Cruising in style

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the October 9, 2023 edition of Global Golf Post. VALENCIA, SPAIN | The amenities on Sea Cloud Spirit are many, from daily laundry and pressing service (but no dry cleaning) to pretty good internet access. The water pressure in our shower was strong, the AC kept us cool, our queen-sized bed was comfortable and the bath towels big enough for an NFL lineman. Temperatures can vary greatly on the water, which means layering is critical. Bring a sweater or jacket. Or both. Also, we learned during our tour of Seville that rain gear is a good idea, even though the Iberian Peninsula is quite arid. You can leave your umbrella at home, however, as brolleys are provided for passengers. Every evening, crew members put a program in our stateroom detailing the next day’s activities and providing a bit of history and information on the places we would be visiting.

The seas were quite calm during our trip. But we know we likely got lucky in that regard and appreciate that travel on open water might com...