Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is extensively referred to as the worldwide chief and pioneer of expedition cruising. Now, Lindblad continues to increase its expedition cruise portfolio with the addition of chartered voyages aboard a three-mast trendy crusing yacht that exemplifies nostalgic magnificence, Sea Cloud II.
A romantic, 88-guest tall ship in-built 2001, Sea Cloud II combines the spaciousness and trendy facilities of a up to date vessel with the grace and class of a sq. rigger. Impressed by the legendary Thirties yacht Sea Cloud, the ship embodies the Golden Age of Sail, but displays right this moment’s requirements of luxurious comforts.
“Our company love experiencing the splendor of Europe underneath sail, and so we’re happy to welcome a brand new addition to our fleet with the addition of Sea Cloud II,” stated Trey Byus, chief expedition officer at Lindblad Expeditions-Nationwide Geographic. “Just like the ship that impressed her design, Sea Cloud II is the perfect vessel for world vacationers in search of a break from on a regular basis life. On board, they’ll take within the elevating of the sails by hand, calm down on deck with a e-book whereas admiring the attractive coastal landscapes surrounding them, take pleasure in scrumptious regionally impressed meals, and discover the gorgeous, heritage-rich Mediterranean coasts as solely a Lindblad Expeditions-Nationwide Geographic voyage can present.”
Sea Cloud II will set sail for its first season with Lindblad Expeditions-Nationwide Geographic on Might 15, 2024, by means of September 20, 2024. All through the summer season, the ship will sail three distinctive open-jaw itineraries with unique excursions and domestically impressed excursions in distinctive ports of name like Hvar, Croatia, and Amalfi and Genoa in Italy, balanced by off-the-beaten-path explorations of coastal cities much less traveled as company have come to anticipate from Lindblad Expeditions-Nationwide Geographic.
Northern Italy Under Sail: Maritime Heritage and Cultural Treasures Aboard Sea Cloud II – Over the course of eight days, company will discover Ligurian cities like Genoa, an vital port metropolis stuffed with cultural treasures just like the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, believed to carry the relics of St. John the Baptist; and Camogli, referred to as The Metropolis of a Thousand Sails for its spectacular shipbuilding historical past; and go to maritime museums, stroll alongside lovely harbor fronts, and discover well-preserved waterfront outdated cities because the vessel travels between Good and Naples. Pisa and Elba have many choices past the well-known leaning tower and websites associated to Napoleon, and Amalfi doesn’t disappoint with its legendary villa-covered hills overlooking the azure Tyrrhenian Sea.
Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia Aboard Sea Cloud II – Beneath the billowing sails of the romantic tall ship, company will voyage again in time to medieval walled cities like Hvar, a picturesque reminder of the good Venetian empire. Throughout this 10-day crusing, company will coast alongside idyllic archipelagos just like the 80 forested islands of Kornati Nationwide Park and absorb the fantastic thing about this storied shoreline and the glowing sapphire Adriatic Sea. Alongside Croatia’s scenic coast and in Slovenia’s full of life capital Ljubljana, go to castles and monasteries, stroll by means of the enchanting outdated cities of Korčula and Rovinj, and pattern regional specialties similar to peka (stew) and wine, and discover charming seaside villages like Komiža.
Navigating Southern Italy and Coastal Croatia Aboard Sea Cloud II – The transcendent fantastic thing about the Amalfi Coast, Sicily’s storied shores, and Croatia’s lost-in-time walled outdated cities seduce just like the sirens that entranced Odysseus on his voyages on this area. Over the course of 11 days, company will discover the volcanic Aeolian Islands and journey across the foot of Italy’s boot. Because the Tyrrhenian Sea flows into the Ionian after which the Adriatic, uncover castles and walled cities, picturesque waterfronts and intricately ornamented church buildings. There will likely be ample time at leisure to benefit from the facilities of Sea Cloud II and to walk alongside the cobblestone streets of UNESCO-designated outdated cities.
To study extra about Sea Cloud II and discover obtainable itineraries for the upcoming season, go to www.expeditions.com/seacloudii.
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Lindblad Expeditions-Nationwide Geographic is a pioneer and world chief in journeys of deep discovery, offering immersive and genuine ship expeditions to the world’s most outstanding locations. Lindblad provides 100% carbon-neutral journeys that spotlight nature, protect tradition and assist native communities and artisans. In partnership with Nationwide Geographic, Lindblad delivers unmatched experience, bringing collectively main scientists, naturalists, and researchers to encourage vacationers, highlighting moments that elevate the soul, and fostering a lifelong ardour for the planet and its individuals.
