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Sea Cloud, ex Nice to Valletta
Sea Cloud, ex Nice to Valletta
[Ship: Sea Cloud]
7 Night Cruise sailing from Nice to Valletta aboard Sea Cloud.
Duration & Cruise Type:
7 day
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7 Night Cruise sailing from Nice to Valletta aboard Sea Cloud.
SEA CLOUD's life story is more thrilling than some novels. She was built in 1931 in Kiel at the request of a Wall Street broker. It was his wife, Lady Marjorie Post, who shaped the SEA CLOUD's character.
After the ship's sale in 1955, there were several dark chapters in the history of the once glamorous private yacht - until she was bought in 1978 by a group of Hamburg-based shipowners and businessmen and given a new life.
The SEA CLOUD is truly a queen of the seas. Since her construction as a private yacht in 1931, her elegant appearance and magnificent interior have inspired awe.
Today the four-masted barque is at home on the world's oceans as a cruise ship extraordinaire. Those who have sailed with her in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or perhaps across the Atlantic, return to her again and again.
Her special charm is simply irresistible !
Highlights of this cruise:
Nice
Nice is a city in southern France located on the Mediterranean coast, between Marseille and Genoa. The city is a major tourist centre and a leading resort on the French Riviera (Cote d'Azur).
Nice's old city clusters against Colline du Chateau, a romantic cliff fortified centuries before Christ. Cars are forbidden on the old city's winding, cobblestone streets that are so narrow their rooftops crowd out the sky. Cafes occupy weathered 17th- and 18th- century buildings and outdoor markets crowd the old town's streets and Venetian-style squares.
Nice is a city of many public squares; Place Massena is the main city square, others include Place Garibaldi, Place Rossetti, Place du Palais and Cours Saleya. There are also museums of numerous types, a number of historical churches and the Nice Observatory.
Bonifacio
Bonifacio is a town and commune near the southern tip of the island of Corsica, in the departement of Corse-du-Sud, France. It is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is split into two sections. The vieille ville (old town), or la Haute Ville (the Upper city, where most inhabitants live), on the site of a 9th century citadel. It is situated close to beaches and is the gateway to the Lavezzi Islands.
Lipari
Lipari is the most developed and populated of the Aeolian islands, located about an hour from the north eastern corner of Sicily. Mt Chirica towers above the town, providing extensive views, and where the museum houses the best collection of neolitic culture in the world.
Below lies the picturesque harbour, the Marina Corta, a popular place to sit at one of the outdoor cafes and watch the hydrofoils come and go. The historic buildings around the harbour house cafes and coffee houses which are popular with visitors to Lipari.
Valletta
Valletta and its suburb town of Floriana are perched on the steep Sciberras peninsula jutting out into Malta's two deep natural harbours, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta is the Islands' fortress city. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, it is known as the 'city built by gentlemen for gentlemen' ; a 16th century architectural masterpiece.
Valletta is very much a working, capital city; a bustling cultural centre and the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Walking around Valletta, you'll come across an amazing number of historical sites, squares, courtyards, gardens and any number of cafes to visit. The city is a delight to shop in: narrow side streets are full of tiny shops selling antiques, maps, books, prints and jewellery.
SEA CLOUD's life story is more thrilling than some novels. She was built in 1931 in Kiel at the request of a Wall Street broker. It was his wife, Lady Marjorie Post, who shaped the SEA CLOUD's character.
After the ship's sale in 1955, there were several dark chapters in the history of the once glamorous private yacht - until she was bought in 1978 by a group of Hamburg-based shipowners and businessmen and given a new life.
The SEA CLOUD is truly a queen of the seas. Since her construction as a private yacht in 1931, her elegant appearance and magnificent interior have inspired awe.
Today the four-masted barque is at home on the world's oceans as a cruise ship extraordinaire. Those who have sailed with her in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or perhaps across the Atlantic, return to her again and again.
Her special charm is simply irresistible !
Highlights of this cruise:
Nice
Nice is a city in southern France located on the Mediterranean coast, between Marseille and Genoa. The city is a major tourist centre and a leading resort on the French Riviera (Cote d'Azur).
Nice's old city clusters against Colline du Chateau, a romantic cliff fortified centuries before Christ. Cars are forbidden on the old city's winding, cobblestone streets that are so narrow their rooftops crowd out the sky. Cafes occupy weathered 17th- and 18th- century buildings and outdoor markets crowd the old town's streets and Venetian-style squares.
Nice is a city of many public squares; Place Massena is the main city square, others include Place Garibaldi, Place Rossetti, Place du Palais and Cours Saleya. There are also museums of numerous types, a number of historical churches and the Nice Observatory.
Bonifacio
Bonifacio is a town and commune near the southern tip of the island of Corsica, in the departement of Corse-du-Sud, France. It is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is split into two sections. The vieille ville (old town), or la Haute Ville (the Upper city, where most inhabitants live), on the site of a 9th century citadel. It is situated close to beaches and is the gateway to the Lavezzi Islands.
Lipari
Lipari is the most developed and populated of the Aeolian islands, located about an hour from the north eastern corner of Sicily. Mt Chirica towers above the town, providing extensive views, and where the museum houses the best collection of neolitic culture in the world.
Below lies the picturesque harbour, the Marina Corta, a popular place to sit at one of the outdoor cafes and watch the hydrofoils come and go. The historic buildings around the harbour house cafes and coffee houses which are popular with visitors to Lipari.
Valletta
Valletta and its suburb town of Floriana are perched on the steep Sciberras peninsula jutting out into Malta's two deep natural harbours, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta is the Islands' fortress city. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, it is known as the 'city built by gentlemen for gentlemen' ; a 16th century architectural masterpiece.
Valletta is very much a working, capital city; a bustling cultural centre and the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Walking around Valletta, you'll come across an amazing number of historical sites, squares, courtyards, gardens and any number of cafes to visit. The city is a delight to shop in: narrow side streets are full of tiny shops selling antiques, maps, books, prints and jewellery.
As all cabins on the Captain's and Lido Deck, these originated in the 1970s. These two cabins are bright and friendly thanks to the corner panorama window.
Cabin size:
13 m² (140 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe
Bed:
Queen size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
2,6 m² (28 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
The comfortable twin-bed cabins offer convenience, luxury and above all, a wonderful view of the open ocean.
Cabin size:
13,5 m² (145 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe
Bed:
Two single beds
Bathroom:
3 m² (32 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
These cozy cabins are ideally located on the Promenade Deck, as are the restaurant and lounge.
Cabin size:
12,5 m² (135 sq ft), cabins 24 & 25 are 11 m² (118 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe
Bed:
Two single beds
Bathroom:
3 m² (32 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
From these cabins you can quickly access one of the most charming places on board, the Blue Lagoon.
Cabin size:
10,5 m² (113 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe
Bed:
Two single beds
Bathroom:
2,5 m² (27 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
The former officer's cabins offer sailing enthusiasts just the right ambiance. The cabin door leads directly to the Promenade Deck, so one can even sleep in fresh air with the door open.
Cabin size:
9,5 m² (102 sq ft), cabin 16 is 10 m² (108 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Porthole, small sofa, desk, closet, safe
Bed:
Upper and lower single beds
Bathroom:
2,5 m² (27 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
In this suite, once exquisitely decorated and occupied by Marjorie, one can still feel her determination to create a luxurious home at sea.
Cabin size:
38 m² (410 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, generous sitting area, Louis XIV-style bed and nightstands, table, decorative marble fireplace, desk, walk-in closet, safe
Bed:
King size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
9 m² (97 sq ft) with tub, WC, bidet, marble sink, golden swan fixtures, dressing table, hairdryer, outlet for razor, bath completely outfitted in white Carrara marble, 2 additional portholes
The former wood-paneled sleeping quarters of Edward Hutton also reflects Marjorie's love of detail and extraordinary taste.
Cabin size:
34 m² (366 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two armchairs, two antique nightstands, antique secretary, decorative marble fireplace, walk-in closet, safe.
Bed:
King size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
9 m² (97 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor, bath completely outfitted with pink Carrara marble
Famous noble, corporate and showbusiness personalities have stayed in the generous original cabins. The "Colonial" style exudes a very special coziness.
Cabin size:
24 m² (258 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two chairs, antique nightstand, antique secretary, decorative marble fireplace, closet, antique desk, safe
Bed:
Two single beds which cannot be placed together
Bathroom:
4 m² (43 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
A passionate collector, Marjorie brought on board treasures from all over the world. There are several very special pieces in this cabin as well.
Cabin size:
22 m² (237 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two chairs, antique nightstand, antique secretary, decorative marble fireplace, closet, antique desk, safe
Bed:
Queen size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
5 m² (54 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
The spaciousness, elegance and comfort of this original cabin make one feel at home from the first moment.
Cabin size:
20 m² (215 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two chairs, two nightstands, decorative marble fireplace, closet, antique desk, safe
Bed:
Two single beds placed together (cannot be separated)
Bathroom:
5,4 m² (58 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
As in the other original cabins, you will feel transported back to the era of 1930's elegant travel.
Cabin size:
18 m² (194 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two chairs, two nightstands, decorative marble fireplace, closet, antique secretary, dresser, safe
Bed:
Two single beds placed together (cannot be separated)
Bathroom:
4 m² (43 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
This is the cabin where Dina Merrill, daughter of Marjorie Merriweather Post and Ed Hutton, spent much of her childhood.
Cabin size:
24 m² (258 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, one chair, nightstand, decorative marble fireplace, walk-in closet, safe
Bed:
Two single beds
Bathroom:
7 m² (75 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
As all of the original cabins, cabin no. 8 is on the ship's Main Deck, which is connected to the Promenade Deck by an interior staircase leading to the restaurant/lounge.
Cabin size:
25 m² (268 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, two chairs, table, two antique nightstands, decorative marble fireplace, dresser with mirror, walk-in closet, safe
Bed:
King size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
6 m² (65 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
The contemporary, elegant cabins 9 and 10 are located at the end of the hall and have their own staircase to the Promenade Deck.
Cabin size:
18,5 m² (198 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, one chair, table, two nightstands, dressing table with mirror, walk-in closet, safe
Bed:
Queen size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
3,3 m² (39 sq ft) with shower, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
The former single crew cabins were converted in 2002 to one large original cabin. Warm-colored fabrics and wood tones decorate the cabin.
Cabin size:
20 m² (215 sq ft)
Furnishings:
Portholes, one chair, table, two nightstands, dressing table with mirror, walk-in closet, safe
Bed:
Queen size bed with two separate mattresses
Bathroom:
3,6 m² (35 sq ft) with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hairdryer, outlet for razor
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