2025’s Best Cruises: Cross the Atlantic on a Windjammer With Sea Cloud Cruises in November

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Once a year, in November, two of the three windjammers operated by Sea Cloud Cruises take passengers across the Atlantic. Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Spirit, two modern three-masted tall ships, leave from either the Canary Islands or Cape Verde and follow the trade winds all the way across the ocean to either St. Marteen or Barbados. Because this sailing happens only once per year, and because each ship can only accommodate a very limited number of passengers, this is a very special voyage to take part in.

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Highlight: Cross the Atlantic in a modern windjammer by following the trade winds from the Canary Islands to St. MarteenWhen: 16 nights, starting November 11Ship Capacity: Sea Cloud Spirit can accommodate up to 136 passengersStarting Price: From $10,455 per person

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Despite its traditional rigging and historical appearance, Sea Cloud Spirit is the newest ship of the fleet: built in 2020 and launched in 2021. That means that there are modern amenities on board that make for a very comfortable transatlantic sailing, including a sauna, a steam bath, a relaxation room, a good-size restaurant, and even an elevator. Also, sailing on board Sea Cloud Spirit, as opposed to Sea Cloud II, means you’re saving around $9,000 on the price of the voyage.

A transatlantic voyage with Sea Cloud Cruises involves being at sea without any stops for 16 or 17 nights. It’s the perfect occasion to fully relax, learn more about sailing, and take in the beauty and vastness of the Atlantic Ocean like few before you ever have.