Huge sailing yacht cruiser to dock in Devon

Authentic tall-ship sailing experience vessel Sea Cloud Spirit - reputed to be the world's third-largest sailing yacht cruiser - is on its way to Devon. The German three-mast full-rigged ship is scheduled to arrive in Dartmouth at 8am this Friday, June 14.

The luxury ship, which combines a traditional windjammer experience with 21st century comfort for up to 136 passengers, stopped off at Dart Harbour last year. However, this time it will be enjoying a longer stay.

Sea Cloud Spirit is 125 metres long, has 28 sails and five decks with some amazing facilities onboard. In addition to the usual amenities such as a fine dining restaurant, boutique and library, the ship has an infirmary, wine bar, cocktail bar and tea room.

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There are spacious and elegant common spaces on the main deck, along with an ocean-view spa, hair salon and gym.

Tricia Daniels, cruise coordinator for Dart Harbour, said: "We have seen her last year as well, but this time she is staying longer between 8am and 6pm which is unusual for the parent company, Sea Cloud Cruises. She is a German, uber luxurious, three-masted rigged ship but, at just three years old, she also has the advantage of being high-tech.

"Sea Cloud Spirit carries 136 guests, mostly German, and on this occasion, they are sailing on a Britain in Bloom itinerary, arriving from Guernsey and then heading out to the Scillies. Dart Harbour intends to have a German speaker as part of the Dartmouth Ambassador Meet and Greet team on the day."