Sailing the Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II: Hidden Sights and Unexpected Experiences

Alena Hadley

Designed to emulate the romantic square-riggers of yesteryear, Sea Cloud II is a ship befit for the sapphire seas and historic harbors of the Mediterranean. When you travel aboard this elegant vessel with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, you explore storied places like Italy and Croatia on expertly crafted itineraries that take you far from the crowds. Join us aboard Sea Cloud II and let the prevailing winds chart your course through a bygone era as we sail to lesser-known sites, such as Napoleon’s home on the isle of Elba, and enjoy exclusive experiences, like a private lunch at a Sicilian castle with a riveting Hollywood story. Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers. Sign Up

Discover a Hidden Italian Paradise

Colorful Camogli could be a stand-in for seaside hotspots like Sorrento or Portofino, minus the Amalfi Coast crowds. Learn about this once-bustling Golfo Paradiso port, known as The City of a Thousand Sails for its impressive shipbuilding history, and stroll along charming, crooked lanes lined with pastel buildings as we sample local culinary specialties from the region that gave us pesto and focaccia. 

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Northern Italy Under Sail: Maritime Heritage and Cultural Treasures aboard Sea Cloud II

Visit the Crown Jewel of Croatia

The island of Vis was a Yugoslav military base during World War II and only opened to travelers in the 1990s. Tourism has been slow to take hold here, which makes for a delightfully authentic atmosphere as we tour the harbor of Komiža, dotted with traditional falkuša fishing boats, and enjoy a special peka lunch of slow-roasted meats and vegetables at a family-owned winery. 

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Stroll the Delightful Lanes of Ljubljana

When Ljubljana became the symbolic Slovene capital after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, architect Jože Plečnik gave the city an elegant upgrade to match its new role on the world’s stage. His World Heritage works—including parks, promenades, bridges, and other public spaces—were thoughtfully combined with the existing cityscape and are a premiere example of human-centered urban design. 

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Dine in a Private Sicilian Castle

Sit down to a private lunch of Sicilian specialties at the Castello degli Schiavi—an 18th-century villa that provided a beautiful Baroque backdrop for some of the most pivotal scenes in The Godfather movies. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet family members who own the property and explore its traditional buildings and courtyards before receiving a special invitation to the wine cellar for a tasting of local varietals. 

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Relive the Story of Napoleon’s Exile on Elba

During his first exile, Napoleon Bonaparte was famously sequestered on the Italian island of Elba, where he lived in the grand Villa dei Mulini. While the mansion’s sweeping waterfront views inspire relaxation, the emperor had a productive 300 days here. He oversaw a series of major island-improvement projects, from constructing roads and mines to overhauling the local school and legal systems.

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Sailing the Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II: Hidden Sights and Unexpected Experiences

Alena Hadley

Discover a Hidden Italian Paradise

Visit the Crown Jewel of Croatia

Stroll the Delightful Lanes of Ljubljana

Dine in a Private Sicilian Castle

Relive the Story of Napoleon’s Exile on Elba

Traveling Under Sail with the Historic Sea Cloud Fleet

Sail the Legendary Sea Cloud

The Seductive Allure of Santorini

Sailing the Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II: Hidden Sights and Unexpected Experiences

Alena Hadley

Discover a Hidden Italian Paradise

Visit the Crown Jewel of Croatia

Stroll the Delightful Lanes of Ljubljana

Dine in a Private Sicilian Castle

Relive the Story of Napoleon’s Exile on Elba

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Sail the Legendary Sea Cloud

The Seductive Allure of Santorini