Sail the caribbean on a tall ship with a
national geographic photographer
Guests: 58
Cabins: 30
Return to the golden age of sail aboard this hand-sailed, four-masted ship
Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. The sheer opulence—antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, gold fixtures, exquisite accoutrements—of Sea Cloud is a testament to the efforts of the ship’s original owners, businesswoman and socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and finance tycoon E.F. Hutton, who spared no expense in tasteful decoration. Whether you’re passively watching the athletic young crew scrambling high in the rigging, lolling in what Marjorie Merriweather Post called the “Blue Lagoon,” or learning to capture the sun on the sails with your Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, life aboard Sea Cloud is either the point or the perfect interlude between explorations
For more than a decade, Krista Rossow has worked as a photographer, photo editor and educator for National Geographic. She began her career at National Geographic Traveler magazine, where she used her photo-editing skills to shape compelling stories from world-class imagery. As a freelancer as well as a contributing photographer for Traveler, Krista has documented stories on every continent—from Costa Rica and Morocco to New Zealand, Japan and more. Her work has appeared in national media and publications, such as NPR, Afar, Outside and The Washington Post.
Krista travels with National Geographic Expeditions teaching photography around the world–from the Galápagos Islands, Patagonia, and Peru to Alaska, Antarctica, and the Arctic. She sees the camera as a tool for understanding new cultures, meeting the locals, and exploring the natural world. Her images are represented by National Geographic Image Collection..
Cabins: 30
Return to the golden age of sail aboard this hand-sailed, four-masted ship
Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. The sheer opulence—antique furnishings, marble fireplaces, gold fixtures, exquisite accoutrements—of Sea Cloud is a testament to the efforts of the ship’s original owners, businesswoman and socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and finance tycoon E.F. Hutton, who spared no expense in tasteful decoration. Whether you’re passively watching the athletic young crew scrambling high in the rigging, lolling in what Marjorie Merriweather Post called the “Blue Lagoon,” or learning to capture the sun on the sails with your Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, life aboard Sea Cloud is either the point or the perfect interlude between explorations
For more than a decade, Krista Rossow has worked as a photographer, photo editor and educator for National Geographic. She began her career at National Geographic Traveler magazine, where she used her photo-editing skills to shape compelling stories from world-class imagery. As a freelancer as well as a contributing photographer for Traveler, Krista has documented stories on every continent—from Costa Rica and Morocco to New Zealand, Japan and more. Her work has appeared in national media and publications, such as NPR, Afar, Outside and The Washington Post.
Krista travels with National Geographic Expeditions teaching photography around the world–from the Galápagos Islands, Patagonia, and Peru to Alaska, Antarctica, and the Arctic. She sees the camera as a tool for understanding new cultures, meeting the locals, and exploring the natural world. Her images are represented by National Geographic Image Collection..
FROM
$11,830
/ PER PERSON
DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FLIGHTS
BOOK NOW
DATES
JAN 19 2025
DURATION
8 DAYS
SHIPS
SEA CLOUD
STARTS AT
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
ENDS AT
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
$11,830
/ PER PERSON
DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FLIGHTS
BOOK NOW
DATES
JAN 19 2025
DURATION
8 DAYS
SHIPS
SEA CLOUD
STARTS AT
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
ENDS AT
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
itinerary:
DAY 1
Bridgetown, Barbados / Embark Ship Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this evening, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset.
Arrival Time: Arrive before 4:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Bridgetown, Barbados
Meals Included: Dinner
View on mapDAY 2
Under SailBegin the morning on deck, where sailors climb aloft to raise Sea Cloud's sails by hand. Enjoy a full day under sail across the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship's exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history and culture of the islands that await.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 3
DominicaSpend the day exploring Dominica, known as “the nature island” for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through enchanting rainforest. Join our historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica's turbulent colonial history. Go for a refreshing swim before we cast off in time to enjoy a sunset at sea.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 4
Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe / Under SailDistinctly French in character and culture, the shops, homes, and people of Les Saintes are colorful, tasteful, and delightful. Enjoy picture-postcard views from Fort Napoléon, with its cactus garden, iguanas, and maritime museum. Then stroll through French colonial Terre-de-Haut and swim and snorkel from a nearby sandy beach. In the afternoon, we set sail south on a beam reach, as the winds fill the square sails in a glorious spectacle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 5
Under Sail / Bequia, the GrenadinesSail aboard our magnificent ship in the morning and anchor at tiny Bequia by afternoon. Explore the charming waterfront and immerse yourself in this unique maritime culture. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-fringed beaches, or join our staff to visit a traditional model boat museum. In Port Elizabeth, browse the local market and stroll the waterfront Belmont Walkway, or choose to go snorkeling and swimming.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 6
Under Sail / Carriacou, GrenadaSpend the morning aboard Sea Cloud under sail, exploring the idyllic Grenadine Islands with their quintessential tropical cays. This afternoon, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in Tyrell Bay or a guided stroll of Hillsborough on the island of Carriacou.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 7
Soufrière, St. Lucia / Under SailArrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufrière, drive into St. Lucia's active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs. Take a tropical walk through botanical gardens alive with birds and the backdrop rush of Diamond Falls. Spend the afternoon sailing as we return to Barbados.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 8
Bridgetown, Barbados / Disembark ShipDisembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Departure Time: Depart after 12:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Bridgetown, Barbados
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 1
Bridgetown, Barbados / Embark Ship Arrive in Barbados and settle into your cabin aboard the elegant Sea Cloud. Cast off this evening, and enjoy dinner and our first Caribbean sunset.
Arrival Time: Arrive before 4:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Bridgetown, Barbados
Meals Included: Dinner
View on mapDAY 2
Under SailBegin the morning on deck, where sailors climb aloft to raise Sea Cloud's sails by hand. Enjoy a full day under sail across the Caribbean. Relax with a book, photograph the ship's exquisite details, and attend talks by our experts on the natural history and culture of the islands that await.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 3
DominicaSpend the day exploring Dominica, known as “the nature island” for its spectacular beauty and many protected reserves. Hike through enchanting rainforest. Join our historian in exploring the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica's turbulent colonial history. Go for a refreshing swim before we cast off in time to enjoy a sunset at sea.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 4
Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe / Under SailDistinctly French in character and culture, the shops, homes, and people of Les Saintes are colorful, tasteful, and delightful. Enjoy picture-postcard views from Fort Napoléon, with its cactus garden, iguanas, and maritime museum. Then stroll through French colonial Terre-de-Haut and swim and snorkel from a nearby sandy beach. In the afternoon, we set sail south on a beam reach, as the winds fill the square sails in a glorious spectacle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 5
Under Sail / Bequia, the GrenadinesSail aboard our magnificent ship in the morning and anchor at tiny Bequia by afternoon. Explore the charming waterfront and immerse yourself in this unique maritime culture. Go snorkeling at a nearby reef, swim along palm-fringed beaches, or join our staff to visit a traditional model boat museum. In Port Elizabeth, browse the local market and stroll the waterfront Belmont Walkway, or choose to go snorkeling and swimming.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 6
Under Sail / Carriacou, GrenadaSpend the morning aboard Sea Cloud under sail, exploring the idyllic Grenadine Islands with their quintessential tropical cays. This afternoon, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in Tyrell Bay or a guided stroll of Hillsborough on the island of Carriacou.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 7
Soufrière, St. Lucia / Under SailArrive at St. Lucia and anchor under the island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons, which rise dramatically above the sea. After exploring the fishing port of Soufrière, drive into St. Lucia's active volcanic crater and discover the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulfur springs. Take a tropical walk through botanical gardens alive with birds and the backdrop rush of Diamond Falls. Spend the afternoon sailing as we return to Barbados.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on mapDAY 8
Bridgetown, Barbados / Disembark ShipDisembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Departure Time: Depart after 12:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Bridgetown, Barbados
Meals Included: Breakfast