The Caribbean is a familiar and welcome destination for millions of travelers each year. White sand beaches, turquoise waters, and perfect weather greet you on almost every island.
While we love a good lay-in-one-spot vacation every now and then, to really see the Caribbean, we recommend you take it all in by sail. Every island has it’s own character, history and charm, so hop around from island to island to get the most of your next caribbean adventure.
Not all cruises are for everyone. We generally steer away from the big ships because you can end up feeling like part of a large herd and not really have the opportunity to get a true sense of an island – other than the port area. Cruising on a sailboat, on the other hand, brings the Caribbean experience to life.
Sea Cloud II is a beautiful windjammer that sets sail throughout the Caribbean multiple times per year. The ship enchants from the moment you see its majestic masts. With twenty-three sails and five decks, the ship can accommodate up to 100 guests as well as crew. It’s a true boutique experience on the high seas. Watching the captain and crew raise and take down the sails from island to island becomes a mesmerizing and much-anticipated part of your day.
Sailing affords guests the opportunity to see the sea from a totally new perspective. Rather than scanning the horizon from the beach, binoculars in hand, searching for dolphins, you’re sailing right beside them.
Rather than seeing just one new place, you’re able to explore a bunch of new destinations. With island excursions carefully planned to the last detail by the experienced Sea Cloud II staff, you’re able to get an in-depth look at each island. You’re welcome to participate on tours, snorkel through vibrant reefs, explore colonial towns, or simply set yourself down on a postcard-worthy beach.
Best of all, the show doesn’t stop when you step back on board. While sunbathing or cocktailing with a book on the sun deck, you get to watch the crew in action. Setting sails and adjusting them to catch the wind just right, running fishing lines from the deck, or even just going about their daily tasks. The buzz on board means there’s never a dull moment.
There’s certainly nothing wrong with a standard beach vacation, but every now and then, when you’re looking for something different, set sail on Caribbean Sea with the Sea Cloud II and experience a whole host of beautiful islands.
For our full coverage of the Sea Cloud II experience and more pictures of the ship and islands, check out the complete review: here.
Thank you to Sea Cloud Cruises for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are our own.
