Exclusive luxury cruise from St. Maarten
Travel dates: 14 December 2026 – 21 December 2026
Experience the Caribbean in its most elegant form aboard the legendary Sea Cloud Spirit. This exceptional 7-night sailing cruise departing from Philipsburg, St. Maarten, combines stylish deceleration, authentic seafaring, and luxurious comfort for a travel experience full of lightness and pleasure. Under white sails, you'll glide through turquoise blue waters, past dreamlike islands, hidden coves, and palm-fringed beaches.
030 / 69 80 21 92
gowin@select-luxury.travel
„The SEA CLOUD stands for classic sailing at the highest level: In a family-like atmosphere, you'll enjoy first-class service, exquisite cuisine, and the unparalleled feeling when the crew still sets the sails by hand. Small harbours and exclusive anchorages away from the main cruise routes make this journey particularly intense and individual.“
Departure 7:00 PM
Dutch in the south, French in the north – St. Maarten is an unusual slice of Europe in the middle of the Caribbean. Due to natural salt deposits, the Dutch West India Company once claimed the island for itself and – according to legend – divided it with the French in 1648 after a drinking competition. In the colourful port town of Philipsburg, a day at the beach can be perfectly combined with a stroll through the town: from the beautiful sandy Great Bay Beach, it's just a stone's throw to the promenade with its restaurants and the boutiques of the small town centre.
Arrival 13:00
Explorers once crossed swords in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Nowadays, the sea around the British Virgin Islands is one of the best sailing areas in the world. Heavenly bays, beautiful beaches, idyllic anchorages, chic yacht clubs and charming little beach bars make the islands a popular meeting place for sailors. On Virgin Gorda, once called „The Fat Virgin“ by Columbus due to its shape, you can find „The Baths“ in the National Park, one of nature's most beautiful curiosities. Smoothed into spheres and polished to a shine, the massive granite formations on the beach and in the water form a multi-storey labyrinth of enormous boulders.
Departure 7:00 PM
Explorers once crossed swords in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Nowadays, the sea around the British Virgin Islands is one of the best sailing areas in the world. Heavenly bays, beautiful beaches, idyllic anchorages, chic yacht clubs and charming little beach bars make the islands a popular meeting place for sailors. On Virgin Gorda, once called „The Fat Virgin“ by Columbus due to its shape, you can find „The Baths“ in the National Park, one of nature's most beautiful curiosities. Smoothed into spheres and polished to a shine, the massive granite formations on the beach and in the water form a multi-storey labyrinth of enormous boulders.
Arrival 14:00, Departure 18:00
The Sir Francis Drake Channel, where swords once crossed, is now one of the most beautiful sailing spots. Jost van Dyke, the smallest of the main islands of 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 after a Dutch pirate. The island bestows its most beautiful treasures upon all visitors – fine sand, green palm trees, colourful beach bars and the glittering blue of the sea.
Arrival 7:00 PM, Departure 11:00 PM
The Sir Francis Drake Channel, where swords once crossed, is now one of the most beautiful sailing spots. Jost van Dyke, the smallest of the main islands of 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 esteemed – it was named by a Dutch pirate. The island gifts all its visitors its finest treasures – fine sand, green palm trees, colourful beach bars, and the shimmering blue of the sea.
Arrival 8:00 AM, Departure 5:00 PM
It almost seems as if there was no career choice other than pirate on the British Virgin Islands in the 17th and 18th centuries. Jost van Dyke, Blackbeard, Francis Drake – they all went hunting in this dream territory during the golden age of privateering. Norman Island was named after the pirate captain Norman, who supposedly 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 find any gold coins, but an equally valuable treasure: deep, Caribbean relaxation.
Arrival 13:00, Departure 23:00
St. Barthélemy, affectionately known as St. Barths by most, had many „owners“ even before France acquired the Lesser Antilles in 1877. When the first estate was bought by banker David Rockefeller in 1957, the island's future was irrevocably sealed. It became a haven for the international jet set and an elegant holiday paradise for many Hollywood stars. For over 40 years, St. Barths has maintained a luxurious lifestyle with a Caribbean laissez-faire approach. You can stroll through the charming capital Gustavia, whose beautifully restored houses and colonial facades overlook the sea with elegant superyachts, browse the shops for valuables, or enjoy a sundowner in the picturesque harbour, surrounded by small upscale bars and restaurants.
Arrival 8:00 AM, Departure 1:30 PM
St. John’s is the capital of this small island in the Antilles, a former British colony. From Shirley Heights in the south, you get fantastic views over English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, an old, restored shipyard named after the Admiral. Visit Betty’s Hope, a restored sugar plantation where „white gold“ was processed during the island’s bitter past. Today, sweet black pineapples grow in the gently rolling landscape around Boggy Peak. The coast is fringed with bays and lagoons, dazzling white, palm-filled beaches – one for every day of the year – and an almost continuous coral reef.
Arrival 8:00 am
Dutch in the south, French in the north – St. Maarten is an unusual slice of Europe in the middle of the Caribbean. Due to natural salt deposits, the Dutch West India Company once claimed the island for itself and – according to legend – divided it with the French in 1648 after a drinking competition. In the colourful port town of Philipsburg, a day at the beach can be perfectly combined with a stroll through the town: from the beautiful sandy Great Bay Beach, it's just a stone's throw to the promenade with its restaurants and the boutiques of the small town centre.
The most important included services:
Guaranteed cabins only upon request; allocation from category E.
on request
The SEA CLOUD SPIRIT is a majestic sight on the world's oceans. As a modern three-master, she combines the authentic feel of a classic windjammer with the lifestyle of a contemporary luxury yacht. With a sail area of approximately 4,100 m², still set by hand in the traditional way, she offers a maritime experience that is second to none in this day and age. Far from mass tourism, a maximum of 136 guests enjoy a journey of deceleration and elegance.
Rooms & Suites:
The onboard accommodation sets new standards for sailing ships. All cabins feature high-quality bathrooms (often including a bathtub), air conditioning, and state-of-the-art technology, without losing their maritime charm. They are flooded with light, elegantly designed, and offer modern comfort:
Balcony cabins A rarity on a windjammer, the SPIRIT boasts generous cabins with private balconies on the panorama deck.
SuitesThe luxurious suites impress with ample space, fine materials and panoramic windows.
Activities & Wellness:
Despite its personal size, the ship offers diverse opportunities to design your day:
Wellness & SpaA generous area with a sauna, steam room and relaxation room, as well as a hair salon, ensure relaxation.
Fitness with a view: Train in the gym with a view of the horizon.
Water sportsWhen the weather is good and the sea is calm, the on-board bathing platform is lowered – ideal for swimming or stand-up paddleboarding directly from the ship.
Sailing experienceThe highlight remains the „manoeuvre“: watching the sailors climb the rigging and set the sails is the greatest entertainment on board.
Culinary delights
On board, dining becomes an event. The culinary offerings combine regional influences from the ports visited with international haute cuisine.
Important note:
This trip is partially suitable for travellers with reduced mobility, depending on their impairment.
Please contact us for detailed advice and handling of flights, transfers and accommodation.
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030 / 69 80 21 92
gowin@select-luxury.travel
„The SEA CLOUD stands for classic sailing at the highest level: In a family-like atmosphere, you'll enjoy first-class service, exquisite cuisine, and the unparalleled feeling when the crew still sets the sails by hand. Small harbours and exclusive anchorages away from the main cruise routes make this journey particularly intense and individual.“
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