Sailing voyages
Sailing cruise
The real experience of sailing with the comfort of a cruise: a guest aboard a large sailing ship that covers its route under sail. At ivent-sailing there are two worlds for this, Sea Cloud and Star Clippers.
Ask us for advice Discover the ships firstA sailing cruise is not a compromise but the best of two worlds: the power and the quiet of sailing together with the cabin, the galley and the calm of a small luxury ship. You travel as a guest, not as crew.
At ivent-sailing two fleets carry this idea on in their own way. Aboard the Sea Cloud the crew sets the sails by hand and climbs into the yards in daylight, a picture straight from the great age of the windjammers. On the Star Clippers ships the sails are worked from deck by winches, aboard the largest square-riggers sailing today as passenger ships. Two characters, the same freedom under sail.
In brief
What is a sailing cruise?
A sailing cruise combines the real experience of sailing with the comfort of a cruise. You travel as a guest aboard a large sailing ship that covers its route under sail while following a fixed schedule. You need not lend a hand yourself: on board you are looked after with a cabin, a galley and full service. At ivent-sailing there are two worlds for this. Aboard the Sea Cloud (Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Spirit) the crew sets the sails by hand and climbs into the yards in daylight. On the ships of Star Clippers the sails are worked from deck by winches. Sailing is mostly in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Baltic and across the Atlantic. Unlike a yacht voyage the route is planned; it may change in bad weather for reasons of safety.
The ships
Two worlds under sail
Five large sailing ships from two fleets. The hand-sailed windjammers of the Sea Cloud with the service of a small luxury ship, and the mighty square-riggers of Star Clippers. Which world suits you is best read in the comparison and in the two portraits.
- Comparison: Star Clippers or Sea Cloud?Which of the two worlds suits you, set side by side ship for ship.
- Portrait: Sea Cloud CruisesThe hand-sailed windjammers and their story.
- Portrait: Star ClippersThe largest square-riggers in passenger sailing today.
Sea Cloud Spirit
136 guests
The newest and largest hand-sailed windjammer in the fleet. Square sails set by hand, with the service and comfort of a small luxury ship.
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Sea Cloud II
94 guests
A hand-sailed three-master for small groups. The crew climbs into the yards in daylight, and you are a guest with full service.
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227 guests
A five-masted full-rigged ship and one of the largest square-riggers in the world. Sails worked from deck by winches, a large ship with plenty of room on board.
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Star Flyer
166 guests
A slender four-masted clipper from Star Clippers. Close to the water, sporting under sail, with a friendly atmosphere on board.
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Star Clipper
166 guests
The sister of the Star Flyer, just as slender and fast under sail. Classic clipper lines and relaxed life on board.
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You are a guest
Nobody has to lend a hand. The crew handles the cabin, the galley and the service. Anyone who would like to watch the manoeuvres or learn something is most welcome, but nothing is required.
By hand or by winch
Aboard the Sea Cloud the crew sets the sails by hand and climbs into the yards in daylight. On the Star Clippers ships the sails are worked from deck by winches. Two different experiences under sail.
Waters
Mostly the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Baltic, as well as Atlantic crossings, and with Star Clippers also Central America. These ships do not sail to Asia.
A planned route
Unlike a yacht voyage, a sailing cruise follows a fixed schedule. The route may change in bad weather for reasons of safety.
Advice
Sea Cloud or Star Clippers?
A hand-sailed windjammer or a large square-rigger, which waters, which season: that is best settled in conversation. You reach a person who knows both fleets, and you usually have an answer the same day.
Prefer to speak directly? Call us or book an advisory appointment whenever it suits you.
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