Sailing Ships

If you want to cruise under sail onboard a many masted tall ship, you have the choice of authentic sailing ships, modern replicas or the latest modern cruise-sail ships. The vessels are small by cruise line standards so the facilities onboard are limited although you may find small dip pools on the modern ships. You can choose from:

• Sea Cloud Cruises of Germany operating the veteran tall ship Sea Cloud and her modern sister Sea Cloud II both with oppulent cruising under sail.
• Star Clippers offering an authentic classic sailing experience aboard three handsome vessels with basic levels of cruise ship comfort.
• Windstar with a fleet of four high tech cruise-sail ships that are larger and have computer controlled sails - offering a classic sailing experience with elegant facilities.
• Le Ponant, a sleek and modern but chic cruise-sail ship operated by the French Compagnie des Iles du Ponant.