on a course of culinary discoveries in the Grenadines & Lesser Antilles with Michelin starred chef Toni Neumann: Barbados – Barbados

Sea Cloud 7 nights22 Jan. to 29 Jan. 2019 SC-190322 Jan. Bridgetown/Barbados 22.00

Guests arrive individually in Barbados.Embarkation on the Sea Cloud.

23 Jan. Man-O-War Bay/Tobago 17.30 24 Jan. Man-O-War Bay/Tobago 13.30 Excursion to the Argyle waterfall.*25 Jan. St George’s/Grenada 13.30 24.00

Island tour or hike to the Morne Gazo; transfer to the beach.*

26 Jan. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 16.00 Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*

Port Elizabeth/Bequia 21.00 27 Jan. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 13.30

Short island tour and excursion to a turtle sanctuary or snorkelling excursion.*

28 Jan. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 14.00 Excursion to the botanical garden and the volcanic sulphur springs or snorkelling excursion.*

29 Jan. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.



Combination:Combine trips SC-1903 and SC-1902 (page 13), and benefit from our special combination rate (see price insert).


Not only does the Caribbean sparkle with tempera-ment and joie de vivre; also its cuisine enchants with manifold culinary delights. During this 7-day cruise, the head chef of the Sea Cloud and Michelin starred chef Toni Neumann will take you on an inspiring jouney for the palate: Spices from Grenada, the freshest of fish from the Tobago Cays, rum in all its variations, and of course the famous Creole Cuisine promise days of indulgence under palms.

Star chef Toni Neumann goes Caribbean

After five years as Sous Chef in the repeatedly awarded restaurant and hotel VILLINO (member of FEINE PRIVATHOTELS) in Lindau on Lake Constance, Toni Neumann has been leading

the young, highly talented team as head chef since January 2017 and was awarded his first Michelin star almost immediately. Toni Neumann’s cuisine is based on skilled craftsmanship and inspired by his wonderful ideas that include culinary influences from Asia and Italy. What guests perceive as ever new culinary works of art are actually good, honest dishes that feature straightforward compositions without frills and are created with the aim to convince with quality, imagi- nation and taste. In January 2019, Toni will pursue his passion for large sailing ships on the Sea Cloud where he and the ship’s kitchen brigade will pamper guests with varied culinary delights.Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another gourmet chef will be on board for this trip.

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Barbados

Dominica

St Barthélemy


BequiaUnion Island

St Lucia

Îles des Saintes

Caribbean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Relax and unwind under white sails, en route to snorkelling paradises and sailors’ haunts: Barbados – Barbados




With more than 60 islands and reefs (of which only 16 are inhabited), the British Virgin Islands are a real dream desti-nation. Fans of sailing from all around the world are drawn to their idyllic and tropically warm waters, and the quaint beach bars bring together everyone from luxury yacht owners to solo sailors. It is so easy to get used to the care-free lifestyle, and with your feet in the sand as you gaze out over green hills and the tranquil sea, you will soon forget about the stresses of everyday life back home.




Knowledge, entertainment and facts – our expert is on hand to give talks on a wide variety of specialist subjects. He will also be on board to answer any questions that you may have.

Sea Cloud 11 nights05 Mar. to 16 Mar. 2019 SC-190805 Mar. Bridgetown/Barbados 18.00


06 Mar. At sea07 Mar. Cabrits/Dominica 08.00 13.30 Walk in the national park or snorkelling excursion.*08 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 17.00 09 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 10 Mar. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 07.00 17.00


11 Mar. At sea12 Mar. Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 08.00 13.00 13 Mar. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 14.00 24.00

Short island tour and excursion to a turtle sanctuary, beach visit or snorkelling excursion.*

14 Mar. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 18.00 Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*15 Mar. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 14.00


16 Mar. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.




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Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Barbados

Union Island

Bequia

St Lucia

Îles des Saintes

Antigua

St Barthélemy

Virgin Gorda

Prime seat for the SEA CLOUD at top-class sailing event – spectacular super yachts in the St Barths Bucket Regatta: Barbados – Antigua



French style on the ÎIes des Saintes

The ÎIes des Saintes give such a welcoming first impres-sion, though the historical Fort Napoléon that towers over the main island is a reminder of less peaceful times. This small town’s promenade is perfect for taking a stroll, and here the savoir-vivre unfolds against a backdrop of the glowing pastel colours of the Caribbean.

Regatta on the jet-set island of St Barths

The fact that St Barths can only be reached by small air-craft often attracts international celebrities who come to enjoy relaxing days on the tranquil beach or head to the capital of Gustavia. A highlight for sports fans is the Bucket Regatta, a remarkable sailing event which is held in March every year and sees 30 stylish superyachts compete against one another.



Sea Cloud 9 nights16 Mar. to 25 Mar. 2019 SC-190916 Mar. Bridgetown/Barbados 22.00


17 Mar. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 14.00 24.00 Short island tour and excursion to a turtle sanctuary, beach visit or snorkelling excursion.*

18 Mar. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 17.00 Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*19 Mar. Soufrière/St Lucia 12.00 17.00


20 Mar. Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 08.00 13.30 21 Mar. At sea22 Mar. North Sound/Virgin Gorda 08.00 13.30

Excursion to “The Baths” or “Spring Bay” or snorkelling excursion.*

23 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 08.00 24 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 18.00 25 Mar. St John’s/Antigua 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.




Bucket Regatta


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Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Barbados

St Lucia

Antigua

St Barthélemy


Sail along ancient pirates’ trails to the island paradises of the British Virgin Islands and the Lesser Antilles: Antigua – Barbados

The British Virgin Islands – a beautiful sailing destination

The British Virgin Islands, with their white sandy beaches, coral reefs and friendly beach bars, are made up of 60 islands and reefs. When cruising along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the Sea Cloud calls at two of its stunning natural beauty spots. The tiny islands dotted in the water and warm, gentle breezes make this water- way – named after the famous seafarer – a veritable paradise for sailors.

“The Baths” – imposing granite formations

It is sometimes easy to think that this is one of nature’s fairy tales: Once upon a time, there was a giant who played with large stone marbles. His favourite play-ground was in Virgin Gorda, a place now called “The Baths” – a gigantic rock labyrinth made out of circular- shaped granite.



Sea Cloud 8 nights25 Mar. to 02 Apr. 2019 SC-191025 Mar. St John’s/Antigua 18.00

Guests arrive individually in Antigua. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud.

26 Mar. At sea27 Mar. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 08.00


28 Mar. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 07.00 Sail through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. White Bay/Jost van Dyke 13.00 18.00 29 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 16.00 30 Mar. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 31 Mar. At sea01 Apr. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 14.00


02 Apr. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.




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Mystical Maya sites, colourful coral reefs, atmospheric Cuba and relaxation with a rhythm of your very own.

Megacity in the jungle: Panama City

As an international trade centre, gate to the Panama Canal and starting point for excursions to spectacular national parks, Panama City has evolved into a lively trend metropolis. Away from the sparkling skyline, time still moves at a different pace in the old quarter of the Casco Viejo: Strolling along grand old boulevards lined with bougainvillea is like walking right back into colonial times.

The Bocas del Toro National Park

Bocas del Toro is the name of a town and a province in the north-west of Panama. It also encompasses six larger islands and countless smaller ones. The region’s main attraction is its national marine park – a sanctuary that allows plants and animals to fl ourish both above and below the waterline. That is why, on our boat and snorkelling excursion, we are able to take you to white sandy beaches and offer you the fi nest glimpse of the underwater world in crystal clear waters.

Several relaxing days at sea

Besides crossing worlds and discovering new lands, we let relaxation take a front seat on our yacht for fi ve whole days. Plenty of time to enjoy life under the white sails and be spoilt in every way.

The world’s second largest coral reef

The Belize Barrier Reef is a 256-kilometre-long (159 miles) reef system which contains countless small coral islands. The Lighthouse Reef Atoll features a particularly special natural wonder: the Great Blue Hole. This circular sub-marine sinkhole, with a diameter of over 300 metres (0.19 miles), was formed during the last ice age and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Donning your snorkel and getting an underwater view is obviously another great way to discover the impressive beauty of the reef.

Maya cities in Mexico and Belize

The sophisticated culture of the Maya in Central America, which began roughly 5,000 years ago and ended around the time of the Spanish conquest, is still a mystery. Their ceremonies seem to have been gory, their step pyramids imposing, and their stone carvings required a great deal of skill. On our trip you will disco-ver three mystical Maya strongholds: Tulum, in Mexico, is the only Maya city situated on the coast; Altun Ha and Lamanai are located in Belize. Constructed on the banks of an inland lagoon, Lamanai remained populated for roughly 3,000 years. Excavations have revealed that over 20,000 people lived there around 700 AD.

Special offerS

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Combination:Combine trips SCII-1902 and SCII-1903 (page 21), and save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip.

Central America first-hand – a windjammer voyage to six countries from Panama to Cuba: Panama City (Colón) – Cienfuegos

Sea Cloud ii 14 nights14 Jan. to 28 Jan. 2019 SCII-190214 Jan. Panama City (Colón)/Panama 18.00

Guests arrive individually in Colón. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii.

15 Jan. Bocas del Toro/Panama 14.00 19.00 Boat tour through the national park.*

16 Jan. At sea17 Jan. Corn Islands/Islas del Maíz/Nicaragua 08.00 13.00 18 Jan. At sea19 Jan. At sea20 Jan. Roatán/Honduras 08.00 18.00

Zipline trip through the treetops and visit to the beach or snorkelling excursion.*

21 Jan. Belize City/Belize 13.00 Excursion to Altun Ha or swimming and snorkelling excursion to Caye Caulker.*

22 Jan. Belize City/Belize 18.00 Excursion to Lamanai with boat trip.*

23 Jan. Lighthouse Reef/Belize 08.00 13.00 Snorkelling excursion to the Great Blue Hole.*

24 Jan. At sea25 Jan. Cozumel/Mexico 07.00 18.00

Excursion to the ancient Maya city of Tulum or beach buggy tour and snorkelling.*

26 Jan. At sea27 Jan. Cienfuegos/Cuba 17.00 28 Jan. Cienfuegos/Cuba Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.



COLOMBIA

HONDURAS

EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA

COSTA RICA

PANAMA

Islas del Maíz

Roatán

Belize City

MEXICO

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

Gulf of Mexico

Caribbean Sea

ColónPanama City

Bocas del Toro

Lighthouse Reef

Cozumel

Havana

Tulum

Cienfuegos

Cuba


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A perfectly mixed holiday cocktail of rum and rumba, beaches and cities, cultural heritage and gorgeous nature.

Trinidad’s old town

Trinidad de Cuba is a small, friendly place with a long history as a centre for sugar cane farming. Its charming coastal setting, lovingly restored facades and gentle pace of life can be experienced in any of the town’s beautiful squares and in the narrow, historic alleyways. This small town has a well-deserved place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

The spirited music of Cuba

If Cuba is the birthplace of almost every Latin dance style, then Santiago de Cuba is the stage on which they are performed. Nowhere else will you find so much live music or dancing. In the town’s clubs, bars and dance schools, the rhythms of salsa, son and rumba are omnipresent and just as thrilling as in the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club.

Port Antonio – natural beauty in Jamaica

Known for its reggae, Rastafarians and rum, Jamaica has many magical and serene natural settings to offer along-side its rousing rhythms. Port Antonio in the northeast is the spot on the island with the most beautiful scenery. With its perfect beaches, lush tropical vegetation and countless caves, rivers and waterfalls, the area surroun-ding this small colonial town has been a celebrity hotspot since the nineteen-forties, attracting famous visitors like Errol Flynn and providing the exotic backdrop for a num-ber of films.


With more than 60 islands and reefs (of which only 16 are inhabited), the British Virgin Islands are a real dream desti-nation. Fans of sailing from all around the world are drawn to their idyllic and tropically warm waters; and the quaint beach bars bring together everyone from luxury yacht owners to solo sailors. It is so easy to get used to the care-free lifestyle; and with your feet in the sand as you gaze out over green hills and the tranquil sea, you will soon forget about the stresses of everyday life back home.

Luxury in a relaxed atmosphere on St Barths

Known for attracting a certain class of visitor, St Barthé- lemy has been a top holiday destination for the rich and famous ever since billionaire David Rockefeller discovered the island back in the nineteen-sixties. St Barths is all about quality not quantity, so you are more likely to brush shoulders with Hollywood stars than with tourists on its 22 white sandy beaches. In the capital Gustavia, houses with red roofs nestled into the green hills look just like rows of spectators in an amphitheatre, transforming the idyllic port into an impressive stage. As you walk along the luxurious promenade, you will be sure to pass by some spectacular yachts.



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Combination:Combine trips SCII-1903 and SCII-1902 (page 19), and save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip.

AntiguaSt Barthélemy

Haiti

Puerto Rico

Dom. Republic

Santo Domingo

Cuba

CienfuegosTrinidad

Havana

Santiago de Cuba

Port AntonioJamaica

Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

FLORIDA

British Virgin Islands

On a windjammer through the sunny heart of the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Lesser Antilles: Cienfuegos – Antigua

Sea Cloud ii 11 nights28 Jan. to 08 Feb. 2019 SCII-190328 Jan. Cienfuegos/Cuba

Guests arrive individually in Cienfuegos. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii.

29 Jan. Cienfuegos/Cuba 14.00 Trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad.*

30 Jan. At sea31 Jan. Santiago de Cuba/Cuba 08.00 17.00

City tour and El Morro fortress; city walk and lunch.*01 Feb. Port Antonio/Jamaica 08.00 13.00

Boat trip on the Rio Grande or visit to the beach of Frenchman’s Cove.*

02 Feb. At sea03 Feb. Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic 09.00 13.00 Tour of the old town.*

04 Feb. At sea05 Feb. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 08.00


06 Feb. Moskito Island/British Virgin Islands 07.00 Sail through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. White Bay/Jost van Dyke 13.00 18.00 07 Feb. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 08.00 13.00 08 Feb. St John’s/Antigua 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.




From pirates’ coves to the ports of the jetset – on the warm trade winds through the island world of the Lesser Antilles: Barbados – Barbados









Sea Cloud ii 11 nights26 Mar. to 06 Apr. 2019 SCII-190826 Mar. Bridgetown/Barbados 22.00

Guests arrive individually in Barbados. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii.

27 Mar. Port Elizabeth/Bequia 14.00 24.00 Short island tour and excursion to a turtle sanctuary, beach visit or snorkelling excursion.*

28 Mar. St George’s/Grenada 13.30 24.00Island tour or hike to the Morne Gazo; transfer to the beach.*

29 Mar. Chatham Bay/Union Island 08.00 18.00 Snorkelling and swimming excursion to the Tobago Cays.*

30 Mar. Kingstown/St Vincent 08.00 13.00Fort Charlotte and botanical garden.*

31 Mar. At sea01 Apr. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.00 02 Apr. Gustavia/St Barthélemy 13.30 03 Apr. Terre-de-Haut/Îles des Saintes 09.00 18.00 04 Apr. Cabrits/Dominica 07.00 14.00

Walk in the national park or snorkelling excursion.*05 Apr. Soufrière/St Lucia 08.00 13.00


06 Apr. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually.



BarbadosBequia

Grenada

Union Island

St Vincent

St Lucia

DominicaÎles des Saintes

St Barthélemy

Caribbean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

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For more information, please contact your travel professional or Sea Cloud CruiSeS.

The payment and cancellation conditions of the tour operator apply, as do the general conditions of transportation of the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Sea Cloud mbH & Co. KG and Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Sea Cloud ii mbH & Co. KG. These are available upon request or can be found at www.seacloud.com/t-c.

Deck Plan of Sea Cloud Public Areas:• Lido deck with bar • Restaurant (69 seats) with free seating and one sitting• Lounge with library and desk area with laptop • Hospital

Cabins:• 32 outside cabins (of those 10 cabins are original with marble bath/WC or shower/WC and 22 cabins with shower/WC) with bathrobes, hair dryer, telephone, air conditioning, private safe

Cat. A: Luxury owner’s cabins Cat. B: De luxe original cabins Cat. C: De luxe outside cabins Cat. 1: Double-bed cabins Cat. 2: Twin-bed cabins (beds can be placed together)

Cat. 3: Twin-bed cabins Cat. 4: Twin-bed cabins Cat. 5: Upper-/lower-bed cabins

Spanker Deck

Blue Lagoon

Lido Deck Lido Bar Bridge Captain’s and Lido Deck

Lounge Restaurant Purser

Hospital

Promenade Deck

Main Deck

Cabins with a bath, shower and WC Cabins with a shower and WC Masts

*Guaranteed cabin: The range of accommodation starts from Cat. 5. You will receive your exact cabin number when arriving on board. The allotment for this category is very limited.

Included services:• Beautifully appointed cabin in selected category• NEW: gratuities (except SC-1842)• Welcoming bottle of champagne in your cabin• All meals from early-bird breakfast to the exquisite 4-course dinner menu with choice of main course• 5-course gala dinner during the cruise• Welcome and farewell cocktail with champagne

• All soft drinks and juices throughout the cruise• Selected wines and beers thoughtfully chosen to complement lunch and dinner• All alcohol-free coffee and tea specialties• Bottled water on the excursions• Fresh fruit basket in your cabin, replenished daily• E-mails can be sent free of charge from the on-board laptop

• Travel documents with detailed destination information• English-speaking tour guide• All port fees• Free laundry service for cat. A-C cabin guests• Use of watersports facilities such as snorkelling equipment (weather permitting)

Sea CloudCruise-only rates per person

Cat./Cabin type

15 nights 9 nights 8 nights 7 nights 15 nights 11 nights 9 nights

SC-1842 SC-1901SC-1902SC-1910 SC-1903 SC-190203 SC-1908 SC-1909

Guaranteed double cabin* € 7.255 € 4.145 € 4.095 € 3.595 € 7.295 € 5.655 € 4.5955 Upper-/lower-bed cabin € 8.355 € 4.795 € 4.695 € 4.095 € 8.395 € 6.395 € 5.2554 Twin-bed cabin € 9.595 € 5.595 € 5.355 € 4.695 € 9.595 € 7.395 € 6.0553 Twin-bed cabin € 11.095 € 6.545 € 6.195 € 5.455 € 11.095 € 8.555 € 6.9952 Twin-bed cabin € 11.995 € 7.045 € 6.695 € 5.855 € 11.955 € 9.195 € 7.4951 Double-bed cabin € 12.595 € 7.445 € 6.995 € 6.155 € 12.495 € 9.655 € 7.895C De luxe outside cabin € 14.555 € 8.645 € 8.095 € 7.095 € 14.495 € 11.155 € 9.095B De luxe original cabin € 15.595 € 9.295 € 8.695 € 7.595 € 15.495 € 11.895 € 9.755A Luxury owner’s cabin € 16.695 € 9.945 € 9.255 € 8.095 € 16.495 € 12.695 € 10.395

Guaranteed single cabin* € 10.695 € 6.195 € 5.895 € 5.195 € 10.555 € 8.155 € 6.655

Single surcharge: Category 1-5: 50%, Category A-C: 100% Special offer

Deck Plan of Sea Cloud ii Public Areas:• Lido deck with bar • Restaurant (98 seats) with free seating and one sitting • Lounge, boutique, library with laptop, sauna, fitness area, swim platform • Hospital

Cabins:• 47 outside cabins (of those 29 cabins with shower/WC, 16 junior suites with bathtub/WC and 2 luxury owner suites with bathtub and shower/WC) with bathrobes, hair dryer, telephone, adjustable A/C, private safe, TV/DVD, mini-bar

Cat. A: Luxury owner suites Cat. B: Junior suites Cat. C: De luxe double-bed cabins Cat. D: De luxe double-bed cabins Cat. E: De luxe double-bed cabins Cat. F : Upper-/lower-bed cabins

Suites with bathtub/shower and walk-in closet (all other cabins showers & closets) Cabins with connecting doors Masts

Lido Deck Lido Bar

Restaurant

Lido Deck

Promenade Deck

Lounge Library

Boutique ReceptionPurser

Fitness Area

Swim Platform

Sauna Hospital

Cabin Deck

Included services:• Beautifully appointed cabin in selected category• NEW: gratuities• Welcoming bottle of champagne in your cabin• All meals from early-bird breakfast to the exquisite 4-course dinner menu with choice of main course• 5-course gala dinner during the cruise• Welcome and farewell cocktail with champagne

• All soft drinks and juices throughout the cruise• Selected wines and beers thoughtfully chosen to complement lunch and dinner• All alcohol-free coffee and tea specialties• Bottled water on the excursions• Fresh fruit basket in your cabin, replenished daily• E-mails can be sent free of charge from the on-board laptop

• Travel documents with detailed destination information• English-speaking tour guide• All port fees• Free laundry service for cat. A+B cabin guests• Use of watersports facilities such as snorkelling equipment (weather permitting)

*Guaranteed cabin: The range of accommodation starts from Cat. F. You will receive your exact cabin number when arriving on board. The allotment for this category is very limited.

Sea Cloud iiCruise-only rates per person

Cat./Cabin type

14 nights 11 nights 11 nights

SCII-1902 SCII-1903 SCII-1908Guaranteed double cabin* € 6.545 € 5.695 € 5.655F Upper-/lower-bed cabin € 7.145 € 6.155 € 6.095E De luxe double-bed cabin € 8.245 € 7.055 € 6.995D De luxe double-bed cabin € 9.255 € 7.855 € 7.775C De luxe double-bed cabin € 9.855 € 8.295 € 8.255B Junior suite € 11.655 € 9.695 € 9.655A Luxury owner suite € 13.055 € 10.795 € 10.755

Guaranteed single cabin* € 8.945 € 7.555 € 7.495

Single surcharge: Cat. C-F: 50%, Cat. A+B: 100% Special offer

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