In February 2001 the SEA CLOUD II turned fantasy into reality: Like no other ship, she combines the timeless elegance of windjammers of past with the highest safety standards and the luxurious comfort of modern cruise ships.
Sailing romantics will be fascinated while on board, where the 32,150 sq. feet of sails is set by hand – just as on her legendary sister ship, the SEA CLOUD.
The custom of christening a ship is 300 years old. Originally it was a test of courage for newly hired seamen. They dove from the deck about 15 yards into the ocean – this later evolved into christening, and was adopted by the church in the 18th century; Ships should sail the oceans with God’s protection and blessing.
For the SEA CLOUD II the big day came on 6 February 2001 – twelve months later than originally planned, but now with symbolic meaning. Because 70 years earlier her older sister, the legendary SEA CLOUD, was christened at Kiel’s Germania shipyard.
On the day of her christening the SEA CLOUD II stood at the wharf of the Canary harbor city Las Palmas, beautifully polished after a stormy Atlantic crossing. And after an equally turbulent flight godmother Sabine Christiansen arrived on time. The TV host had been owner Hermann Ebel’s first choice – and the journalist and SEA CLOUD enthusiast eagerly agreed.
Introduced by her colleague, longtime news anchorman Wilhelm Wieben, she spoke, “I christen you the ‘SEA CLOUD II’ and wish you and those who sail with you across the world’s oceans, a good trip always and ever six inches of water under your keel” – and with a skillful swing, Sabine Christiansen broke the champagne bottle into a thousand pieces across the ship’s bow.
Sea Cloud II is a stunning barkentine, built along traditional lines with the ambience of a 1930s sailing vessel, that has looks and deluxe accommodation like her namesake. The interior designs are traditional and elegant. Sea Cloud II passengers tend to be discerning 40-60+ and European & American. When all cabins have double occupancy, the ship provides a space ratio of 40.1 tons per passenger and a crew to passenger ratio of one for every 1.6 passengers. At full capacity the space ratio is 40.1 tons per passenger and the crew ratio is one to 1.6 passengers.
Size Very Small
Rating
Built 2001
Refit
Tonnage 3849
Passengers (Min/Max) 96/96
Crew 60
Officers European
CABINS
Total 48
All the beautifully appointed suites and cabins are spacious and have outside views and are well equipped. The bathrooms, in light marble feature baths in the Suites.
Balcony
Ocean View 48
Inside
Single
Cabin Details
FITNESS & LEISURE
Pools Out/In 0/0
There is a promenade deck and although there is no pool, sunbathing on the padded blue lagoon at the stern of the boat is delightful. There is a small watersports platform, four zodiacs and snorkelling equipment.
Jacuzzis 0
Fitness Centre Yes
Sauna Yes
Steam Room Yes
Deck Space Good
RESTAURANTS
The single sitting dining room is airy and modern and provides buffet breakfast and lunch and a full service dinner. Both food and service are excellent although the choice may be limited. Lunch is sometimes served on the promenade deck. Main Dining Rooms 1
Sittings 1
Non Smoking Yes
Alternative Dining 0
ENTERTAINMENT
Live music in the form of a piano player is usually provided in the Lounge and there may be a crew show at the end of the voyage. A good book, conversation and the cruise experience will be your main entertainment. Show Lounges 0
Cinema No
Library Yes
