Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

1 0 5 and the railings can be constructed in a conventional way, like those in high-rise buildings. However, the balconies on our new Sea Cloud Spirit are around three metres above the waterline. Both the access route to the balconies and their railings have been designed in compliance with strict regulations to ensure safety and avoid water damage in the unlikely event of a strong heel and seas. Sailing ships naturally have a slight leeward heel and move gently to the rhythm of the sea, so engineers also ensured that every item is firmly and permanently secured to prevent them slipping. Another unique factor we must consider when planning corridors, cabins, public areas and outdoor decks onboard a windjammer is the position of the masts, rigging and the sails. Our crew members set and hoist the sails by hand, so they must have space to move around the passenger deck and operate the sheets and halyards unhindered. This traditional process is fascinating for guests to watch, but it also requires us to be prudent with the location of seating areas, deck chairs and sunshades. We’re particularly proud of the deck we’ve created onboard Sea Cloud Spirit – it’s functional for the crew and it rivals the guest decks on much larger cruise ships. Certainly, there are conventional cruise ships with interiors that reach a similar standard to those in the Sea Cloud Cruises fleet, but none of them are as individually and elaborately planned, designed and built as ours. When our flagship Sea Cloud first began operating 90 years ago as the largest private yacht in the world and then as a floating diplomatic palace for leaders worldwide, she featured bespoke furnishings and interiors. We’re proud to have preserved this legacy and share it with our guests onboard Sea Cloud II and our new Sea Cloud Spirit too. CFI Captain Adam Pazdzioch is nautical and technical director for Sea Cloud Cruises A NEW ADDIT ION Set to debut in the Mediterranean in September 2021, Sea Cloud Spirit features 69 cabins (25 with balconies), dining and seating areas, a wellness area, a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, a salon and a fitness area on the sundeck. She will sail mostly under wind power, thanks to her 44,100 square feet of sails, which take almost an hour to hoist by hand. Design note: