Our new addition from June 2010: the Sea Cloud Hussar Dreams

Sea Cloud Hussar Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Windjammer Cruises DECEMBER 2009 – MARCH 2011  

Setting a course for the future – with five and five stars.

SDreams are inspiring, helping us to reach distant horizons. The sea stirs up a longing for faraway lands, whilst the wind seems to whisper over and over again, “let’s go!” It was sails that once led mankind to discover new shores. And for the past 30 years, they have been leading the way for us as well – over the water to the most beautiful ports, and, above all, to finding a place in your hearts.

For many years now, the Sea Cloud and the Sea Cloud ii have been cruising all over the world. Meanwhile, the finest rivers in Europe provide the waterways for our two river , the River Cloud and the River Cloud ii. Over the years, our passion for the exceptional has never faltered. Now, our third tall sailing is under construction, bringing with it a real breath of fresh air. In 2010 the Sea Cloud Hussar will herald the start of a new era. A new dimension in luxury sailing is just beginning. Our course will take us into a future that we look forward to sharing with you.

Our sailing dreams are going on a grand voyage. Discover a way of travelling that offers a highly personal touch and an exclusive five-star atmosphere. We invite you to join us – on the following pages and on board.

Welcome.

The Sea Cloud Cruises Team 

Index Page IThe world of Sea Cloud Cruises ...... 8–13 The windjammer Sea Cloud Hussar ...... 14–17

The windjammer Sea Cloud ii ...... 52–53

The windjammer Sea Cloud ...... 54–55

Azores

Bermuda

Havana Cuba Playa del Dom. Republic Carmen Jamaica Belize Santo Domingo Antigua

St Lucia Curaçao Barbados Grenada Puerto Limón Santa Marta Panama 5

Cruising areas: Page Sea Cloud Hussar Northern Europe and the Atlantic coastline ...... 18–27 Western and eastern Mediterranean ...... 28–39 Middle East ...... 40–51 Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud ii The Caribbean and Central America ...... 56–75 Western and eastern Mediterranean ...... 76–107 Northern Europe and the Atlantic coastline ...... 108–123 Atlantic crossing ...... 124–125 Useful information: Useful information and included services ...... 126–127 The river yachts River Cloud and River Cloud ii ...... 128–129 Travel and cancellation terms and conditions ...... 130–131

Helsinki Oslo Stockholm St Petersburg Tallinn Grimstad

Dundee Edinburgh Copenhagen Sylt Gdynia (Gdansk) Dublin Warnemünde Waterford London Ostend Portsmouth Paris Honfleur Belle-Île en mer Gironde Pauillac Venice Bordeaux Nice La Coruña Bilbao Dubrovnik Civitavecchia Kotor Kavala Leixões (Porto) Barcelona Bonifacio Istanbul Olbia Palma de Lisbon Mallorca Palermo Piraeus Málaga Antalya Cádiz Malta Rhodes Latakia Crete Cyprus Madeira Casablanca Alexandria Suez Canal Cairo Aqaba Ain Las Palmas Sukhna Qatar Dubai Marsá al `Alam Assuan Abu Dhabi Muscat

Nile Sanaa Salalah

Hodeidah Al Mukalla 6 Cruise calendar: Windjammer Page Windjammer Page December 2009 04.12. – 11.12.2009 Barbados - Curaçao Caribbean Sea Cloud ii 58 25.08. – 01.09.2010 Nice - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 82 11.12. – 18.12.2009 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 26.08. – 03.09.2010 Malta - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 33 21.12.09 – 04.01.10 Antigua - Antigua Christmas and New Year: Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud 60–61 September 2010 January 2010 01.09. – 08.09.2010 Nice - Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 84 03.01. – 13.01.2010 Havana - Santo Domingo Cuba and Sea Cloud ii 62 03.09. – 10.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 04.01. – 15.01.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 10.09. – 17.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 13.01. – 22.01.2010 Santo Domingo - Barbados Dominican Republic and Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 63 14.09. – 18.09.2010 Barcelona - Nice Southern France Sea Cloud ii 98 15.01. – 25.01.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 15.09. – 22.09.2010 Malta - Malta Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 94 22.01. – 29.01.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 17.09. – 24.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 25.01. – 05.02.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 22.09. – 30.09.2010 Malta - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud 95 29.01. – 05.02.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 24.09. – 05.10.2010 Venice - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 35 28.09. – 08.10.2010 Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 96 February 2010 30.09. – 07.10.2010 Venice - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud 97 05.02. – 15.02.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 15.02. – 22.02.2010 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 67 October 2010 22.02. – 05.03.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 05.10. – 12.10.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 36 26.02. – 05.03.2010 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 07.10. – 15.10.2010 Venice - Malta Adriatic Sea Cloud 99 08.10. – 15.10.2010 Venice - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 100 March 2010 12.10. – 20.10.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Larnaca Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 39 05.03. – 17.03.2010 Puerto Limón - Havana Central America and Cuba Sea Cloud ii 68 15.10. – 27.10.2010 Malta - Cádiz Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 101 05.03. – 12.03.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 70 20.10. – 28.10.2010 Larnaca - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 37 12.03. – 22.03.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 22.10. – 30.10.2010 Venice - Catania Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 102 17.03. – 29.03.2010 Havana - Antigua Cuba, Dominican Republic and Antilles Sea Cloud ii 69 28.10. – 04.11.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 36 22.03. – 02.04.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 30.10. – 06.11.2010 Catania - Valencia Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 103 29.03. – 09.04.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 71 November 2010 April 2010 04.11. – 12.11.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Larnaca Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 39 19.04. – 23.04.2010 Madeira - Lisbon Atlantic Ocean Sea Cloud ii 79 06.11. – 19.11.2010 Valencia - Las Palmas Western Europe Sea Cloud ii 104–105 Sea Cloud ii 23.04. – 01.05.2010 Lisbon - Nice Western Mediterranean 80 06.11. – 12.11.2010 Valencia - Casablanca Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 106 29.04. – 06.05.2010 Nice - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 82 12.11. – 19.11.2010 Casablanca - Las Palmas Canary Islands Sea Cloud ii 107 May 2010 12.11. – 22.11.2010 Larnaca - Aqaba (Amman) Premiere voyage: Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 42 01.05. – 04.05.2010 Nice - Nice Southern France Sea Cloud ii 81 22.11. – 02.12.2010 Aqaba (Amman) - Hodeidah (Sanaa) Premiere voyage: Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 43 04.05. – 14.05.2010 Nice - Málaga Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 83 28.11. – 13.12.2010 Las Palmas - Antigua For sailing enthusiasts: transatlantic Sea Cloud ii 124–125 06.05. – 13.05.2010 Nice - Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 84 December 2010 13.05. – 23.05.2010 Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea Cloud 85 04.12. – 14.12.2010 Al Mukalla (Sanaa) - Dubai Premiere voyage: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 44 17.05. – 30.05.2010 Lisbon - Hamburg Cuisine and wine: western Europe Sea Cloud ii 110–111 13.12. – 20.12.2010 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 74 30.05. – 07.06.2010 Hamburg - Warnemünde Northern Europe Sea Cloud ii 112 14.12. – 21.12.2010 Dubai - Dubai Premiere voyage: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 30.05. – 03.06.2010 Hamburg - Oslo North Sea Sea Cloud ii 113 21.12.10 – 04.01.11 Dubai - Dubai Christmas and New Year: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 46–47 31.05. – 07.06.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 86 20.12.10 – 03.01.11 Antigua - Antigua Christmas and New Year: Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 72–73 June 2010 January 2011 03.06. – 07.06.2010 Oslo - Warnemünde Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 113 03.01. – 14.01.2011 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 75 07.06. – 14.06.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Istanbul Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 87 04.01. – 11.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 07.06. – 17.06.2010 Warnemünde - St Petersburg Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 114 11.01. – 18.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 14.06. – 22.06.2010 Istanbul - Istanbul Black Sea Sea Cloud 88 14.01. – 21.01.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 17.06. – 27.06.2010 St Petersburg - Copenhagen Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 116–117 18.01. – 25.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 22.06. – 29.06.2010 Istanbul - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 89 21.01. – 28.01.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 29.06. – 09.07.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 90 25.01. – 01.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 30.06. – 08.07.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg Maiden cruise: southern Norway Sea Cloud HuSSar 20–21 28.01. – 04.02.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 July 2010 February 2011 08.07. – 11.07.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg North Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 22 01.02. – 08.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 09.07. – 16.07.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Istanbul Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 87 04.02. – 11.02.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 11.07. – 15.07.2010 Hamburg - Edinburgh North Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 23 08.02. – 15.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 16.07. – 24.07.2010 Istanbul - Istanbul Black Sea Sea Cloud 88 11.02. – 18.02.2011 Barbados - Curaçao Caribbean Sea Cloud ii 58 20.07. – 27.07.2010 St Petersburg - Stockholm Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 115 15.02. – 22.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 24.07. – 03.08.2010 Dublin - Bilbao Ireland, southern England Sea Cloud HuSSar 24–25 18.02. – 25.02.2011 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 and western Europe 22.02. – 01.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 27.07. – 05.08.2010 Stockholm - Travemünde Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 118 25.02. – 09.03.2011 Puerto Limón - Havana Central America and Cuba Sea Cloud ii 68 31.07. – 07.08.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Kusadasi (Izmir) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 91 March 2011 August 2010 01.03. – 08.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 Sea Cloud HuSSar 03.08. – 12.08.2010 Bilbao - Málaga Art and cuisine around the 26–27 08.03. – 15.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 Iberian Peninsula 09.03. – 21.03.2011 Havana - Antigua Cuba, Dominican Republic and Antilles Sea Cloud ii 69 Sea Cloud ii 05.08. – 19.08.2010 Travemünde - Hamburg Baltic Sea with journalist 120–121 15.03. – 25.03.2011 Dubai - Al Mukalla (Sanaa) Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 49 Hellmuth Karasek 21.03. – 28.03.2011 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 74 07.08. – 15.08.2010 Kusadasi (Izmir) - Malta Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 92 27.03. – 06.04.2011 Hodeidah (Sanaa) - Aqaba (Amman) Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 50 12.08. – 19.08.2010 Málaga - Nice Premiere voyage: western Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 31 28.03. – 08.04.2011 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 75 15.08. – 25.08.2010 Malta - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 93 19.08. – 26.08.2010 Nice - Malta Premiere voyage: western Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 32 April 2011 19.08. – 22.08.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg North Sea Sea Cloud ii 119 06.04. – 16.04.2011 Aqaba (Amman) - Piraeus (Athens) Red Sea and Suez Canal Sea Cloud HuSSar 51 23.08. – 05.09.2010 Hamburg - Lisbon SAIL 2010: western Europe Sea Cloud ii 122–123

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Cruise calendar: Windjammer Page Windjammer Page December 2009 04.12. – 11.12.2009 Barbados - Curaçao Caribbean Sea Cloud ii 58 25.08. – 01.09.2010 Nice - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 82 11.12. – 18.12.2009 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 26.08. – 03.09.2010 Malta - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 33 21.12.09 – 04.01.10 Antigua - Antigua Christmas and New Year: Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud 60–61 September 2010 January 2010 01.09. – 08.09.2010 Nice - Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 84 03.01. – 13.01.2010 Havana - Santo Domingo Cuba and Dominican Republic Sea Cloud ii 62 03.09. – 10.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 04.01. – 15.01.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 10.09. – 17.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 13.01. – 22.01.2010 Santo Domingo - Barbados Dominican Republic and Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 63 14.09. – 18.09.2010 Barcelona - Nice Southern France Sea Cloud ii 98 15.01. – 25.01.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 15.09. – 22.09.2010 Malta - Malta Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 94 22.01. – 29.01.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 17.09. – 24.09.2010 Venice - Venice Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 34 25.01. – 05.02.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 22.09. – 30.09.2010 Malta - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud 95 29.01. – 05.02.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 24.09. – 05.10.2010 Venice - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: Adriatic Sea Cloud HuSSar 35 28.09. – 08.10.2010 Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 96 February 2010 30.09. – 07.10.2010 Venice - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud 97 05.02. – 15.02.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 15.02. – 22.02.2010 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 67 October 2010 22.02. – 05.03.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 05.10. – 12.10.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 36 26.02. – 05.03.2010 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 07.10. – 15.10.2010 Venice - Malta Adriatic Sea Cloud 99 08.10. – 15.10.2010 Venice - Venice Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 100 March 2010 12.10. – 20.10.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Larnaca Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 39 05.03. – 17.03.2010 Puerto Limón - Havana Central America and Cuba Sea Cloud ii 68 15.10. – 27.10.2010 Malta - Cádiz Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 101 05.03. – 12.03.2010 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 70 20.10. – 28.10.2010 Larnaca - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 37 12.03. – 22.03.2010 Barbados - Antigua Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 65 22.10. – 30.10.2010 Venice - Catania Adriatic Sea Cloud ii 102 17.03. – 29.03.2010 Havana - Antigua Cuba, Dominican Republic and Antilles Sea Cloud ii 69 28.10. – 04.11.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 36 22.03. – 02.04.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud 64 30.10. – 06.11.2010 Catania - Valencia Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 103 29.03. – 09.04.2010 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 71 November 2010 April 2010 04.11. – 12.11.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Larnaca Premiere voyage: eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 39 19.04. – 23.04.2010 Madeira - Lisbon Atlantic Ocean Sea Cloud ii 79 06.11. – 19.11.2010 Valencia - Las Palmas Western Europe Sea Cloud ii 104–105 Sea Cloud ii 23.04. – 01.05.2010 Lisbon - Nice Western Mediterranean 80 06.11. – 12.11.2010 Valencia - Casablanca Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 106 29.04. – 06.05.2010 Nice - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 82 12.11. – 19.11.2010 Casablanca - Las Palmas Canary Islands Sea Cloud ii 107 May 2010 12.11. – 22.11.2010 Larnaca - Aqaba (Amman) Premiere voyage: Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 42 01.05. – 04.05.2010 Nice - Nice Southern France Sea Cloud ii 81 22.11. – 02.12.2010 Aqaba (Amman) - Hodeidah (Sanaa) Premiere voyage: Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 43 04.05. – 14.05.2010 Nice - Málaga Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud ii 83 28.11. – 13.12.2010 Las Palmas - Antigua For sailing enthusiasts: transatlantic Sea Cloud ii 124–125 06.05. – 13.05.2010 Nice - Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 84 December 2010 13.05. – 23.05.2010 Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea Cloud 85 04.12. – 14.12.2010 Al Mukalla (Sanaa) - Dubai Premiere voyage: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 44 17.05. – 30.05.2010 Lisbon - Hamburg Cuisine and wine: western Europe Sea Cloud ii 110–111 13.12. – 20.12.2010 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 74 30.05. – 07.06.2010 Hamburg - Warnemünde Northern Europe Sea Cloud ii 112 14.12. – 21.12.2010 Dubai - Dubai Premiere voyage: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 30.05. – 03.06.2010 Hamburg - Oslo North Sea Sea Cloud ii 113 21.12.10 – 04.01.11 Dubai - Dubai Christmas and New Year: Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 46–47 31.05. – 07.06.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 86 20.12.10 – 03.01.11 Antigua - Antigua Christmas and New Year: Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 72–73 June 2010 January 2011 03.06. – 07.06.2010 Oslo - Warnemünde Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 113 03.01. – 14.01.2011 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 75 07.06. – 14.06.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Istanbul Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 87 04.01. – 11.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 07.06. – 17.06.2010 Warnemünde - St Petersburg Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 114 11.01. – 18.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 14.06. – 22.06.2010 Istanbul - Istanbul Black Sea Sea Cloud 88 14.01. – 21.01.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 17.06. – 27.06.2010 St Petersburg - Copenhagen Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 116–117 18.01. – 25.01.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 22.06. – 29.06.2010 Istanbul - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 89 21.01. – 28.01.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 29.06. – 09.07.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 90 25.01. – 01.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 30.06. – 08.07.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg Maiden cruise: southern Norway Sea Cloud HuSSar 20–21 28.01. – 04.02.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 July 2010 February 2011 08.07. – 11.07.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg North Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 22 01.02. – 08.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 09.07. – 16.07.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Istanbul Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 87 04.02. – 11.02.2011 Barbados - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 66 11.07. – 15.07.2010 Hamburg - Edinburgh North Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 23 08.02. – 15.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 16.07. – 24.07.2010 Istanbul - Istanbul Black Sea Sea Cloud 88 11.02. – 18.02.2011 Barbados - Curaçao Caribbean Sea Cloud ii 58 20.07. – 27.07.2010 St Petersburg - Stockholm Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 115 15.02. – 22.02.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 24.07. – 03.08.2010 Dublin - Bilbao Ireland, southern England Sea Cloud HuSSar 24–25 18.02. – 25.02.2011 Curaçao - Puerto Limón Caribbean and Central America Sea Cloud ii 59 and western Europe 22.02. – 01.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 27.07. – 05.08.2010 Stockholm - Travemünde Baltic Sea Sea Cloud ii 118 25.02. – 09.03.2011 Puerto Limón - Havana Central America and Cuba Sea Cloud ii 68 31.07. – 07.08.2010 Piraeus (Athens) - Kusadasi (Izmir) Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 91 March 2011 August 2010 01.03. – 08.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 45 Sea Cloud HuSSar 03.08. – 12.08.2010 Bilbao - Málaga Art and cuisine around the 26–27 08.03. – 15.03.2011 Dubai - Dubai Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 48 Iberian Peninsula 09.03. – 21.03.2011 Havana - Antigua Cuba, Dominican Republic and Antilles Sea Cloud ii 69 Sea Cloud ii 05.08. – 19.08.2010 Travemünde - Hamburg Baltic Sea with journalist 120–121 15.03. – 25.03.2011 Dubai - Al Mukalla (Sanaa) Middle East Sea Cloud HuSSar 49 Hellmuth Karasek 21.03. – 28.03.2011 Antigua - Antigua Lesser Antilles Sea Cloud ii 74 07.08. – 15.08.2010 Kusadasi (Izmir) - Malta Eastern Mediterranean Sea Cloud 92 27.03. – 06.04.2011 Hodeidah (Sanaa) - Aqaba (Amman) Red Sea Sea Cloud HuSSar 50 12.08. – 19.08.2010 Málaga - Nice Premiere voyage: western Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 31 28.03. – 08.04.2011 Antigua - Barbados Lesser Antilles and Grenadines Sea Cloud ii 75 15.08. – 25.08.2010 Malta - Nice Western Mediterranean Sea Cloud 93 19.08. – 26.08.2010 Nice - Malta Premiere voyage: western Mediterranean Sea Cloud HuSSar 32 April 2011 19.08. – 22.08.2010 Hamburg - Hamburg North Sea Sea Cloud ii 119 06.04. – 16.04.2011 Aqaba (Amman) - Piraeus (Athens) Red Sea and Suez Canal Sea Cloud HuSSar 51 23.08. – 05.09.2010 Hamburg - 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Tradition ahead: all clear for setting sail.

TThe morning mist shrouds the horizon in mystery, blurring the boundaries between the sky and the sea. The sun sends sparkling reflections dancing across the water. But what is that thing glittering down there? Shimmering fish scales? Or a mermaid who has fallen asleep in the net below the jib ?

On a windjammer your imagination is easily drawn to the net, which is spun from sailor’s yarn. This, too, is a part of the tradition, like the warmly gleaming teak, like the ropes, like every manual operation, every command and every step taken on the ropes. Real seamanship calls for perfection and discipline – but, above all, for passion. From the captain right down to the youngest member of the crew, the team’s enthusiasm is catching.

The small community of guests on board comes to be joined with them in spirit, admiring their demonstration of skill – when they climb the heavenwards, when they pull or lash cables or when the heavy sailcloth falls from the . Every sea mile you travel takes you out into the world, and takes you back to a time where only the wind ruled. And every sailing manoeuvre increases the sense that you are at one with nature and the elements. 10 11

The ideal manoeuvre: heaving to a new day.

TYesterday, it was a small harbour; tomorrow, it will be a discreet anchorage. Today, the windjammer itself offers all the scope you could need for new discoveries. The quiet deck has a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. It’s not difficult to find a place for dreaming, and a table for stimulating discussion is easily discovered. The bridge is open, the library is not far away; the Lido Deck is ready to cater for parties of any size, and there are plenty of deckchairs for sun-worshippers.

It may take you days to become fully acquainted with the front of the ship, the bridge and all the attractive corners on deck. This is because every spot changes with the wind and weather: each time you walk around you will see something new, as the loving details seem to delight in revealing themselves bit by bit. The attentiveness of the crew transforms your high expectations and ambitious requirements into wishes that can easily be fulfilled. With a warm smile and service that is full of cordiality, perfection will be devoted to making you feel good. In this private atmosphere it is easy to go with your own mood, to feel liberated and to enjoy every minute you spend at sea – on board the Sea Cloud, the Sea Cloud ii and the Sea Cloud Hussar. 12 13

All senses on deck: setting a course for the stars.

AMuted laughter wafts down from the Lido Deck. Glasses clink at the bar. The sun takes its fiery farewell and leaves the moon a silvery shimmering canopy of stars. The magic of a windjammer night begins.

Stars and sea travel go together. Once, the stars guided ships through the night, and they transported the Romantics into other worlds. Today, they have come to designate a different kind of position specification: they provide a standard of class and style. So in the nature of things it is no surprise that the five stars of our ships should shine with particular brilliance in the evening. Every course is a skilful temptation to the palate, the sommelier pours out noble wines and the service reaches a pitch of formal perfection. You have free choice of a table, enabling you to enjoy in-depth conversations or forge new contacts. Our kitchen team specialises in refined combinations. Fresh, fine and light, and with plenty of variety, the kitchen service continues right through the day and into the night – with light barbecues on deck, the select four-course restaurant menu and the festive Captain’s Dinner.

If you like, you can round off the evening with a glass of champagne at the ship’s railing, a moonlight stroll along the deck or a cocktail in the Lido Bar. After all, those culinary five-star moments find their best conclusion under the stars of heaven. 14 15 16 15 16 17

The Sea Cloud Hussar. Reaching new dimensions.

TWith its elegant white hull and 28 white sails, as well as the gold Sea Cloud eagle at its bow, the kinship of the Sea Cloud Hussar is clear from the outset. Just like its beautiful sister ships, the Sea Cloud Hussar will be sailed in the traditional way – by hand. Inspired by dreams and cradled by the wind, this legendary new ship will take the romance of sailing to new horizons. The Sea Cloud Hussar will set new standards in luxury travel for those with sophisticated tastes. Each of the generously proportioned luxury outside cabins has a sea view. The junior and owners’ suites even have their own verandas so that guests can enjoy the sea air in private.

The panoramic view from the restaurant is truly spectacular. Yet the real treat in store for guests will be the four-course menus created by our chefs. For those who prefer to indulge in a more casual meal, a fine selection of delicacies is available from the bistro on the Lido deck. There is an open-air Jacuzzi on the sun deck and the gym also has a fine sea view. With its extensive facilities, the spa area covering 150 square metres will provide ample opportunity to relax and revitalise your mind, body and soul.

The Sea Cloud Hussar offers the very best in sailing and 5-star comfort. The largest full-rigged three mast passenger ship ever built, it will set new standards on the open seas. The ship will be ready to set sail majestically into the future from summer 2010. 18 Atlantic coastlines and northern Europe 19

White sails head for home and a voyage around western Europe.

WHamburg has seen a great many ships in its history. Its port has welcomed heavily laden Hansa cogs, famous nineteenth-century windjammers and various prestigious seafaring vessels, the exploits of which have gone down in history. The charismatic Hanseatic city of Hamburg can now look forward to welcoming another great vessel: the Sea Cloud Hussar.

The windjammer sets its white sails for , Norway, Ireland, Great Britain, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal as its course takes in the seaboards of western Europe. You will witness the beauty of this region’s landscapes, combined with its wide variety of cultures. Castles that are said to be haunted by ghosts; fortresses that set the course of history; ports where pirates, corsairs and adventurers reached dry land; and, of course, the natural beauty of the green coastlines. In Cornwall, every garden is like a miniature kingdom of flowers. In the Gironde region of France, aristocratic vineyards preside over the river. Médoc, Bordeaux and Porto are all names that are synonymous both with those precious drops of the finest quality and with pure enjoyment – in vino veritas.

The appearance of the Sea Cloud Hussar is always a first, and for many it is a very special inaugural visit. Yet it has particular significance in Hamburg, as it was here that the ship first began its journey on the drawing board. The maiden voyage of the Sea Cloud Hussar to southern Norway and two taster cruises will, therefore, set sail from the Hanseatic port. Cast off and away we go – at one with the wind, the sea and the exclusivity of the on-board experience. 20 Northern Europe

Maiden voyage to the fjords: Hamburg - Hamburg Under new sails Sea Cloud Hussar 9 days / 8 nights to the north. 30 June to 08 July 2010 SCH-1012 Those who want to can be the first: one of Hamburg/Germany Wed. 30 June U Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the a maximum of 136 guests to climb aboard Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours the windjammer and be there when the The windjammer will leave the Hanseatic city’s harbour and glide majestically down the Elbe. New Sea Cloud Hussar sets off from the Port of views of the nearby river banks will appear time and Hamburg on its maiden voyage. It will head time again: small villages on the Elbe will show off their harbour views, sheep will graze on the banks, north into the midst of the Norwegian summer. and white beaches and green fields will pass by. The days at sea invite you to explore, relax and At Sea Thur. 1 July enjoy. Romantic little villages, the Norwegian The first day at sea on this maiden voyage is, of course, a very special day: you’ll want to and you’ll be able to capital of Oslo and the beautiful island of Sylt explore everything in your own time – from bow to all await you during the days on land. For nine stern. Exciting corners and peaceful areas invite you to while away the time on a walk of the decks. The magnificent days, you will be spoilt with all whirlpool awaits on the Sun Deck and the library, kinds of culinary fare, looked after by the crew lounge, bar and bistro await on the Lido Deck. Those who wish to can browse in the boutique on the and surrounded by the unique atmosphere of Veranda Deck, or visit the generous spa on the Cabin the three-masted ship. The world’s oceans will Deck and allow themselves to be spoiled in every way. However, one particular event on board is bound to be show themselves in new splendour, exclusively the most beautiful must-see event of the day: when for you. the Sea Cloud Hussar hoists its sails – according to good old tradition and in front of an audience for the very first time. Flekkefjord/Norway Fri. 2 July Oslo Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Intricately decorated Risør white wooden houses, an old harbour and bright, Flekkefjord blossoming flowers – the town of Flekkefjord is both an idyllic Scandinavian town and a place with Dutch flair. This charming fusion will become more and more striking and will also be explained in detail during a walk* through the town. An alternative excursion heads into the island area of Hidra*, where Sylt the sense of calm seems to be even greater than the imposing fjords that surround the islands. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Hamburg The large sailing will glide its way through the picturesque Flekkefjord in the afternoon. Northern Europe 21

Risør/Norway Sat. 3 July to explore it on your own, of course. Sylt has been Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Discover the white town a popular summer holiday destination since 1855, by the Skagerak strait on a walk at your leisure. when Westerland followed the example of its British Bordered by three fjords with a skerry archipelago role models and became an elegant seaside resort. directly on its doorstep, the pretty village is one of During this period, the island also attracted the the best-maintained wooden house settlements first artists. Depending on the tides, you can join a dating back to the 19th century. Brightly coloured guided walk of the mudflats or swim in the waves hollyhocks are in bloom outside many of the houses; of the North Sea. The sandy beach to the west is 40 , little rowboats, elegant yachts and kilometres long, after all. Those who would rather boats all bob up and down in the harbour; and little dive into the Sylt lifestyle also have a wide range shops invite you to go in and browse. You may also of activities to choose from: the most sophisticated wish to walk up to the high chalk cliff above the address is Kampen, little tranquil Friesian villages lie village to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view. in the centre of the island, and the sea and the dunes Lift anchor: 13.00 hours determine what goes on in the south. Oslo/Norway Sun. 4 July List/Sylt/Germany Wed. 7 July Arrival: 13.00 hours. The beautiful passage across Lift anchor: 09.00 hours the Oslo fjord is in store in the morning. The nearby A fresh breeze will fill the sails and all your favourite coast of southern Norway passes by for many places on board are bound to be taken advantage of kilometres before the Oslo fjord finally appears. Oslo’s in full and visited once again. The last day at sea will, charm can be discovered in a city tour*, including of course, sail into the night with a special dinner, at a visit to the new opera house and Vigeland Park. which the captain will bid you farewell. Alternatively, the museums on Bygdøy* are also worth visiting. Four museums and Oscarshall, a sum- Hamburg/Germany Thur. 8 July mer residence dating back to the 19th century, are Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. all situated on the Bygdøy peninsula. The museums Itinerary subject to change! are dedicated to Nansen’s polar expeditions, Norwe- * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. gian culture, the Vikings and their dragon boats, and to the Thor Heyerdahl’s modern exploration trips. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea Mon. 5 July The Sea Cloud Hussar will cruise across the sea, the P remiere special: white sails will embrace the wind and the day will Herzlich willkommen – we would like to invite invite to you relax however you please. Your own you to a maritime-style experience. veranda offers you private seclusion, socialise at the Lido Bar or take a look over the officers’ shoulders on the bridge. List/Sylt/Germany Tue. 6 July Drop anchor: 13.00 hours. Those who like things a bit sporty should join a bicycle tour* of the biggest See insert for deck plan including North Friesian island, which is also the most popular cabin overview and cruise-only rates! German North Sea island. However, you are also free 22 North Sea

Premiere voyage: Hamburg - Hamburg A famous island and an elegant ship. Sea Cloud Hussar 4 days / 3 nights 08 July to 11 July 2010 SCH-1014 The Hanseatic city of Hamburg is the home Hamburg/Germany Thur. 8 July A Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the of Sea Cloud Cruises as well as being a Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Mecca for ship enthusiasts. In 2010 the List/Sylt/Germany Fri. 9 July port of Hamburg will welcome a new great Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. On our cycle tour* we visit the best parts of the island. In the evening, you can vessel: the Sea Cloud Hussar. After all, discover the island by night at your own pace. Each the windjammer would not miss a chance to his own. to introduce itself to this beautiful city on List/Sylt/Germany Sat. 10 July Lift anchor: 11.30 hours the River Elbe. Perfectly placed for a visit A chance to do as you please – go and be pampered on board, and ready to set off on a cruise in the spa, pay a visit to the fitness room with sea view, watch the sailing manoeuvres made by the and a flying visit to the North Sea island windjammer, or just sit and daydream the day away of Sylt. in a deckchair or on a sun lounger. Hamburg/Germany Sun. 11 July Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Itinerary subject to change! * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. P remiere special: Herzlich willkommen – we would like to invite you to a maritime-style experience.

Sylt

See insert for deck plan including Hamburg cabin overview and cruise-only rates! North Sea 23

Premiere voyage: Premiere voyage: Hamburg - Hamburg Hamburg - Edinburgh White sails on their way to Scotland. Sea Cloud Hussar 5 days / 4 nights 11 July to 15 July 2010 SCH-1015 The days are very long, the nights are short and Hamburg/Germany Sun. 11 July W Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the summer is in full bloom. Just like all the roses Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 17.00 hours adorning the gardens of Scottish castles. One At Sea Mon. 12 July of these castles is the renowned Glamis Castle, Just less than 136 metres long, around 17 metres wide and with four elegant decks: that’s the the highlight of our trip ashore. Glamis Castle Sea Cloud Hussar in figures. During your first day was the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and at sea, take your time to explore the ship and dis- cover where everything is. its ceiling paintings are some of the finest in At Sea Tue. 13 July Scotland. It is said that it is haunted by ghosts Twenty-eight brilliant white sails are ready to catch and other mysterious goings on, just as it should the wind. Three high masts are manned by the crew. The incomparable attitude to life that you’ll experi- be for a real Scottish castle. ence on board has many sides to it, including the romance of sailing. Dundee/Scotland Wed. 14 July Arrival: 13.00 hours. Our excursion is to Glamis Castle*. It is said that ghosts roam here and that there are strange noises in the night. One noise that P remiere special: could definitely be heard here was the first cries of Welcome – we would like to invite you to an ex- Princess Margaret, since it was in Glamis Castle clusive experience. that the Queen’s sister was born. It is also true that the castle features on the Royal Bank of Scotland’s ten-pound note. Departure: 22.00 hours Leith (Edinburgh)/Scotland Thur. 15 July Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Itinerary subject to change! Dundee Leith * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. Edinburgh

Hamburg

See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates!

24 Atlantic coastlines

Golf in the Gulf Stream First Hussar Golf Cup or a shore excursion. The Sea Cloud Hussar is also taking our wind- jammers’ golfing holidays to new horizons. The Just where the Gulf Stream warms the coasts of golf package that goes with the SCH-1017 cruise G described on the adjoining page is just right for those Europe, four interesting greens are waiting for you who like to combine sailing, golfing, enjoyment and to tee off. Four countries, cloaked in the green of relaxation. A golf pro will be at your side for the summer, are waiting for your arrival. And to ensure whole holiday. He will accompany you to the courses that the sailing part of the experience is not over too and will be available both on board and on land for tips and questions. quickly, three days at sea are also on the schedule. Any disappointing performances on the fairway The golf courses: will blow away on the wind, whilst successes can Mount Juliet Golf Club in Waterford be embellished with a little seaman’s yarn or just The first game takes place on Sunday 25 July at the Mount Juliet Golf Club in Waterford. The Mount Juliet celebrated in the appropriate way. For even if you championship golf course is one of the top golfing have not won the Golf Cup, you can still feel like destinations in Ireland. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it a champion every day. For 11 wonderful days, you is one of the best parkland golf courses in Ireland. It has already hosted many important tournaments, will be able to discover the Sea Cloud Hussar on and is one of Tiger Woods’ favourite Irish courses. this, one of its premiere voyages, and familiarise Par 53, handicap 36. yourself with the green coastlines of western Europe Carlyon Bay Golf Course in Fowey on city and shore excursions. Cornwall is like a The Carlyon Bay Golf Course is situated in the heart noble and picturesque garden. Brittany shows its of Cornwall and is the venue for your game on Tuesday 27 July. This spectacular 18-hole course wildly romantic side on Belle-Île-en-Mer and its stretches along the craggy coast of Cornwall and impressive side in its prehistoric stone monuments, offers a wealth of breathtaking sea views. as well as having many idyllic port towns. Everyone Par 72, handicap 36. will be able to try a delicious drop of Médoc, Golf de Saint-Laurent in Lorient which you can get to know either with or without a On Thursday 29 July, you have the chance to play on the Saint-Laurent golf course. This golf course is handicap – in Pauillac and Bordeaux. near Auray and was designed by Michael Fenn. The beautiful undulating course has been planted with Your golf package includes: oak and pine trees. Par 72, handicap 36. • Green fees for all four golf courses you play on Golf du Médoc in Pauillac • All transfers The final game takes place on Sunday 1 August. The • Golf pro for the whole trip 36-hole site was designed by Bill Coore, and is one • Golf buggies (where available) of the most beautiful courses the region has to offer. • Four competitions Les Châteaux is a links course with large greens and • Prizes for the day’s winner and the overall winner long par-four fairways. The PGA course has very fast • Lunch boxes greens. Par 71, handicap 36. Golf package: for prices, please see insert

Minimum number of participants: 24 people The golf courses described here may change depending on local conditions.

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The green summer coastlines of the blue Atlantic: Dublin - Bilbao premiere voyage

Dublin

Waterford

Fowey

Lorient Belle-Île en mer Atlantic Ocean Pauillac Gironde Bordeaux Bilbao

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights Sail to the Gironde Sat. 31 July 24 July to 03 Aug. 2010 SCH-1017 Pauillac/France Arrival: 14.30 hours. The very name of this little town Dublin/Ireland Sat. 24 July will be full of promise for wine lovers. For this is the Individual arrival in Dublin. Embarkation on the centre of the famous Médoc wine-growing region. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Naturally, the wines of Pauillac* will therefore be our Waterford/Ireland Sun. 25 July topic of the day. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion takes you to the Rock Pauillac/France Sun. 1 Aug. of Cashel*. In the past, this historic building has served A day-long excursion to Bordeaux* is more than just a as the home of clans, a king’s castle, a cathedral and a visit to a wonderful city, whose old town is a UNESCO monastery. There is another excursion option to visit World Heritage site. For Bordeaux is also a treat for all Waterford Castle*. This was owned by the Fitzgerald the senses – for both gourmets and those who just family until 1958, and it is situated on an island that can like to stroll around. Departure: 17.30 hours only be reached by a small ferry. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Mon. 2 Aug. At Sea Mon. 26 July The Sea Cloud Hussar leaves French waters. The Sea Cloud Hussar cruises over the Irish Sea. Bilbao/Spain Tue. 3 Aug. Fowey/England Tue. 27 July Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Gardening is one of the most popular pastimes in England. The Eden Project, Itinerary subject to change! the destination for our trip*, is a particularly ambitious * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. project. It is a collection of futuristic greenhouses, containing all kinds of plants from around the world. P remiere special: Several outdoor gardens are also being developed. Bienvenue – we would like to invite you to a For those who would rather get to know the rest of French-style event. Cornwall, take a tour of the English countryside*. Lift anchor: 17.30 hours At Sea Wed. 28 July See insert for deck plan including The windjammer sails towards the continent heading cabin overview and cruise-only rates! for Brittany. Lorient/France Thur. 29 July Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* takes you to Quimperlé and Concarneau, two beautiful medieval ports, whilst another excursion is centred on the famous megalithic stone alignments of Carnac*. Departure: 18.00 hours Le Palais/Belle-Île en mer/France Fri. 30 July Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Le Palais is a beautiful harbour town on the largest French island in the Atlantic, Belle-Île en mer. Take an independent trip ashore and you will soon understand how this island got its name. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours 26 Iberian Peninsula

Highlights of the Iberian Peninsula: Bilbao - Málaga Premiere voyage: cuisine, Sea Cloud Hussar 10 days / 9 nights art and lifestyle. 03 Aug. to 12 Aug. 2010 SCH-1018 In Portugal and Spain, where the great voyages Bilbao/Spain Tue. 3 Aug. P Individual arrival in Bilbao. Embarkation on the of discovery began, the Sea Cloud Hussar is Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours waiting to be peacefully captured, ready to At Sea Wed. 4 Aug. discover the cuisine, art and lifestyle of the The Sea Cloud Hussar cruises along the northern coast of Spain. As our latest ship combines new Iberian Peninsula. The main focus of the voyage, standards of exclusivity at sea with traditional both on shore and on board, will be the regional seamanship, setting sail for the first time will prove to be a truly nostalgic experience in an atmosphere specialities of Galicia, Andalucía and northern of modern luxury. Portugal. The great variety of lifestyles in La Coruña/Spain Thur. 5 Aug. famous cities such as Santiago de Compostela, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Today, you have three excur- sions to choose from. The first excursion will take you Porto, Seville, Cádiz and Lisbon will provide the to Santiago de Compostela*, the most famous place setting, whilst our on-board lecturers will tell you of pilgrimage in Spain and the finishing point of the Way of St James. The old town in Santiago is protected about the artistic highlights in an entertaining by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The magnificent and informative way. You will marvel at the cathedral, depicted on the Spanish euro cent coins, is the setting for a famous ritual – the swinging of the treasures to be seen in every town and city we botafumeiro, an enormous incense burner, through the visit, almost all of which are UNESCO World transept. The second excursion focuses on La Coruña. Our city Heritage sites. tour* takes you through the beautiful old part of the This voyage of the Sea Cloud Hussar promises city and to the city’s landmark, the Tower of . La Coruña is a melting pot of culture, history and art, a number of magical moments, and will be a combined with the original Galician lifestyle. Our tour real feast for all the senses. is punctuated by visits to several tapas bars, allowing us to try the culinary specialities of the region. Our third excursion centres on a visit to the museum Domus, la Casa del Hombre*, the first interactive La Coruña Islas Cíes museum in the world dedicated to humankind. It is located in a spectacular building designed by the Japan- Bilbao Leixões (Porto) ese architect Arata Isozaki. Departure: 17.00 hours Islas Cíes/Spain Fri. 6 Aug. (Subject to necessary authorisation.) Lisbon Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. The Islas Cíes make up a small group of islands that are part of a national Seville park. Take an independent ship ashore to discover the flora and fauna of the island’s beautiful scenery. Cádiz Málaga The Playa de Rodas has even been named as the most beautiful beach in the world by a British newspaper. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours Iberian Peninsula 27

Highlights of the Iberian Peninsula: Bilbao - Málaga

In the evening, there will be a buffet on the deck For many, exquisite cuisine is an art in itself. This featuring Spanish specialities. Enjoy magical culinary evening, you will see this is doubly true as our chef moments and a romantic and relaxed atmosphere invites you to an artistic dinner. under the stars. At Sea Tue. 10 Aug. Leixões (Porto)/Portugal Sat. 7 Aug. The Sea Cloud Hussar glides round the western tip Arrival: 08.00 hours. There is also a decision to be of Europe as you sit back and enjoy the day. There made in Porto. If you wish, join a city tour* with a trip will be lectures on the subject of art as the wind fills on the River Douro. Enjoy the sumptuous pleasures the sails. this city has to offer as you try different ports and some Portuguese tapas. Alternatively, our second city Cádiz/Spain Wed. 11 Aug. excursion* takes in the magnificent cathedral and Arrival: 08.00 hours. Excursion to Seville* including the Porto Stock Exchange. This is followed by a port lunch. The architectural influence on this magnifi- tasting in a cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia. If you wish cent city on the banks of the Guadalquivir mostly to find out more about the most famous white wine came from the Moors, as well as from the city’s of northern Portugal, known locally as Vinho Verde, heyday of trade with the New World. An alternative don’t miss our visit* to the Quinta da Avelada wine excursion* combines a visit to Cádiz with a show of estate. You will be treated to first-hand informa- the famous Andalucían horses in Hierro del Bocado, tion, as well as a tasting of some local delicacies. The with a tapas lunch in Puerto de Santa Maria and an home-made cheese goes perfectly with the wine. exciting flamenco show. Departure: 17.00 hours Departure: 16.00 hours The last highlight of this voyage is the farewell dinner The evening is rounded off instyle with an exclusive as the Sea Cloud Hussar bids you goodbye. dinner with wine. Málaga/Spain Thur. 12 Aug. Lisbon/Portugal Sun. 8 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Arrival: 13.30 hours. Before we arrive in the Por- Itinerary subject to change! tuguese capital, we sail along the Tagus and enjoy * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. a Sunday brunch buffet. Afterwards, a tour* takes you to the Hieronymus Monastery and the Maritime Museum (Museu da Marinha). The monastery dates P remiere special: back to the 16th century, and is a UNESCO World Bienvenidos – we would like to invite you to an Heritage site. If you would prefer to admire Portugal’s Iberian experience. most famous works of art at close quarters, take a trip through Lisbon with a visit to the Azulejo Museum*, where you can see ornate tiles dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Lisbon/Portugal Mon. 9 Aug. Take a tour on rails on a traditional tram journey through Lisbon’s picturesque old town*. Whilst the historical buildings and life in the narrow streets are a joy for the eye to behold, the customary port wine and Pastel de Nata cakes served in traditional See insert for deck plan including costume will be a treat for the palate. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Departure: 13.30 hours 28 Mediterranean 29

Mediterranean sea routes and the famous bright light of the south.

MCan a smile really be in the air? Is it the deep blue sky that makes people’s eyes shine so brightly? Do dreams come true under the Mediterranean sun? Perhaps it really is that simple. Perhaps this is why people have been attracted to southern Europe for thousands of years.

There is a close relationship between art and the way of life on the Spanish coastline, in the Balearics and on the French Riviera. The light, landscape and colours once inspired Impressionist and Expressionist artists. Everything feels free and easy – you might even say playful. The houses in the Aegean are like sugar cubes under a canopy of blue. The world seems so bright, and this is reflected in the high spirits of the people. The artist Yves Klein once famously declared the sky above Nice to be a work of art, and signed it.

Dubrovnik and Venice are so beautiful that even cracks in the walls are picturesque. Sicily, Rhodes, Corfu, Croatia and Istanbul are all magical places that you will love at first sight. Among the ancient ruins of Mykene, Epidaurus and Ephesus, you will conjure up pictures in your mind of how these places once were. The famous bright light of the south will light up the most beautiful of fantasies. 30 Western Mediterranean 31

Unspoilt islands and the glamour of modern life: Málaga - Nice premiere voyage

Nice Saint-Tropez Corsica Ajaccio

Minorca Sardinia Ibiza

Málaga

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights Saint-Tropez/France Wed. 18 Aug. 12 Aug. to 19 Aug. 2010 SCH-1019 Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Signac and Matisse “dis- covered” Saint-Tropez at the end of the 19th century, Málaga/Spain Thur. 12 Aug. and really found happiness here. You can see their Individual arrival in Málaga. Embarkation on the works of art in the museum. Get a feel for today’s Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 20.00 hours lifestyle on the longest beach on the Côte d’Azur or At Sea Fri. 13 Aug. in the great beach clubs. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours The Sea Cloud Hussar glides out into the Mediter- Nice/France Thur. 19 Aug. ranean. The eagle at its bow heads straight for the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Balearic Islands. Itinerary subject to change! Ibiza/Spain Sat. 14 Aug. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Arrival: 13.30 hours. Ibiza is famous for its lust for life, which can be seen day and night in various dif- ferent guises. Aesthetes, artists and hedonists find themselves attracted to the island. In the shops P remiere special: and boutiques you will find the famous Ibiza-style Bienvenidos – we would like to invite you to a fashions, whilst the markets are great to potter Mediterranean-style experience. around. Or simply sit and watch all the fun in one . of the numerous bars and cafés. Our island trip* takes you to the best places and beaches, impres- sive cliffs and the gently rolling hills of the island’s unspoilt interior. Departure: 24.00 hours Mahôn/Minorca Sun. 15 Aug. Arrival: 16.00 hours. Mallorca’s little sister is a much calmer, unspoilt place. The island excursion* takes you to the beaches in the south and to the hills in See insert for deck plan including the north. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea Mon. 16 Aug. The windjammer leaves Spanish territory and sails across to Napoleon’s birthplace. Ajaccio/Corsica Tue. 17 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. It was in Ajaccio that Napoleon Bonaparte entered the world. The diminutive Corsican hero has left his mark all over the island. Our excursion to the Prunelli Gorges* will show you why Corsica is also known as the “île de beauté”. The land is wild and fertile, and the mountain scenery will take your breath away. This picturesque landscape is pervaded by the scent of wild herbs. Departure: 13.30 hours 32 Western Mediterranean

Charismatic French and Italian islands: Nice - Malta premiere voyage

Nice Calvi Corsica Bonifacio

Sardinia Lipari Palermo Sicily Syracuse Malta

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights and historical buildings from its long and chequered 19 Aug. to 26 Aug. 2010 SCH-1020 history are as impressive today as they have always been. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Nice/France Thur. 19 Aug. Individual arrival in Nice. Embarkation on the Syracuse/Sicily Wed. 25 Aug. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. Syracuse, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2005, has a collec- Calvi/Corsica Fri. 20 Aug. tion of noteworthy relicts from many Mediterranean Arrival: 13.30 hours. Calvi is the main resort in the cultures. The majority of the archaeological treasures Balagne region, which is sheltered from the high moun- can be found in the old town and in the archaeological tains like a secluded garden. Our excursion* takes you to park on the island of Ortigia*, both of which we visit on all the little villages in the area, which seem to huddle our tour there. From Greek temples to Roman amphi- on the steep hillsides. The air is filled with the scent theatres, Norman palaces and baroque churches – all of the wild herbs of the Macchia, gnarled olive trees these periods of history have been immortalised in shimmer silvery-green, and time and again you get a stone. Departure: 13.30 hours glimpse of a secluded sandy beach amongst the cliffs. Departure: 19.00 hours La Valletta/Malta Thur. 26 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Bonifacio/Corsica Sat. 21 Aug. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Viewed from the harbour, Itinerary subject to change! the medieval upper part of Bonifacio seems to be * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. carved out of the cliffs, making it completely im- penetrable. Some houses even appear to be defying the laws of gravity, suspended as they are over the P remiere special: precipice of steep cliffs. Take an independent trip Bienvenue – we would like to invite you to a ashore and walk over the drawbridge into the old Mediterranean-style experience. town. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours At Sea Sun. 22 Aug. There are no obligations on board the Sea Cloud Hussar – just plenty of time to relax and do what- ever you want. See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Palermo/Sicily Mon. 23 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Palermo, the political centre of Sicily, has always been a lively, multicultural city. On a city tour* you can experience the buzz of market life, the flair of impressive squares, the atmosphere of austere churches, and the proud defiance of all the palaces, which overlook the streets like little fortresses. Departure: 18.00 hours Lipari/Aeolian Islands Tue. 24 Aug. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The tiny island of Lipari, which you will discover on our trip*, is a volcanic island. Its name is synonymous with the truly magnifi- cent. All the spectacular landscapes, beautiful beaches Adriatic 33

The Venetian legacy and the beautiful coastlines of the Adriatic Sea: Malta - Venice premiere voyage

Venice Piran

Sibenik Dubrovnik Kotor Adriatic Sea Otranto

Malta

Sea Cloud Hussar 9 days / 8 nights late-Gothic portals, proud Renaissance buildings, 26 Aug. to 03 Sep. 2010 SCH-1021 atmospheric cloisters and the impressive Fortress of Lovrijenac. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours La Valletta/Malta Thur. 26 Aug. Individual arrival in Malta. Embarkation on the Sibenik/Croatia Wed. 1 Sep. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Not far from the coast lies a show of nature that is like something out of a fairy At Sea Fri. 27 Aug. tale: the Krka Falls*, the destination of our excursion. The Sea Cloud Hussar sails towards the south-east Lift anchor: 13.30 hours coast of . Piran/Slovenia Thur. 2 Sep. Otranto/Italy Sat. 28 Aug. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. A visit to the town of Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion is to Lecce*, a Piran* will really remind you of Venice. This is hardly beautiful town on the Salento peninsula. Salento is surprising – the Venetian style was copied all over the heel of Italy, which has remained more undiscov- the Adriatic in the Middle Ages. The design of the ered than the rest of the country. The town takes its cathedral tower in Piran is even based on that of baroque appearance from the period between 1550 St Mark´s. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours and 1750, and it is still impressive today. Departure: 16.00 hours Venice/Italy Fri. 3 Sep. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. At Sea Sun. 29 Aug. During the day, the windjammer glides through Itinerary subject to change! perhaps the most famous fjord of the Adriatic: the * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Bay of Kotor. The view will simply take your breath away, as the scenery in this UNESCO site of natural heritage is truly majestic. The city of Kotor at the end P remiere special: of the fjord is also protected by UNESCO as a World Dobro dosao – we would like to invite you to a Heritage site. Mediterranean-style experience. Kotor/Montenegro Arrival: 19.00 hours. You might like to spend the evening visiting this romantic city. See insert for deck plan including Kotor/Montenegro Mon. 30 Aug. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Spend the morning strolling around 2,000 years of architectural history, pottering around the shops or simply sitting in a café, letting yourself be captivated by the atmosphere of this charming city. Departure: 12.00 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Dubrovnik, which is also protected by UNESCO, is particularly attractive in the evening. With a little imagination you can experience a journey through history to the once proud trading power of Ragusa. Dubrovnik/Croatia Tue. 31 Aug. On a walk around the old town, including a visit to the fortress*, you will see fanciful Venetian-style facades, 34 Adriatic

The Croatian coast and Venetian sea: Venice - Venice premiere voyages

Venice

Zadar Sibenik Hvar Korcula Dubrovnik Kotor Adriatic Sea

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights which is best enjoyed from the decks of the 03 Sep. to 10 Sep. 2010 SCH-1022 Sea Cloud Hussar. The bay and the town of the 10 Sep. to 17 Sep. 2010 SCH-1023 same name are both protected by UNESCO. 17 Sep. to 24 Sep. 2010 SCH-1024 Departure: 18.00 hours Venice/Italy Fri. 1st day Korcula/Croatia Wed. 6th day Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Korcula is another city on Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours our trip that has the Venetians to thank for the beauty of its architecture. Our walk around the town* will take Zadar/Croatia Sat. 2nd day in towers, palaces, churches and gateways. Drop anchor: 16.00 hours. Zadar was part of the Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Venetian trading empire for more than 350 years. Hvar/Croatia Take a stroll around the old part of the town and you Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Discover the charming will see Venetian-style buildings everywhere, adding atmosphere of the island’s tranquil capital at your to the elegance of the squares and the romance of leisure. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours the town. In the evening, it is well worth walking along the shore around the old town – make sure At Sea Thur. 7th day you include a visit to the old port. The Sea Cloud Hussar sails towards the Venetian Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Lagoon. Sibenik/Croatia Sun. 3rd day Venice/Italy Fri. 8th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our excursion takes you to Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. see the Krka Falls*. Perhaps the most impressive falls in Itinerary subject to change! Croatia, they are situated in the Krka National Park just a * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. few miles away outside Sibenik. Cascades of water tum- ble over terraces and steps in a picturesque display of nature. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours P remiere special: Dobro dosao – we would like to invite you to a Dubrovnik/Croatia Mon. 4th day Mediterranean-style experience. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Dubrovnik is a city of many superlatives. The old part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, George Bernard Shaw called the See insert for deck plan including city a paradise on earth, and it was once Venice’s cabin overview and cruise-only rates! greatest adversary. Its past riches have given it its modern-day charm, which you can enjoy in the city’s cafés and beautiful squares. Our walk around the old town, which includes a visit to the fortress*, will allow you to discover the most fascinating corners of Dubrovnik, which you will then be able to revisit of your own accord in the evening. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Cruising in the Bay of Kotor Tue. 5th day Kotor/Montenegro Arrival: 12.30 hours. The magnificent Bay of Kotor is divided into narrow straits with limestone cliffs towering above. It forms an impressive sight, Adriatic 35

Mediterranean coastlines in the late summer sun: Venice - Piraeus (Athens) premiere voyage

Venice

Sibenik Trogir Korcula Dubrovnik Adriatic Kotor Sea Corfu Athens Nauplion Piraeus Monemvasia

Sea Cloud Hussar 12 days / 11 nights If you don’t feel like visiting all the sights of this 24 Sep. to 05 Oct. 2010 SCH-1025 UNESCO World Heritage site, simply soak in the atmosphere of the place at the tiny port or in the Venice/Italy Fri. 24 Sep. middle of the old town. Departure: 17.00 hours Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Kerkyra/Corfu Fri. 1 Oct. Arrival: 14.00 hours. By the 19th century, Corfu had At Sea Sat. 25 Sep. become a popular holiday destination for the gentry. The Sea Cloud Hussar leaves Italian waters and Perhaps one of its most famous visitors was Empress cruises towards Croatia. Elisabeth of Austria. Our excursion takes you to visit Sibenik/Croatia Sun. 26 Sep. her palace, the Archilleion*. In the evening, make the Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Just outside Sibenik there most of an independent visit to the town to enjoy the is a national park, in which the main attraction is the renowned hospitality of this island. Krka Falls*. The river cascades down through a fairy- Departure: 24.00 hours tale landscape from the karst plateau high above. At Sea Sat. 2 Oct. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours A day at sea has so much to offer. Enjoy the stylish Trogir/Croatia Mon. 27 Sep. setting, exclusive pampering, a relaxed form of social- Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. A stroll* around the old part ising or as much privacy as you want in luxurious se- of town will remind you of the Venetian loggia of the clusion. Renaissance. Palm trees line the picturesque seafront Monemvasia/Greece Sun. 3 Oct. promenade, where you will find quaint shops and cafés Arrival: 14.00 hours. An independent visit to Monem- nestled beneath medieval church towers. vasia will allow you to discover the many facets of its Lift anchor: 13.30 hours medieval heritage. Charming little shops sell arts and Korcula/Croatia Tue. 28 Sep. crafts, and there are plenty of quaint squares where Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Korcula’s peninsula setting you can pass the time. Departure: 24.00 hours made it a highly sought-after base for all the naval Nauplion/Greece Mon. 4 Oct. powers of the Adriatic. Take a walk around the town* Arrival: 08.00 hours. Here, you can choose between and it will soon become clear that Venice was one of two different excursions: one is to Epidaurus*, an an- its conquerors. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours cient sanctuary and healing centre; or you could visit Dubrovnik/Croatia Wed. 29 Sep. Mykene*, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. A walk around the old Departure: 14.00 hours town* takes in the inspiring narrow streets, where Piraeus/Greece Tue. 5 Oct. you can really feel the romance of the city’s illustri- Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. ous past. If you want to be completely captivated by what Dubrovnik has to offer, go and enjoy the view Itinerary subject to change! from the Minceta fort. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.

Cruising in the Bay of Kotor Thur. 30 Sep. remiere special: The Bay of Kotor is a sea strait that extends far in- P land, and has been recognised by UNESCO as a site of Kali mera – we would like to invite you to a natural heritage. Mediterranean-style experience. Kotor/Montenegro Arrival: 12.30 hours. Many believe that the small town See insert for deck plan including of Kotor is the most beautiful town in Montenegro. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 36 Eastern Mediterranean

Legendary ports and a new legend of the sea: Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) premiere voyages

Athens Ephesus Piraeus Kusadasi Mykonos Patmos Bodrum

Rhodes

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights Patmos/Greece 7th day 05 Oct. to 12 Oct. 2010 SCH-1026 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our visit to Patmos will take 28 Oct. to 04 Nov. 2010 SCH-1029 you to the Monastery of St John*, which was built in 1088 in honour of the apostle. It is now protected as Piraeus/Greece 1st day one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 17.00 hours Piraeus/Greece 8th day Mykonos/Cyclades/Greece 2nd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. The sails flutter in the wind, the famous light of the Aegean throws shadows on the deck, and the luxuri- Itinerary subject to change! ous large glides proudly over the waves * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. towards Mykonos. Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Mykonos/Cyclades/Greece 3rd day P remiere special: You might like to spend a relaxing morning on Kali mera – we would like to invite you to a Mykonos. Alternatively, our boat tour takes you to special kind of Aegean experience. the famous archaeological site on the neighbouring island of Delos*. This entire island is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Rhodes/Greece 4th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. The Crusades of the Middle Ages have been immortalised forever in Rhodes. Our stroll around the old town will help to bring this era to life, taking in the Palace of the Grand Master, the homes of the Knights of St John, the battlements and the mosque. Departure: 24.00 hours Bodrum/Turkey 5th day See insert for deck plan including Arrival: 13.30 hours. Our visit to Bodrum is centred on cabin overview and cruise-only rates! ancient Halikarnassos*, the former name of the city. This is where one of the seven wonders of the world once stood – the Mausoleum of Mausolos. The modern Turkish port is still dominated by a castle that was built by the Crusaders. Departure: 18.00 hours Kusadasi/Turkey 6th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. Ephesus*, the destination of our excursion, is not far from Kusadasi. The impressive city of ruins dates back to prehistoric times. In Roman times, it became one of the greatest cities of the Empire, and was still very important at the beginning of Christianity. Departure: 24.00 hours Eastern Mediterranean 37

Sailing into ancient civilisations and the era of the Crusades: Larnaca - Piraeus (Athens) premiere voyage

Athens Piraeus

Fethiye Rhodes Latakia Crete Cyprus Heraklion Larnaca Tartus

Sea Cloud Hussar 9 days / 8 nights Heraklion/Crete/Greece Tue. 26 Oct. 20 Oct. to 28 Oct. 2010 SCH-1028 Arrival: 13.30 hours. A terrible monster, half-man, half-bull, is said to have once lived on Crete. Yet le- Larnaca/Cyprus Wed. 20 Oct. gend has it that because the Minotaur was the son of Individual arrival in Larnaca. Embarkation on the a king, a labyrinth palace was built for it in Knossos. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Learn more about the facts and the artefacts when Tartus/Syria Thur. 21 Oct. you visit the archaeological museum as part of our Arrival: 13.30 hours. Our excursion will take you to Knossos trip*. The palace once had at least 800 rooms one of the most beautiful crusader castles in the East, and several floors. Departure: 19.00 hours the Krak des Chevaliers fortress*. It was rebuilt several At Sea Wed. 27 Oct. times over the centuries, and for 200 years remained The windjammer continues its voyage on a northerly unconquerable. Departure: 19.00 hours course. Let the wind fill the sails! Latakia/Syria Fri. 22 Oct. Piraeus/Greece Thur. 28 Oct. Arrival: 07.00 hours. Our day-long excursion, which Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. includes lunch, will take you to Aleppo*. This was an important trading centre as far back as biblical times. Itinerary subject to change! Even today, you feel like you have been transported * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. back to those times when you wander through the colourful narrow streets of the old town, which is protected by UNESCO. In fact, the souk still looks the same as when the caravans were arriving from P remiere special: Mesopotamia. Departure: 19.00 hours Kali mera – we would like to invite you to a special kind of Aegean experience. At Sea Sat. 23 Oct. The Sea Cloud Hussar sets sail and cruises towards the seas where the Crusades of ancient times took place. Fethiye/Turkey Sun. 24 Oct. See insert for deck plan including Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Aegean coast around Fethiye cabin overview and cruise-only rates! is the former land of the Lycians. Our excursion to the Lycian cliff tombs* will allow you to discover the impressive and magnificent construction of their tombs, which hide a wealth of secrets. Departure: 17.00 hours Rhodes/Greece Mon. 25 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Rhodes, the island of roses, once belonged to the Knights of St John. The entire old part of the town, which we will visit on foot*, is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. See the ancient houses in the Knights’ Road, the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, and the ancient walls behind which history was played out. Departure: 13.30 hours 38 Eastern Mediterranean 39

Myths, legends and a fresh breeze: Piraeus (Athens) - Larnaca premiere voyages

Athens Piraeus

Fethiye Rhodes Latakia Crete Cyprus Heraklion Larnaca Tartus

Sea Cloud Hussar 9 days / 8 nights Tartus/Syria 8th day 12 Oct. to 20 Oct. 2010 SCH-1027 Arrival: 07.00 hours. The Krak des Chevaliers fortress*, 04 Nov. to 12 Nov. 2010 SCH-1030 the focus of our trip, is a Christian castle from the time of the first Crusade to Jerusalem. It is one of the most Piraeus/Greece 1st day beautiful crusader castles in the East. Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the Departure: 13.30 hours Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 17.00 hours Larnaca/Cyprus 9th day At Sea 2nd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. What a sight to behold! Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, would be amazed to see the Sea Cloud Hussar Itinerary subject to change! crossing the Aegean under full sail. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Heraklion/Crete 3rd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Crete is famous for being P remiere special: steeped in Greek mythology. Our visit will take you to Kali mera – we would like to invite you to a special the best-known site: Knossos and the archaeological kind of Aegean experience. museum*. Daedalus built a labyrinth here to contain the fearsome Minotaur. It also provided the backdrop for the love story between Ariadne and Theseus. Departure: 13.30 hours Rhodes/Greece 4th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. At the time of the Crusades, Rhodes was one of the most important ports in the Christian world. Join us on a walk through the old town* to see all the ancient remains from the Crusades through to the Middle Ages. Departure: 19.00 hours Fethiye/Turkey 5th day Arrival: 06.00 hours. In the ancient world, the Lycians lived in the area around Fethiye. Their impressive legacy is the Lycian cliff tombs*, which you will see See insert for deck plan including on our excursion. Departure: 17.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea 6th day A stroll around the decks of our latest windjammer will give you a brand new insight into traditional seaman- ship combined with sophisticated modernity. Latakia/Syria 7th day Arrival: 07.00 hours. Our excursion, which includes lunch, will take you to Aleppo*. This is one of the old- est trading centres in the region, already famous by the end of the 19th century bc. Departure: 19.00 hours 40

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Under the desert sun, U a half-moon and a thousand stars. Sitting calmly and sedately on the hot desert sand, its gaze appears to be fixed firmly on distant plains. A little disdainfully, it shuns the admiring gazes of thousands of visitors. Perhaps this is because it is looking into a distant past, which began some 4,700 years ago. If only the famous Great Sphinx of Giza could talk, it would surely reveal many secrets and provide the answers to all of our questions. Yet its secrets are safe – now and forever more.

The Middle East is like a treasure chest, guarding the magic of the Orient for thousands of years. The Egyptian pyramids, the mystical kingdom of the Nabataeans at Petra and the legendary capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis, take us on a journey back through ancient civilisations. And whilst the clay “skyscrapers” of Sanaa might look like something out of a fairy tale, they have actually stood for centuries in Yemen.

However, it is not just the past that harbours an oriental display of glory. In the United Arab Emirates, new futuristic and imaginative monuments appear on the skyline every day. Modern palaces jostle with medieval minarets, elegant shopping centres are just a few paces away from oriental bazaars, and you are as likely to see luxury limousines as camels. 42 Middle East

Three continents and five major world heritage treasures: Larnaca - Aqaba (Amman) premiere voyage

Latakia Cyprus Larnaca Tartus

Port Said Amman Giza Suez Canal Cairo Ain Sukhna Aqaba

Luxor Sharm El-Sheikh Safaga

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights Safaga/Egypt Sat. 20 Nov. 12 Nov. to 22 Nov. 2010 SCH-1031 Arrival: 06.00 hours. Our day-long excursion takes you to Luxor*, where you will find the largest temple com- Larnaca/Cyprus Fri. 12 Nov. plex of the pharaohs, Karnak. Departure: 20.00 hours Individual arrival in Larnaca. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Sharm El-Sheikh/Egypt Sun. 21 Nov. Arrival: 06.00 hours. At the foot of Mount Sinai, the At Sea Sat. 13 Nov. Mountain of Moses, lies the final UNESCO World The majestic windjammer glides eastwards towards Heritage site of our voyage: St Catherine’s Monastery*. the coast of Syria. Departure: 18.00 hours Latakia/Syria Sun. 14 Nov. Aqaba/Jordan Mon. 22 Nov. Arrival: 07.00 hours. Our day-long excursion is to Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Aleppo, and includes a tour of the city and lunch*. It Itinerary subject to change! is a melting pot of historical periods and cultures, and * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. has been at the intersection of trade routes between the East and West for millennia. The central part of the old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a lively 12-kilometre-long (7.5-mile-long) bazaar. P remiere special: Departure: 19.00 hours Salam aleikum – we would like to invite you to an experience from the Arabian Nights. Tartus/Syria Mon. 15 Nov. Arrival: 07.00 hours. Here, you can choose between two different UNESCO World Heritage sites. A day- long excursion will take you to Palmyra*, a mighty oasis city and one of the most interesting set of ruins in the world. The other excursion is centred on the Krak des Chevaliers* fortress, one of the most beautiful crusader castles in the East. Departure: 19.00 hours See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea Tue. 16 Nov. The Sea Cloud Hussar sets a course for Egypt. Port Said/Egypt Wed. 17 Nov. Today’s sea route is the Suez Canal. Ain Sukhna/Egypt Arrival: 22.00 hours. Ain Sukhna/Egypt Thur. 18 Nov. Our day-long excursion will take you to Cairo – with a visit to the Giza pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the archaeological museum*. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea Fri. 19 Nov. The impressive tall cruises across the Red Sea. Middle East 43

The magical Middle East on the Red Sea: Aqaba (Amman) - Hodeidah (Sanaa) premiere voyage

Amman Giza Cairo Aqaba Ain Sukhna Luxor Sharm El-Sheikh Safaga

Marsá al `Alam Karte neu

Sanaa Hodeidah

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights At Sea Mon. 29 Nov. to Wed. 1 Dec. 22 Nov. to 02 Dec. 2010 SCH-1032 For three days, the decks of the Sea Cloud Hussar become dry land and the ship is an island that glides Aqaba/Jordan Mon. 22 Nov. towards new shores under white sails. The crew will Individual arrival in Amman. Embarkation on the pamper you in every way possible. Pass each day at Sea Cloud Hussar . Departure: 18.00 hours your leisure. Enjoy the feeling of freedom between sky Sharm El-Sheikh/Egypt Tue. 23 Nov. and sea in any way you like. Arrival: 07.00 hours. On the site where Moses once saw the burning bush, there is now a famous monastery, Hodeidah/Yemen Thur. 2 Dec. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Private charter flight toSanaa . St Catherine’s Monastery, which we visit on our trip*. Individual departure. Departure: 18.00 hours Itinerary subject to change! At Sea Wed. 24 Nov. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. The windjammer glides between the Sinai Peninsula and the African coast in the Gulf of Suez. Ain Sukhna/Egypt Thur. 25 Nov. Arrival: 06.00 hours. Our day-long excursion takes P remiere special: you to Cairo with a visit to the archaeological museum Salam aleikum – we would like to invite you to and the famous Giza pyramids. The three massive an experience from the Arabian Nights. pyramids, partly flanked by sphinxes, were con- structed in the 3rd century bc. They are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea Fri. 26 Nov. The white sails of the Sea Cloud Hussar fill with wind. The elements take over for the course of the entire day. See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Safaga/Egypt Sat. 27 Nov. Arrival: 06.00 hours. On a day trip to Luxor with a visit to the impressive Temple of Karnak*, you will see the magnificent architecture of ancient civilisations on the Nile. All the enormous temples and statues must have been even more impressive in their time than they are today. Departure: 20.00 hours Marsá al `Alam/Egypt Sun. 28 Nov. (Subject to necessary authorisation.) Drop anchor: 06.00 hours. Here, you have a chance to bathe in the waters of the Red Sea or snorkel in the reefs off the coast. Lift anchor: 12.00 hours 44 Middle East

Frankincense, oases, former grandeur and modern glamour: Al Mukalla (Sanaa) - Dubai premiere voyage

Persepolis Bandar Abbas Kish Fujairah Dubai Muscat

Salalah Sanaa

Al Mukalla

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights Bandar Abbas/ Sun. 12 Dec. 04 Dec. to 14 Dec. 2010 SCH-1034 (Subject to change) Arrival: 08.00 hours. Persepolis, the destination of our Al Mukalla/Yemen Sat. 4 Dec. day trip*, was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire, Individual arrival in Sanaa. Private charter flight to which in its day was the largest empire in the world. Al Mukalla. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud Hussar. You can still see the signs of its former grandeur in Departure: 22.00 hours its monumental columns, skilful reliefs, preserved At Sea Sun. 5 Dec. foundation walls, and many gates and statues. It is a Take the opportunity to switch off and enjoy the sea air. UNESCO World Heritage site. Departure: 20.00 hours Salalah/ Mon. 6 Dec. Kish/Iran Mon. 13 Dec. Arrival: 13.30 hours. Salalah has always been a multi- Drop anchor: 13.00 hours. Kish, once owned by Shah cultural town, as it was an important post on the Reza Pahlavi, is an elegant beach paradise and a legendary Frankincense Trail more than 8,000 years free-trade zone. Make an independent visit to the ago. Our excursion* takes you to a nearby tomb, in island to see the old part of town or the beaches, or to which the Old Testament prophet Job is said to have do some shopping. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours been laid to rest. Departure: 18.00 hours Dubai/UAE Tue. 14 Dec. At Sea Tue. 7 Dec. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. As the wind fills its sails, the windjammer is in its Itinerary subject to change! element. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Wed. 8 Dec. Watch all the sailing manoeuvres if you are inter- P remiere special: ested, or simply enjoy the complete privacy of your Salam aleikum – we would like to invite you to own balcony. an experience from the Arabian Nights. At Sea Thur. 9 Dec. The golden eagle on the bow flies towards the Gulf of Persia. See insert for deck plan including Muscat/Oman Fri. 10 Dec. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 07.00 hours. Our city tour* of the capital of Oman will also take you to the largest mosque in the country. This is the only mosque that is open to visitors. There is also a day-long excursion to Nizwa* for those who are interested. Nizwa was an important capital city until the Middle Ages, and it is still a religious centre and trading post today. An imposing fort stands over this green oasis town. Departure: 17.00 hours Fujairah/UAE Sat. 11 Dec. Arrival: 09.00 hours. The emirate of Fujairah, one of the seven sheikdoms in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many traditional farmers. Take a jeep trip through the fascinating desert landscape*. Departure: 18.00 hours Middle East 45

Arabic traditions and futuristic oasis cities: Dubai - Dubai

Bahrain

Doha Dubai Sir Bani Yas Abu Dhabi

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights Abu Dhabi/UAE Mon. 7th day 14 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2010 SCH-1035 Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the emirate of the same 04 Jan. to 11 Jan. 2011 SCH-1101 name, as well as the capital of the United Arab Emirates. 18 Jan. to 25 Jan. 2011 SCH-1103 It is one of the most modern cities in the world. Our visit 01 Feb. to 08 Feb. 2011 SCH-1105 takes us to a falcon hospital* or to the Ferrari museum*. 15 Feb. to 22 Feb. 2011 SCH-1107 Departure: 13.30 hours 01 Mar. to 08 Mar. 2011 SCH-1109 Dubai/UAE Tue. 8th day Dubai/UAE Tue. 1st day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Individual arrival in Dubai. Embarkation on the Itinerary subject to change! Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Wed. 2nd day The windjammer sets sail and cruises through the . Manama/Bahrain Thur. 3rd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Manama, the capital city of the island state of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, is a place full of contrasts. A city tour*, including a visit to the national museum, will take you to see the avant- garde skyscrapers and the Arabic old part of the city with its traditional souks. Another excursion option* is a visit to the Formula 1 racetrack. Departure: 13.30 hours Doha/Qatar Fri. 4th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Discover the most exotic and picturesque combination of desert and water on our excursion* to the inland lake Khor Al Udaid, which includes a picnic and the chance to take a dip! See insert for deck plan including Departure: 18.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Sir Bani Yas/UAE Sat. 5th day Drop anchor: 12.00 hours. Sir Bani Yas, the largest of eight small islands in Abu Dhabi, is owned by the Sheik. It is home to the Desert Islands Resort. Our trip includes the chance to snorkel, swim, go for a walk or visit the nature reserve*. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Abu Dhabi/UAE Sun. 6th day Arrival: 18.00 hours. Following a relaxing day under the white sails of the Sea Cloud Hussar, spend the evening visiting the city. 46 Middle East

Under the sun, a half-moon Christmas and New Year: and a thousand stars. Dubai - Dubai

Festive and fantastic, impressive and Sea Cloud Hussar 15 days / 14 nights U 21 Dec. 2010 to 04 Jan. 2011 SCH-1036 bewitching – the magic of the Middle Dubai/UAE Tue. 21 Dec. East has many sides to it these days. The Individual arrival in Dubai. Embarkation on the future has already begun in the Persian Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Gulf, yet the traditions of the past are still At Sea Wed. 22 Dec. encouraged. Perhaps this is exactly the right Arrive and just switch off – a first day spent at sea is simply perfect. Everyday life drifts away with the combination to help you leave the old year wind, you relax more with every nautical mile, and behind and welcome in the new one. On a the legendary atmosphere on board makes all the luxury even more enjoyable. journey between yesterday and tomorrow, Muscat/Oman Thur. 23 Dec. experience Christmas and New Year in Arrival: 08.00 hours. A day-long excursion takes you the luxurious here and now – pampered by to Nizwa*, an oasis town in the middle of the desert. Palm groves and gardens, impressive buildings and the crew of the Sea Cloud Hussar, relaxing a lively souk ensure you will get a good impression in your own sumptuous realm on board the of its former importance as a provincial capital. The traditional silver jewellery made in Nizwa has been windjammer on its way to a fairy-tale world of famous for centuries. modernity and legendary rich history. Muscat/Oman Fri. 24 Dec. A remarkable highlight of our city tour* is a visit to the largest mosque in the country. This is the only mosque that is open to visitors from all religious denominations. What a great start to the festive evening of celebrations on board. Departure: 13.00 hours Fujairah/UAE Sat. 25 Dec. Musandam Peninsula Arrival: 13.30 hours. Christmas Day beckons with a jeep Bahrain tour through the desert dunes and a drink as you watch Fujairah Doha the sun set at Fossil Rock, or perhaps with the chance Dubai to do some snorkelling*. Departure: 21.00 hours Abu Dhabi At Sea Sun. 26 Dec. Sir Bani Yas The Sea Cloud Hussar cruises through the fjords Muscat of the Musandam Peninsula (subject to necessary authorisation). In the spectacular scenery of the fjords, you will see views of a natural landscape with a craggy coastline and secluded bays. In the late afternoon, the Sea Cloud Hussar drops anchor. Middle East 47

Musandam Peninsula/Oman Mon. 27 Dec. are brought to be looked after and nursed back to A cruise takes you to Telegraph Island, with a health. Departure: 13.30 hours chance to bathe and snorkel*. Khasab/Oman Sir Bani Yas/UAE Sun. 2 Jan. Arrival: 14.00 hours. In Khasab you have a choice Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Sir Bani Yas is the largest between two excursions: either take a four-wheel- island in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Home to a nature drive tour* around the fascinating mountainous reserve*, with plenty of opportunities on offer, you scenery, or visit a local museum*. can swim, snorkel, watch wildlife, go on a canoe trip Departure: 19.00 hours or discover the island by bicycle*. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours At Sea Tue. 28 Dec. A traditional windjammer combines true seaman- At Sea Mon. 3 Jan. ship with the romance of sailing. One last sunny day at sea. Manama/Bahrain Wed. 29 Dec. Dubai/UAE Tue. 4 Jan. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Manama, the capital city of the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. island state of Bahrain, is a place full of contrasts. A Itinerary subject to change! city tour* including a visit to the national museum * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.. and the Great Mosque will take you to see the trad- itional souks and elegant shopping malls, futuristic skyscrapers and Arabic architecture in the old part of the city. Another excursion option is a visit to the P remiere special: Formula 1 racetrack*. Departure: 13.30 hours Salam aleikum – we would like to invite you to an experience from the Arabian Nights. Doha/Qatar Thur. 30 Dec. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* to the inland lake Khor Al Udaid, which includes a picnic and the chance to take a dip, shows how exotic and beguil- ing the combination of desert and water can be. Or take part in a city tour*, with a visit to the Islamic Museum and the souk. Departure: 18.00 hours Abu Dhabi/UAE Fri. 31 Dec. Arrival: 17.00 hours. Higher, bigger, better – Abu Dhabi has a thousand and one marvels. A great backdrop against which to welcome in the New Year on board in style. Abu Dhabi/UAE Sat. 1 Jan. Either you can experience the capital city of the Emir- ates as a work of art – on a city tour with a visit to See insert for deck plan including the new Guggenheim museum* – or you can visit the cabin overview and cruise-only rates! exclusive falcon hospital*, where these cherished pets 48 Middle East

Fjords, souks, deserts and wadis: Dubai - Dubai

Musandam Peninsula Khasab Persian Gulf

Dubai Gulf of Oman Fujairah

Muscat

Sea Cloud Hussar 8 days / 7 nights Jacuzzi or just having a chat. In the evening, discover 11 Jan. to 18 Jan. 2011 SCH-1102 Muscat at your own pace. 25 Jan. to 01 Feb. 2011 SCH-1104 Muscat/Oman Sun. 6th day 08 Feb. to 15 Feb. 2011 SCH-1106 See the contrasts as you take an interesting city tour* 22 Feb. to 01 Mar. 2011 SCH-1108 through Oman with a visit to the largest mosque in 08 Mar. to 15 Mar. 2011 SCH-1110 the country. Or go on a day-long excursion to Nizwa, Dubai/UAE Tue. 1st day the former capital, where you can immerse yourself in Individual arrival in Dubai. Embarkation on the the history of this fascinating country. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Wed. 2nd day At Sea Mon. 7th day The Sea Cloud Hussar cruises through the deep fjords The Sea Cloud Hussar sails out of the Gulf of Oman of the Musandam Peninsula (subject to necessary and into the Persian Gulf towards Dubai. authorisation). This is a spectacular landscape with a Dubai/UAE Tue. 8th day craggy coastline and hidden coves. In the late afternoon, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. the Sea Cloud Hussar drops anchor. Itinerary subject to change! Musandam Peninsula/Oman thur. 3rd day * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. In the morning, take a dhow cruise* to Telegraph Island. This is the name that was given to the island by the British. Officially known as Jazirat al Maqlab, the island is a coral reef paradise, making it ideal for bathing and snorkelling. Khasab/Oman Arrival: 14.00 hours. Take a four-wheel-drive tour around the fascinating mountainous scenery of Oman*. Or, if you prefer to gain an insight into the culture of this region, you can visit a local museum*. Departure: 19.00 hours See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Fujairah/UAE Fri. 4th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. A jeep tour takes you into the desert*, where the high sand dunes look like frozen waves. On arrival at Fossil Rock, where fossils from 80 million years ago can be found, enjoy a drink as you watch the sunset. Or you could visit an idyllic beach with the chance to do some snorkelling*. Departure: 20.00 hours Muscat/Oman Sat. 5th day Arrival: 19.00 hours. The windjammer cruises in the Gulf of Oman. As its white sails fill with wind and the eagle at its bow flies full speed ahead, there is plenty of time for you to spend peacefully however you wish – on a sun lounger, on your own veranda, in the Middle East 49

Once upon a time in the Persian Gulf and on the Arabian peninsula: Dubai - Al Mukalla (Sanaa)

Persepolis Bandar Abbas Kish Fujairah Dubai Muscat

Salalah Sanaa Al Mukalla

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights At Sea Thur. 24 Mar. 15 Mar. to 25 Mar. 2011 SCH-1111 The windjammer cruises towards the Yemen. Dubai/UAE Tue. 15 Mar. Al Mukalla/Yemen Fri. 25 Mar. Individual arrival in Dubai. Embarkation on the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Private charter flight to Sanaa. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 22.00 hours Individual departure. Kish/Iran Wed. 16 Mar. Itinerary subject to change! Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. This island, once owned by * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Shah Reza Pahlavi, offers an excellent place to bathe in the Persian Gulf. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Bandar Abbas/Iran Thur. 17 Mar. (Subject to change) Arrival: 08.00 hours. Persepolis, the capital of the his- toric Persian Empire, was in fact destroyed by Alexander the Great. Yet what remains is still impressive. The UNESCO World Heritage site is the destination of our day trip*. Departure: 19.00 hours Fujairah/UAE Fri. 18 Mar. Arrival: 09.00 hours. Take a jeep trip* through the des- ert dunes to Fossil Rock, where you can enjoy a drink as you watch the sunset. Departure: 18.00 hours Muscat/Oman Sat. 19 Mar. Arrival: 09.00 hours. A city tour of Muscat with a visit to the largest mosque* in the country, or a day-long excursion to Nizwa*, an impressive oasis town – the choice is yours. Departure: 17.00 hours See insert for deck plan including At Sea Sun. 20 Mar. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! The Sea Cloud Hussar hoists its sails. At Sea Mon. 21 Mar. The eagle at the ship’s bow soars over the blue sea. At Sea Tue. 22 Mar. The expanse of the Indian Ocean inspires your dreams. Salalah/Oman Wed. 23 Mar. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Salalah was an important cara- van staging post on the old Frankincense Trail. It has been there for thousands of years. Our excursion takes you back to the world of the Old Testament and to the tomb of the prophet Job*. Departure: 13.00 hours 50 Middle East

Under white sails to ancient Egyptian civilisations: Hodeidah (Sanaa) - Aqaba (Amman)

Amman Giza Cairo Aqaba Ain Sukhna Luxor Sharm El-Sheikh Safaga

Marsá al `Alam

Sanaa Hodeidah

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights At Sea Mon. 4 Apr. 27 Mar. to 06 Apr. 2011 SCH-1113 The wind and the sails have been allies since time immemorial. And on board the Sea Cloud Hussar, Hodeidah/Yemen Sun. 27 Mar. there is also a close relationship between the very best Individual arrival in Sanaa. Private charter flight to in cruising and a relaxed attitude to life. Hodeidah. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Sharm El-Sheikh/Egypt Tue. 5 Apr. Arrival: 06.00 hours. Sharm El-Sheikh lies on the At Sea Mon. 28 Mar. to Wed. 30 Mar. southerly tip of the Sinai Peninsula between the Gulf The windjammer cruises across the Red Sea for three of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Our excursion takes you marvellous days. The main mast rises high above the to nearby Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery*, deck. The sails are hoisted by the crew so that they can which lies at the foot of the mountain where Moses catch the wind. received the Ten Commandments. The monastery is Marsá al `Alam/Egypt Thur. 31 Mar. like a stronghold of faith in a sea of stone. (Subject to necessary authorisation.) Departure: 20.00 hours Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Marsá al ‘Alam is a small Aqaba/Jordan Wed. 6 Apr. that has now become the new dream Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. destination for diving enthusiasts. Beautiful beaches and pristine coral reefs make for a great place to bathe Itinerary subject to change! and snorkel*. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Safaga/Egypt Fri. 1 Apr. Arrival: 06.00 hours. A day trip takes you to Luxor with a visit to the Temple of Karnak*. This is the largest tem- ple complex in Egypt, and was known as “Ipet-Isut” (the most select of places) by the ancient Egyptians. This UNESCO World Heritage site was built and extended over a period of 1,500 years. The well-preserved alley of sphinxes is particularly impressive. See insert for deck plan including Departure: 20.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea Sat. 2 Apr. Four decks are waiting to be discovered. But you could just sit in your favourite deckchair, if you like. Ain Sukhna/Egypt Sun. 3 Apr. Arrival: 06.00 hours. On our day-long excursion*, we visit the Giza pyramids and the archaeological mu- seum in Cairo. The museum has the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian exhibits, and is perhaps best known for housing the famous artefacts from Tutankhamen’s tomb. Departure: 23.00 hours Middle East 51

Two seas, three continents, and religious monuments: Aqaba (Amman) - Piraeus (Athens)

Ephesus Athens Kusadasi Piraeus Bodrum Patmos Rhodes

Amman Giza Suez Canal Cairo Aqaba Ain Sukhna Sharm El-Sheikh

Sea Cloud Hussar 11 days / 10 nights St Peter’s Castle, a crusader fortress. This castle and 06 Apr. to 16 Apr. 2011 SCH-1114 the Museum of Underwater Archaeology are visited on our trip*. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours Aqaba/Jordan Wed. 6 Apr. Individual arrival in Amman. Embarkation on the Kusadasi/Turkey Thur. 14 Apr. Sea Cloud Hussar. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 13.30 hours. Ephesus*, an impressive an- cient city, is not far from Kusadasi. This is where the Sharm El-Sheikh/Egypt Thur. 7 Apr. apostle Paul once preached, and it was the first com- Arrival: 07.00 hours. One of the sites that respects munity to receive the epistle of St John’s Apocalypse. the beliefs of all religions is St Catherine’s Monas- Departure: 19.00 hours tery*, which we visit on our trip. This UNESCO World Heritage site has a library that preserves the second- Patmos/Dodecanese Fri. 15 Apr. largest collection of religious manuscripts in the Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. It was in a cave on Patmos world, outnumbered only by the Vatican library. that the evangelist St John was said to have seen his Departure: 18.00 hours vision of the Apocalypse. Our visit* will include the Monastery of St John, which was built in his honour. At Sea Fri. 8 Apr. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours The windjammer glides across the Gulf of Suez. Piraeus/Greece Sat. 16 Apr. Ain Sukhna/Egypt Sat. 9 Apr. Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. Arrival: 06.00 hours. Fascinating, secretive and im- pressive – our day-long excursion* takes you to Itinerary subject to change! the Giza pyramids and to Cairo. The archaeological * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. museum preserves the famous treasures from Tutankhamen’s tomb. Departure: 23.00 hours Suez Canal/Egypt Sun. 10 Apr. Today, the Sea Cloud Hussar passes through the 160-kilometre-long (100-mile-long) canal, which was opened in 1869 with a grandiose ceremony. See insert for deck plan including At Sea Mon. 11 Apr. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! The Sea Cloud Hussar cruises into the Mediterra- nean. Rhodes/Greece Tue. 12 Apr. Arrival: 13.30 hours. A walk around the old town* in Rhodes is like taking a trip back in time to an era when the town was a stopover for crusaders on their way to the Holy Land. Departure: 19.00 hours Bodrum/Turkey Wed. 13 Apr. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Bodrum, known as Halikarnassos in ancient times, is where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world once stood: the Mausoleum of Mausolos. Its remains were built into 52 53

High up on the scale of dreams: the elegance of the Sea Cloud ii.

H The tangled lashings start to move. It’s time to set sails. Connoisseurs understand the order of proceedings. Anyone else will just see it as a fabulous piece of theatre – designed to carry you away into a world full of adventure, and to a time when the seas first began to be discovered.

On the deck of the Sea Cloud ii you will find multiple contrasts in combination: hierarchies of yesteryear with the friendly comradeship of the crew, sailing traditions along with the most up-to-date technology, present-day expectations with a romantic atmosphere, room for privacy together with social encounters. The decks turn out to give you a surprising amount of space. Even after days on board, you can still discover a new favourite spot. In the lounge, the library, the bar and the restaurant, you will be impressed by the stylish ambience and the overwhelming views of the sea at all times of day. And when you wish to retire to your personal domain on board, you have your own generous cabin – an elegant kingdom by day or by night.

In short, the Sea Cloud ii has an elegance and a transforming power that are impressive. Cruise travellers used to home comforts become sailing aficionados; sailing enthusiasts become epicures on extended trips. And as the crew is always on hand, you only have to express a wish and perfection will be served up as if by magic. 54 55

In the lee side of time: the legendary SEA CLOUD.

(Marble fireplaces with accents in bronze and brass, masts below deck disguised as pillars, golden water taps, prestigious mahogany benches that might have come from a nostalgic resort promenade – wherever you go, the SEA CLOUD gives evidence of the extravagant taste of its first owners and of a time that became history long ago. But it goes without saying that the incomparable atmosphere of the legendary private yacht is more than just the sum of all its authentic details going back to the year 1931.

The eccentric preferences of the yacht’s builders, the millionaire couple Marjorie Merriweather Post and , form a stylish backdrop that ennobles any voyage you make. Against the glory of a past era, the relaxed feeling on board becomes even more exclusive. The etiquette of yesteryear has given way to an easygoing togetherness. The friendly attentiveness of the crew makes the luxurious lifestyle seem modern and unconstrained. The SEA CLOUD is young and yet has remained true to itself.

For close on 80 years now, the proud four-master has been gliding over the seas, surpassing all expectations. Sailing enthusiasts and romantics alike have found her captivating. Once she made two people happy – now as many as 64 guests can enjoy the same treatment. 56 Caribbean and Central America 57

Caribbean coastlines and an archipelago of dreams.

CThe bay seems to embrace the sea, and its reception committee of green palm trees bow their heads in the most graceful way imaginable. The spotlessly white beach dazzles the eye, and all the coloured fishing boats are gently rocked into a noonday sleep by the lapping water. Did Columbus see something like this when he first made landfall in the Caribbean?

Columbus, colonial rulers and the thunder of cannons – they have all gone the way of history. Spanish grandeur has perpetuated itself in the architecture of Cuba, French and British elements have mingled in the Lesser Antilles, and in Belize and Mexico the heritage of the Maya has been rescued from the jungle and from oblivion. What remains? People of many different origins are typical of the Caribbean scene today – relaxed and high-spirited for the most part.

Nature, too, has been delighted to make its contribution. Dominica, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands and the Grenadines owe their magic to the volcanoes. Many beaches, such as the Tobago Cays, Anguilla and the famous reef of Roatan, would not exist if it were not for the coral. The Sea Cloud and the Sea Cloud ii love to spread their sails along all these delightful coasts. If Columbus were still with us today, he might well write in his log book once again: “The most beautiful sight ever seen by man.” 58 Caribbean – Central America

The aroma of spices, a fresh breeze and perfect beaches: Barbados - Curaçao

Barbados Bequia Curaçao Bonaire Isla Blanquilla Grenada

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights Willemstad/Curaçao Fri. 8th day 04 Dec. to 11 Dec. 2009 SCII-0947 Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. 11 Feb. to 18 Feb. 2011 SCII-1106 Itinerary subject to change! Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 1st day Individual arrival in Barbados. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 22.00 hours * These excursions are included in the cruise-only rate Port Elizabeth/Bequia Sat. 2nd day Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. Elegant yachts bob on the water of Port Elizabeth’s sheltered bay. The beach bars in the small town are popular meeting places. Port Elizabeth/Bequia Sun. 3rd day On an island walk to the east coast we visit the “Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary”*. If you would prefer, there is also the opportunity to visit Princess Margaret Beach. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours St George’s/Grenada Mon. 4th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Grenada, discovered by Colum- bus in 1498, is known as the Caribbean’s spice island. So it is no surprise that our tour* around the verdantly green island takes us past numerous plantations. Departure: 13.30 hours Isla Blanquilla/Venezuela tue. 5th day Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Isla Blanquilla, Isla Margarita’s smaller sister island, offers everything you could need for a perfect afternoon at the beach: white sand, crystal See insert for deck plan including clear water, a fabulous coral reef and a magnificent sun- cabin overview and cruise-only rates! set. Lift anchor: 20.00 hours At Sea Wed. 6th day The three-masted cruises toward the Nether- lands Antilles under full sail. Kralendijk/Bonaire Thur. 7th day Arrival: 09.00 hours. On Bonaire, the “B” of the Dutch ABC islands, Caribbean and European influences have combined in a very special, easy-going way. The natural contrasts will also become apparent on our tour of the island*: the north is tropically green and hilly; the south is a cactus desert with natural salt lakes that attract flamingos. Departure: 24.00 hours Caribbean – Central America 59

Caribbean contrasts and impressions of Central America: Curaçao - Puerto Limón

Aruba

Curaçao Puerto Limón Cartagena

San José San Blas Archipelago

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights At Sea Thur. 7th day 11 Dec. to 18 Dec. 2009 SCII-0948 The romance of sailing will enchant you, the crew of 26 Feb. to 05 Mar. 2010 SCII-1007 a windjammer will impress you and the pampering 18 Feb. to 25 Feb. 2011 SCII-1107 on board will win you over. The end of our last day will be just the same as the beginning: simply Willemstad/Curaçao Fri. 1st day wonderful. Individual arrival in Curaçao. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 22.00 hours Puerto Limón/Costa Rica fri. 8th day Oranjestad/Aruba Sat. 2nd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The main city of the Nether- Itinerary subject to change! lands Antilles was founded in 1796, and has an old town that combines Caribbean pastels with typically Dutch architecture. You can enjoy the day * These excursions are included in the ashore in a variety of ways: strolling through the cruise-only rate attractive town, taking a tour of the island or spending time on one of the island’s beaches. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Sun. 3rd day The Sea Cloud ii sets sail for the Central American coast. Take as much time as you wish to discover our windjammer. Cartagena/Columbia Mon. 4th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. Cartagena was a prime target for pirates in colonial times, as it was home to a large stash of Spanish treasure. Take a tour of Cartagena*, and in many places you will feel like you have been transported back in time. The city’s battlements and See insert for deck plan including its magnificent palaces and churches are a UNESCO cabin overview and cruise-only rates! World Heritage site. Departure: 19.00 hours At Sea Tue. 5th day Dream to the horizon; watch the sails flapping; admire the crew’s teamwork; enjoy a lively discussion – on a day at sea, everyone can do whatever they want. San Blas Archipelago/Panama wed. 6th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. This small archipelago, officially called Cuna Yala, is made up of over 350 islands. It is home to the Cuna Indians, who have successfully resisted modern culture and preserved their own traditions. Our visit* provides the opportunity to experience their culture and their way of living. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours 60 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

Christmas and New Year‘s Eve: Antigua - Antigua The festive spirit Sea Cloud 15 days / 14 nights on a legendary course. 21 Dec. 2009 to 04 Jan. 2010 SC-0946 St John’s/Antigua Mon. 21 Dec. TThe skies promise nothing but enjoyment, Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the thoughts run into one another like the endless Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours blue shades of the sea, and Caribbean joie de Gustavia/St Barthélemy Tue. 22 Dec. Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. Just like in an amphitheatre, vivre and a shot of adventurous romanticism Gustavia’s houses look down on the centre of activity will spice up your mood. The eagle on our that has formed the town for centuries: the pic- turesque harbour. The bars and restaurants along the prow is taking the course that once harbour promenade are sure to attract your attention followed. Majestic sails will take us to islands on an independent evening stroll. that were only the secret hideaways of pirates. Gustavia/St Barthélemy Wed. 23 Dec. Anyone still looking for a Christmas present should And we will be dropping anchor wherever there visit the historical warehouses, now home to every- is a piece of Caribbean happiness to be found thing that is exclusive and elegant today. There will also be the opportunity to visit one of the on shore. island’s beaches or to discover this mountainous The Sea Cloud offers enchantment not just on island independently. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours its route across the seas but also into the New North Sound/Virgin Gorda Thur. 24 Dec. Year. Every day is a festive holiday – for two Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. The North Sound is a popular anchorage for exclusive private yachts. wonderfully long weeks! Christmas Eve on board also feels totally private – on legendary planks. North Sound/Virgin Gorda Fri. 25 Dec. Jost van Dyke Our excursion will be taking us to an attraction: Virgin Gorda “the Baths”*. This bathroom on a pure white beach is St Barthélemy structured by granite rock formations. They form a system of grottos, small channels and inlets. St Kitts Antigua Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Nevis The Sea Cloud cruises through the Sir Francis Drake Channel, named after the famous buccaneer. He Îles des Saintes was one of the few whose pirating activities were granted the unofficial royal seal of approval by the Martinique British crown. Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke St Lucia Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. An independent shore St Vincent excursion could take you on a visit to Foxy’s Bar. It is Bequia famous for its roaring parties in the Caribbean.

Grenada Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 61

Christmas and New Year‘s Eve: Antigua - Antigua

Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Sat. 26 Dec. St George’s/Grenada Fri. 1 Jan. Lift anchor: 08.00 hours Lift anchor: 02.00 hours White Bay/Jost van Dyke Port Elizabeth/Bequia Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. Your dream of a white Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Our Zodiacs will run Christmas comes true: enjoy a wonderful day on a frequently between the ship in Admiralty Bay and white sandy beach. Lift anchor: 17.00 hours the beach. Anyone who would prefer to go for a walk can join our excursion to a turtle farm*. Basseterre/St Kitts Sun. 27 Dec. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The British spent almost 100 years building the fortress on Brimstone Hill*, Kingstown/St Vincent Sat. 2 Jan. the destination of our shore excursion. It is still Arrival: 08.00 hours. St Vincent, one of the islands in impressive today, but the fantastic panoramic view of the Grenadines group, will show itself from its cosy the island is even more impressive still. but magnificent side on our island tour* with a beach Lift anchor: 18.00 hours stop. Departure: 12.00 hours Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Mon. 28 Dec. At Sea Sun. 3 Jan. Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. The small town on Terre- Our last day under white sails on the high seas will de-Haut, the largest island of the small archipelago of allow that romantic windjammer feeling to work its the saints, offers a perfect opportunity for an even- magic again. ing stroll. St John’s/Antigua Mon. 4 Jan. Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Tue. 29 Dec. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. You will have to make a decision in the morning: Itinerary subject to change! either you head for Fort Napoleon, or you go to the island beach of Plage de Pompierre for a swim. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours * These excursions are included in the Soufrière/St Lucia Wed. 30 Dec. cruise-only rate Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. This famous island with its twin volcanoes will show you two faces during our island excursion*: the botanical gardens are awash with tropical colour, and the sulphur springs have covered the ground in many shades of yellow. Lift anchor: 14.30 hours St George’s/Grenada Thur. 31 Dec. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Some people see Grenada as the embodiment of a tropical paradise. As well as a towering volcano as the backdrop and its untouched rainforests, the island’s beauty can be seen in its aro- matic spice plantations and heavenly beaches. Our tour of the island* will show you Grenada’s natural diversity. See insert for deck plan including In the evening, our ship’s New Year’s Eve party will offer cabin overview and cruise-only rates! a stylish and lively way to say farewell to the old year. 62 Caribbean – Cuba

The power of the wind and the rhythm of Cuba: Havana - Santo Domingo

Havana Cienfuegos Cuba Santiago de Isla de la Cuba Dominican Juventud Republic Santo Domingo

Sea Cloud ii 11 days / 10 nights Santiago de Cuba/Cuba Sat. 9 Jan. 03 Jan. to 13 Jan. 2010 SCII-1001 Drop anchor: 16.00 hours. It goes without saying that we will be visiting an authentic salsa bar during our Havana/Cuba Sun. 3 Jan. walk around the former capital Santiago de Cuba*. Be- Individual arrival in Havana. Embarkation on the cause the whole town has music in its blood. Sea Cloud ii. Santiago de Cuba/Cuba Sun. 10 Jan. Havana/Cuba Mon. 4 Jan. An excursion to the historic eastern region of Cuba* The Cuban capital’s old town is not only a UNESCO will introduce us to an imposing green landscape and World Heritage site but probably also the only place an everyday life which is still strongly influenced by in the world where many people would like to spend African customs. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours all their time watching the traffic. Because lovers of American classic cars will feel as if they are in an open- At Sea Mon. 11 Jan. air museum when they visit Havana. Our walking tour* A day under white sails, balmy nights under a canopy will take us to the most important sights and into the of stars – the romance of windjammers has many heart of the city’s pulsating atmosphere. facets on board the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Tue. 12 Jan. At Sea Tue. 5 Jan. We will be marking our last day at sea with a special The Sea Cloud ii has the opportunity to show off culinary celebration: the farewell dinner. her sailing skills today. Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic Wed. 13 Jan. Isla de la Juventud/Cuba Wed. 6 Jan. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. (subject to authorisation by local authorities) Itinerary subject to change! Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Caribbean waves, white beaches and carefree hours in the sun await you during * These excursions are included in the our day at the beach*. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours cruise-only rate Cienfuegos/Cuba Thur. 7 Jan. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Valle de los Ingenios lies close See insert for deck plan including to Cienfuegos, Cuba’s principal sugar port. The valley is cabin overview and cruise-only rates! a cultivated landscape which still has sugar mills dating from the colonial era. Together with the historic quar- ter of Trinidad, UNESCO has declared the valley a World Heritage site. Our panoramic tour* will thus provide you with both an insight into the magnificent lifestyle of the sugar barons and the hard working lives of the slaves in days gone by. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea Fri. 8 Jan. Our windjammer will cruise at sea. And the crew will demonstrate their pampering skills – discreet but attentive. Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 63

In the pirates’ wake to the most beautiful island hideaways: Santo Domingo - Barbados

Jost van Dyke Cayo Levantado Virgin Gorda Dominican Republic St Barthélemy Santo Domingo

Îles des Saintes

St Lucia

Barbados

Sea Cloud ii 10 days / 9 nights – almost everything you will encounter on a stroll 13 Jan. to 22 Jan. 2010 SCII-1002 through Gustavia is of the highest quality. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic Wed. 13 Jan. Individual arrival in Santo Domingo. Embarkation on Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Wed. 20 Jan. the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. You will have to make a decision in the morning: either you head for Fort At Sea Thur. 14 Jan. Napoleon, or you go to the island beach of Plage de The Windjammer cruises along the east coast of the Pompierre for a swim. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours island. Soufrière/St Lucia Thur. 21 Jan. Cayo Levantado/Dom. Republic Fri. 15 Jan. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* will show Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. The small island of Cayo you the paradise called St Lucia during a visit to the Levantado lies in the Bay of Samaná in the north- botanical gardens and its volcanic power, as witnessed east of the Dominican Republic. A day at the beach* by the sulphur springs. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours under countless palm trees is sure to tempt you into the water. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 22 Jan. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. At Sea Sat. 16 Jan. Itinerary subject to change! The Sea Cloud ii will sail through territory belonging to the Caribbean wind, across a sea where Spanish galleons charted their course in days gone by. * These excursions are included in the cruise-only rate North Sound/Virgin Gorda Sun. 17 Jan. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Nature sometimes seems to be playing little games. Because the beach at “The Bath”* is dotted with huge granite blocks resembling smooth children’s marbles . After dinner on board, you will have the opportunity to visit the Bitter End Yacht Club. See insert for deck plan including North Sound/Virgin Gorda Mon. 18 Jan. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Lift anchor: 08.00 hours Cruise through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. White Bay/Jost van Dyke Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The island of Jost van Dyke takes its name from a Dutch pirate. It is still possible today to find a good hiding place at White Bay, one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Gustavia/St Barthélemy Tue. 19 Jan. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Exclusive yachts in the harbour; elegant bars, cafés and shops in the town 64 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

Famous beaches, exclusive ports and Caribbean characters: Antigua - Barbados

Jost van Dyke Virgin Gorda

St Barthélemy Antigua

Îles des Saintes

Martinique

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Union Island Grenada

Sea Cloud 12 days / 11 nights hundred years later, they bought St Barthélemy back. 04 Jan. to 15 Jan. 2010 SC-1001 Today, the attractive harbour port is a paradise for 25 Jan. to 05 Feb. 2010 SC-1003 elegant relaxation. Lift anchor: 23.00 hours 22 Feb. to 05 Mar. 2010 SC-1007 At Sea Sat. 6th day 22 Mar. to 02 Apr. 2010 SC-1010 The Sea Cloud cruises under sail across the ocean. St John’s/Antigua Mon. 1st day Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the Drop anchor: 20.00 hours. Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe sun. 7th day At Sea Tue. 2nd day Have fun in the sun at the beach, or experience colonial A wide horizon and white sails are the backdrop for a history at Fort Napoleon. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours relaxing day at sea on board. Soufrière/St Lucia Mon. 8th day North Sound/Virgin Gorda Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* will take us Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Virgin Gorda is both an ele- to the charming botanical gardens and the volcanic gant meeting place for yachtsmen and somewhere to sulphur springs. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours unwind. Union Island/Grenadines Tue. 9th day North Sound/Virgin Gorda Wed. 3rd day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Tobago Cays, a group Over a period of thousands of years, the elements of islands in miniature format, can only be reached by have created a natural labyrinth of cliffs from smooth boat. Those who wish can snorkel or swim. granite blocks gathered in picturesque groups both in Lift anchor: 13.30 hours the sea and on shore. It is called “the Baths” and of- Port Elizabeth/Bequia Wed. 10th day fers the perfect opportunity to swim and marvel at the Drop anchor: 12.00 hours. Elegant yachts bob in the glorious views. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours sheltered bay of the small port. An island walk will take Cruise through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. us to a turtle farm*; we will be using our Zodiacs to go Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke ashore and to reach the nearby beach. Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. Foxy’s Bar is legendary Lift anchor: 13.30 hours throughout the Caribbean, and is a favourite haunt of many visitors. At Sea Thur. 11th day The Sea Cloud glides across the Caribbean Sea. Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Thur. 4th day Lift anchor: 08.00 hours Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 12th day White Bay/Jost van Dyke Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. White Bay is considered to Itinerary subject to change! be one of the most beautiful bays in the British Virgin Islands. Lift anchor: 17.00 hours * These excursions are included in the Gustavia/St Barthélemy Fri. 5th day cruise-only rate Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The name is a reminder of the time when the island was a Swedish colony: See insert for deck plan including the French simply sold it to the Swedes. Some one cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 65

Picture-book Caribbean islands and islets: Barbados - Antigua

Anguilla

St Barthélemy Antigua

Îles des Saintes Dominica

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Union Island

Grenada

Sea Cloud 11 days / 10 nights volcanoes. Departure: 13.00 hours 15 Jan. to 25 Jan. 2010 SC-1002 Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe 05 Feb. to 15 Feb. 2010 SC-1004 Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. The two main islands of Îles 12 Mar. to 22 Mar. 2010 SC-1009 des Saintes form a unique natural harbour, which was once fiercely fought over. Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 1st day Individual arrival in Barbados. Embarkation on the Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Thur. 7th day Sea Cloud. Departure: 22.00 hours The main island, Terre-de-Haut, is dominated by hill- top Fort Napoleon. Those who wish can take the main At Sea Sat. 2nd day road up to it or the turnoff to the other side of the The sea glitters. The sun shines. The canvas catches island to visit Plage de Pompierre beach. the wind. Our first day under sail carries us away to Lift anchor: 13.30 hours a world where the elements rule and we can let our senses relax. At Sea Fri. 8th day The crew set the sails high up in the rigging. And down Union Island/Grenadines sun. 3rd day on deck you can find ever-changing new vantage Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Union Island lies in the points to enjoy this aerial theatre. south of the Grenadines island group. Our snorkelling and swimming trip will take us to the Tobago Cays*. Gustavia/St Barthélemy sat. 9th day The Cays are four small uninhabited islands surroun- Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Rockefellers discovered ded by a coral reef. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours St Barthélemy as a Caribbean holiday location over Port Elizabeth/Bequia 50 years ago. Since then, the former pirates’ island has Drop anchor: 20.00 hours. The island’s only settle- become a popular island hideaway. Gustavia’s elegant ment, Port Elizabeth, lies at the end of Admiralty Bay, shopping streets invite the visitor to see and be seen. a popular anchorage with many skippers. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Port Elizabeth/Bequia Mon. 4th day Road Bay/Anguilla Sun. 10th day Our walk will take us to a turtle farm*. Alternatively, Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Over 30 wonderful beaches those who wish can dive into the waves at the beauti- are dotted around this small island, which is sheltered ful Princess Margaret Beach. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours by coral reefs. So it shouldn’t be a problem to find your own personal dream beach. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Soufrière/St Lucia Tue. 5th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The beauty of St Lucia is St John’s/Antigua Mon. 11th day world famous. On our tour of the island*, the botanical Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. gardens show its verdant nature, and the sulphur Itinerary subject to change! springs bear witness to its volcanic character. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours * These excursions are included in the Portsmouth/Dominica Wed. 6th day cruise-only rate Arrival: 07.00 hours. Cabrits National Park* is located near to Portsmouth, in the mountainous island’s See insert for deck plan including north-west. It is surrounded by the sea on three cabin overview and cruise-only rates! sides, and covers the hilly area between two extinct 66 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

Small archipelagos and their greatest islands: Barbados - Barbados

Antigua

Îles des Saintes Dominica

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Mayreau

Grenada

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights Mayreau/Grenadines Thur. 7th day 22 Jan. to 29 Jan. 2010 SCII-1003 Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Four small islands, the 29 Jan. to 05 Feb. 2010 SCII-1004 Tobago Cays*, are the destination of our snorkelling 14 Jan. to 21 Jan. 2011 SCII-1102 and swimming excursion. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours 21 Jan. to 28 Jan. 2011 SCII-1103 Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 8th day 28 Jan. to 04 Feb. 2011 SCII-1104 Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. 04 Feb. to 11 Feb. 2011 SCII-1105 Itinerary subject to change! Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 1st day Individual arrival in Barbados. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 22.00 hours * These excursions are included in the At Sea Sat. 2nd day cruise-only rate Just switch off – the first day at sea will ensure that you quickly forget your everyday life. Cabrits/Dominica Sun. 3rd day Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Two extinct volcanoes form the centre of Cabrits National Park*, the destination for our shore excursion. Lift anchor: 15.00 hours Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Drop anchor: 21.00 hours. The two main islands of Îles des Saintes form a unique natural harbour, which was once fiercely fought over. See insert for deck plan including Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Mon. 4th day cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Those who wish to do so can visit Fort Napoleon or Plage de Pompierre beach. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Soufrière/St Lucia Tue. 5th day Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Our shore excursion* will take us to the famous volcanic island’s bubbling sul- phur springs and botanical garden. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Port Elizabeth/Bequia Wed. 6th day Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. We will be visiting a turtle farm* during our walk to the other side of the island. Or you could simply enjoy a day at the beach. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 67

The Lesser Antilles on a southerly course: Antigua - Antigua

Antigua

Îles des Saintes

St Lucia St Vincent Bequia Barbados

Union Island Grenada

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights us to the nearby botanical gardens and to the sulphur 15 Feb. to 22 Feb. 2010 SC-1006 springs. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Sun. 21 Feb. St John’s/Antigua Mon. 15 Feb. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Some people consider Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the nearby Plage de Pompierre beach to be one of the Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Caribbean’s most beautiful. Those who wish to can At Sea Tue. 16 Feb. visit the beach on the other side of the island, or can The wind and the sails, sky and water – cruising in walk up to Fort Napoleon to enjoy the view of the bay one of the world’s most beautiful sailing regions is and our legendary windjammer. an unforgettable experience. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Kingstown/St Vincent Wed. 17 Feb. St John’s/Antigua Mon. 22 Feb. Arrival: 08.00 hours. St Vincent is located in the is- Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. land state of St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the Itinerary subject to change! main island, and shows itself from its best side on an island tour* with a stop for swimming: lushly green and fertile, small and relaxed. * These excursions are included in the Departure: 12.00 hours cruise-only rate Port Elizabeth/Bequia Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. Discover the small main town on the Grenadine island of Bequia during a relaxed walk. Port Elizabeth/Bequia Thur. 18 Feb. See insert for deck plan including We will be taking a walk on the other side of the is- cabin overview and cruise-only rates! land, and visiting a turtle farm*. Those who wish to can also be taken to an attractive beach to swim. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Union Island/Grenadines Fri. 19 Feb. Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Four tiny uninhabited is- lands, surrounded by a coral reef from a picturesque lagoon. This attractive location is known as the Tobago Cays*, and is the destination for our snorkelling and swimming trip. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Soufrière/St Lucia Sat. 20 Feb. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The name St Lucia alone hints at the promise of fantastic views and experi- ences. And just our anchorage, within sight of the Pitons, provides both. Our tour of the island* will take 68 Caribbean – Central America

Colourful Caribbean cultures under green palms: Puerto Limón - Havana

Havana Cuba Playa del Carmen

Belize

Roatán

Isla de Providencia Isla San Andrés

Puerto Limón San José

Sea Cloud ii 13 days / 12 nights Those who wish to discover their mysterious world 05 Mar. to 17 Mar. 2010 SCII-1008 have the choice of two excursions: either a trip to the 25 Feb. to 09 Mar. 2011 SCII-1108 ruins of Altun Ha*, or a boat trip to Lamanai*. Departure: 18.00 hours Puerto Limón/Costa Rica Fri. 1st day Individual arrival in San José. Embarkation on the At Sea Sat. 9th day Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 22.00 hours Our windjammer cruises on a north-westerly course off Yucatán. At Sea Sat. 2nd day A picture-book day at sea fulfils all your dreams: white Playa del Carmen/Mexico Sun. 10th day sails and the wide expanses of the blue sea. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Mexico also has an abun- dance of Mayan culture to offer. You will be able to visit Isla San Andrés/Columbia Sun. 3rd day either Chichén Itza*, with its famous stepped pyramid, Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The island of San Andrés or travel to Tulum*, the only Mayan settlement – as far is an idyllic spot, where everyone knows everyone else. as is known – to have been located on the coast. The first of the island’s beautiful beaches is located in Lift anchor: 24.00 hours the lively main town. A shore excursion thus offers the perfect opportunity to combine window shopping At Sea Mon. 11th day with swimming. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Today’s views: blue sky and blue sea. Isla de Providencia/Columbia Mon. 4th day Havana/Cuba Tue. 12th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. San Andrés and Providencia Arrival: 13.30 hours. On a walk through historic are the main islands of the archipelago of the same Havana*, we will discover numerous examples of name. Providencia is slightly more remote from the Spanish colonial architecture. The entire old town is rest of the world. You will be able to enjoy a relaxed a UNESCO World Heritage site and a melting pot of day at the beach. Lift anchor: 12.00 hours joie-de-vivre. At Sea Tue. 5th day Havana/Cuba Wed. 13th day On a large sailing ship, seamanship becomes an art Individual departure. in itself: every movement is purposeful, every crew Itinerary subject to change! member has a role to play, and every order is followed by a manoeuvre. * These excursions are included in the Roatán/Honduras Wed. 6th day Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Infamous pirate Henry cruise-only rate Morgan is said to have buried treasure on Roatán. The island’s other treasures are more visible: dense rain- forest, attractive beaches and magnificent reefs. Those who wish can discover the island or their own perso- nal beach independently. Lift anchor: 22.00 hours At Sea Thur. 7th day The Sea Cloud ii cruises towards mainland Central America. Belize City/Belize Fri. 8th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Belize was once part of the See insert for deck plan including empire of the Mayas, who have left a rich legacy here. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Caribbean – Cuba 69

Magnificent Caribbean cities and small island hideaways: Havana - Antigua

Havana Cuba Cienfuegos Santiago Isla de la Juventud de Cuba Dominican Virgin Gorda Republic Antigua Santo Domingo

Sea Cloud ii 13 days / 12 nights At Sea Wed. 8th day 17 Mar. to 29 Mar. 2010 SCII-1009 Our windjammer cruises towards the island of His- 09 Mar. to 21 Mar. 2011 SCII-1109 paniola, home to two nation states: the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Havana/Cuba Wed. 1st day Individual arrival in Havana. Embarkation on the Santo Domingo/Dom. Republic Thur. 9th day Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 13.30 hours. Santo Domingo is the oldest town founded by Europeans in the entire New World. It is At Sea Thur. 2nd day home to the first cathedral and the first university All ready to set sail. The crew climbs the rigging. in the Americas. Our historical tour of the town* will This is the beginning of a spectacle which has re- be taking us to many locations associated with mained unchanged for centuries, and which fasci- Columbus, their discoverer – including the Columbus nates both passionate sailors and romantics. Light House. Departure: 19.00 hours Isla de la Juventud/Cuba Fri. 3rd day At Sea Fri. 10th day (subject to authorisation by local authorities) The Sea Cloud ii will sail to the British Virgin Islands. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. During our day at the beach* on the “island of youth”, you can let the North Sound/Virgin Gorda Sat. 11th day Caribbean waves gently lap around you while the sun Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The destination of our ex- spoils you. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours cursion is beautiful national park “The Bath”, which enchants beach romantics and fascinates hobby Cienfuegos/Cuba Sat. 4th day geologists. The wind and water have created a unique Arrival: 08.00 hours. A panoramic tour* will take us to labyrinth of cliffs here. After dinner, there will be the cultivated landscape of the Valle de los Ingenios, the opportunity to visit the Bitter End Yacht Club, a and to Trinidad, where we will be taking a walking tour yachtsmen’s meeting place. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours around the historic centre. Both the old town and the valley of the sugar mills are UNESCO World Heritage At Sea Sun. 12th day sites. Departure: 24.00 hours A fantastic sunset, a brilliant sea of stars in the sky and celestial culinary delights at the Farewell Dinner will At Sea Sun. 5th day make it hard to say goodbye. The sun awning on the Lido Deck is a popular place for small groups to meet, but guests can also spend St John’s/Antigua Mon. 13th day time alone. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Santiago de Cuba/Cuba Mon. 6th day Itinerary subject to change! Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Santiago de Cuba, an archi- tectural jewel of the colonial era, is not only proud of * its reputation as the cradle of the revolution, but also These excursions are included in the of its musicality, which is part of everyday life. Our cruise-only rate walk through the town will take us to a typical salsa bar*. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours At Sea Tue. 7th day Sailing means being at one with the elements. The wind and water are in charge. And if it wasn’t for the sun, you could be forgiven for thinking that time had See insert for deck plan including stopped completely. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 70 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

The Lesser Antilles and Grenadines, the Caribbean’s crown jewels: Barbados - Barbados

Antigua

Îles des Saintes Dominica

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Union Island

Grenada

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights Port Elizabeth/Bequia Wed. 10 Mar. 05 Mar. to 12 Mar. 2010 SC-1008 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. We will be taking a walk to the other side of the island to a turtle farm*, or Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 5 Mar. you can simply enjoy a long day at the beach. Individual arrival in Barbados. Embarkation on the Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Sea Cloud. Departure: 22.00 hours Union Island/Grenadines Thur. 11 Mar. At Sea Sat. 6 Mar. Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. You can dive between small A breath of romantic adventure blows across the islands on a snorkelling and swimming excursion to decks as the crew climbs the rigging and starts to the Tobago Cays*. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours unfurl the sails. Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 12 Mar. Cabrits/Dominica Sun. 7 Mar. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. A peninsula in the north Itinerary subject to change! of Dominica has been declared the Cabrits National Park*. This is where Nature not only shows herself as primeval and untouched but has also reconquered * These excursions are included in the colonial buildings, covering them with picturesque vegetation. Lift anchor: 15.00 hours cruise-only rate Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. A fortress still watches over the entrance to Îles des Saintes’ sheltered natural harbour. See insert for deck plan including Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Mon. 8 Mar. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! The museum at Fort Napoleon tells the story of co- lonial squabbles; Plage de Pompierre beach is char- acterised by natural beauty. Let your mood take you to whichever you please. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Soufrière/St Lucia Tue. 9 Mar. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. They have actually be- come a symbol of the Caribbean: the twin volcanoes of St Lucia. The Sea Cloud‘s anchorage is only one bay away. Our excursion* will take us to the volcanic sulphur springs and to the botanical gardens. It is said that Joséphine, Napoleon’s future wife, swam in one of the pools. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 71

Beautiful little hideaways under the Caribbean sun: Antigua - Barbados

Jost van Dyke Virgin Gorda

St Barthélemy Antigua

Îles des Saintes

Martinique

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Union Island Grenada

Sea Cloud ii 12 days / 11 nights At Sea Sat. 3 Apr. 29 Mar. to 9 Apr. 2010 SCII-1010 Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Drop anchor: 20.00 hours. St John’s/Antigua Mon. 29 Mar. Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Sun. 4 Apr. The gently lapping waves of the Plage de Pompierre Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours await, whilst Fort Napoleon looms high above the At Sea Tue. 30 Mar. resort. The views from here are breathtaking. North Sound/Virgin Gorda Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. The island’s first yacht club Soufrière/St Lucia Mon. 5 Apr. was founded by Rockefeller. Since then, luxury yachts Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. An island tour* will take from all over the world have been dropping anchor you up close to the famous Pitons, to the botanical here. gardens and to sulphur springs from deep within this North Sound/Virgin Gorda Wed. 31 Mar. volcanic island. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Nature has bestowed a very special place upon Virgin Union Island/Grenadines Tue. 6 Apr. Gorda. Known as “the Baths”*, it is a beach lined with Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Tobago Cays* are a enormous granite rocks. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours small uninhabited group of islands, which are best The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the Sir Francis discovered for yourself as you snorkel or bathe in their Drake Channel – once notorious, now famous. waters. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. Palms, sun, sand and beach Port Elizabeth/Bequia Wed. 7 Apr. – Jost van Dyke is the perfect Caribbean ideal. Foxy’s Bar Drop anchor: 12.00 hours. Many beautiful yachts drop has a lively atmosphere. anchor in the bay of Port Elizabeth. Yet the resort itself is all about leisure time. Our walking tour of the island Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Thur. 1 Apr. takes us to a turtle farm*. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Lift anchor: 08.00 hours White Bay/Jost van Dyke At Sea Thur. 8 Apr. Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. Bars with thatched roofs can A day spent at sea combines total relaxation with the be found hidden away under the palms of White Bay. romance of sailing aboard a windjammer. Here, you will find an abundance of something that is Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 9 Apr. usually lacking – time. If you wish, take the time to dis- Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. cover this beautiful island at your own leisure, or if you Itinerary subject to change! prefer, enjoy a fantastic day on the beach. Lift anchor: 17.00 hours * These excursions are included in the Gustavia/St Barthélemy Fri. 2 Apr. cruise-only rate Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Gustavia is a tax-free shop- ping paradise for luxury and quality goods. The many elegant cafés, restaurants and bars are the perfect See insert for deck plan including place to pass the time. Lift anchor: 23.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 72 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

Christmas and New Year: Antigua - Antigua White beaches Sea Cloud ii 15 days / 14 nights and calm nights. 20 Dec. 2010 to 03 Jan. 2011 SCII-1042 St John’s/Antigua Mon. 20 Dec. WTwo whole weeks of calm starry nights and Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the beautiful bright days – this is Christmas and Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours New Year in the Caribbean. It is one gift that Gustavia/St Barthélemy Tue. 21 Dec. Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. St Barts is an island of doesn’t need tying up with a red ribbon and will contrasts. Natural beauty sits alongside luxury yachts reveal a different side to it every single day. The and exclusive boutiques, and the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle is the backdrop for upmarket holidays of the sea sparkles like a jewel, the beaches have their rich and famous. A romantic stroll through exclusive own brilliant white charm, and on Grenada the Gustavia is always a pleasure, whether by day or by night. gentle tropical breeze carries the spicy scents Gustavia/St Barthélemy Wed. 22 Dec. of winter – a dash of nutmeg, cinnamon and An old fortress sits high above the town, offering cloves. Every hour spent on board is a time for magnificent views out to sea and of other islands. If you wish, discover the laissez-faire way of life of the relaxation and reflection, every visit on shore French Antilles and Gustavia’s Swedish roots. is a celebration of the Caribbean lust for life. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Whether it is spent in the lap of luxury and North Sound/Virgin Gorda Thur. 23 Dec. elegance, enjoying unspoilt charm or simply Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. Columbus discovered this tiny island a long time ago. Then Sir Francis Drake relaxing. Sail through a sea of heavenly islands came along and made its virgin beauty infamous, and into a brand new year. turning it into a notorious hideout for pirates. Virgin Gorda is still a fantastic place to hide away – from all the stresses of day-to-day life. Jost van Dyke North Sound/Virgin Gorda Fri. 24 Dec. Virgin Gorda The destination of our excursion, “the Baths”, is a St Barthélemy very special corner of the Caribbean. The rock has been smoothed away, forming giant granite forma- St Kitts Antigua tions to make a labyrinth of caves, small channels and inlets. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the Sir Francis Îles des Saintes Dominica Drake Channel, named after the famous buccaneer, and one of the finest places in the world for sailing. Martinique This is where we begin our Christmas celebrations, under the Caribbean sun, where battles were once St Lucia fought. Barbados Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Bequia Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. Following a festive Christ- mas Eve dinner on board, continue your evening in Grenada the Caribbean style by visiting the famous Foxy’s Bar. Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 73

Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Sat. 25 Dec. excursion* will reveal a lush green tropical paradise, Lift anchor: 08.00 hours a majestic volcanic island, beautiful beaches and, of White Bay/Jost van Dyke course, fertile plantations. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. The island is named after a Dutch privateer, who used the island as his hideout. Port Elizabeth/Bequia Fri. 31 Dec. Some people still search for his hidden treasure here. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. From our ideal position Yet its most beautiful gems are available for all to in Admiralty Bay, our Zodiacs will ferry you to the enjoy – fine sand, green palm trees, lively Caribbean beach and the resort close by. Our excursion is a walk beach bars and the shimmering blue sea. around a turtle farm*. Our on-board New Year’s Eve Lift anchor: 17.00 hours party bids farewell to the old year and welcomes in the new one. Basseterre/St Kitts Sun. 26 Dec. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The fortress on Brimstone Port Elizabeth/Bequia Sat. 1 Jan. Hill* overlooks Basseterre, and guarantees far-reaching Lift anchor: 06.00 hours views to the horizon. It is a showpiece of colonial The Sea Cloud ii glides over the sea, providing a military architecture. The museum provides an insight relaxing start to the new year. into the turbulence at that time. Cabrits/Dominica Sun. 2 Jan. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Arrival: 07.00 hours. Dominica, one of the Windward Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Mon. 27 Dec. Islands, boasts some of the highest mountains in the Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. The French group of Lesser Antilles and many beautiful national parks. Our islands known as Îles des Saintes or The Saints excursion is to the Cabrits National Park*, a pictur- consists of numerous tiny islands and two some- esque peninsula with tropical forests and volcanic beaches. Departure: 14.00 hours what less tiny islands. The Sea Cloud ii drops anchor by the small harbour of Terre-des-Haut, the St John’s/Antigua Mon. 3 Jan. largest island in the archipelago. The shops, bars Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. and restaurants provide the perfect backdrop for a little evening stroll. Itinerary subject to change! Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Tue. 28 Dec. This morning, you will have to choose between a * These excursions are included in the visit to Fort Napoleon and a trip to the Plage de cruise-only rate Pompierre beach. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Soufrière/St Lucia Wed. 29 Dec. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our island excursion* takes us to the sulphur springs of this volcanic island and to see the famous twin volcanoes. It will also take you to an enchanted place, in which Josephine (who was to become Napoleon’s wife) is said to have bathed. Today, it has become a botanical garden. Lift anchor: 14.30 hours St George’s/Grenada Thur. 30 Dec. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Grenada is the best See insert for deck plan including known of the Caribbean’s spice islands. Our island cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 74 Caribbean – Lesser Antilles

Six beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Antigua - Antigua

Jost van Dyke Virgin Gorda Anguilla

St Barthélemy Antigua

Îles des Saintes Dominica

Martinique

St Lucia Barbados Bequia Carriacou Grenada Canouan

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights and visit the island’s beautiful beaches or take your 13 Dec. to 20 Dec. 2010 SCII-1041 time to discover the elegant island capital of Gustavia. 21 Mar. to 28 Mar. 2011 SCII-1110 Lift anchor: 18.00 hours St John’s/Antigua Mon. 1st day Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Sat. 6th day Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. The Sea Cloud ii drops Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours anchor at the largest island in the archipelago known as The Saints or Îles des Saintes. Plage de Pompierre North Sound/Virgin Gorda Tue. 2nd day beach on the other side of the island is the perfect Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. After a day spent at sea, the place to take a dip. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours wind takes the Sea Cloud ii to Virgin Gorda. Take an independent trip ashore, and visit the Bitter End Yacht Cabrits/Dominica Sun. 7th day Club for a fine Caribbean-style end to the day. Drop anchor: 07.00 hours. Dominica is an unspoilt volcanic island with dense rainforests and countless North Sound/Virgin Gorda Wed. 3rd day rivers. In the Cabrits National Park*, a peninsula, there Columbus was the very first European to see this is an old fort that has been partially recaptured by na- beautiful Virgin Island. It is unlikely, however, that he ture. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours was also the one to discover “the Baths”, which we visit on our excursion. For if he had, he would surely St John’s/Antigua Mon. 8th day have remarked in his log book on the marvel of these Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. enormous rounded rocks in the sea and on the beach. Itinerary subject to change! Lift anchor: 13.30 hours The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the famous Sir * These excursions are included in the . Francis Drake Channel cruise-only rate Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. Jost van Dyke has a popu- lation of less than 300. One of the island’s inhabitants, See insert for deck plan including Foxy, is a living legend, and his bar is famous through- cabin overview and cruise-only rates! out the Caribbean. Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Thur. 4th day Lift anchor: 08.00 hours White Bay/Jost van Dyke Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. Many people say that White Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Carib- bean. Swaying palms and crystal-clear waters are a paradise for beach lovers and sun-worshippers. Lift anchor: 17.00 hours Gustavia/St Barthélemy Fri. 5th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. St Barts once belonged to the Swedish West Indies, and is now the haunt of the international jet set. Take an independent trip ashore, Caribbean – Lesser Antilles 75

Caribbean treasure islands for the modern buccaneer: Antigua - Barbados

Jost van Dyke Virgin Gorda

St Barthélemy Antigua

Îles des Saintes

Martinique

St Lucia

Bequia Barbados Union Island Grenada

Sea Cloud ii 12 days / 11 nights Gustavia/St Barthélemy Fri. 5th day 03 Jan. to 14 Jan. 2011 SCII-1101 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Gustavia is a fine place to 28 Mar. to 08 Apr. 2011 SCII-1111 take a relaxed stroll – by day or by night. Lift anchor: 23.00 hours St John’s/Antigua Mon. 1st day Individual arrival in Antigua. Embarkation on the At Sea Sat. 6th day Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Drop anchor: 20.00 hours. At Sea Tue. 2nd day Îles des Saintes/Guadeloupe Sun. 7th day North Sound/Virgin Gorda Those who are interested in history may like to take a Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Sir Francis Drake himself look at Fort Napoleon, whilst the Plage de Pompierre once dropped anchor in North Sound of Virgin Gorda. awaits beach lovers. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Almost as famous as the explorer is the Bitter End Yacht Club, in which sailors like to meet for a drink in Soufrière/St Lucia Mon. 8th day the evenings. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* is to the enchanting botanical gardens and to the volcanic North Sound/Virgin Gorda Wed. 3rd day sulphur springs. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours The destination of our excursion*, “the Baths”, is a unique Caribbean treasure. Fine sand glistens like Union Island/Grenadines Tue. 9th day diamonds, and the hard granite rock has been ground Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Tobago Cays* are made down over thousands of years so that the cliffs are up of four tiny uninhabited islands. Time to snorkel or now polished smooth, making lovely little coves. bathe if you wish. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Port Elizabeth/Bequia Wed. 10th day Passage of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Drop anchor: 12.00 hours. Our Zodiacs will ferry you Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke to the beach, which was named after the British Drop anchor: 19.00 hours. For one pirate at least, this Princess Margaret. Our walking tour of the island takes island became a paradise a long time ago. That pirate us to a turtle farm*. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours was the Dutchman Jost van Dyke. Today, the hilly vol- canic island may have other visitors, but it still feels like At Sea Thur. 11th day paradise. If you would like to get to know a rather more Bridgetown/Barbados Fri. 12th day modern legend, head to Foxy’s Bar for the evening. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Great Harbour/Jost van Dyke Thur. 4th day Itinerary subject to change! Lift anchor: 08.00 hours White Bay/Jost van Dyke * These excursions are included in the Drop anchor: 09.00 hours. White Bay lives up to its cruise-only rate name – its fine sand is as white as . Lift anchor: 17.00 hours See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 76 Mediterranean 77

Vivid encounters with history – under the Mediterranean sun.

VThe sun’s rays are refracted by the stained glass as its light flows like luminescent water through the window. Even the towering columns seem to be made of shadows cast by the play of light instead of stone. Standing inside La Seu Cathedral on Mallorca, reality fades, and it almost feels like you are in heaven on earth.

Construction began more than 600 years ago and many generations never saw it finished. The work of an entire lifetime was just one tiny step on the long path into a distant future. Every town that has been immortalised in stone over a long period of time has many an exciting story to tell. In Palermo, Yalta, Istanbul and Valencia, areas that are thousands of years old stand right next to other parts that are quite new. Visiting Nessebur, Seville, Korcula and Dubrovnik, you can easily step from one era into the next. Yet some places remain closely linked with one particular period in history. Venice, for example, is still the proud Republic of the Doges, whilst Ephesus still brings the ancient world to life. The Middle Ages are firmly entrenched in Bonifacio, and the magic of Granada is in its Arabic beauty.

Every sea route taken by the SEA CLOUD and the SEA CLOUD II leads to close encounters with people and cultures, atmospheres and characters, fascinating towns and enchanting scenery. And sometimes it is enough just to idle away an hour or two in a Provençal café or on an Italian esplanade to realise that time is no benchmark for the intensity of feelings.

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Five days at sea under full sail: Madeira - Lisbon

Lisbon

Atlantic Ocean

Madeira

Sea Cloud ii 5 days / 4 nights 19 Apr. to 23 Apr. 2010 SCII-1011 Funchal/Madeira Mon. 19 Apr. Individual arrival in Madeira. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Tue. 20 Apr. The Sea Cloud ii follows the course of Portugal’s voyages of discovery across the Atlantic from Madeira. What was then the final stage of the route home is now a wonderful opportunity to relax under white sails. The scent of the sea air and the breadth of the ocean give a sense of freedom, whilst the perfect service on board allows you to enjoy every hour on the ship to the full. At Sea Wed. 21 Apr. The library offers a selection of literature, as well as a panoramic view over the bow. On the bridge, you can watch the officers working and – when the doors are open – you can also ask them questions. For every new sailing manoeuvre, your deckchair is only a few steps away from the crew, giving the best views possible for sailing and windjammer enthusiasts. Lisbon/Portugal Thur. 22 Apr. Arrival: 14.00 hours. In the morning, the Sea Cloud ii glides up the River Tagus past the historic Belém Tower. Another special experience is a city tour* by See insert for deck plan including tram, which takes you through the narrow streets of cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Lisbon’s old town. In the evening, discover the capital at your own leisure. Lisbon/Portugal Fri. 23 Apr. Individual departure. Itinerary subject to change! * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. 80 Western Mediterranean

On a spring breeze to the sunny south: Lisbon - Nice

Nice

Barcelona Lisbon Valencia Portimão Seville Cádiz Granada Motril

Sea Cloud ii 9 days / 8 nights flourished under Arabic rule. Our city tour* will 23 Apr. to 01 May 2010 SCII-1012 reveal the many sides to Valencia – as an important historical town with a chequered past, and as a lively Lisbon/Portugal Fri. 23 Apr. and modern cultural metropolis with many mu- Individual arrival in Lisbon. Embarkation on the seums, parks and squares. Departure: 13.30 hours Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Barcelona/Spain Thur. 29 Apr. Portimão/Portugal Sat. 24 Apr. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our tour of Barcelona* follows Arrival: 09.00 hours. The Algarve resort of Portimão in the footsteps of one of the city’s most famous nestles between cliffs and golden beaches. Not far from former inhabitants. No other has shaped the city’s this former fishing village, a door opens up to a dif- architecture as much as Antonio Gaudí. Amazing ferent world. For our excursion is to Silves* – once, the parks, the Sagrada Familia church and many houses Moorish capital of the Algarve. Silves lies at the edge of were designed by him. Departure: 24.00 hours the Monchique mountains, and its unspoilt beauty has been well preserved. Its glorious past has given way to a At Sea Fri. 30 Apr. tranquil way of life, which still seems to be protected by The Sea Cloud ii leaves Spanish waters and sails the impressive ruins of the Arabic fortress. towards Nice. Departure: 14.00 hours Nice/France Sat. 1 May Cádiz/Spain Sun. 25 Apr. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion to Seville* takes us Itinerary subject to change! right into the heart of Andalucían culture and to the * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. centre of flamenco and bullfighting. Many of the city’s buildings date back to the Arabic era, which even today shapes the flair and elegance of this vibrant city. Departure: 17.00 hours Motril/Spain Mon. 26 Apr. Arrival: 12.00 hours. At the foot of the Spanish Sierra Nevada lies a place that seems to belong to a story from the Arabian nights – the destination of See insert for deck plan including our excursion, Granada*. For more than 700 years, cabin overview and cruise-only rates! the city was a flourishing cultural Arabic metrop- olis on European soil. As well as the magnificent Christian Renaissance buildings, dating from after the Arabic rule, the Moorish Alhambra Palace is still the city’s main attraction. Lavish ornamental stucco and magnificent inner courtyards conjure up the spirit of the refined way of life of the Caliphs. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Tue. 27 Apr. The eagle at the ship’s bow glides over the sea along the Costa del Sol. Valencia/Spain Wed. 28 Apr. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Valencia is another city that Western Mediterranean 81

A long sailing weekend on the French Riviera: Nice - Nice

Nice

Saint-Tropez

Calvi Corsica

Sea Cloud ii 4 days / 3 nights anchor their yachts in the bay. People get together in 01 May to 04 May 2010 SCII-1013 cafés, restaurants or in the famous beach bars on the longest beach on the Côte d’Azur. A stroll around the Nice/France Sat. 1 May beautiful streets will, of course, reveal beautiful shops Individual arrival in Nice. Embarkation on the specialising in luxury goods. If you wish, go and see Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Port Grimaud, a modern little Venice at the end of the Calvi/Corsica Sun. 2 May Bay of Saint-Tropez. Since the Sea Cloud ii will not Arrival: 13.30 hours. In the morning, the windjammer lift anchor until late into the night, you won’t have to cruises towards the French island of Corsica. The crew miss out on the nightlife of this glamorous resort. clamber up the masts, the sails are unfurled and the Lift anchor: 24.00 hours tall sailing ship lives up to its name as the white sails Nice/France Tue. 4 May billow out. The Corsican port, with its beautiful sea- Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. front promenade, is the main town of the Balagne region, and has become a rather glamorous place. Itinerary subject to change! Watched over by a Genoese citadel, take a stroll * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. around to observe the lively goings-on between the upper and lower parts of the town. Our excursion*, on the other hand, takes us to a region in which every- day life is more tranquil, and where nature plays the main role. Today, we visit the villages of the Balagne region. The Balagne is like a lush, green garden, pro- tected to the east by the highest mountains on Corsica, and open to the sea on the west. The sweet scents of the Macchia mingle with blossoming orange trees. The silvery leaves on the olive trees shimmer in the light of the spring sunshine. Amidst this heavenly lands- cape, there is a scattering of tiny traditional villages on the hillsides. Departure: 19.00 hours Saint-Tropez/France Mon. 3 May See insert for deck plan including Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. At the end of the 19th cabin overview and cruise-only rates! century, Saint-Tropez was a perfectly normal fishing village on the Mediterranean. But then, the resort was discovered by artists including Matisse and Paul Signac. Visit the resort at your own pace, and admire some of the artists’ works in the Musée de l’Annonciade. The museum is right next to the port. For those who are interested in the history of the resort and of seafaring, there is another museum to be found high above the resort in the old citadel. There is also a fantastic view from here of the beautiful coastline and the sea. Since the 1950s, Saint-Tropez has developed into an elegant and refined holiday destination, and it attracts the rich and famous from around the world. Some of them even have houses here, whilst others 82 Western Mediterranean

Charismatic islands, elegant coastlines and a luxurious lifestyle: Nice - Nice

Portofino Nice

Elba Corsica Ajaccio

Bonifacio Olbia Sardinia

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights by high walls. Beautiful shops, winding streets and 29 Apr. to 06 May 2010 SC-1014 idyllic squares are the perfect backdrop for whiling away 25 Aug. to 01 Sep. 2010 SC-1030 the time. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Nice/France 1st day Ajaccio/Corsica 7th day Individual arrival in Nice. Embarkation on the Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Prunelli valley with its Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours narrow gorge* is a ruggedly romantic hilly landscape. The barren and craggy cliffs rise up into the sky. Yet Portofino/Italy 2nd day there are also shadows cast by the chestnut woods, Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The picturesque fishing remote farmhouses and a reservoir, which supplies village of Portofino is the quintessence of - every Ajaccio. Departure: 13.30 hours thing that is fine and noble. It seems to be the true home of la dolce vita. If you wish, you can wander Nice/France 8th day amongst the luxury yachts in the port, watch all the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. comings and goings from the promenade or take a Itinerary subject to change! walk along the coast. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Portoferraio/Elba 3rd day Arrival: 13.30 hours. The Tuscan island of Elba is just ten kilometres (around six miles) away from the main- land. Our excursion is to the beautiful west side of the island*. On a clear day, you can see Corsica from here. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea 4th day Being on board the Sea Cloud will remind you of a time when the great sailing ships ruled the seas. The scent of romance wafts across the deck, and the smell of adventure is in the air. Olbia/Sardinia 5th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. The most beautiful gems of an See insert for deck plan including emerald coastline will be revealed today on an excursion cabin overview and cruise-only rates! to the famous Costa Smeralda*. The tourist industry was given a boost by Prince Karim Aga Khan, who helped turn the Emerald Coast into a Mecca for sailors and pleasure-seekers. Departure: 13.30 hours Passing through the Strait of Bonifacio. 6th day Bonifacio/Corsica Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. There are only 12 kilometres (seven and a half miles) between Sardinia and Bonifacio on the island of Corsica. Bonifacio itself is a town of two halves. You could take a stroll through the lower part of town and the marina, and watch all the Mediterranean fun. If you’d prefer to discover the old part of town, however, you will have to climb up high. It sits atop limestone cliffs like a natural fortress, and is protected Western Mediterranean 83

Modern art, glamorous marinas and the Mediterranean in May: Nice - Málaga

Portofino Nice

Corsica Barcelona Bonifacio

Valencia Mallorca Olbia Sardinia Málaga

Sea Cloud ii 11 days / 10 nights style of each of his buildings. Each stone seems to 04 May to 14 May 2010 SCII-1014 be on the move, nothing is really straight and each facade really seems to come to life. Nice/France Tue. 4 May Departure: 13.30 hours Individual arrival in Nice. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Valencia/Spain Wed. 12 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. Valencia is an interesting city, Portofino/Italy Wed. 5 May combining modern art with science. A city tour* will Drop anchor: 12.00 hours. Take a stroll through Porto- reveal its two sides: avant-garde architecture meets fino and you will soon be enchanted. The picturesque historical buildings, whilst science meets a spirited fishing village is the quintessence of everything that lifestyle. Departure: 14.00 hours is fine and noble, with lovely narrow streets, in which you’ll find exclusivity and luxury at every turn. And if At Sea Thur. 13 May you walk for a little longer, you will also be captivated The windjammer glides on a southerly course towards by the beautiful scenery of the coastline. Andalucía. The last wonderful day at sea is given a Lift anchor: 24.00 hours fitting end with the farewell dinner on board. At Sea Thur. 6 May Málaga/Spain Fri. 14 May The windjammer sails towards the Italian island of Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Sardinia. Itinerary subject to change! * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Olbia/Sardinia Fri. 7 May Arrival: 09.00 hours. On the Costa Smeralda*, the destination of our excursion, it is not just the sea that shimmers with the emerald colour of the Caribbean. The main resort of Porto Cervo is also a real gem for that luxury holiday experience. Departure: 18.00 hours Bonifacio/Corsica Sat. 8 May Drop anchor: 06.00 hours. There is a lot to be discover- ed at your own pace in Bonifacio – an imposing See insert for deck plan including fortress with magnificent views, wonderful shops in cabin overview and cruise-only rates! narrow streets, and quaint squares where you can happily pass the time. Lift anchor: 14.30 hours At Sea Sun. 9 May The Sea Cloud ii sails west. /Spain Mon. 10 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. An excursion to the little-known west side* of the island will reveal remote mountain villages, green fields and thick forests, fantastic steep cliffs and a Mallorca that is magnificently under- stated. Departure: 13.30 hours Barcelona/Spain Tue. 11 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. A city tour* on the trail of Gaudí is full of surprises in the imaginative and exuberant 84 Western Mediterranean

Elegant ports and flowering landscapes: Nice - Civitavecchia (Rome)

Nice Saint-Tropez Marseille Calvi Rome Corsica Civitavecchia Bonifacio Olbia Sardinia Tyrrhenian Sea

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights Olbia/Sardinia 7th day 06 May to 13 May 2010 SC-1015 Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our half-day excursion to the 01 Sep. to 08 Sep. 2010 SC-1031 Costa Smeralda* will take you right into the heart of a world of elegance. The main resort of Porto Cervo, Nice/France 1st day built by Prince Aga Khan in 1962 as an exclusive Individual arrival in Nice. Embarkation on the holiday resort, combines Sardinian architecture with Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours an extravagant way of life. Departure: 13.30 hours Saint-Tropez/France 2nd day Civitavecchia/Italy 8th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Ninety years ago, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Saint-Tropez was an unknown fishing village, which only artists visited for inspiration. Today, it is not only Itinerary subject to change! its marina that is world famous, but a great many of * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. its visitors as well. If you wish, take an independent trip ashore and discover the longest beach on the Côte d’Azur, or take a stroll through the exclusive holiday resort. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Marseille/France 3rd day Arrival: 08.00 hours. A short distance from the coast lies Aix-en-Provence*, the romantic and historical capital of picturesque Provence. The magnificent palaces and impressive churches are proof that the Mediterranean savoir vivre can be both relaxed and elegant at the same time. Departure: 16.00 hours At Sea 4th day The Sea Cloud sets its sails and glides across the blue sea in a southerly direction. Relaxation straight ahead. See insert for deck plan including Calvi/Corsica 5th day cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 08.00 hours. The many little villages of the Balagne region* seem to be rather removed from the modern world. Here, Corsican traditions are still very much alive, and work is carried out according to the rhythm of the seasons. Departure: 13.30 hours Bonifacio/Corsica 6th day Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Even from a distance, it is clear that Bonifacio is an impregnable fortress. Yet if you take a walk around at your own pace, you will see that the town has its own engaging character. Behind the imposing walls are hidden a maze of quaint little streets and lively squares. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Adriatic 85

Italian fervour and the magic of Croatia: Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice

Venice Sibenik Hvar Rome Korcula Dubrovnik Civitavecchia

Ponza Otranto

Lipari Sicily Naxos

Sea Cloud 11 days / 10 nights around the old part of the city with a visit to the 13 May to 23 May 2010 SC-1016 fortress* will show you its former riches, as well as its modern-day romance. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Civitavecchia/Italy Thur. 13 May Individual arrival in Rome. Embarkation on the Korcula/Croatia Thur. 20 May Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Our walk around the town* will criss-cross through the centuries and the laby- Ponza/Italy Fri. 14 May rinth of alleys. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The tiny island of Ponza Hvar/Croatia is less than eight square kilometres (three square Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. An evening stroll through miles) in size, and is therefore easy to walk around. picturesque Hvar might also take you to the fortress, It is the narrow ridge of a former volcano, and is with its stunning views of the sea and the stars, the impressive with its wild coastline, lively little resorts city and the countryside. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours and a beautiful beach. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Sibenik/Croatia Fri. 21 May Lipari/Aeolian Islands Sat. 15 May Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The River Krka and its Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. A tour of the largest is- spectacular waterfalls* are the main attraction of land in the Aeolian archipelago with a visit* to the the eponymous national park, where a number of Aeolian Museum will take you into its impressive the famous Karl May films were shot. volcanic history, as well as its rich cultural heritage Lift anchor: 13.30 hours spanning 6,000 years. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours At Sea Sat. 22 May Naxos (Taormina)/Sicily Sun. 16 May Under white sails, the windjammer sets a course for the Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. On a visit to Mount Etna*, Venetian Lagoon. even the approach is spectacular. On the way to the biggest active volcano in Europe, the landscape Venice/Italy Sun. 23 May changes practically every minute. The journey takes Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. you through productive vineyards and abundant Itinerary subject to change! fruit crops, light deciduous woodland, and then * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. through a near-desert landscape that gives the impression of the very beginnings of time. See insert for deck plan including Lift anchor: 24.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea Mon. 17 May The Sea Cloud cruises round the sole of the boot of Italy towards a new dawn. Otranto/Italy Tue. 18 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. The excursion to Lecce* takes you to see the opulence of the baroque period. This city is still testament to the grandeur of that time. The beauty of the place is reflected in its nicknames – the Florence of the South and the Athens of Apulia. Departure: 13.30 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Wed. 19 May Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Dubrovnik was once the main rival of the Venetian trading empire. A walk 86 Eastern Mediterranean

The small islands of the Cyclades and the magic of the Aegean: Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens)

Athens Piraeus Nauplion Syros Naxos

Milos

Rethymnon Crete

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights of healing. This is where people once came to cure 31 May to 07 June 2010 SC-1018 mind, body and soul. The ruined city of Mykene was built more than 3,000 years ago. The gigantic Lion Piraeus/Greece Mon. 31 May Gate is particularly impressive. Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the Departure: 14.00 hours Sea Cloud. Departure: 17.00 hours Piraeus/Greece Mon. 7 June At Sea Tue. 1 June Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. The first day at sea is a time for celebrating a very special sight – setting sail for the very first time. Every Itinerary subject to change! step in the process is expertly explained, and can be * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. observed at close hand. Witness the crew frap the sails, man the masts and let out the sheet. Then the grand finale will begin as the sails find the wind. Rethymnon/Crete/Greece Wed. 2 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. It is well worth wandering through the beautiful narrow streets of the old part of Rethymnon, or watching all the fun as you sit in one of the taverns in the picturesque Venetian port. Departure: 13.30 hours Milos/Cyclades/Greece Thur. 3 June Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. By day, every house is bril- liantly white and the sea a deep blue. Yet when the sun goes down, the sharp contours blend together, and everything takes on a more pastel colour. Your inde- pendent trip ashore could last all afternoon or even into the night – it’s entirely up to you. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Agia Anna/Naxos/Greece Fri. 4 June See insert for deck plan including Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. On your trip ashore to visit cabin overview and cruise-only rates! the largest island in the Cyclades archipelago, why not take a stroll through Agia Anna, or go for a swim in the beautiful bay near where the ship is anchored. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Syros/Cyclades/Greece Sat. 5 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. Syros has been left largely undis- covered by tourism. Visiting this unspoiled island at your own pace is the best way to observe traditional island life. Departure: 13.30 hours Nauplion/Greece Sun. 6 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. Two excursions are available for you to choose from in the morning: Epidaurus* or Mykene*. Epidaurus is the most significant ancient healing town dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god Eastern Mediterranean 87

The small islands of the Cyclades and the magic The light of the Cyclades and reminders of of the Aegean: Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) ancient glory: Piraeus (Athens) - Istanbul

Istanbul

Lesbos Dikili

Athens Piraeus Kusadasi Syros Patmos

Milos

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights was known as Pergamon in the ancient world. Our 07 June to 14 June 2010 SC-1019 excursion* will take you back to a time when Perga- 09 July to 16 July 2010 SC-1024 mon was still the magnificent capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon. Its library was so grand that it made Piraeus/Greece 1st day the Egyptians jealous, and so the export of papyrus Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the from Egypt was prohibited. This led to the invention Sea Cloud. Departure: 17.00 hours of parchment (derived from the Greek name for the Milos/Cyclades 2nd day town). Departure: 12.30 hours Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. The majority of the island Mytilene/Lesbos is still unspoilt, with its deserted beaches and grandi- Arrival: 16.00 hours. Farming is still very important ose cliffs, small villages and natural scenery. There is on Lesbos, the third-largest Greek island. The island is enough time to discover Milos and the famous light dotted with olive groves, and woods provide shade. If of the Aegean in all its guises. During the day, the sun you wish, you can visit the island capital of Mytilene, shines down on brilliant white houses under a blue which was founded 3,000 years ago. A castle, many sky and an even bluer sea. And as the sun goes down, churches and a beautiful seafront promenade are the colours are more pastel, blurring the contours in waiting to be discovered at your leisure. the most beautiful way. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Departure: 24.00 hours Syros/Cyclades 3rd day At Sea 7th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. Syros is one of the smallest The Sea Cloud cruises on the sea of Poseidon, the islands in the Cyclades. Its beautiful historic capital Greek god of the sea. can be discovered on an independent trip ashore. Istanbul/Turkey 8th day Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. Patmos/Dodecanese 4th day Itinerary subject to change! Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The Monastery of St John*, * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. which is more like a fortress with its pinnacles and thick exterior walls, guards over the nestling town with its whitewashed houses. Yet behind the im- posing facade are a friendly and light inner courtyard, an impressive treasure chamber, and a chapel. See insert for deck plan including Lift anchor: 18.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Kusadasi/Turkey 5th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Sea Cloud is in the largest marina in the Aegean, and very close to the famous ancient port of Ephesus*. This once magnificent city is still impressive today. Ephesus is the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was here that St Paul came to preach, and the philosopher Heraclitus arranged his ideas and his view of the world. Everything flows – panta rhei. Departure: 13.30 hours Dikili/Turkey 6th day Arrival: 08.00 hours. The attractive port of Dikili is only around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from Bergama, which 88 Black Sea

A voyage back in time along the beautiful Black Sea coast: Istanbul - Istanbul

Odessa

Sevastopol Yalta Varna Black Sea Nessebur

Istanbul

Sea Cloud 9 days / 8 nights takes you on a visit to historic Varna and to some 14 June to 22 June 2010 SC-1020 Roman baths*. Departure: 18.00 hours 16 July to 24 July 2010 SC-1025 Nessebur/Bulgaria 8th day Istanbul/Turkey 1st day Arrival: 08.00 hours. Visit picturesque Nessebur on Individual arrival in Istanbul. Embarkation on the a city walking tour, taking in a folklore show*. This Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours UNESCO World Heritage site is more than 5,000 years old. Ancient ruins, impressive wooden houses from At Sea 2nd day the Bulgarian Renaissance, churches and windmills The Sea Cloud sails on a north-easterly course over all offer a wealth of different impressions of a town the Black Sea. that is just like an open-air museum. Sevastopol/Ukraine 3rd day Departure: 13.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our overland excursion* will Istanbul/Turkey 9th day show you the cultural highlights of the Crimea and Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. the pivotal political role it played in shaping the course of history. There are trips to the Tartar Khan Itinerary subject to change! Palace in Bakhchisaray; to Sevastopol, the biggest * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. city on the peninsula; to its suburb of Balaklava, where you can still find relics of the Cold War; and to the Alupka Palace near Yalta. This fairy-tale castle is a mix of Moorish and Indian architectural styles from the early 19th century. Departure: 09.00 hours Yalta/Ukraine Arrival: 18.00 hours. Yalta/Ukraine 4th day An excursion to the palaces of Yalta* includes the set- ting for the 1945 Yalta Conference: the Livadia Palace. This white castle overlooking the sea was the favourite residence of the last Russian tsar. Departure: 12.30 hours See insert for deck plan including Odessa/Ukraine 5th day cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 14.00 hours. The Scythians and the ancient Greeks were some of the earliest settlers in Odessa. But the city has Tsarina Catherine the Great to thank for its rise to splendour. The Odessa city tour* will open up a window of its history, which began in the era of the tsars, changed considerably during the Communist era, and is now reinventing itself. Departure: 24.00 hours At Sea 6th day The Sea Cloud leaves the Ukraine and sails towards the coast of Bulgaria. Varna/Bulgaria 7th day Arrival: 13.30 hours. When Alexander the Great con- quered Varna, it was already a rich city. Our excursion Eastern Mediterranean 89

On Poseidon’s sea, following the winds of ancient civilisations: Istanbul - Piraeus (Athens)

Istanbul Kavala

Agion Oros

Skiathos Skyros

Athens Piraeus Mykonos

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights lose yourself in the maze of narrow streets of the 22 June to 29 June 2010 SC-1021 main town. Mykonos town is striking with its blue and white buildings and flowers. Istanbul/Turkey Tue. 22 June Individual arrival in Istanbul. Embarkation on the Mykonos/Cyclades Mon. 28 June Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Delos*, a holy island of the ancient Greeks, is only a few minutes away by boat from Mykonos. In Greek At Sea Wed. 23 June mythology, Delos was the birth place of Artemis and Pass through the Dardanelles, formerly known as the Apollo, and the island itself was a floating island, Hellespont, on board this celebrated ship. Legendary which only became steady when Poseidon anchored it kings once sailed through this strait. The most fam- here. The uninhabited island is now a UNESCO World ous of these were the Persian King Xerxes and the Heritage site. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours ancient Greek Alexander the Great. Piraeus/Greece Tue. 29 June Kavala/Greece Thur. 24 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Arrival: 07.00 hours. Our excursion to Philippi*, with a visit to the archaeological excavations and the chapel Itinerary subject to change! of St Lydia, will take you far back into the past to the * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. beginnings of Christianity. The first baptism in Europe took place in this chapel, as it was in Philippi that the apostle Paul formed the first Christian community in Europe. The excavations unearth an ancient city. Departure: 13.00 hours In the evening the windjammer cruises past the orthodox monks’ republic of Agion Oros. Skiathos/Sporades Fri. 25 June Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. All visitors to Skiathos can be sure of taking away with them a contem- plative and relaxed feeling. This is a little place that See insert for deck plan including is well worth exploring. Pretty shops and great fish cabin overview and cruise-only rates! restaurants are very inviting. Enjoy the views from the taverns and the picturesque nooks and crannies of the winding streets. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Linaria/Skyros/Sporades Sat. 26 June Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Sporades are some of the most unspoilt islands in the Aegean, one of the most notorious being Skyros. This was a hiding place for pirates in ancient times. Our island trip takes you to the spring in Nifi and to a place to bathe*. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Mykonos/Cyclades Sun. 27 June Drop anchor: 16.00 hours. Explore the villages and beautiful beaches of the island at your leisure, or 90 Eastern Mediterranean

White sails and the blue Aegean in the light of the Cyclades: Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens)

Lesbos Dikili

Athens Piraeus Cape Sounion Kusadasi Nauplion

Naxos

Monemvasia Milos

Sea Cloud 11 days / 10 nights Mytilene/Lesbos/Greece Mon. 5 July 29 June to 09 July 2010 SC-1022 Arrival: 16.00 hours. Mytilene is the island capital of Lesbos, the third-largest of the Greek islands. Piraeus/Greece Tue. 29 June Take a walk around the town and be prepared to be Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the surprised by the many elegant 19th-century villas, Sea Cloud. Departure: 17.00 hours attractive shops, cafés and restaurants. At Sea Wed. 30 June Departure: 24.00 hours Early in the morning, the Sea Cloud cruises past Dikili/Turkey Tue. 6 July Cape Sounion. The Temple of Poseidon, god of the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion takes you to Per- sea, stands on this famous headland. gamon*, which was once the capital of the Kingdom Monemvasia/Greece Thur. 1 July of Pergamon. It is easy to get a feel for this impressive Arrival: 08.00 hours. Monemvasia, perched on a cliff ancient city, as its former glory is still in the air. face, was an important trading centre as well as a Departure: 13.30 hours more or less impregnable fortress in the Byzantine Kusadasi/Turkey Wed. 7 July period. Even in these modern times, the place seems Arrival: 08.00 hours. From the largest marina in as if it has never been conquered. Monemvasia is the Aegean to one of the most important ports of the picturesque weekend home of rich Athenians, a Ancient Greece – Ephesus*. This once magnificent city medieval town and the perfect place to potter around is still impressive today. Departure: 13.30 hours shops and narrow streets. Departure: 13.30 hours At Sea Thur. 8 July Nauplion/Greece Fri. 2 July The Sea Cloud sets sail. A truly majestic sight, which Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion is to Epidaurus*, a never ceases to fascinate romantics and sailing famous ancient healing centre dedicated to Asclepius, enthusiasts alike. the Greek god of healing. Numerous temples, sleep- ing halls, a guest house, sport halls and the famous Piraeus/Greece Fri. 9 July open-air theatre with its outstanding acoustics are Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. impressive relics of Ancient Greece. Itinerary subject to change! Departure: 13.30 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Milos/Cyclades/Greece Sat. 3 July Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The volcanic nature of See insert for deck plan including the island of Milos has given it colour. Its cliffs are cabin overview and cruise-only rates! iridescent, and minerals give colour to the sand and stone. Take an independent trip ashore to discover the natural beauty of the island, and to be captivated by the atmosphere of this tiny place. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours Agia Anna/Naxos/Greece Sun. 4 July Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Crystal-clear water, beauti- ful beaches and a picturesque port – spend a relaxing afternoon on the southern end of Naxos on the beach, bathing in the sea or having a stroll around. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours Eastern Mediterranean 91

White sails and the blue Aegean in the light of The unfading magic of Aegean coastlines in the the Cyclades: Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens) summer: Piraeus (Athens) - Kusadasi (Izmir)

Athens Izmir Piraeus Kusadasi Patmos

Marmaris Milos

Santorini Rhodes

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights Patmos/Dodecanese Fri. 6 Aug. 31 July to 07 Aug. 2010 SC-1027 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The beautiful island of Pat- mos was where the Apocalypse of St John was writ- Piraeus/Greece Sat. 31 July ten. Our excursion is to the Monastery of St John*. Individual arrival in Athens. Embarkation on the The building resembles a fortress, and is one of the Sea Cloud. Departure: 17.00 hours most important sites of the Greek Orthodox faith. Milos/Cyclades/Greece Sun. 1 Aug. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Cliffs of every colour and Kusadasi/Turkey Sat. 7 Aug. brilliantly white houses – the famous sunshine of the Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. Cyclades bathes town and country, sky and sea in an almost other-worldly light. Let the afternoon pass Itinerary subject to change! you by in the little port. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Thira/Santorini/Greece Mon. 2 Aug. Drop anchor: 06.00 hours. Early risers are reward- ed by the spectacular arrival into the caldera of Santorini. But the beauty of this legendary volcanic island will still be there when the others wake. Our island tour* takes us to the village of Oia, which many believe is the most beautiful place on the island. The white houses seem to cling to the steep hillside, cave houses have been lovingly restored, and flowers bloom everywhere. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours At Sea Tue. 3 Aug. The crew sets sail, and the eagle at the ship’s bow soars majestically over the blue sea. Marmaris/Turkey Wed. 4 Aug. Arrival: 13.30 hours. Marmaris in the Turkish Aegean was used as a port as long ago as the ancient times. At that time, there was another port to compete with See insert for deck plan including – Kaunos, which is now eight kilometres (five miles) cabin overview and cruise-only rates! inland. Our excursion is to the ancient ruins around the landlocked port and to the Lycian cliff tombs*. Departure: 24.00 hours Rhodes/Greece Thur. 5 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. A walk around the old town* will reveal that the Knights of St John of Jerusalem were once the chivalrous lords of the island. The time of the Crusaders is brought to life by the city walls, the Palace of the Grand Master and, of course, the Knights’ Road. Departure: 13.30 hours 92 Eastern Mediterranean

Modern life in the Cyclades with a hint of the Ancient World: Kusadasi (Izmir) - Malta

Izmir Kusadasi Spetsai Mykonos Gythion Milos Malta

Sea Cloud 9 days / 8 nights At Sea Fri. 13 Aug. 07 Aug. to 15 Aug. 2010 SC-1028 The Sea Cloud sails on a westerly course. Kusadasi/Turkey Sat. 7 Aug. At Sea Sat. 14 Aug. Individual arrival in Izmir. Embarkation on the The sea and the sky meet at the horizon; enjoy con- Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours vivial strolls under the awnings of the Lido Deck. Mykonos/Cyclades/Greece Sun. 8 Aug. La Valletta/Malta Sun. 15 Aug. Drop anchor: 17.00 hours. With its white houses, Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. colourful wooden doors and windows, and blue Itinerary subject to change! domed roofs, Mykonos is a picture-perfect Aegean * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. village. It is well worth spending the afternoon and evening here. In the narrow streets of the town, you will find excellent bars, quaint taverns and beautiful restaurants. Mykonos/Cyclades/Greece Mon. 9 Aug. If you wish, take a morning trip to the neighbouring island of Delos*, an archaeological site that was a place of worship in Ancient Greece. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Spetsai/Greece Tue. 10 Aug. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. This small Greek island was given its name by the Venetians, who called it “isola de spezzie”, the island of herbs. Small, cosy tav- erns and some beautiful coves are the perfect place to pass the time on an independent trip ashore. You might also like to watch the traditional shipbuilding that still takes place here today. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours See insert for deck plan including Milos/Cyclades/Greece wed. 11 Aug. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The volcanic history of the tranquil island of Milos has added colour to its rocky cliffs, whilst its houses are brilliant white. You might like to visit the nearby beaches or allow yourself to be captivated by the unspoilt way of life in the port on an independent trip ashore. Drop anchor: 18.00 hours Gythion/Greece Thur. 12 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Today’s excursion takes us to Sparta*, a state in Ancient Greece that had a no- torious army. Take a visit to the archaeological site – you will discover that in Sparta not everything was always Spartan. Departure: 13.30 hours Western Mediterranean 93

Famous islands, prominent coastlines and a sailing legend: Malta - Nice

Nice Saint-Tropez Corsica Bonifacio Olbia Sardinia Cagliari Palermo Trapani Sicily

Malta Sea Cloud 11 days / 10 nights At Sea Mon. 23 Aug. 15 Aug. to 25 Aug. 2010 SC-1029 Setting sail is a fascinating sight to behold. La Valletta/Malta Sun. 15 Aug. Saint-Tropez/France Tue. 24 Aug. Individual arrival in Malta. Embarkation on the Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Immerse yourself for an Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours entire day in the atmosphere of Saint-Tropez and the Côte d’Azur. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours At Sea Mon. 16 Aug. A distant horizon and the open sea, 30 white sails Nice/France Wed. 25 Aug. and an atmosphere in which time seems to stand Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. still. This is the special appeal of a day at sea on the Itinerary subject to change! Sea Cloud. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Trapani/Sicily Tue. 17 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The medieval town of Erice* enjoys a picturesque hilltop location presiding over land and sea. Departure: 13.30 hours Palermo/Sicily Wed. 18 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our tour of the town, includ- ing a visit to the La Martorana church*, will show you the many beautiful sides to this city, which was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century bc. With its fortified palaces and various styles of archi- tecture, including Arab-Norman, Gothic, art nouveau and baroque, the colourful way of life in Palermo is played out against a fantastic backdrop. Departure: 17.00 hours At Sea Thur. 19 Aug. The windjammer cruises across the Tyrrhenian Sea. See insert for deck plan including Cagliari/Sardinia Fri. 20 Aug. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 08.00 hours. Discover the capital of Sardinia for yourself, and don’t miss a stroll around the port or the old town. Departure: 13.30 hours Olbia/Sardinia Sat. 21 Aug. Arrival: 13.30 hours. The sea on the Costa Smeralda* is often compared to the brilliant colours of the Caribbean, and all of its resorts are top-class gems. Departure: 24.00 hours Bonifacio/Corsica Sun. 22 Aug. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The beautiful and impreg- nable fortress town of Bonifacio is situated high up on a chalk cliff. Only now has it allowed itself to be well and truly captured. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours 94 Western Mediterranean

Around Sicily in the late-summer sun: Malta - Malta

Tyrrhenian Sea Lipari Trapani Palermo Naxos Syracuse

Malta

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights The approach, which leads first through fertile 15 Sep. to 22 Sep. 2010 SC-1033 orchards and vineyards, and then through La Valletta/Malta Wed. 15 Sep. deciduous woodland, is particularly exciting. The Individual arrival in Malta. Embarkation on the scenery becomes more and more desolate and strange, and you get the surreal impression of Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours seeing a landscape from the very beginnings of At Sea Thur. 16 Sep. time. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Warm September sunshine bathes the world in a gentle light. All hands are on deck. Orders are issued, Syracuse/Sicily Tue. 21 Sep. and everyone works harmoniously together. The Arrival: 08.00 hours. The oldest part of Syracuse, deckchair becomes an observation post where you Ortigia, is also a famous archaeological park*, which can sit and admire the best part of working aboard brings to life the Greek and Roman eras. an old-fashioned tall sailing ship: setting sail. Departure: 13.30 hours Trapani/Sicily Fri. 17 Sep. La Valletta/Malta Wed. 22 Sep. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion takes you to Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. the hilltop town of Erice*. Situated on a hill not Itinerary subject to change! far from Trapani, this medieval town presides over * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. land and sea. Its initial heyday was in the ancient world, and it subsequently found riches during the Middle Ages. Now it seems to belong to a different world. Departure: 13.30 hours Palermo/Sicily Sat. 18 Sep. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our city tour* of the capital of Sicily will take you to see a wealth of fortified palaces, beautifully ornate art nouveau houses, and churches built in the Arab-Norman style. Land- marks of history and reminders of what everyday life was like in the past are everywhere – from See insert for deck plan including baroque squares to markets, streets and alleyways. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Departure: 13.30 hours Lipari/Aeolian Islands Sun. 19 Sep. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. On our island tour*, everywhere you go you will see the forces of nature – in the form of water and fire. The volcano has been extinct for a long time, so now it is only the sea that is eroding the island, creating some impressive cliffs. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Naxos (Taormina)/Sicily Mon. 20 Sep. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Today, our Etna excursion* takes the form of a jeep tour to the largest active volcano in Europe. It has four sum- mit craters and around 400 additional craters. Adriatic 95

Venetian roots, displays of nature, and the stage of life: Malta - Venice

Venice Piran

Sibenik Dubrovnik Adriatic Kotor Sea Lecce Otranto

Malta

Sea Cloud 9 days / 8 nights The former grandeur of long ago now makes for a 22 Sep. to 30 Sep. 2010 SC-1034 bright and picturesque sight. La Valletta/Malta Wed. 22 Sep. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Individual arrival in Malta. Embarkation on the Sibenik/Croatia Tue. 28 Sep. Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion to the waterfalls At Sea Thur. 23 Sep. of Krka* is proof enough that nature can be both Spending your first day at sea means you can take enchanting and wild at the same time. The river splits, your time to discover the ship from bow to stern, and joins up again and tumbles in cascades down the immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this hillside, fitting in perfectly with the lush green legendary windjammer. landscape. Departure: 13.30 hours Otranto/Italy Fri. 24 Sep. Piran/Slovenia Wed. 29 Sep. Arrival: 12.00 hours. The Apulian city of Lecce*, the Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The Adriatic coast has destination of our excursion, has many lovely nick- its very own riviera: the Slovenian Riviera of Piran. names. Perhaps the best of these is the Florence of Piran is a tranquil place. Its architecture has a the South. Art is really at home here. The vitality of Venetian influence, and the central point of the the southern Italians meets with a sophisticated way town is an impressive square, which was built in the of life, and the many baroque buildings have a char- 19th century. Our tour of the town* is centred on acter of their own, known as “barocco leccese”. the quaintest tucked-away corners, the best view- Departure: 20.00 hours points and the most beautiful sights. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours At Sea Sat. 25 Sep. The Sea Cloud leaves Italian waters and cruises Venice/Italy Thur. 30 Sep. over to the other side of the Adriatic. Sunrise straight Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. ahead. Itinerary subject to change! * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Cruising in the Bay of Kotor Sun. 26 Sep. Imposing precipices to port and starboard, the sea as deep blue as the sky – cruising on the Sea Cloud in See insert for deck plan including the Bay of Kotor is a breathtaking spectacle. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Kotor/Montenegro Arrival: 12.00 hours. Kotor was discovered by sail- ors 2,300 years ago as a sheltered natural harbour, protected from the dangers of the sea. These days, this site, which is protected by UNESCO, presents a romantic picture of the Middle Ages, enriched by today’s vitality. Departure: 18.00 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Mon. 27 Sep. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Dubrovnik went down in history as one of the great sea republics under its former name of Ragusa. In its time, the city was Venice’s main rival. Take a walk through the old town and visit the fortress*, and you will get a clear impression of life in the Middle Ages. 96 Western Mediterranean

Volcanic Italian islands and idyllic Croatian coastlines: Civitavecchia (Rome) - Venice

Venice

Sibenik Hvar Korcula Dubrovnik Rome Adriatic Civitavecchia Sea Ponza Otranto Tyrrhenian Sea Lipari Naxos

Sea Cloud ii 11 days / 10 nights to make a work of art made of grand history and 28 Sep. to 08 Oct. 2010 SCII-1032 modern vibrancy. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Civitavecchia/Italy Tue. 28 Sep. Korcula/Croatia Tue. 5 Oct. Individual arrival in Rome. Embarkation on the Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. A walk around Korcula* will Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours criss-cross through various periods of history and a labyrinth of alleys. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Ponza/Italy Wed. 29 Sep. Hvar/Croatia Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Steep volcanic coastlines, Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. When the sun sinks down sandy coves shining like gold, and a small island cap- into the sea, the panoramic view of the Spanjola ital where brightly coloured fishing boats bob up and Fortress in Hvar becomes a spectacle of colour and down. Ponza in late summer is a charming and inviting shadows. The old part of the town is also the perfect place where you can discover real island life at your own setting for a romantic evening stroll. pace. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Lipari/Aeolian Islands Thur. 30 Sep. Sibenik/Croatia Wed. 6 Oct. Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Lipari, the largest island in Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Krka Falls*, the high- the Aeolian archipelago, is both dreamily picturesque light of the national park with the same name and and naturally impressive. On our island tour with a the destination of our trip, display their elemental visit to the Aeolian Museum*, you will get a feel for force and power in a fairy-tale landscape. the traditional way of life on the island, its history and Lift anchor: 13.30 hours its volcanic nature. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours At Sea Thur. 7 Oct. Naxos (Taormina)/Sicily Fri. 1 Oct. The Sea Cloud ii sails towards the famous Venetian Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Our excursion to Mount Lagoon. Etna* will take you through fertile landscapes and light woodland in a region that shows the largest Venice/Italy Fri. 8 Oct. active volcano in Europe in all its majesty. Its Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. impressive summit dominates the strange panorama Itinerary subject to change! of craters. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Sat. 2 Oct. See insert for deck plan including The Sea Cloud ii sets sail and cruises around the boot of Italy. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Otranto/Italy Sun. 3 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion is to Lecce*, situated on the heel of the “boot”. This prosperous city’s heyday has been preserved in stone for two centuries, giving Lecce its magnificent baroque appearance. Departure: 13.30 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Mon. 4 Oct. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. A walk around the old town with a visit to the fortress* will show you how the picturesque winding streets of the old town, the different styles of the beautiful buildings and the dominance of the imposing battlements all combine Adriatic 97

Displays of magnificence and natural treasures in the Adriatic: Venice - Venice

Venice

Zadar Sibenik Hvar Korcula Dubrovnik Adriatic Sea Kotor

Sea Cloud 8 days / 7 nights Korcula/Croatia Tue. 5 Oct. 30 Sep. to 07 Oct. 2010 SC-1035 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Korcula’s strong Ven- etian walls skilfully protect its many architectural Venice/Italy Thur. 30 Sep. treasures. The walk around the town* is a lively Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the encounter with a long history. Sea Cloud. Departure: 17.00 hours Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Zadar/Croatia Fri. 1 Oct. Hvar/Croatia Drop anchor: 16.00 hours. Zadar, some ten centuries Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Take an independent old, has seen many different rulers in the course of evening stroll around Hvar and you may well feel its history. War and peace and periods of prosperity like you are in Venice. This is because the town also and decline have shaped this port. Take a stroll fell under the sphere of influence of this once so around the place and you will see evidence of its proud trading power. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours chequered history in its architecture. However, it is At Sea Wed. 6 Oct. predominantly the Venetian style that has stood the The Sea Cloud’s eagle follows the route of all the test of time. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Venetian trading ships that made the voyage home Sibenik/Croatia Sat. 2 Oct. laden with goods. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Four fortresses define the Venice/Italy Thur. 7 Oct. imposing skyline of Sibenik. The best view is from Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. St Anna Fortress at the top of the old town. The seven Krka waterfalls are the main attraction on our Itinerary subject to change! excursion* to the Krka National Park. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Sun. 3 Oct. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Dubrovnik was the main rival of the Venetian trading empire in the Middle Ages. The old part of the city, which we will discover on our walking tour with a visit to the fortress*, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dubrovnik’s city walls are just under two kilometres (1.25 miles) long and up to six See insert for deck plan including metres wide. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Cruising in the Bay of Kotor Mon. 4 Oct. Kotor/Montenegro Arrival: 12.30 hours. The strategic and protected location of the city was discovered more than 2,000 years ago and was used as a natural harbour. As you take a walk around the old part of the city*, you will be walking on ground which has historical significance. UNESCO has placed the region under protection twice over, both as a Natural and a Culturo-Historical Heritage site. Departure: 18.00 hours

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Late-summer cruise to famous coastlines: Barcelona - Nice

Saint- Nice Marseille Tropez

Barcelona Corsica

Mediterranean

Sardinia

Sea Cloud ii 5 days / 4 nights Nice/France Sat. 18 Sep. 14 Sep. to 18 Sep. 2010 SCII-10301 Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Barcelona/Spain Tue. 14 Sep. Itinerary subject to change! Individual arrival in Barcelona. Embarkation on the * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours At Sea Wed. 15 Sep. With its 24 white sails, the windjammer cruises over the blue Mediterranean Sea. The elements take centre stage as all your senses relax. And as the sun crosses the sky, you can always find a new place to sit on board, whether you prefer to sit with a view of the masts, in the sun or in the shade. Marseille/France Thur. 16 Sep. Arrival: 08.00 hours. After Paris, Marseille is the second-largest city in France. The old part of the city is situated around the old port with its yachts and fishing boats. There is a beautiful panoramic view of the historical city centre from the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. Our excursion takes us through Provence to the historical capital of the region, Aix-en-Provence*. Many artists have been inspired by the light here, as well as by the lifestyle, the townscape and the magnificent scenery. Cézanne perhaps loved Aix more than any other. He lived and worked here, and painted the city in all its guises. The Cours Mirabeau is the most magnificent part of the town to wander along. The wealth of elegant street cafés are proof of the fact that the art of See insert for deck plan including living is still the most important element here. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Departure: 17.00 hours Saint-Tropez/France Fri. 17 Sep. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The exclusive resort is a delight waiting to be discovered and explored – from morning until late at night. If you wish, follow the footsteps of Matisse and Signac through the town, and visit the Musée de l’Annonciade to view their works. Visit the famous beach clubs, have a café au lait in one of the bars on the marina, walk to the 16th-century citadel or through the streets with their wealth of boutiques – there is plenty of time to get to know more than one side of Saint-Tropez. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours

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The Adriatic way of life, a golden eagle and a golden October: Venice - Malta

Venice Ravenna Split Korcula Dubrovnik Corsica Adriatic Sea

Sardinia Otranto

Malta

Sea Cloud 9 days / 8 nights Otranto/Italy Wed. 13 Oct. 07 Oct. to 15 Oct. 2010 SC-1036 Arrival: 09.00 hours. Our excursion takes us to Lecce*, which for centuries was more beholden to its soul Venice/Italy Thur. 7 Oct. and beauty than to money. It is a city that could well Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the afford to be, because the region’s stone, which is simi- Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours lar to marble, was highly sought after. This stone also Ravenna/Italy Fri. 8 Oct. shapes the countenance of the baroque houses. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Ravenna, once a city on the lagoon Departure: 16.00 hours and an important naval base for the Romans, is now- At Sea Thur. 14 Oct. adays located around nine kilometres (over five miles) The legendary windjammer cruises along the Apulian from the sea. For centuries, it was the seat of the West- and Calabrian coasts towards Malta. ern Roman Empire. The city is famous for all its early Christian monuments and for its beautiful mosaics, all La Valetta/Malta Fri. 15 Oct. of which can be seen on our city tour*. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Departure: 13.30 hours Itinerary subject to change! At Sea Sat. 9 Oct. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. The golden eagle at the bow of the Sea Cloud flies east across the sea. Split/Croatia Sun. 10 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. A visit* to Croatia’s second- largest city, Split, will show how western and eastern influences can come together in perfect harmony. Many historic monuments, lively squares and the elegant seafront promenade along Diocletian’s Palace are certainly proof of this. Departure: 13.30 hours Korcula/Croatia Mon. 11 Oct. See insert for deck plan including Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The medieval town of cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Korcula is situated on a peninsula. In the 17th century, a baroque suburb was built along the old walls, which has now become the heart of Korcula. Our walking tour* takes us to see the most beautiful parts of the town. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Tue. 12 Oct. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The entire city is protected by UNESCO, George Bernard Shaw called it paradise on earth, and the town has proudly given itself the name “Pearl of the Adriatic”: this is Dubrovnik. A walk around the old part of the city with a visit to the fortress* will show the rich architectural heritage of Dubrovnik, enveloped in a romantic atmosphere. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours

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A golden eagle heads for Croatia: Venice - Venice

Venice

Trogir Hvar Korcula Adriatic Dubrovnik Sea Kotor

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights Hvar/Croatia 08 Oct. to 15 Oct. 2010 SCII-1033 Drop anchor: 18.00 hours. Take an independent stroll along the port and through this beautiful town, and Venice/Italy Fri. 8 Oct. taste one of the island’s most famous wines – a red Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the wine called Faros. Its colour is so dark, it is almost Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours black. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours At Sea Sat. 9 Oct. At Sea Thur. 14 Oct. Arrive, switch off and enjoy an entire day spent The golden eagle at the bow of the Sea Cloud ii flies under white sails. over the sea towards the Venetian lions on St Mark’s Trogir/Croatia Sun. 10 Oct. Square. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. When you take a walk* Venice/Italy Fri. 15 Oct. around the old part of the charming port of Trogir, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. you can feel the influence of its former Venetian rule everywhere. The entire historic city centre is a Itinerary subject to change! UNESCO World Heritage site. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Mon. 11 Oct. Drop anchor: 13.00 hours. A walk around the old town* must, of course, include a visit to the fortress in Dubrovnik. This is one of the best-maintained city defences in Europe. The old part of the city, which was once Venice’s most powerful rival, is now pro- tected by UNESCO. Lift anchor: 24.00 hours Bay of Kotor Tue. 12 Oct. In the morning, the Sea Cloud ii cruises through the deep fjords of the impressive bay, which is a UNESCO site of natural heritage. Kotor/Croatia Arrival: 12.30 hours. A walk around Kotor*, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, is like travelling back See insert for deck plan including in time through two millennia. The townscape is still cabin overview and cruise-only rates! shaped by its wall and several Venetian palaces. Departure: 18.00 hours Korcula/Croatia Wed. 13 Oct. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Marco Polo is said to have been born in the island’s capital, also called Korcula. The cathedral features work by the great Venetian painter Tintoretto. On our walk around the town*, you will see the geometric pattern of the street layout, which dates back to medieval times. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours

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Six islands and the wide variety offered by southern climes: Malta - Cádiz

Minorca Alghero Seville Mallorca Sardinia Jerez Ibiza Cagliari Cádiz Palermo Gibraltar

Malta

Sea Cloud 13 days / 12 nights Palma de Mallorca/Spain Sat. 23 Oct. 15 Oct. to 27 Oct. 2010 SC-1037 Arrival: 09.00 hours. Small villages nestling on the cliffs, ports full of elegant yachts and remote hillsides – the La Valletta/Malta Fri. 15 Oct. little-known west side of Mallorca is well worth a visit. Individual arrival in Malta. Embarkation on the Departure: 19.00 hours Sea Cloud. Departure: 18.00 hours Ibiza/Spain Sun. 24 Oct. At Sea Sat. 16 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The island is a UNESCO natural The legendary windjammer has been cruising and cultural World Heritage site. We visit Ibiza Town*, through some of the best sailing areas the world has San Vincente and other select locations on the to offer for more than 75 years. island. Departure: 13.00 hours Palermo/Sicily Sun. 17 Oct. At Sea Mon. 25 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. In the Sicilian capital, Palermo, An unbroken view of the sunrise and sunset across the citizens seem to have accepted that the city’s the expanse of the Mediterranean. grand buildings are the backdrop to their daily lives. Our city tour also takes us to Monreale*. Monreale’s Gibraltar/UK Tue. 26 Oct. greatest treasure is its 12th-century cathedral with Arrival: 13.00 hours. Our trip* to the British overseas opulent gold mosaics. Departure: 13.00 hours territory takes us to Europa Point, along the Straits of Gibraltar, to St Michael’s Cave and to see the only wild Cagliari/Sardinia Mon. 18 Oct. apes in Europe. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 15.00 hours. The island capital of Sardinia is older than Rome and built on more hills. The most Cádiz/Spain Wed. 27 Oct. beautiful part of its old town starts right at the port, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. and is easy to explore at your own leisure. Itinerary subject to change! Departure: 19.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Tue. 19 Oct. An October day at sea – the sun’s rays are mild, the teak deck is warmly lit, and your favourite deckchair awaits. Alghero/Sardinia Wed. 20 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our Alghero excursion* will also introduce you to the region’s delicious wines. See insert for deck plan including Departure: 13.30 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates! At Sea Thur. 21 Oct. The wind takes us westward towards the Spanish islands. Mahón/Minorca Fri. 22 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Hidden bays, craggy coastlines, hills and vast pine forests – our island tour* shows all the variety that Minorca has to offer. Departure: 13.30 hours

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White sails, fortresses and palaces in the Adriatic: Venice - Catania

Venice Ravenna Split Korcula Dubrovnik Corsica Adriatic Sea

Sardinia Otranto

Catania

Sea Cloud ii 9 days / 8 nights Otranto/Italy Thur. 28 Oct. 22 Oct. to 30 Oct. 2010 SCII-1035 Arrival: 09.00 hours. Not far from Otranto lies the Apulian city of Lecce*, the destination of our excur- Venice/Italy Fri. 22 Oct. sion. The lively town centre is the site of the only Individual arrival in Venice. Embarkation on the Roman amphitheatre in Apulia, many lovely shops, Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours and impressive houses in the region’s Baroque style. Ravenna/Italy Sat. 23 Oct. Departure: 16.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. Everywhere you go on our city tour At Sea Fri. 29 Oct. of Ravenna*, you will see early Christian monuments The Sea Cloud ii sails west towards the setting sun. that are now protected by UNESCO. For a few decades, it was also the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Catania/Italy Sat. 30 Oct. Its many mosaics and the Mausoleum of Theodoric are Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. among its most famous relics. Departure: 13.30 hours Itinerary subject to change! At Sea Sun. 24 Oct. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. The Sea Cloud ii cruises over the Adriatic from Italy towards Croatia. Split/Croatia Mon. 25 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. This lively cultural metropolis on the Dalmatian coast is the site of a very special monument – Diocletian’s Palace, which is protected by UNESCO. This impressive building, which was constructed in the 3rd century ad, can be accessed through one of four gates. It is the highlight of our city tour*. Departure: 13.30 hours Korcula/Croatia Tue. 26 Oct. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The old part of Korcula lies on a fortified peninsula and is dominated by its See insert for deck plan including cathedral. A walk* around the tranquil town will take cabin overview and cruise-only rates! you through narrow streets and past many medieval churches. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours Dubrovnik/Croatia Wed. 27 Oct. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Dubrovnik, formerly known as Ragusa, once rivalled the trading power of Venice. The city is like a unique open-air museum that is full of life. A walk through the old part of the city*, which is protected by UNESCO, will also take us to see the impressive fortress. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours

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Mediterranean islands and charismatic city panoramas: Catania - Valencia

Corsica

Valencia Mallorca Sardinia Cagliari Lipari

Palermo Catania

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights waiting to be found. In the old part of town, some 30 Oct. to 06 Nov. 2010 SCII-1036 lovely shops hide away behind the art nouveau facades. And if you wish, you can visit the cathedral, Catania/Italy Sat. 30 Oct. which was designed by Gaudí. Individual arrival in Catania. Embarkation on the Departure: 13.00 hours Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Valencia/Spain Sat. 6 Nov. Lipari/Aeolian Islands Sun. 31 Oct. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. In October, Lipari is a very peaceful place and a tranquil holiday resort. On our Itinerary subject to change! island tour*, you will see evidence of the volcanic forces * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. that created the island. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Palermo/Sicily Mon. 1 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Nestled in between two promon- tories at the end of a beautiful gulf lies Palermo, the cultural, economic and political centre of Sicily. The Arabs, the German Hohenstaufen dynasty and the Normans have, amongst others, all played major roles in shaping the city’s history. And there is plenty of evidence left to see today. As you go on a city tour*, you will pass beautiful squares and monuments dat- ing back over ten centuries. Departure: 17.00 hours At Sea Tue. 2 Nov. The wind fills the sails and the engine is silent as the windjammer glides northwards. Cagliari/Sardinia Wed. 3 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. A visit to the old town is highly recommended if you fancy an independent trip See insert for deck plan including ashore. The old town is on the top of a hill, from cabin overview and cruise-only rates! where there are fantastic views over the bay. Departure: 13.00 hours At Sea Thur. 4 Nov. The Sea Cloud ii leaves Italian waters and cruises towards what is possibly the most famous of the Spanish islands in the Mediterranean – Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca/Spain fri. 5 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The beautiful island capital is left for you to discover at your leisure. Seafront prom- enades and cafés overlooking glamorous yachts are

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Sunny Spanish Impressions of the South: coastlines. Valencia - Las Palmas

Simply sail away from those grey November Sea Cloud ii 14 days / 13 nights S 06 Nov. to 19 Nov. 2010 SCII-103738 days, and go on a grand voyage lasting Valencia/Spain Sat. 6 Nov. fourteen sunny days. Discover nature, cities Individual arrival in Valencia. Embarkation on the and countryside on coastlines that enjoy the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours sun all year round – such a broad range of At Sea Sun. 7 Nov. The Sea Cloud ii sails in a southerly direction along inspiring sights to see. The eagle at the bow the Iberian Peninsula. of the Sea Cloud ii heads for Andalucía to see Motril/Spain Mon. 8 Nov. the heritage the Moors left behind in Europe, Arrival: 09.00 hours. Our excursion is to Granada*, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Until well into the before gliding majestically towards Africa to 15th century, Granada was a flourishing multicul- pay a visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. It then tural city under Moorish rule. But then Christian armies conquered the city, and tolerance towards heads for the Atlantic, and visits five islands in other religions disappeared. The city is now famous the Canaries. Each more beautiful than the last, for its Alhambra fortress with its lion fountains, as well as for the magnificent Moorish stucco on formed by volcanic activity and blessed with a facades, ceilings and arcades. mild climate. Sailing enthusiasts will love the Departure: 18.00 hours four wonderful days at sea, whilst romantics Málaga/Spain Tue. 9 Nov. can look forward to thirteen nights at sea under Arrival: 07.00 hours. Today, you can choose between an excursion to the white villages of Andalucía* and a starry sky! a city tour of Málaga*, including a visit to the Picasso Museum. There are some 200 works by Pablo Picasso, Valencia who was born in Málaga, in the museum. Most of Seville Granada the white villages were built during the time of the Cádiz Málaga Motril Moorish occupation, and are still very reminiscent of Moroccan architecture. Departure: 13.30 hours Cádiz/Spain Wed. 10 Nov. Rabat Arrival: 08.00 hours. An excursion to Seville* will simi- Casablanca larly take you back to a time of Moorish grandeur and rule, but you will also see evidence of another of the city’s heydays – the Age of Discovery. Its charm La Palma comes from its relaxed, spirited and elegant lifestyle, Tenerife Lanzarote which is even more enjoyable against the backdrop La Gomera Gran Canaria of such grand architecture. Seville is said to be the birthplace of tapas and flamenco. At 3,000 or so years old, Cádiz is very probably the oldest city in

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Europe, and is surrounded on three sides by the sea. Santa Cruz/La Palma Wed. 17 Nov. The old parts of the city have a special charm. There Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. The Caldera de Taburiente, is also a beautiful beach here, Playa la Caleta, with which we visit on our picturesque island tour*, is one a historic bathing house and an elegant seafront of the largest volcanic craters in the world. It has a promenade. Departure: 17.00 hours diameter of nine kilometres (more than five miles). Lift anchor: 13.30 hours At Sea Thur. 11 Nov. The windjammer glides in a southerly direction San Sebastian/La Gomera Thur. 18 Nov. across the Atlantic towards Africa. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. An island tour including a visit to the Garajonay National Park* will offer many Casablanca/Morocco Fri. 12 Nov. impressive views of this small island in the Canaries. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Rabat, the capital of the King- The landscape of the national park, as well as its flora dom of Morocco and the royal residence, is the and fauna, date back to a period that ended some five destination of today’s excursion*. It is particularly million years ago. Lift anchor: 13.00 hours fascinating that the landscape design was brought to Morocco by the Spanish Moors. And today, the Las Palmas/Gran Canaria Fri. 19 Nov. magical Royal Palace gardens of Rabat are still Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. known as the Andalucían Gardens. Itinerary subject to change! Departure: 18.00 hours * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Sat. 13 Nov. Africa disappears from the horizon as the three- masted ship sails across the broad expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. At Sea Sun. 14 Nov. The setting and lowering of sails is still done in the same way as it was hundreds of years ago. But there is a new twist to your days on board this ship – you can do as much or as little as you please. Arrecife/Lanzarote Mon. 15 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. A visit to the El Patio Museum, which is dedicated to the famous local artist and architect Cesar Manrique*, demonstrates the island’s farming traditions. Departure: 12.00 hours Santa Cruz/Tenerife Tue. 16 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion* is to the Las Canadas National Park, situated at the foot of Mount Teide. This is a high volcanic plateau, surrounded by mountainsides that once formed the crater wall. See insert for deck plan including Departure: 18.00 hours cabin overview and cruise-only rates!

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Modern sunny towns, an Andalucían temperament and a Moorish heritage: Valencia - Casablanca

Valencia Seville Granada Cádiz Málaga Motril

Rabat Casablanca

Sea Cloud ii 7 days / 6 nights At Sea Thur. 11 Nov. 06 Nov. to 12 Nov. 2010 SCII-1037 The Sea Cloud ii leaves European waters and cruises over the Atlantic towards the Kingdom of Morocco. Valencia/Spain Sat. 6 Nov. Individual arrival in Valencia. Embarkation on the Casablanca/Morocco Fri. 12 Nov. Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. At Sea Sun. 7 Nov. Itinerary subject to change! The first day at sea is all about making discoveries on * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. board. Explore all the ship’s decks from bow to stern. Of course, the sails will unfurl as well. After all, days at sea are for sailing! Motril/Spain Mon. 8 Nov. Arrival: 09.00 hours. On our excursion to Granada*, you will actually be treading on Arabic ground, because this was a flourishing Moorish city for many centuries. The Alhambra fortress, palace and the Generalife garden seem to have come out of a story from the Arabian nights, and are all protected by UNESCO. Departure: 18.00 hours Málaga/Spain Tue. 9 Nov. Arrival: 07.00 hours. If you wish, join our excursion to the famous white villages of Andalucía*, or take a city tour with a visit to the Picasso Museum*. Some 200 of Picasso’s works, one of the most famous former inhabitants of the city, are in the museum. The museum was built as part of Picasso’s legacy. Departure: 13.30 hours See insert for deck plan including Cádiz/Spain Wed. 10 Nov. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 08.00 hours. Seville*, the destination of our excursion, is a lively, modern city with an Andalucían character and a Mediterranean relaxed feel. Some of the buildings are reminiscent of the Moorish rule, although most of them date from the late Middle Ages. At that time, Seville was the pivotal point of Spain’s trade with the recently discovered New World. Departure: 17.00 hours

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Volcanic islands in the Atlantic and an eternal spring: Casablanca - Las Palmas

Casablanca

Tenerife La Palma Lanzarote La Gomera Gran Canaria

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights San Sebastian/La Gomera Thur. 18 Nov. 12 Nov. to 19 Nov. 2010 SCII-1038 Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Many think of La Gomera as being the wildly romantic island of the Canaries. Casablanca/Morocco Fri. 12 Nov. The island tour, including a visit to the Garajonay Individual arrival in Casablanca. Embarkation on the National Park*, will reveal all of its beautiful and wild Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours sides. The national park, a misty forest of laurels, is a At Sea Sat. 13 Nov. UNESCO site of natural heritage. A world of sky and sea. The precise course of the Lift anchor: 13.00 hours ship is determined by the elements. But the destin- Las Palmas/Gran Canaria Fri. 19 Nov. ation is set: relaxation straight ahead. Pampered by Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. the attention of the crew, enjoy life on board just as you please. Itinerary subject to change! * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. At Sea Sun. 14 Nov. Unlimited horizons free your soul and leave everyday life miles behind. Life on board leaves plenty of room for your imagination to unfurl, as well as the sails. Arrecife/Lanzarote Mon. 15 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Many people have fallen in love with the strange island of Lanzarote. Its most famous admirer was the artist and architect Cesar Manrique. Our excursion is to the El Patio Museum*, which is dedicated to Manrique and honours ancient farming traditions. Departure: 12.00 hours Santa Cruz/Tenerife Tue. 16 Nov. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Volcanic activity over millions of years has shaped Tenerife’s current landscape. Our excursion takes us to the Las Canadas National See insert for deck plan including Park*, a high plateau dominated only by Mount cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Teide. This natural work of art is defined by unique stone formations, a variety of colours and a surreal atmosphere. Departure: 18.00 hours Santa Cruz/La Palma Wed. 17 Nov. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Surrounded by crater walls over 2,000 metres high, a visit to the Caldera de Taburiente is sure to be a highlight of our island tour*, which covers the tiny green island of La Palma. Lift anchor: 13.30 hours 108 Atlantic coastlines and northern Europe 109

Atlantic coastlines, Hanseatic cities and the summer of the north.

AThe cries of the seagulls sound hoarse and excited. It’s almost as though they can’t believe what they are seeing – a sea of white sails. Historic and modern tall sailing ships, replicas of cogs, and ships all cross the waters in front of Bremerhaven. Windjammers from all over the world are gathering together for SAIL 2010, the biggest windjammer meet in Europe. And one of them is the Sea Cloud ii.

Its summer route takes it all around western Europe towards the north. It drops anchor in places from which famous sailors once set sail to discover the world: the Atlantic coasts of Portugal and France. For thousands of years, the sea has been wearing away the hard cliffs, creating more and more sandy beaches. The shores of the Baltic Sea bask in the clear light of the north. The sea is dotted with countless skerry islands, and deep fjords lead far inland. The austere beauty of Norway, Sweden and Finland has sharp contours and powerful colours.

Tsars created the shining gold majesty of St Petersburg, whilst the tradesmen of the Hanseatic shaped the countenance of Bruges, Hamburg, Tallinn and Visby. When summer arrives, the nights are lit up. A magical twilight blurs the boundaries between daylight and dreams. Midsummer nights are full of secrets and fairy tales. All you need is a little imagination, and the past is brought to life everywhere you go. 110 Western Europe

Whitsun under sail: Lisbon - Hamburg Fine cuisine and Sea Cloud ii 14 days / 13 nights glamorous destinations. 17 May to 30 May 2010 SCII-1015 The proverbial merry month of May can be Lisbon/Portugal Mon. 17 May F Individual arrival in Lisbon. Embarkation on the summed up in three little words on this voyage: Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 17.00 hours feasting and indulgence. From Lisbon to Leixões (Porto)/Portugal Tue. 18 May Hamburg, you will be in hot pursuit of pure Arrival: 14.00 hours. The morning is devoted to total relaxation as the ship sails along. This is followed by enjoyment with a Portuguese, Spanish, French a lunch buffet of Portuguese specialities and wine. and Belgian flavour. The order reflects the ship’s Our city tour* of the beautiful port of Porto, including a river trip on the Douro, also sets a special course course, rather than any kind of order of merit. with a port wine tasting and Portuguese tapas. Tapas, port, a gala dinner, wine from Bordeaux, Departure: 19.30 hours In the evening, the captain invites you for a and chocolate – our culinary voyage will be a welcoming cocktail, whilst the chef prepares your feast for gourmets. first gala dinner. An award-winning guest chef will be divulging Islas Cíes/Spain Wed. 19 May (subject to necessary authorisation) his best-kept secrets, as well as creating Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The Islas Cíes archipelago gastronomic delights in the kitchen. And our is made up of three uninhabited islands. They are part of a Galician national park, and the footpaths lecturer René Lambert will be on hand to share can be discovered at your own pace. Three beautiful his well-informed expertise. After all, he has beaches are a well-kept secret. Lift anchor: 17.30 hours committed his life and soul to his one passion La Coruña/Spain Thur. 20 May – the best wines in the world. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our excursion takes us to San- tiago de Compostela*. The famous cathedral, a place of pilgrimage and the finishing point of the Way of St James, is the main landmark in the town. A special Hamburg ritual takes place in the cathedral’s grand transept – the swinging of the botafumeiro, an enormous Ostend incense burner. If you would prefer to stay in La Guernsey Coruña, you can try the local Galician specialities in Belle-Île en mer the town’s tapas bars as part of our tour*. Departure: 17.00 hours Pauillac At Sea Fri. 21 May Gironde La Coruña Bordeaux You may spend today as you please. If you appreciate Islas Cíes expert advice on wine, you will be particularly happy. San Sebastián Our wine expert, René Lambert, gives an insight into Leixões (Porto) the wonderful world of Spanish wines. The day is rounded off beautifully with a dinner accompanied Lisbon by said wines. Western Europe 111

San Sebastian/Spain Sat. 22 May St Peter Port/Guernsey Wed. 26 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. Here, you can choose between Drop anchor: 14.30 hours. Our island tour of Guern- two different excursions. The first takes you through sey, one of the Channel Islands, includes a visit to the Basque country to *, a beautiful little the smallest church in the world. It is known simply port where time appears to stand still, and then back as the Little Chapel, and is decorated with colourful to San Sebastian. San Sebastian is famous for its pieces of broken china. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours “pinxtos” (a type of tapas typical of the Basque re- In the evening, our award-winning guest chef will gion), which are on offer in the many bars of the old present his own menu created especially for this part of the city. Why not try these bite-sized delicacies cruise. for yourself. Our second excursion* is to the Eduardo Chillida museum. Chillida was one of the most famous At Sea Thur. 27 May sculptors of the 20th century. His best-known works Enjoy an entertaining wine seminar with René Lambert are large sculptures featuring massive structures, such and a cooking demonstration by our award-winning as his work in front of the Bundeskanzleramt (Federal guest chef. Chancellery) in Berlin. Departure: 13.30 hours Ostend/Belgium Fri. 28 May Pauillac/France Sun. 23 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our city tour* of the former cap- Arrival: 14.30 hours. Enjoy the journey up the Gironde ital of the Flanders region, Bruges, is by canal boat. with all your senses as you sit over a brunch featuring The old part of the city is full of atmosphere, and is French specialities. In the evening, René Lambert will a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has been lovingly accompany you to Château Kirwan*. This is one of the restored, really giving a feel for what life would have best-known wine estates in the Médoc region. Here, been like in the Middle Ages. Behind the magnificent you will be taken on a tour of the wine cellar and facades from the Hanseatic era, you can find the fine, treated to supper in the L’Orangerie. traditional and beautiful products of today. Back on board, discover a whole new combination of tastes in Pauillac/France Mon. 24 May our “Wine and Chocolate” seminar. A decision will have to be made in Pauillac as well. Departure: 13.30 hours You can either go on a city tour of Bordeaux*, or you can continue to devote your time to wine. Our city At Sea Sat. 29 May tour will take you through the old part of Bordeaux, On our last day at sea, immerse yourself in the nostal- a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our wine excursion* gia of this seafaring voyage as you admire the views takes you to another top destination, the Château of the open sea and the billowing white sails. There Lagrange wine estate. In 1855, its wine was classified are also some final culinary highlights to look forward as troisièmes crus, which is the third-highest level of to with our lunchtime oyster buffet, followed in the classification. On a private visit of the cellar, you will, evening by a special farewell gala dinner created by of course, have a chance to taste the wine. our two chefs. The head chef of the Sea Cloud ii and Departure: 13.00 hours our award-winning guest chef will spoil you with a In the evening, our chef will surprise and delight you grand finale of a feast. with a light and refined menu devoted to asparagus. Hamburg/Germany Sun. 30 May Le Palais/Belle-Île en mer Tue. 25 May Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Discover the resort and Itinerary subject to change! the charming atmosphere of the island at your * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. leisure. Lift anchor: 12.30 hours See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 112 Northern Europe

Modern idylls and Scandinavian capitals in the summer: Hamburg - Warnemünde

Oslo

Aarhus Copenhagen Sylt

Warnemünde Hamburg

Sea Cloud ii 9 days / 8 nights At Sea Fri. 4 June 30 May to 07 June 2010 SCII-101617 The gentle flow of the Baltic Sea becomes the stage for one of the best sights on board a windjammer Hamburg/Germany Sun. 30 May – the setting and lowering of sails. Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Aarhus/Denmark Sat. 5 June In the beautiful late-afternoon light of May, the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Aarhus is a modern university Sea Cloud ii glides down the River Elbe, past pic- city, the second largest in Denmark, and a beautiful turesque parts of the city and a beautiful landscape spot with picturesque narrow streets and promenades of dykes. along the river. Our visit will take us to see the most beautiful parts of the city and to the Den Gamle By* List/Sylt/Germany Mon. 31 May open-air museum. The museum portrays the culture Drop anchor: 14.30 hours. The afternoon and evening and architecture of the city during the Middle Ages. are free for you to discover the island as you wish. Take Departure: 13.30 hours a cycle tour* through the villages with their villas and captains’ houses, with glimpses of sandy beaches to Copenhagen/Denmark Sun. 6 June entice you. You could visit Sylt’s Frisian villages in the Arrival: 08.00 hours. See regal Copenhagen at its evening, or take a trip to Kampen, which for decades best on a comprehensive city tour and a boat trip has maintained its reputation as an exclusive, chic and through the canals*. Departure: 17.00 hours charming place. Warnemünde/Germany Mon. 7 June List/Sylt/Germany Tue. 1 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Lift anchor: 03.00 hours Itinerary subject to change! The library beckons with plenty of reading material * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. and a panoramic view over the bow. The Lido Deck is the perfect place to enjoy doing nothing, whilst on the bridge you can watch the officers going about their work. Oslo/Norway Wed. 2 June See insert for deck plan including Arrival: 16.00 hours. Before we reach the Norwegian cabin overview and cruise-only rates! capital, we pass through the Oslofjord. The im- pressive banks of the fjord make for a picturesque silhouette that seems to be shrouded in magic. Take an independent trip ashore to discover Oslo late into the night. If you wish, visit the Munch Museum or stroll through the city’s sculpture park. Oslo/Norway Thur. 3 June The Oslo city tour* takes us to see all the famous sights of the city – from the old port to the castle, from medieval Oslo to the modern city – with a visit to the new opera house. Departure: 18.00 hours Northern Europe 113

Taking the North Sea air: White sails and the blue Hamburg - Oslo Baltic: Oslo - Warnemünde

Oslo Oslo

Aarhus Copenhagen Sylt

Warnemünde Hamburg

Sea Cloud ii 5 days / 4 nights Sea Cloud ii 5 days / 4 nights 30 May to 03 June 2010 SCII-1016 03 June to 07 June 2010 SCII-1017 Hamburg/Germany Sun. 30 May Oslo/Norway Thur. 3 June Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the Individual arrival in Oslo. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours The windjammer follows the course of the Elbe to The three-masted ship makes its way through the the sea. summer night. See the ever-changing and magnifi- cent views of the islands in the Oslofjord. List/Sylt/Germany Mon. 31 May Drop anchor: 14.30 hours. If you wish, take a cycle tour* At Sea Fri. 4 June of the most famous German island in the North Sea. Each deck is waiting to be discovered, and every member The whole afternoon and long evening are free for you of the crew is happy to look after you. to discover the island as you wish. Wander across the dunes and along the beach, take in Sylt’s cliffs or visit Aarhus/Denmark Sat. 5 June Kampen, the most prominent village on the island. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our visit takes in Aarhus and the Den Gamle By* open-air museum. This gives an insight List/Sylt/Germany Tue. 1 June into life in the Middle Ages. Departure: 13.30 hours Lift anchor: 03.00 hours The Sea Cloud ii sets sail, leaving you free to set Copenhagen/Denmark Sun. 6 June your own course for the day. Arrival: 08.00 hours. The past and the future come together in a typically Scandinavian way in the regal Oslo/Norway Wed. 2 June capital city of Denmark. Take a boat tour* through Arrival: 16.00 hours. Before the windjammer reaches the many canals and see everything this city has to Oslo, it passes through the spectacular Oslofjord, offer. Departure: 17.00 hours offering one new impressive panorama after another. Take a stroll through the Norwegian capital and dis- Warnemünde/Germany Mon. 7 June cover Oslo as the mood takes you. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Itinerary subject to change! Oslo/Norway Thur. 3 June * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Individual departure. Itinerary subject to change! * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate.

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Sun and skerry islands, white sails and white nights: Warnemünde - St Petersburg

St Petersburg Stockholm Tallinn

Gotland

Gdynia Warnemünde Gdansk

Sea Cloud ii 11 days / 10 nights East and West. Russian domes and medieval gabled 07 June to 17 June 2010 SCII-1018 houses shape the outline of the city. Departure: 24.00 hours Warnemünde/Germany Mon. 7 June Individual arrival in Warnemünde. Embarkation on St Petersburg/Russia Tue. 15 June the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours Arrival: 16.00 hours. Approaching the city along the River Neva is a very special experience. The ship’s rail At Sea Tue. 8 June becomes a front-row seat as the impressive architec- The Sea Cloud ii cruises over the Baltic Sea, the largest ture along the banks slowly glides past like a mag- inland sea in Europe. nificent stage setting. The afternoon is free for you Gdynia (Gdansk)/Poland Wed. 9 June to discover the city at your own pace. In the evening, Arrival: 08.00 hours. Gdansk had its heyday during the there is an exclusive caviar reception and concert to time of the Hanseatic League. Our city tour*, which attend in the Yusupov Palace*. includes a visit to St Mary’s Church, takes us to see the St Petersburg/Russia Wed. 16 June prettiest streets and the magnificent medieval patrician In the morning, we visit the State Hermitage Mu- houses. Departure: 17.00 hours seum*, which houses one of the most important art At Sea Thur. 10 June collections in the world. In the afternoon, there is a The windjammer glides over the summer waves of city tour including a visit to St Isaac’s Cathedral*. This the Baltic Sea. The crew climb the rigging whilst you former tsarist city, in all its splendour and beauty, is find your favourite spot on deck. protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Visby/Gotland Fri. 11 June St Petersburg/Russia Thur. 17 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Swedish island of Gotland is Individual departure. the second-largest island in the Baltic. Take a walk* Itinerary subject to change! around the picturesque oldest Baltic town in the Han- * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. seatic League. Visby is also known as “regina maris”, a name dating back from the early medieval period meaning Queen of the Sea. Departure: 13.00 hours See insert for deck plan including Stockholm/Sweden Sat. 12 June cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Arrival: 08.00 hours. Our city tour* of Stockholm in- cludes a visit to the Museum. The museum is dedicated to the Vasa warship, which sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage. In the evening, Sweden’s capital with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and many beauti- ful streets is waiting to be discovered at your leisure. Stockholm/Sweden Sun. 13 June Departure: 09.00 hours The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the Swedish skerry islands. Enjoy the views from the deck over a leisurely Sunday brunch. Tallinn/Estonia Mon. 14 June Arrival: 13.30 hours. Take a stroll around the old part* of Tallinn to discover this frontier post between the Baltic Sea 115

The magnificent sunny cities of the north: St Petersburg - Stockholm

Helsinki Åland St Petersburg

Stockholm Tallinn

Sea Cloud ii 8 days / 7 nights of the main island, Fast Åland, reveals the unspoilt 20 July to 27 July 2010 SCII-1023 Nordic natural beauty of this sparsely populated island. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours St Petersburg/Russia Tue. 20 July Individual arrival in St Petersburg. Embarkation on At Sea Mon. 26 July the Sea Cloud ii. The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the idyllic Swedish The journey begins with an exclusive evening in the skerry islands. Yusupov Palace with caviar reception and concert*. Stockholm/Sweden Arrival: 17.00 hours. An evening stroll through the St Petersburg/Russia Wed. 21 July Swedish capital is really not to be missed. The name of this city is enough in itself to inspire your imagination and conjure up the era of the Stockholm/Sweden Tue. 27 July tsars and bloody revolutions. Yet it is only once you Individual departure. have completed a city tour with a visit to the State Itinerary subject to change! Hermitage Museum* that you realise the extent of * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. St Petersburg’s power and magnificence. The State Hermitage Museum is a collection of buildings in- cluding the former tsarist residence, the Winter Palace. These days, the palace’s 350 or so rooms house one of the most important art collections in the world. If you wish, stand at the ship’s rail as we journey down the River Neva, and enjoy the unique views of this city in the bright light of the white nights. Departure: 17.00 hours At Sea Thur. 22 July Life on board will inspire dreams and a relaxed and leisurely life on the decks.

Tallinn/Estonia Fri. 23 July See insert for deck plan including Arrival: 13.30 hours. The former glory of the Han- cabin overview and cruise-only rates! seatic era and its rich historical heritage can still be glimpsed behind Tallinn’s high city walls. Our stroll around the old part of the city* will lead you through the narrow streets, which are protected by UNESCO. Departure: 24.00 hours Helsinki/Finland Sat. 24 July Arrival: 08.00 hours. The city tour, including a visit to the cathedral*, will reveal the summer beauty of this city. The evangelical cathedral is inspired by Greek Orthodox architecture and overlooks the capital’s Senate Square. Departure: 13.30 hours Mariehamn/Åland Sun. 25 July Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. The Åland islands lie between Sweden and the Finnish mainland. The tiny island capital is called Mariehamm. Our tour* 116 Baltic Sea 117

Treasures of the tsars, royal residences, Hanseatic cities and the famous Week: St Petersburg - Copenhagen

Helsinki St Petersburg Stockholm Tallinn

Gotland

Copenhagen

Gdynia Gdansk

Sea Cloud ii 11 days / 10 nights cosmopolitan and modern metropolis. In the after- 17 June to 27 June 2010 SCII-1019 noon, take the time to discover the city at your own St Petersburg/Russia Thur. 17 June pace as you wander through the beautiful streets. Individual arrival in St Petersburg. Embarkation on Departure: 18.00 hours the Sea Cloud ii. Visby/Gotland Wed. 23 June The Yusupov Palace opens exclusively for our guests Arrival: 13.30 hours. Behind the city walls is hidden in the evening, and welcomes you to a caviar recep- another important Hanseatic city, which we will dis- tion and concert*. cover on our walking tour. Visby has been under a St Petersburg/Russia Fri. 18 June preservation order since 1805, and is a UNESCO World On a city tour with a visit to the State Hermitage Heritage site. Departure: 18.00 hours Museum*, you will sense the power of this place that At Sea Thur. 24 June has been forever set in stone. The city centre, a UNESCO The windjammer cruises along following the course World Heritage site, is both impressive and enchanting. of the old Hansa cogs – from one Hanseatic city to The State Hermitage Museum is one of the most im- another. portant museums in the world, and contains the world’s largest collection of jewels. Departure: 17.00 hours Gdynia (Gdansk)/Poland Fri. 25 June Arrival: 13.30 hours. On a city tour* of Gdansk, the Helsinki/Finland Sat. 19 June third Hanseatic city of our voyage, we will also visit Arrival: 13.30 hours. Helsinki has its own special Nordic the medieval St Mary’s Church. The church took some appeal. A city tour with a visit to the cathedral* takes in 150 years to build, and it marks the starting point of the most important buildings of the Finnish capital. Mariacka Street, the most beautiful street in the old Departure: 24.00 hours town. Departure: 20.00 hours Tallinn/Estonia Sun. 20 June Kiel/Germany Sat. 26 June Arrival: 08.00 hours. Tallinn reflects the glory of the The Sea Cloud ii reaches the Kiel Fjord in the mor- Hanseatic era, and was in the 15th century the most ning, where up to 100 windjammers and sailing ships important trading centre on the Baltic. It is protected gather to take part in the traditional windjammer by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Our walking parade. The famed Kiel Week is a great experience tour* of the old part of the city, which is still hidden for sailing enthusiasts and travelers alike. behind high walls, gives us a glimpse of upper-class life in the Middle Ages. Departure: 13.30 hours Copenhagen/Denmark Sun. 27 June Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. Stockholm/Sweden Mon. 21 June Arrival: 17.00 hours. The rocky skerry islands trans- Itinerary subject to change! form the waters off the coast of Sweden into a unique * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. natural landscape. As we approach the Swedish cap- ital, the ship’s rail of the Sea Cloud ii becomes a front-row seat. Make the most of the long summer evening as you visit the beautiful Swedish capital at your leisure. Stockholm/Sweden Tue. 22 June A city tour including a visit to the Vasa Museum* See insert for deck plan including introduces you to the riches of Stockholm – a friendly, cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 118 Baltic Sea

Five Baltic countries in the summer light of the north: Stockholm - Travemünde

St Petersburg Helsinki

Stockholm Tallinn

Gdynia Travemünde Gdansk

Sea Cloud ii 10 days / 9 nights was one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the 27 July to 05 Aug. 2010 SCII-1024 Baltic under the name of Reval. Its old town, which will be visited during a walking tour*, is a UNESCO Stockholm/Sweden Tue. 27 July World Heritage site. Departure: 18.00 hours Individual arrival in Stockholm. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 17.00 hours At Sea Mon. 2 Aug. The sun still stands high above the horizon, and many The Sea Cloud ii raises her sails and glides across people will be on deck to watch our manoeuvres the Baltic Sea. through the picturesque skerry islands outside Stockholm. Gdynia (Gdansk)/Poland Tue. 3 Aug. Arrival: 13.00 hours. The medieval Hanseatic history At Sea Wed. 28 July of Gdynia, also known as Gdansk or Danzig (the three The first time you set sail is an exciting introduction most common names for the city), can be seen with to what goes on both on deck and up high. However, every step you take. The city tour, which includes a sometimes these experiences are embellished with a visit to St Mary’s Church*, will be devoted to the city’s touch of seaman’s yarn. eventful history. The church, which is the largest brick church in the world, took around 150 years to build. Helsinki/Finland Thur. 29 July Departure: 19.00 hours Arrival: 08.00 hours. The Finnish capital of Helsinki appears very modern at first glance. But its history and At Sea Wed. 4 Aug. its fateful position between East and West will also As the windjammer heads west, the crew will be de- come alive on our city tour, which includes a visit to the lighted to make your last day at sea one of the final cathedral*. Departure: 13.00 hours highlights of your trip. St Petersburg/Russia Fri. 30 July Travemünde/Germany Thur. 5 Aug. Arrival: 13.30 hours. A particularly impressive jour- Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. ney along the River Neva awaits before we dock in Itinerary subject to change! St Petersburg. The grandeur of the former city of the * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. tsars is so close that you could almost reach out and touch it. During our tour of the glittering gold city, we will also visit St Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church See insert for deck plan including of Our Saviour on Blood*. The domes of the cathedral cabin overview and cruise-only rates! dominate the city’s silhouette from almost every angle. The Church of Our Saviour on Blood is built in the Russian art nouveau style. In the evening, an exclusive caviar reception with a concert at the Yusupov Palace* awaits. St Petersburg/Russia Sat. 31 July The State Hermitage Museum, one of the biggest and most important art museums in the world and the destination of our visit, lies directly on the banks of the Neva. The origins of this predominately neoclassical building complex date back to Tsarina Catherine the Great. Departure: 13.30 hours Tallinn/Estonia Sun. 1 Aug. Arrival: 14.00 hours. The Estonian capital of Tallinn North Sea 119

Voyage to Sylt under the relaxing summer sun: Hamburg - Hamburg

Sylt

Hamburg

Sea Cloud ii 4 days / 3 nights Hamburg/Germany Sun. 22 Aug. 19 Aug. to 22 Aug. 2010 SCII-1026 Arrival: 07.00 hours. Individual departure. Hamburg/Germany Thur. 19 Aug. Itinerary subject to change! Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the * This excursion is not included in the cruise-only rate. Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours As the Sea Cloud ii departs, the beautiful banks of the Hanseatic city will be displayed once again from the river: the Port of Hamburg and St Michaelis Church, the modern skyline around the old fish market, the magnificent houses along Elbchaussee and the Blankenese quarter. List/Sylt/Germany Fri. 20 Aug. Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Sylt is perhaps Germany’s most famous island. Its highest point is a dune called Uwe, which is situated in Kampen. And although it is approximately the same latitude as the most southern point of Alaska, there is a long tradition of summer relaxation and sunny holiday fun here. Old captains’ houses crouch beneath thatched roofs, never-ending beaches await you on the west coast, and there is a steep cliff, Morsum Cliff, to the far east of the island. The island can be explored at your own pace on an independent country walk or on a guided bicycle tour* of the island. After dinner on board, the evening can be whiled away until late into the night on land. The nightlife in Sylt goes on until the early hours of the morning, whether dreamily on the beach and under the stars, or in exclusive bars. See insert for deck plan including cabin overview and cruise-only rates! List/Sylt/Germany Sat. 21 Aug. If you wish, you can have a lie-in, or you could ex- perience the lifting of the anchor off the dune-lined coast of List. Lift anchor: 10.00 hours The windjammer sets sail and crosses the Elbe estuary. A fresh breeze blows over the deck. A beautiful day at sea awaits. You can watch the officers at work on the bridge, find physical well-being in the fitness room and recharge your batteries in the sauna, or simply relax and do nothing – in a deckchair. Lots of quiet corners, social moments on the Lido Deck and plenty of sunny and shady spots from bow to stern are available to choose from. 120 Baltic Sea

Baltic Sea summer route: Travemünde - Hamburg Majestic, idyllic Sea Cloud ii 15 days / 14 nights and cosmopolitan. 05 Aug. to 19 Aug. 2010 SCII-1025 Gabled houses from the Hanseatic era in Tallinn, Travemünde/Germany Thur. 5 Aug. M Individual arrival in Travemünde. Embarkation on cosmopolitan cities in Denmark, Sweden and the Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 17.00 hours Finland, and a city whose name promises At Sea Fri. 6 Aug. unique grandeur: St Petersburg. The former The first day at sea leads north, to the centre of the big wide world of sky and water. The windjammer capital of the tsars fascinates and enchants, and sets sail, and the elements take command. is best seen in the summer light. The city on the Stockholm/Sweden Sat. 7 Aug. River Neva tells of the noisy parties held by the Arrival: 19.00 hours. The Sea Cloud ii cruises through the idyllic Swedish skerry islands on a beautiful long Romanovs, of passion, intrigue and revolutions, summer’s day. You can explore the royal capital in and likes to glitter in gold. the evening at your own pace. Six completely different cities in six different Stockholm/Sweden Sun. 8 Aug. Stockholm leaves an incredibly wide range of countries, the sunny Danish island of Bornholm impressions time and time again: Nordic design, and four lovely days at sea join together to modern architecture, fashion and art, monarchic residences and places of government, magnificent create a Baltic cruise with many different facets. streets and promenades, and idyllic views of the The fresh colours of nature surround you, and skerry coast. Our city tour* also includes a visit to the Vasa Museum. It tells the story of the Vasa, a ship the skerry islands look like freckles on the sea. that sank on its maiden voyage around 400 years The eagle at the bow of the windjammer appears ago. Departure: 13.00 hours to follow the fluffy white clouds in the sky. At Sea Mon. 9 Aug. With the compass pointing east, the Sea Cloud ii sets its course for Finland. And every guest sets their own personal course for the day. Helsinki Helsinki/Finland Tue. 10 Aug. St Petersburg Stockholm Arrival: 07.00 hours. Vibrant, compact and adorable Tallinn – the Finnish capital of Helsinki has a very special charm. Architecturally, it combines neoclassicism Skagen with art nouveau and modernism in the spirit of Alvar Aalto to create an airy overall impression that seems to transport the vastness of the country Copenhagen into the city. The city tour*, which includes a visit Bornholm to the neoclassical cathedral, also takes us to the Uspenski Cathedral with its onion-shaped domes. Travemünde Hamburg Both places of worship are city landmarks. Departure: 12.30 hours Baltic Sea 121

St Petersburg/Russia Wed. 11 Aug. Copenhagen/Denmark Mon. 16 Aug. Arrival: 09.30 hours. The arrival at the city on the Neva Arrival: 08.00 hours. The royal city of Copenhagen in the early morning is extremely impressive – a sight can be discovered in all its glory on both a city tour not to be missed. The city tour*, which includes a visit to and on a boat tour of the canals*. A multifaceted city St Isaac’s Cathedral and the Church of Our Saviour on has developed between grand Renaissance buildings Blood, leads past the most beautiful historic buildings and picturesque gabled houses, between green parks through to the heart of the grandeur and magnificence and dark blue water, with a friendly atmosphere that of the former city of the tsars. St Isaac’s Cathedral is will quickly enchant you. Departure: 13.30 hours Russia’s largest cathedral, and the Church of Our Sa- viour on Blood is a quirky work of art in the Russian Skagen/Denmark Tue. 17 Aug. art nouveau style. However, it has never been used for Drop anchor: 08.00 hours. Skagen is the most worship; instead, it is used as a concert hall. northern town in Denmark, and sits on both the The doors of the Yusupov Palace* open exclusively Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The museum* can also be visited during a walk through the beautiful har- for guests of the Sea Cloud ii in the evening. After a caviar reception, a concert will be held in the palace bour town. It contains works by numerous painters theatre. from a colony of artists that was established in the town at the end of the 19th century. St Petersburg/Russia Thur. 12 Aug. Lift anchor: 12.00 hours Departure: 08.00 hours The Sea Cloud ii glides past the famous city pano- At Sea Wed. 18 Aug. rama by the Neva once more. The day is then devoted The sails are hoisted once again on the last day at to the sea and the sails. sea as the crew climb the rigging. The grand finale to the day is the farewell dinner. Tallinn/Estonia Fri. 13 Aug. Arrival: 09.00 hours. Our walk through the old town* Hamburg/Germany Thur. 19 Aug. leads through the beautiful narrow streets of the Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Hanseatic city, once so significant, which was then Itinerary subject to change! called Reval. Sometimes, you could even think that * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. it was a medieval competition throughout the city. Who can achieve more? What is more magnificent? Sacred or secular buildings? Tallinn seems to have just as strong links with the pleasures of earthly The famous German journalist Hellmuth living as with the celestial sphere, and is a UNESCO Karasek will be joining us on this cruise. World Heritage site. Departure: 13.00 hours An historian and expert in German and At Sea Sat. 14 Aug. English studies, Mr Karasek is also a pro- Another day on the Baltic Sea should be enjoyed to the fessor in theatre studies, as well as being full. Anything goes – simply do as the mood takes you. a literary critic and author. His popularity is mainly down to his sharp-witted observations, which Gudhjem/Bornholm Sun. 15 Aug. he spices up with a hint of humour. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. On our island trip*, which includes the opportunity to taste island specialities, Bornholm presents itself as an idyllic natural location with gentle rolling hills. Colourful meadows of flowers, numerous steep cliffs and picturesque small villages See insert for deck plan including give the Danish island a distinctive appearance. cabin overview and cruise-only rates! Lift anchor: 18.00 hours 122 Western Europe

SAIL 2010 and western Europe: Hamburg - Lisbon Marvellous experiences Sea Cloud ii 14 days / 13 nights and a major event. 23 Aug. to 05 Sep. 2010 SCII-1028 What a way to start our voyage! See the Hamburg/Germany Mon. 23 Aug. M Individual arrival in Hamburg. Embarkation on the futuristic architecture of Hamburg’s Hafen City, Sea Cloud ii. visit the wonderful Maritime Museum, and then The cruise starts off in a very special way, as the first International Maritime Museum in the world opens take part in a breathtaking major event – the its doors this evening – just for you. The museum SAIL 2010, the largest windjammer meet in the is located in the Kaispeicher (a quayside warehouse) of Hamburg’s new Hafen City, which in itself is an world! Come and be a part of it – take your architectural sight to behold. An entertaining tour place at the ship’s rail. will take you through 3,000 years of shipping history. Departure: 21.30 hours Joining us on board will be Lucy Hallman After dinner, the windjammer glides down the Elbe. Russell and Ray Carson Russell, two experts Enjoy a wonderful start to your voyage. in everything to do with European culture. The Heligoland/Germany Tue. 24 Aug. (Depending on the weather.) married couple have led National Geographic Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. Heligoland occupies an expeditions, and are devoted to their work. area of around one square kilometre (approx. 250 acres), and can be explored in just a few hours. Antiques, modern design, prehistory, art, Thousands of sea birds inhabit “Tall Anna”, a stack music and politics – these two are inspired by of red sandstone, which you can visit as you take a walk around the island at your own pace. everything. And as we well know, enthusiasm Lift anchor: 18.00 hours can be infectious … Bremerhaven/Germany Wed. 25 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. When the best of the world’s windjammers gather for SAIL 2010 in Bremerhaven Heligoland this morning, the Sea Cloud ii will be in the front Hamburg row. Watch the ships arrive at close hand as you Bremerhaven enjoy a maritime brunch. SAIL, which only takes place every five years, is a major international event Antwerp Guernsey with many highlights both on land and on the water. You can decide for yourself exactly how you would Belle-Île en mer like to enjoy the festivities. Departure: 15.00 hours At Sea Thur. 26 Aug. As the Sea Cloud ii glides across the sea, our two La Coruña lecturers, Lucy Hallman Russell and Ray Carson Islas Cíes Russell, invite you to some entertaining talks. Leixões (Porto) Antwerp/Belgium Fri. 27 Aug. Arrival: 08.00 hours. A large part of our city tour* Lisbon will be devoted to a visit of the Cathedral of Our Lady. This is one of the most famous monuments Western Europe 123

SAIL 2010 and western Europe: Hamburg - Lisbon

from the Duchy of Brabant in the world, and is a point of the pilgrimage is the famous cathedral. UNESCO World Heritage site. A highlight of the visit This is where a special ritual takes place – the swing- will be a small concert on the cathedral’s organ. ing of the botafumeiro, an enormous incense burner, Departure: 17.00 hours through the transept. Departure: 17.00 hours As we leave Antwerp, the picturesque journey along the Schelde River is not to be missed. Islas Cíes/Spain Fri. 3 Sep. (Subject to necessary authorisation.) At Sea Sat. 28 Aug. Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Nature lovers and those Many quiet corners on board offer plenty of privacy. who appreciate beautiful beaches will be truly cap- Enjoy convivial strolls on the Lido Deck and to the tivated by a visit to this nature reserve. If you wish, Lido Bar. take a walk around the island and discover the rich variety of flora and fauna. Lift anchor: 19.00 hours St Peter Port/Guernsey Sun. 29 Aug. Drop anchor: 13.30 hours. An island tour* will show Leixões (Porto)/Portugal Sat. 4 Sep. the best that Guernsey has to offer. We will also Arrival: 08.00 hours. Porto, which gave its name to visit the smallest church in the world. An alter- the country of Portugal, thinks of itself as the secret native excursion* takes us by boat to the private but true capital city. Our tour* around it includes a island of Herm, which you can explore on foot. With tasting of port wine and Portuguese tapas, a trip on around 60 inhabitants, this is the smallest inhabited the River Douro, and a visit to the historic heart of Channel Island. Lift anchor: 18.30 hours the city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Departure: 13.00 hours At Sea Mon. 30 Aug. The summer wind fills the sails and the sun shines Lisbon/Portugal Sun. 5 Sep. down as the windjammer continues on its voyage. Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. Le Palais/Belle-Île en mer Tue. 31 Aug. Itinerary subject to change! Drop anchor: 14.00 hours. Le Palais is the island * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. capital of the largest French island in the Atlantic, Belle-Île en mer. You can choose to either discover the beautiful landscape of this Breton island, or immerse yourself the harbour town. Lift anchor: 18.00 hours Lucy Hallman Russell studied music, At Sea Wed. 1 Sep. literature and history of art, and has The crew of the Sea Cloud ii only have one objective: lectured at several universities. She to look after you. They are always there when you accompanies a variety of study trips need them. as a lecturer. The historian and political scientist Ray Carson Russell La Coruña/Spain Thur. 2 Sep. mainly works as an author, expedition leader and Arrival: 08.00 hours. If you prefer to stay in La lecturer. They love working together and they make Coruña, join a city tour*, taking in some of the an unbeatable lecturing team. city’s famous tapas bars where you can enjoy some Galician specialities. A day excursion will take you to Santiago de Compostela*. The old part of the town, protected by UNESCO, has narrow streets and a unique atmosphere. Everywhere you go, you will come across pilgrims who have reached the end of See insert for deck plan including their journey along the Way of St James. The focal cabin overview and cruise-only rates! 124 Transatlantic 125

Following the trade winds across the Atlantic: Las Palmas - Antigua

Gran Canaria Atlantic Ocean

Antigua

Sea Cloud ii 16 days / 15 nights The Sea Cloud ii follows the traditional Columbus 28 Nov. to 13 Dec. 2010 SCII-1040 route to the New World on the other side of the Atlantic. Just like in the time these discoveries were Las Palmas/Gran Canaria Sun. 28 Nov. being made, the windjammer is often under full sail. Individual arrival in Las Palmas. Embarkation on the Watching the crew hoist and lower the sails and climb Sea Cloud ii. Departure: 18.00 hours the rigging soon becomes a familiar sight, but one At Sea Mon. 29 Nov. to Sun. 12 Dec. which never ceases to fascinate. Just like all the sunsets When the sunshine leaves European latitudes, it’s time over the sea and all the nights under the stars. for the golden eagle at the bow of the Sea Cloud ii St John’s/Antigua Mon. 13 Dec. to fly towards warmer climes. The burdens of everyday Arrival: 08.00 hours. Individual departure. life disappear as soon as the first breeze fills the ship’s sails. As the horizon opens out, you can spend many Itinerary subject to change! wonderful days at sea forgetting about the rest of the world. A day on board ship is shaped by the comings and goings of your own thoughts, the rise and fall of the waves and the sailing manoeuvres that are taking place. Feel at one with the elements, relaxed and liberated. Your deckchair becomes an observation post. The clouds become a reflection of your own dreams, and the bridge is a popular place for those who are interested in asking questions. The stylish lounge is the perfect place to lose yourself in reverie, whilst the fitness room is there to help you find well-being See insert for deck plan including through exercise. The peace of the library offers a cabin overview and cruise-only rates! fantastic panoramic view over the bow. 126

Useful information and included services.

4Cabin fi ttings: Dress code: Your cabin is equipped with a direct-dial tele- You determine the style of your clothing phone and a safe. In addition, in each cabin there – whether casual or summery and elegant. is an assortment of soft drinks, available free of However, classics – a dark suit and a festive charge. In the bathroom you will find a selection cocktail dress – are the best choice at the tra- of toiletries, as well as a bathrobe and a hairdryer. ditional Captain’s Dinner. The SEA CLOUD II and SEA CLOUD HUSSAR also have television in the cabins. Electric voltage: The voltage on board is 220 V. There is an elec- Change of schedule: tric shaver point in every bathroom. Even with the most meticulous route planning, changes of schedule caused by weather condi- Gratuities: tions or unforeseeable events are possible. You Gratuities are not included and are at each will be directly informed on board about any passenger’s discretion. At the end of the voyage, changes. designated tip envelopes will be available at the lounge. We suggest 14 per person per day as a Computer/email: guideline. A laptop is available free of charge in the library (SEA CLOUDII) and in the lounge (SEA CLOUD) Hospital: for use on board. On the SEA CLOUD HUSSAR, The hospital is run by the ship’s doctor, who can emails can be sent and received directly from be contacted day and night in an emergency. your cabin. Any special treatment required must be agreed in advance. Currency on board: We use the euro ( ) as currency on board. All Internet: credit cards in common use are also accepted You can access the Internet for a small fee via (MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and an on-board laptop, which is available from the VISA), as are traveller’s cheques. reception desk. Dietary requirements/restrictions: Restaurant: Passengers are requested to notify us of any On our ships, meals are served in one open special dietary requirements, restrictions, aller- seating. You will find the service times in the daily gies or preferences in advance of the cruise, so programme on board. that we are prepared to meet their individual needs. 127

Your cruise-only rate includes the • The welcome and farewell cocktails are included following: • The welcome and farewell dinners are particularly • Your sailing cruise in the selected cabin category exquisite • English-speaking cruise director on board • The high-quality wines at lunch and dinner are specially selected by our sommelier to accompany • Travel documents with destination informa- the meal or the individual courses tion • The menu will always feature fresh products that • All port fees are bought locally • All soft drinks, including bottled water and juices Feel good and remain active: • All non-alcoholic tea and coffee specialities • Bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer are provided in throughout the entire trip your cabin • All meals (six per day) • High-quality toiletries are available for your • Complimentary wines and beer for lunch and use in the bathroom dinner • Snorkelling equipment is available in sufficient The suite prices for category A also numbers and a variety of sizes for free use include the following: • Use of the sauna on the SEA CLOUD II and SEA CLOUD HUSSAR is, of course, free of charge • A large bottle of champagne • Mineral water is available (free of charge) in • A welcome bouquet sufficient quantities during all excursions • Petits fours • Email messages can be sent and received free of • Free laundry service charge from laptops • The books in the ship’s library and selected games Gourmet details that will be of are at your disposal throughout the entire interest: tour • Welcome champagne awaits you in your cabin • Overnight laundry and ironing service (extra • The fruit basket in your cabin will be replenished charge) daily with fresh fruit 128 129

Navigating the currents: the River Cloud and the River Cloud ii.

NThe most attractive routes in the heart of Europe are the big rivers. They combine views of the city and the countryside – taking you among pulsating metropolises, quietly idyllic landscapes and major cultural monuments. But on board the River Cloud and the River Cloud ii, the picturesque waterways lead into the feeling of an expanded world – seeing that our river yachts are closely related to our large sailing ships. And they set high standards.

Their five stars live up to the highest expectations. Their planks are international parquet flooring. And their exclusiveness is something you feel from the moment you arrive. Perhaps it has to do with their maritime elegance, the personal attentiveness of the crew, the fine wood surfaces on all decks, or simply their generosity. The nostalgic atmosphere has a relaxing effect: on a yacht, you feel that you have really distanced yourself from the rush of the world. Interesting excursions and carefully selected themed cruises will inspire you – and following the intensive experience, you can continue to engage with it in depth when you are on board. And to make sure that your special cruise will pay tribute to all the senses, the helpful spirits in the kitchen and cellar will expose you to the fine art of seduction. Just take a look at what we have to offer.

Our current catalogues may be obtained from your travel agency. For further information about all cruises, see: www.seacloud.com. 130

Terms & Conditions of Travel of the Company Changes in the trip’s itinerary are possible for ship voyages, e.g., if the vessel could not adhere to its schedule at the time that travel commences because of Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH in its capacity as Tour Organizer for an unforeseen technical defect that causes postponement of the trip itinerary or, sy Sea Cloud, sy Sea Cloud ii and sy Sea Cloud Hussar for example, if the vessel’s management alters the vessel’s course in the interest of passengers’ safety. Dear Guest, 4.2. Any such and comparable divergences from and modifications to individual We hope that you have found the appropriate vacation trip in our program, and travel performances contained in the travel agreement, which become necessary we welcome you tothe exclusive circle of Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH (SCC) guests. after the agreement is closed, and which are not induced by the tour organizer Please read the followingInformation & Conditionscarefully so that you will know contrary to the principles of good faith and trust, are solely permissible, if they exactly what you can expect from us. The information & conditionsregulate the are not substantial and if they do not impede the overall tailored style of the contractual relationship between you and us, and you shall recognize them with reserved trip. yourreservation. We are striving to relieve you of troubles and worries in as far The modified performance shall supersede the performance due under contract. as humanly possible. Thedelineation of our responsibility is designed to provide Contingent claims under warranty shall remain unaffected, in as far as substitute clarity regarding what you may expect and ourliability. performance is flawed. 1. Application & Travel Confirmation In the event that the overall tailored style of the reserved trip is unreasonably 1.1. Via your tour application, you are offering SCC, in a binding manner, the modified due to saidsubstitute performances, then we shall grant you the option opportunity to close atravel agreement. Your tour registration may transpire in to change your reservations, free of char-ge, or to cancel the travel agreement writing, verbally or by telephone. We willbecome bound to the travel agreement without paying any fees. SCC shall undertake to immediately inform you of any only from the time that we confirm the reservation and theprice to you or your such divergences or modifications, in as far as possible. travel agent in writing. 4.3. SCC reserves the right to alter the indicated prices which have been confir- 1.2. The applicant is liable for contractual obligations. He shall likewise bear ac- med on booking in the case of an increase of transportation costs or of fees for cessory liability forother tour participants that he registers. particular services, such as port or airport charges, or in the case of an alteration 1.3. You shall receive a travel confirmation upon conclusion of the contract or of the exchange rates applicable to the holiday in question, to the extent to which without delay thereafter. The confirmation shall contain all essential information this increase has an effect on the price of the holiday per person or per seat, regarding travel performances you havereserved, provided that said information provided more than 4 months lie between the conclusion of the contract and the does not already follow from the travel brochure. stipulated date of the holiday. 1.4. All personal data, which you submit to us for handling your trip, is subject to In the case of a subsequent amendment to the price of the holiday or of an amend- the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act. Data will be protected against ment to an essential travel service, the tour operator must inform the traveler improper use. accordingly without delay, at the latest, however, 21 days before commencement 1.5. If the subject-matter of the confirmation of the holiday deviates from the of the holiday. Price increases after this period are not permissible. In the case of subject-matter of the booking, then a new offer by the tour operator is in exis- price increases of more than 5% or in the case of a considerable amendment to tence to which it is bound for the duration of 21 days. The contract comes into an essential travel service, the traveler is entitled to withdraw from the tourist existence on the basis of this new offer if the traveler declares his acceptance to travel contract free of charge or to demand to take a holiday which is at least of the tour operator within the commitment period. the same value, if the tour operator is in a position to offer such a holiday from its 2. Payment range of holidays at no extra cost for the traveler. 2.1. You are required to make a down-payment of 10% per person within one The customer must assert these rights without delay against the tour operator week following receipt of the travel confirmation and the invoice. The remaining after the latter‘s declaration of the price increase or of the amendment of the balance shall be due for payment four weeks prior to commencement of travel and travel service. before receipt of travel documents (tickets, etc.). The entire tour price is due for 5. Cancellation, Changing Reservations, Substitute Persons immediate payment in the event of applications made at short notice. 5.1. You may cancel your trip in writing at any time prior to commencement of 2.2. If the traveler is in default with a payment to SCC, can cancel the contract. In travel. Your cancellation notice shall become effective on the date we receive it. this case SCC can claim cancellation fees in accordance with paragraph 5.2. 5.2. If one of the parties cancels the contract or if you do not start the journey, 2.3. The travel contract will be cancelled automatically if payment is not recei- SCC may demand reasonable compensation for arrangements it has made in con- ved by the beginning of travel. In this instance, SCC will be entitled to demand junction with the trip and for its expenses, even if SCC has not yet confirmed the corresponding cancellation charges as compensation for damages according to trip or if you fail to begin the journey. paragraph 5.2. Our flat rate claim to reimbursement consist of a processing fee of EUR 25.00 2.4. The customer is required to bear the cost of ancillary performances, such as per person for cancellation of a reserved trip up to 150 days prior to commen- acquiring a visa, etc., as well as the costs for reservations or inquiries made by cement of travel. The following annulment fees shall arise in the event of later telegraph or telephone. cancellation: 3. Performances and Prices 5% of the tour price for cancellation 149-100 days prior to commencement of travel; 3.1. The scope of contractual performances arises from the travel itinerary and 10% of the tour price for cancellation 99- 50 days prior to commencement of travel; from the travel confirmation. 25% of the tour price for cancellation 49- 22 days prior to commencement of travel; 3.2. Service Package 50% of the tour price for cancellation 21- 15 days prior to commencement of travel; Included are: Cruise in the reserved cabin including full board and soft drinks. 75% of the tour price for cancellation 14 days or less prior to commencement of travel. Table wines are included at meal times. Costs that the service provider charges to SCC, e.g., empty bed fee charged by a - all transfers and luggage transport mentioned in the program; hotel for cancellation at short notice or special fees for cruises, shall be additio- - all overnight stays mentioned in the program; nally invoiced in the event that individualor group trips are annulled. The traveler - all meals mentioned in the program; is free to prove to SCC that the loss is less than the aforementioned flat rate. In - all sightseeing tours mentioned in the program (German or English), if not this case the lower proven loss will be applied in place of the flat. stated otherwise; 5.3. We will endeavour to modify the travel registration (change reservations) - harbor and docking fees subject to availability, at your request, up to 75 days prior to commencement of The following items are not included: tips, excess baggage, additional meals, travel. Any change of reservations made as of the 74th day prior to commence- beverages (so far as notexpressly included), optional excursions, other personal ment of travel will require you to serve notice that your are canceling the reserved expenses. trip, and it will require subsequent re-registration. This shall not apply for reques- 3.3. Flights ted changes of reservations that solely cause substantiated, minor expenses. SCC only arranges flights as intermediary if this is expressly stated in the confirma- Modification of the travel date, the travel destination, accommodations or the tion of travel. Carriage is booked in the Tourist class; also in the Business or First means of transportation shall apply as a change of reservations. Class at extra tariff cost in as far as these are available. Flights on days other than 5.4. You may appoint a substitute person for yourself up to commencement of the travel days booked e.g. as a of pre- or post-programs can lead to extra travel. In such case you are required to inform the tour organizer thereof. The tour costs. The airlines always only accept seat reservations as non-binding wishes. organizer may object to any such substitute person on the basis of good cause, The conditions of carriage of the airlines for whose flights we act as intermediary (e.g., special requirements linked to the trip, statutory bans, refusal by airlines or are binding. We shall be pleased to provide these to you on request. by hotel operators, etc.). If a third party enters into the contract, then he andthe Depending on the selection of flights it can happen that the outward flight is in registrant are jointly and severally liable in respect of SCC for the price of the the late afternoon orevening, but the return flight is in the morning. There is no holiday and for additional costs incurred through the entry of the third party. claim for compensation for catering services not used at the location. 5.5. Cancellation fees and fees for changing reservations are due for immediate 3.4. Baggage conveyance payment. Up to 20 kg baggage per flight passenger will be conveyed (1st Class 30 kg). 6. Travel Cancellation Fee Insurance For travel to some countries (incl. USA, Canada, Mexico and within Germany) SCC can offer an insurance upon request. measurements are based not on the weight, but instead on the number of baggage 7. Cancellation and Rescission of Agreement by the Tour Organizer items and their dimensions. Excess baggage can in principle be carried at extra 7.1. SCC may rescind the travel agreement after commencement of travel, without cost. Children under the age of two have no claim to baggage conveyance. complying with a term of notice, if travelers persistently disturb execution of the Please report damage or delays in delivery promptly on the spot to the relevant trip despite an appropriate warning issued by the tour organizer. The same shall airline via a Property Irregularity Report (P.I.R.). The report is a prerequisite for apply if anyone should behave in a manner which is gravely in breach of con- any liability. tract. SCC shall, however, retain its claim to the tour price. The person causing 3.5. Services not Used by Traveler the disturbance is liable for any possible extra cost for return transportation. SCC shall endeavor to obtain reimbursement of saved costs from the service pro- However, SCC is required to allow credit for the value of saved costs as well as vider if the traveler fails to utilize travel services due to premature return journey for advantages whichmay be obtained from another application of services not and in other significant cases. This shall not apply if services are fully irrelevant or used, including possible reimbursements from service providers. if a refund is opposed by legal or official regulations. SCC is entitled to retain 20% 7.2. SCC may rescind the trip prior to commencement of travel of the refundable amount as compensation for additional effort and expenses. 7.2.1. up to two weeks prior to commencement of travel, if a minimum number 4. Modification of Services and Prices of 10 persons is not attained, provided that the minimum number of persons is 4.1. A change of airline company, of aircraft or of the departure and arrival airport stated in the brochure. The cancellation notice will be immediately forwarded may become necessary should an airline cancel a flight and e.g. in the event of to you. Your paid tour price will be immediately refunded; failure of the airline to comply with the flight schedule. Right is retained to effect 7.2.2. up to four weeks prior to commencement of travel if the trip can‘t be such kind of change or modification in such or similar instances. executed for a valid reason, even though SCC has exhausted all possibilities in Only costs, equivalent to a second class railroad journey, will be refunded in the attempting to render travel performances, (e.g., via substitute transportation, event of substitute transportation. modification of the travel route, etc.). Cancellation is solely possible, if execu- 131 tion of said trip would mean that the tour organizer is forced to exceed his limit then his liability shall be regulated by the provisions of the Air Transportati- of economic sacrifice. on Act in conjunction with Conventions covenanted in Warsaw, The Hague, Your paid tour price will be refunded immediately. Guadalajara and the Montreal Agreement (solely for flights to Canada and the 8. Rescission of the Contract due to exceptional Circumstances USA). As a rule, the Warsaw Convention limits the freight carrier’s liability for 8.1. SCC or the traveler may both rescind the travel agreement if the trip is death or physical injury and for loss and damage of baggage. If the tour organi- rendered considerably difficult, endangered or impeded due to an Act of Provi- zer constitutes a service provider, in other instances, then he shall bear liability dence, (e.g., war, internal unrest, natural catastrophes). SCC shall immediately in accordance with provisions that apply for a service provider. refund the paid tour price in such instance. However, SCC maydemand compen- 9.7.5. If the tour organizer assumes a position equivalent to a carrier, within the sation for rendered or outstanding travel performances. scope of sea voyages, then his liability shall be regulated in compliance with 8.2. If a trip is canceled subsequent to commencement of travel, then the tour provisions of the Commercial Code and the Inland Waterways Transportation organizer is obligated to undertake appropriate measures, and he is especially Act. obligated to provide return transportation for travelers, if possible. The con- 9.8. Duty to Cooperate, Complaints tracting parties shall each bear one half of the costs for return transportation. 9.8.1. In the event of defective performance, each traveler is required to under- The traveler will be required to bear all additional expenses. take whatever may be reasonably expected of him to contribute to alleviate the 9. Liability defect and to keep any potential damages to a minimum. 9.1. We shall bear liability within the scope of the due diligence of a prudent 9.8.2. If you should have reason for complaints, contrary to our expectations, businessman: then immediately inform our tour management on site. If a respective local tour 9.1.1. for conscientious preparation of the trip; manager or tour agent is not available or cannot be reached, or if they can- 9.1.2. for careful selection and monitoring of service providers, (e.g., trans- not alleviate a defective performance, then please turn to the service provider portation corporations, hotel operators, etc.); (transfer company, hotel operator) and/or the tour organizer or to his contact 9.1.3. for due and proper rendering of contractually covenanted tour perfor- address in the area of destination. A traveler is not entitled to claims if he mances, under consideration of applicable legal provisions of the respective culpably fails to perform the above obligations. country and place of destination. 9.8.3.Tour guides are not authorized to formally recognize any claims whatso- 9.2. However, we are not liable for information contained in hotel and local ever. site brochures. We have no influence on their origin. We also bear no liability 10. Exclusion of Claims and Statute of Limitation if national political conditions and contingent entry regulations change at the 10.1. Your claims are to be asserted within one month following the contractu- point of destination, after this brochure is printed, that encumber entry into the ally covenanted date of return. Claims are to be stated in writing and forwarded affected county or point of destination or which render the same infeasible. We to Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH, Ballindamm 17, 20095 Hamburg. You may only shall inform you at short notice of any such essential, subsequent changes, in asset claims after expiration of the above term, if you were hindered from com- as far as possible; plying with the deadline through no fault of your own. 9.3. We are liable for the fault of a person entrusted with rendering a service, 10.2. All claims arising from the travel agreement shall lapse six months fol- unless otherwise stipulated under these Terms & Conditions of Travel or sti- lowing the contractually covenanted date of return. pulated by prevailing conditions, and provided that the person, entrusted to 10.3. Claims for damages due to prohibited actions shall lapse in three years. render service, had caused an instance of damage not only upon the occasion 10.4. The statue of limitations is suspended if the tour organizer initially states of performing contract. to you that complaints and claims are being examined. The suspension is lifted The measure of indebted diligence shall be determined by conditions at the when the tour organizer informs the customer of the results of his examination site of service rendered. Your tour will primarily take you to foreign countries, with regard to the customer’s claims. where foreign living conditions and where laws,that are partially foreign to 11. Insurance Coverage us, prevail. 11.1. You are insured against transportation risk during flights, within the scope 9.4. Scope of Liability of lawful provisions. 9.4.1. SCC is not liable for faulty performances among mediated third party 11.2. For your own safety, we recommend that you take out a travel insurance services, provided that expressed reference is made to mediated services policy that includes baggage, accident, health, interruption and liability co- in the travel documents and on the travel confirmation. Having stated this verage. requirement, the following provisions shall solely apply for flights for which 12. Passport, Visa, Customs, Foreign Exchange and Health Regulations the traveler receives a corresponding ticket: 12.1. You will receive essential information on the formalities required for SCC, in its capacity a mediator, is not liable for performance of transportation your trip. This information will be conveyed along with travel documents and services, rather the corporate carrier, is responsible. SCC is not an air freight through the travel description contained in the catalog. Please heed this in- carrier. The liability of airline companies is based on their own terms and con- formation, as each traveler is himself responsible for compliance with these ditions of transportation, which can be provided by SCC upon request. For all regulations. You shall bear all costs and the negative impact of failure to comply remaining purposes, airlines’ liability is restricted by international conventions with said information. and regulations, e.g., by the Warsaw Convention and EU Directive No. 295/91 12.2. Please ensure that your passport, which you will require for your trip, is dated February 4, 1991. We will send these to you upon request. Liability for still valid, if possible for a period of six months beyond the planned travel date. damages caused by delay is excluded. Children require a children‘s passport or they must be entered in the passport 9.4.2. You are required to bear responsibility for participating in sporting and of an accompanying parent. holiday activities. You should examine sport facilities, equipment and vehicles This information applies for German citizens. Foreign nationals and holders of prior to using them. foreign passports are requested to turn to their relevant consulate or embassy We may only be held liable for accidents that occur at sporting events or at for appropriate information. other holiday activities if fault applies to us. We recommend that you take out 13. General Remarks sport accident insurance coverage. 13.1. Printing errors and computational errors in the brochure or on the travel 9.4.3. We point out that sometimes airline companies, which operate in foreign confirmation shallentitle SCC to avoid the validity of the travel agreement. In countries, do not always provide the same high technical, service and comfort such instance, SCC is required to compensate the traveler for the proven loss standards as foreign and domestic airlines that fly to and from Germany. incurred by relying on a declaration. 9.5. Warranty 13.2. All information in our tour description corresponds to the current status 9.5.1. The traveler may demand relief if the tour is not performed in compli- of information at thetime of printing. ance with contract. SCC may refuse relief if it necessitates disproportionate 13.3. Invalidity of individual provisions of the travel agreement shall not result expense. in invalidity of the entire travel agreement. The same shall apply for these same 9.5.2. After returning from the tour, the traveler may demand reduction of Terms & Conditions of Travel. the tour price, commensurate with reduced performance, in the event that 13.4. Oral agreements are only valid if we have confirmed them in writing. the demand for relief was unsuccessful and the trip was not performed in 13.5. The conditions of the respective shipowner or transportation corporation compliance with contract. This shall not affect contingent, more extensive shall apply in the event of travel by ship, combined air and ship travel, combined claims for subsequent reduction of the tour price. train and ship travel and for bus trips. We will provide you with a copy of their 9.5.3. The traveler may rescind the travel agreement if the tour organizer conditions upon request. failed to perform relief, within a reasonable term, or if the tour organizer 13.6. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is deemed venue for courts of formally states that relief cannot be performed, and if the trip will be consi- law for all registered businessmen, and for persons who do not have a domestic derably impaired due to performance of services under noncompliance with place of jurisdiction, as well as for person who moved their place of residence or contract. If the agreement is rescinded in this manner, then SCC is obligated usual abode to a foreign country, after closing the travel agreement, or whose to take appropriate measures, and especially to provide return transportation place of residence or usual abode is not known at the time that a suit is filed, for travelers, if required. and for litigation as a defendant. 9.6 The traveler may demand compensation for damages, and more precisely for vacation time spent to no avail, provided that the tour organizer is liable for a circumstance that caused a flaw in the tour. 9.7. Restriction of Liability 9.7.1. The tour operator’s contractual liability is limited to three times the tour price, provided that damages sustained by the traveler are not caused by in- tent or gross negligence. The same applies in as far as the tour organizer is responsible for damages incurred by a traveler solely through the fault of a service provider. 9.7.2. The tour organizer is not liable for defective performances that arise in conjunction with services mediated as third party performances, (e.g., sporting events, attendance at theaters, exhibitions, etc.), and which are expressly iden- tified as third party performances in the brochure. 9.7.3. A claim to damage against the tour organizer is restricted or excluded, if - under legal provisions applicable to required, rendered performances of a Tour Organizer service provider - a claim for damage against a service provider may solely be Sea Cloud Cruises GmbH asserted under certain conditions or limitations or if such claim is excluded An der Alster 9 · 20099 Hamburg · Germany under certain conditions. Telephone: +49 (0)40-30 95 92-0 · Fax: +49 (0)40-30 95 92-22 9.7.4. If the tour organizer assumes a position equivalent to a freight carrier, E-Mail: [email protected] Sea Cloud Cruises, Inc. 32-40 North Dean Street · Englewood, NY 07631 · USA Phone: +1-201-227-9404 · Fax: +1-201-227-9424 · Toll Free: +1-888-732-2568 E-mail: [email protected] · www.seacloud.com