The Caribbean & Central America. 7 Cruises Aboard the Sea Cloud & the Sea Cloud II. 8, 11, 12, & 15 Days.
“That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not a keel and a hull and a deck
and sails.
That’s what a ship needs. Not what a ship is.
What the Black Pearl really is, is freedom.”
—Captain Jack Sparrow,
“Pirates of the Caribbean:
Curse of the Black Pearl’’
Okay, we admit it right from the get-go: We are huge fans of Jack Sparrow and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. In one of the captain’s few serious observations (and goodness knows, there aren’t many), he waxes poetic about the true meaning of sailing.
Freedom. From the daily grind. From responsibilities. From life as we know it.
Seems to us you're about due for a Caribbean cruise yourself. Alternatively, perhaps the Central American coast appeals?
Slip on your Topsiders, slather on your SPF, and come aboard. In January, February, March, and December of 2012, two stunning classic windjammers, the Sea Cloud and the Sea Cloud II, set sail.
You already know about the crystalline waters and lovely islands of the Caribbean. But do you know anything about Central America? If not, you should. Leave your wintery weather and grey skies behind, and see what's doing in ports along the coasts of Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
We sail in two extraordinary windjammers, the vintage Sea Cloud, built for Marjorie Merriweather Post in 1931, or her younger sister ship, the Sea Cloud II. Her 360 feet boast 32 gorgeous and ever-so-posh staterooms, each a masterpiece of interior design. A crew of 60 attends to 64 passengers (you do the math).
In the 1990s, the owners of Sea Cloud Cruises had a vision: to build a ship as excellent as the original, historic Sea Cloud. The new ship would be a true windjammer outfitted with commensurate luxury. Nothing less would do. And she would also be a square rigger to give the best possible sailing experience.
In 2001, the 384-foot Sea Cloud II was christened. She has lived up to the dreams of her creators, with all the features of her sister ship including onboard water sports equipment. Her 94 passengers are cared for by a crew of 58.
Here are our Caribbean Departures:
12-22 January 2012. Aboard the Sea Cloud. 11 Days.
Embark in Bridgetown, Port Elizabeth, St. George's, Union Island, Soufrière, Cabrits, Iles des Saintes, Gustavia, Road Bay, disembark in St. John's.
22-29 January 2012. Aboard the Sea Cloud. 8 Days.
29 January-5 February 2012. Aboard the Sea Cloud. 8 Days.
Embark in St. John's, Gustavia, Jost van Dyke, Basseterre, Iles des Saintes, Cabrits, disembark in St. John's.
8-19 March 2012. Aboard the Sea Cloud II. 12 Days.
Embark in Santo Domingo, La Romana, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, Gustavia, Iles des Saintes, Soufrière, Port Elizabeth, disembark in Bridgetown.
13-20 December 2012. Aboard the Sea Cloud II. 8 Days.
Embark in Bridgetown, Port of Spain, St. George's, Union Island, Soufrière,Port Elizabeth, disembark in Bridgetown.
20 December 2012-3 January 2013. Aboard the Sea Cloud II. 15 Days.
Embark in Bridgetown, Port of Spain, St. George's, Union Island, Soufrière, Gustavia, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, Falmouth Harbor, Iles des Saintes, Port Elizabeth, disembark in Bridgetown.
Here are our Central America Departures:
20 December 2012-3 January 2013. Aboard the Sea Cloud. 15 Days.
Embark in Puerto Limón, Bocas del Toro, Colón, Panama Canal, Golfo San Miguel, Granito de Oro (Coiba National Park), Playa San Josecito, Herradura, 
San Juan del Sur, Playas del Coco, Curu & Islas Tortugas, disembark in Puerto Caldera.
16-23 January 2012.
Aboard the Sea Cloud II. 8 Days.
23-30 January 2012.
Aboard the Sea Cloud II. 8 Days.
Embark in Puerto Caldera, San Juan del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Herradura, Curu & Islas Tortugas, disembark in Puerto Caldera.
Please note: On these journeys, R. Crusoe & Son partners with Sea Cloud Cruises, and Crusoe travelers share the Sea Cloud and the Sea Cloud II with other, non-Crusoe travelers.
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