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A legend beneath white sails.

For New York heiress Marjorie Merri-

the SEA CLOUD became an instant legend

weather-Post and her very successful hus-

among international high society. In 1978,

band Edward Hutton, the only role money

a group of Hamburg ship owners and busi-

played was that it imposed not the slightest

nessmen purchased the SEA CLOUD with

sense of modesty. So it comes as no sur-

their own vision: to restore this once-ele-

prise that their yacht, built in Germany in

gant, four-masted barque and give her a

1931, was anything but ordinary. Lady

new life as a five-star cruise ship. The aim

Marjorie set out to create a home at sea

was to preserve her legendary charm

designed to reflect her superb taste and

and uniquely elegant character. Today, the

with every imaginable luxury

SEA CLOUD is once again

down to the very last detail.

what she was 75 years ago:

Her desires were fulfilled and

utterly one of a kind.

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S a i l i n g d o n e t h e o l d - f a s h i o n e d w a y.

The SEA CLOUD is altogether

balance in the lofty rigging to

remarkable. On one hand,

carry out their captain’s com-

careful restoration means

mands. Look up. With a

that she still bears the origi-

crackle, they unfurl yards

nal mark of Lady Marjorie’s

of white sailcloth to catch

legacy. On the other hand,

the wind and carry the

the crew works hard both on

SEA CLOUD on her way. Four

and high above the decks to

masts flying 22 full sails

sail the ship “by hands,” just

sweep us toward the horizon.

as it was done 75 years ago. It is a specta-

Feel your soul blissfully soothed by the

cle you likely have never experienced –

sound of waves and the rush of wind. Time

nor will again – on the

seems to stand still, which is

ocean today. Sailors

entirely the point.

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Pa r a d i s e o n e a r t h i s a t s e a .

This morning, the Promenade

members see to it that you

Deck is the spot of choice.

have everything you need

This wide semicircle, affection-

and anything you want.

ately called the Blue Lagoon,

Service on board the yacht

extends from the stern of the

earns only the best marks –

SEA CLOUD. Blue cushions,

and no wonder: 60 crew

already warmed by the sun,

members answer to a maxi-

invite us to relax and savor

mum of 64 guests. And that

the moment. You’ve come to

perfect, personal attention

expect attentive service at the Lido Bar, as

makes guests feel altogether spoiled every

you should. From coffee to cocktails, crew

moment of the cruise. This is by design.

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L a d y M a r j o r i e ’s d r e a m i n w h i t e a n d g o l d .

Consider Owner’s Cabin No. 1,

tique white lacquer. Its white

Lady Marjorie’s private realm

marble bath with golden

and the most extravagant shipboard bou-

swan fixtures. Can you believe you are on a

doir ever designed. Imagine its imposing

ship? In fact, you are not just on a ship – you are on the SEA CLOUD, where

fireplace, its ceiling-high, ornate dressing mirror,

expecting the absolute best

its precious Louis-

becomes second nature.

Philippe chairs and

The SEA CLOUD is a ship like no other.

bed finished in an-

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Lady Marjorie’s husband preferred a more

tive deals. In total, the SEA CLOUD has 32

classic style. Glance into his maple-pan-

cabins, all of them exterior. Like the

eled suite to see what we mean. Seated at

Owner’s Suites, six original guest cabins

his secretary desk with mirrored glass

have been restored true to their vintage

panels, he closed some of his most lucra-

design.

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Rendezvous with Neptune, Bacchus, and Lucullus.

Meals aboard the SEA CLOUD

change depending on our itin-

evoke the traditional style of

erary. The chefs rely on

the classic American yacht club of the early

ingredients they personally select fresh

20th century. Gather here for formal wel-

from the market. And if you can take your

come and farewell evenings. No matter the

eyes off the magnificent meal before you,

meal, though, you are treated to artfully

notice the glowing red sun setting just

prepared cuisine enjoyed during open seat-

beyond the dining room’s picture windows.

ing. Inspired by nouvelle cuisine, the menu

Even Mother Nature cooperates.

is enriched with local specialties, which

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Pe r f e c t d a y s f r o m s t a r t t o f i n i s h .

Our day on the SEA CLOUD is

SEA CLOUD is relaxed in the

winding down. The hours on

evening hours. One jovial

deck were spent daydreaming, reading, and

group has gathered in the elegant Lounge,

chatting with friends old and new. Today we

while another prefers the open air of the

swam in a secluded cove, sat down to a glo-

Lido Bar. Out in the mild evening breeze,

rious dinner and finished the last glass of

celebrate the beauty of the day with cock-

exquisite wine. The mood on board the

tails and soothing tunes.

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Sail the most beautiful waters in the world.

During all the years in her life,

is, the SEA CLOUD can enter

the SEA CLOUD has traveled

smaller harbors and coves

much of the world. Today she sails the

inaccessible to large cruise ships. Regard-

Aegean Sea, the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Black

less of how well-traveled you might be,

Sea, the Mediterranean along the Côte

a voyage on the SEA CLOUD offers an

d’Azur, and around the Lesser Antilles

entirely new perspective.

in the Caribbean. Dainty as she

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We look forward to seeing you on board!

www.seacloud.com