Sea Cloud II
Intimate ship Bliss scored
The sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud, the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship. A windjammer gives you that feeling of boundless…
- 94guests
- 3,849gross tons
- 8cruises now
- $10,500fares from
At a glance
Sea Cloud II is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, in service since 2001. It carries 94 guests and 60 crew (1.6 guests per crew member) at 3,849 gross tons. It is the 7th largest of 16 Lindblad Expeditions ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active (10/10) and lowest for entertainment, family friendly, party, spa & fitness and staterooms (5/10). It has 8 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $10,500 to $15,000.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 94
- Crew
- 60
- Gross tons
- 3,849
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 384 ft
- Beam
- 52 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2001
- Space ratio
- 1.6
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 1.6
- Mph
- 14
- IMO
- 9171292
Bliss scores
What Sea Cloud II is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 10.0
- Adventure and nature 7.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 6.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 8.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- Staterooms 5.0
Our review
Sea Cloud II: Experience the romance of a tall ship
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
A windjammer gives you that feeling of boundless freedom — a feeling that reaches its pinnacle as you sail the seas under open skies. But this is a feeling that pervades the Sea Cloud II at all times, manifested in the onboard lifestyle and forged by the expansive space of the four decks, the relaxed social atmosphere and the space for private contemplation.
The lounge, the library, the restaurant, the cabins and the gym are all imbued with stylish comfort. Every area has its own way of enticing visitors, so you will still discover new favorite places even after days. The decks of the Sea Cloud II are thus an ideal place to transform any journey into a very special experience — for couples, groups of friends, anniversary parties or larger events.
Since it was commissioned more than 10 years ago, the Sea Cloud II has never ceased to enchant and impress people. Not only is it a modern and elegant cruise ship, but a very private yacht. While discerning cruise lovers will discover their passion for classic sailing ships, sailing enthusiasts will become devotees of great voyages.
Where Sea Cloud II sails
Sea Cloud II, owned by Sea Cloud Cruises and licensed for various itineraries by Lindblad Expeditions, sails small ports of call in the western Mediterranean in summer, crosses the Atlantic, then begins cruises in the Caribbean in November.
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On board
Like most expedition shps, there's no casino, no spa and no stage production shows on board. There is, however, a pianist who performs in the lounge, and top-flight cuisine sourced from local ingredients.
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Photos
Inside and out
On board 1

The lavishly appointed main lounge aboard Sea Cloud II.
Ship exteriors 1

Sea Cloud II docked in Bridgetown, Barbados.
More photos 5

The full-rigged Sea Cloud II sails to the Mediterranean in summer and Caribbean in winter. 
Champagne and attentive service sill be part of the experience on a Sea Cloud II voyage. 
The four-masted ship Sea Cloud II offers sailings to the Mediterranean in summer and Caribbean in winter. 
The riggings on the main deck of Sea Cloud II. 
Sea Cloud II docked in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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