Under Sail
Medieval walled cities and crumbling hilltop forts, emerald slopes and sparkling turquoise coves—the treasures of timeless destinations like the Mediterranean and Caribbean are seen in their full splendor when exploring aboard a hand-sailed ship from the Sea Cloud fleet. Few experiences on the water rival the sheer joy of sailing on a masted tall ship, where nostalgia imbues every deck and cabin, and the prevailing winds chart your course through a bygone era. Join National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions aboard the most beautiful vessels at sea today—the historic Sea Cloud and her modern counterpart Sea Cloud II—and set off on a timeless journey, where your transportation is as intriguing as your destination.
“There is nothing sacrificed by having a traditional relationship with sailing. This is the height of luxury. And the height of luxury these days—in many ways—is the ability to get away from it all. ”
A Regal Refurbishment for Sea Cloud
Following the 2025 summer season in the Mediterranean, on the eve of her 95th birthday, the historic tall ship Sea Cloud will undergo extensive updates and a meticulous restoration. Next year, take your final opportunity to sail Sea Cloud in timeless places like the Caribbean, Greece and Croatia before she sails into dry dock for the foreseeable future.
Why National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Under Sail Expeditions
Sailing Aboard the Sea Cloud Fleet: Must-See Sights and Hidden Delights
When you travel onboard a Sea Cloud ship with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, you explore on expertly crafted itineraries that take you to storied sites and secret gems far from the crowds.
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The Expedition Team
Guests traveling aboard the Sea Cloud fleet enjoy the immersive programming that is the hallmark of a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyage, including the guidance and expertise of your expedition leader, historians and certified photo instructors. You will also have access to the captain and crew members, who are eager to show you the art of their daily work among the ropes, winches and cleats. One of the great joys of these voyages is witnessing the theater of these spirited sailors climb the rigging, loosen the heavy cloth and haul the lines in from the deck as they raise and lower the sails by hand.
At Sea
Guests enjoy the view of the ship Sea Cloud II in full sail from a Zodiac.
Photograph: Stewart Cohen
Traveling Under Sail with the Historic Sea Cloud Fleet
Sailing aboard a Sea Cloud ship is an experience that is at once grand and effortlessly casual—a rare chance to get immersed in old-world elegance on a supremely comfortable yacht that feels like home.
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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II 2025-2026