Caribbean aboard Sea Cloud

13° 6′ N 59° 37′ W

Ship Sea Cloud in the evening light, Caribbean
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Sailing the Caribbean aboard Sea Cloud 

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Guests walk on a beach with the ship Sea Cloud II at bay
  • Sail the sparkling Caribbean Sea aboard the historic square-rigger Sea Cloud

  • Stand on deck and watch the orchestrated frenzy of the crew members going aloft in the web of riggings to hand-set 30 sails

  • Swim and snorkel in pristine tropical waters and explore remote cays and beaches

  • Explore 18th-century Fort Napoléon, colonial outposts, and an intriguing mix of cultures with our expedition staff at your side

  • Experience an array of natural wonders, including volcanoes and rainforests showcasing island flora and fauna

Day by Day

Starts at

Bridgetown, Barbados

Ends at

Bridgetown, Barbados

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Day 1

Bridgetown, Barbados / Embark Ship

Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this evening, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset.  

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 1

Bridgetown, Barbados / Embark Ship

Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this evening, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset.  

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2

Under Sail

Begin the morning on deck, where sailors climb aloft to raise Sea Cloud's sails by hand. Enjoy a full day under sail across the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship's exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history and culture of the islands that await.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Under Sail

Begin the morning on deck, where sailors climb aloft to raise Sea Cloud's sails by hand. Enjoy a full day under sail across the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship's exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history and culture of the islands that await.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Dominica

Spend the day exploring Dominica, known as “the nature island” for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through enchanting rainforest. Join our historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica's turbulent colonial history. Go for a refreshing swim before we cast off in time to enjoy a sunset at sea.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Dominica

Spend the day exploring Dominica, known as “the nature island” for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through enchanting rainforest. Join our historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica's turbulent colonial history. Go for a refreshing swim before we cast off in time to enjoy a sunset at sea.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe / Under Sail

Distinctly French in character and culture, the shops, homes, and people of Les Saintes are colorful, tasteful, and delightful. Enjoy picture-postcard views from Fort Napoléon, with its cactus garden, iguanas, and maritime museum. Then stroll through French colonial Terre-de-Haut and swim and snorkel from a nearby sandy beach. In the afternoon, we set sail south on a beam reach, as the winds fill the square sails in a glorious spectacle.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe / Under Sail

Distinctly French in character and culture, the shops, homes, and people of Les Saintes are colorful, tasteful, and delightful. Enjoy picture-postcard views from Fort Napoléon, with its cactus garden, iguanas, and maritime museum. Then stroll through French colonial Terre-de-Haut and swim and snorkel from a nearby sandy beach. In the afternoon, we set sail south on a beam reach, as the winds fill the square sails in a glorious spectacle.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Under Sail / Bequia, the Grenadines

Sail aboard our magnificent ship in the morning and anchor at tiny Bequia by afternoon. Explore the charming waterfront and immerse yourself in this unique maritime culture. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-fringed beaches, or join our staff to visit a traditional model boat museum. In Port Elizabeth, browse the local market and stroll the waterfront Belmont Walkway, or choose to go snorkeling and swimming.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Under Sail / Bequia, the Grenadines

Sail aboard our magnificent ship in the morning and anchor at tiny Bequia by afternoon. Explore the charming waterfront and immerse yourself in this unique maritime culture. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-fringed beaches, or join our staff to visit a traditional model boat museum. In Port Elizabeth, browse the local market and stroll the waterfront Belmont Walkway, or choose to go snorkeling and swimming.  

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Under Sail / Carriacou, Grenada

Spend the morning aboard Sea Cloud under sail, exploring the idyllic Grenadine Islands with their quintessential tropical cays. This afternoon, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in Tyrell Bay or a guided stroll of Hillsborough on the island of Carriacou.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Under Sail / Carriacou, Grenada

Spend the morning aboard Sea Cloud under sail, exploring the idyllic Grenadine Islands with their quintessential tropical cays. This afternoon, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in Tyrell Bay or a guided stroll of Hillsborough on the island of Carriacou.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Soufrière, St. Lucia / Under Sail

Arrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufrière, drive into St. Lucia's active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs. Take a tropical walk through botanical gardens alive with birds and the backdrop rush of Diamond Falls. Spend the afternoon sailing as we return to Barbados. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Soufrière, St. Lucia / Under Sail

Arrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufrière, drive into St. Lucia's active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs. Take a tropical walk through botanical gardens alive with birds and the backdrop rush of Diamond Falls. Spend the afternoon sailing as we return to Barbados. 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Bridgetown, Barbados / Disembark Ship

Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8

Bridgetown, Barbados / Disembark Ship

Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. The sheer opulence—antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, gold fixtures, exquisite accoutrements—of Sea Cloud is a testament to the efforts of the ship’s original owners, businesswoman and socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and finance tycoon E.F. Hutton, who spared no expense in tasteful decoration. Whether you’re passively watching the athletic young crew scrambling high in the rigging, lolling in what Marjorie Merriweather Post called the “Blue Lagoon,” or learning to capture the sun on the sails with your Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, life aboard Sea Cloud is either the point or the perfect interlude between explorations.

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Experience the romance of tall ship sailing in the trade winds, gliding into bays of idyllic islands. Snorkel or swim in the warm Caribbean waters and explore tropical reefs and undersea gardens. Stroll waterfront towns where the patois reflects the mosaic of cultures in these islands. Hike a jungle trail in search of parrots or enjoy a palm-studded beach. Each island offers a unique rhythm, with opportunities to indulge in active or relaxing pursuits. 

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duration
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starts at
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From

$11,830

/ per person

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duration
8 Days
starts at
Bridgetown, Barbados
ends at
Bridgetown, Barbados

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From

$11,830

/ per person

Book Now
duration
8 Days
starts at
Bridgetown, Barbados
ends at
Bridgetown, Barbados

View our brochure for more details