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Sailing on The Trade Winds – Caribbean Sailing Cruise

Sailing on The Trade Winds – Caribbean Sailing Cruise

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Follow the Caribbean trade winds on this spectacular 15-night sailing voyage from St. Maarten to Curaçao, exploring some of the region’s most beautiful islands, hidden anchorages, and vibrant coastal towns. Combining leisurely days under sail with visits to the British Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Barths, St. Lucia, Grenada, Bonaire, and Curaçao, this journey showcases the Caribbean’s remarkable diversity. Discover secluded beaches, colourful colonial ports, volcanic landscapes, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling. From the relaxed yachtie lifestyle of the Virgin Islands to the Dutch-Caribbean charm of Bonaire and Curaçao, this unforgettable voyage offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, island culture, and the timeless romance of sailing aboard SEA CLOUD SPIRIT.

Trip Name
Sailing on The Trade Winds - Caribbean Sailing Cruise
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Three-mast full-rigged ship Length: 138 meters Passenger Capacity: 136 Built: 2021 SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is a modern three-mast, full-rigged windjammer launched in 2021, combining traditional sailing heritage with contemporary shipbuilding and engineering. With an overall length of 138 metres and carrying up to 4,100 m² of sail across 28 sails, she is one of the largest and most advanced sailing cruise ships in the world. Built under the Maltese flag, the vessel accommodates a maximum of 136 passengers supported by a crew of approximately 85, preserving an intimate onboard atmosphere while delivering authentic tall-ship sailing. In addition to her classic rigging, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is equipped with efficient diesel-electric propulsion, ensuring modern operational reliability alongside genuine sail-powered navigation. Onboard, the ship offers 69 outside cabins and suites, many with private balconies, all fitted with high-end amenities and refined finishes. Public spaces include a panoramic restaurant, lido bar and bistro, elegant lounge with a Steinway grand piano, library, sun deck, and boutique. A full wellness and spa area, fitness centre with ocean views, swim platform, water sports equipment, and Zodiac boats support both relaxation and active exploration. Designed as a true sailing vessel rather than a conventional cruise ship, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT sets a benchmark for combining windjammer tradition, spacious design, and 21st-century comfort at sea.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Departure 7:00 pmDutch in the south, French in the north – on St. Maarten you will find an unusual piece of Europe in the middle of the Caribbean. Because of the natural salt deposits, the Dutch West India Company once claimed the island for itself and – according to legend – divided the island up in 1648 after a drinking competition with the French. In the colorful port city of Philipsburg, a day at the beach can be perfectly combined with a stroll through town: From the fine sandy Great Bay Beach it is only a stone's throw to the Boardwalk with its restaurants and to the boutiques of the small city center.
Day 2 - Day 2 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 3 - Day 3 North Sound, Virgin Gorda & Sail through the Sir Francis Drake Channel & Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 1:30 pmExplorers once used to cross swords in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Nowadays the sea around the British Virgin Islands is one of the world's best sailing areas. Heavenly bays, gorgeous beaches, idyllic anchoring spots, smart yacht clubs and charming little beach bars make the island a popular haunt for sailors. On Virgin Gorda, once called "The Fat Virgin" by Columbus due to its shape, you can find "The Baths", one of nature's most beautiful oddities, in the National Park. Ground to a sphere and polished to a shine, the huge granite formations on the beach and in the water create a multi-branched labyrinth of giant boulders.Arrival 07:00 pm, Departure 11:00 pmThe Sir Francis Drake Channel, where swords were once crossed, is now one of the most beautiful sailing spots. Jost van Dyke, the smallest of the main islands in the British Virgin Islands, is a mountainous volcanic object of beauty with fewer than 300 inhabitants. One of them, Foxy, has been mixing his cocktails since 1968 and the bar of the same name enjoys a legendary reputation as perhaps the most famous beach bar in the Lesser Antilles. The island's past is less reputable – it was named by a Dutch pirate. The island gives its most beautiful treasures to all who visit – fine sand, green palm trees, colorful beach bars and the luminous blue of the sea.
Day 4 - Day 4 Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 6:00 pmIt almost seems as if no other career choice than pirate was possible in the 17th and 18th centuries in the British Virgin Islands. Jost van Dyke, Blackbeard, Francis Drake – they all went on the prowl in the Dream Territory during the golden age of privateering. Norman Island was named after the pirate captain Norman, who allegedly hid his treasures here, and inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write his adventure novel “Treasure Island”. If you dig a little in the fine sand on the uninhabited private island today, you probably won’t discover any gold coins, but you will discover an equally valuable treasure: deep, Caribbean relaxation.
Day 5 - Day 5 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 6 - Day 6 St. John’s, Antigua
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 2:00 pmSt John’s is the capital of this small island in the Antilles, a former British colony. From Shirley Heights in the south you have a fantastic view over the English harbor and Nelson's Dockyard, an old restored shipyard named after the Admiral. Visit Betty's Hope, a restored sugar mill where "white gold" would have been processed during the island's bitter past. Now sweet black pineapples grow in the gentle rolling landscape around Boggy Peak. The coast is lined with bays and lagoons, dazzling white palm-filled beaches – one for every day of the year – and an almost unbroken coral reef.
Day 7 - Day 7 Gustavia, St. Barthélemy
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 11:00 pmSt. Barthélemy, affectionately known as St. Barths by most, already had many "owners" before the Lesser Antilles were acquired by France in 1877. When the first estate was acquired by the banker David Rockefeller in 1957, the island's future was finally sealed. It became a refuge for the international jet set and an elegant holiday paradise for many Hollywood stars. For over 40 years, St. Barths has cultivated a luxurious lifestyle with a Caribbean laissez-faire approach. You can stroll through the charming main town of Gustavia, whose beautifully restored houses and colonial facades look out over the sea with its elegant superyachts, browse in the shops for precious items, or enjoy a sundowner in the picturesque harbor surrounded by clusters of high class bars and restaurants.
Day 8 - Day 8 Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Arrival 8:00 amDutch in the south, French in the north – on St. Maarten you will find an unusual piece of Europe in the middle of the Caribbean. Because of the natural salt deposits, the Dutch West India Company once claimed the island for itself and – according to legend – divided the island up in 1648 after a drinking competition with the French. In the colorful port city of Philipsburg, a day at the beach can be perfectly combined with a stroll through town: From the fine sandy Great Bay Beach it is only a stone's throw to the Boardwalk with its restaurants and to the boutiques of the small city center.
Day 9 - Day 9 Day under full sails
Climbing the rigging, untying ropes, setting sails – today is all about sailing. Time to lean back and relax in the deck chair and watch the passionate crew hoisting the sails by hand.
Day 10 - Day 10 Terre-de-Haut, Îles des Saintes
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 1:30 pmÎles des Saintes is a small archipelago that was disputed for a long time until it finally became French in 1816. In the charming main town of Terre-de-Haut, take a delightful stroll along the waterside promenade. Boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants invite you to browse and spend some time here. The savoir vivre takes place against a backdrop lit up in all the pastel shades of the Caribbean. Fort Napoleon is set high above the bay and your climb up to it is rewarded by a spectacular panoramic view. On the other side of the island, the Plage de Pompierre invites you to enjoy a dip in the sea and sunbathe on the beach.
Day 11 - Day 11 Soufrière, St. Lucia
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 5:30 pmTwo famous volcanic cones are indisputably the emblem of St. Lucia and have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Gros and Petit Piton tower over the southern, windward side of the island and, in Soufrière, seem close enough to touch. The volcanoes have in fact long been extinct, but the sulphur springs demonstrate the power of the earth's core and still bubble up. In the Botanical Gardens, natural abundance is combined with artistic arrangements to create a colorful tropical paradise. Some people claim that Josephine, who later became Napoleon's wife, used to bathe in the little pool in the garden.
Day 12 - Day 12 Tobago Cays, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 5:00 pmRight in the south of the Grenadines are the Tobago Cays – four small uninhabited islands, surrounded by a protective horseshoe-shaped coral reef. The Horseshoe Reef holds the Atlantic swell at bay and its unique animal and plant life make it an ideal place for snorkelling. The lagoon between the islets shimmers in all shades from turquoise through to emerald green and invites you to take a dip at the fantastic beaches.
Day 13 - Day 13 St. George’s, Grenada
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 1:30 pmBeautiful beaches, aromatic spice plantations, dense rainforests, waterfalls, and a volcano that has long been extinct define this stunning island. For many people, Grenada is the incarnation of a tropical paradise and St. George's the most beautiful little port in the Grenadines. All around the horseshoe-shaped bay there are numerous houses reminiscent of colonial times. There is good reason why nutmeg is immortalized on the national flag. Alongside cloves, cinnamon and ginger, it is one of the island's biggest exports.
Day 14 - Day 14 Day at sea
Spend the day sunbathing, enjoy the fresh wind breeze, and relax into the day!
Day 15 - Day 15 Kralendijk, Bonaire
Arrival 8:00 am, Departure 6:00 pmThe second largest in the ABC Islands, which forms part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is an idyllic natural paradise with many different faces. In the hilly northern region, lush tropical greenery prevails, and in the south, areas have a desert-like character with cactuses as high as trees and natural salt lakes that attract whole flocks of pink flamingos. The island also gleams with rugged rocky cliffs, mangrove forests, several small bays, endless sandy beaches and a long offshore coral reef.
Day 16 - Day 16 Willemstad, Curaçao
Arrival 8:00 amCuraçao, alphabetically the last of the ABC, is the largest in the Netherlands Antilles in terms of land area. The neat capital, Willemstad, a trading post for the Dutch West India Company in the 17th century, with its well preserved colonial architecture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque location of the wide harbor canal, boulevards with beautifully restored facades and colorful, typically Dutch gabled houses make Willemstad a lively "Little Amsterdam". Take in the wonder of the bright Caribbean light, beneath palm trees, with azure bays and pearl-white beaches.
Day 17 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category E: Superior Cabins, Outside. From
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category D: De Luxe Cabins, Outside. From
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category F: Superior Single Cabins, Outside. From
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category C: De Luxe Lido Cabins, Outside. From
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category B: Junior Suites With Balcony. From
05-12-202720-12-2027EUR €0Category A: Suites With Balcony. From

Inclusions

    • Celeb-Packed Paradise: St. Barths calls all A-listers with VIP beaches, high-end shopping, and luxe private parties.
    • The Baths: Float in Virgin Gorda’s tidal pools and grottoes, formed from granite boulders on a picturesque beach.
    • It’s a Yachtie Life: Indulge in the Virgin Islands’ carefree customs of beach, bar, and sea.
    • Pure Nature on the Pitons: St. Lucia is a tropical utopia with twin volcanoes covered in rainforests.
    • Snorkel, Swim, Paddle: These stops are the most beautiful spots for water sports enthusiasts.
    • Take a Deep Breath: Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger grow in abundance on the spice isle of Grenada.
    • Candy-colored Islands: On Bonaire and Curaçao, color streams from sky to sea with pink flamingoes and protected reefs.

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