2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
13 people
English
Christened in 1934, Cloudia is a beautifully restored, rare example of a classic Norwegian double ended ketch. Inspired by the original designs of famed naval architect Colin Archer (1832-1921), from Larvik, Norway, the Cloudia is a Listerskoyte. The top-sail ketch is notable for durability and safety. Archer’s shipyard designed and constructed the famed Fram, which participated in a number of expeditions to the North Pole and later supported Roald Amundsen’s historic first expedition to the South Pole. The Cloudia is rigged as a topsail ketch in the British or American style, which means there are 2 two-piece masts which allow her to carry more sail than a traditional Norwegian rig with shorter single masts. Cloudia’s main mast is 85 feet high including the top-jack. Many different woods were used to craft the ship, including Norwegian white oak, sapele hardwood, Douglas fir, Alaskan yellow cedar, and Ipe Brazilian hardwood. Come experience History!
We welcome you aboard for a memorable experience on a beautifully restored wooden Norwegian double ended ketch. She is a rare work of art that we love sharing with our guests. This Viking style vessel gifts the opportunity to experience the best of Mission Bay in sunny San Diego. Our vessel provides a smooth sail and has plenty of room to move around for maximum comfort. We are proud to be a United States Coast Guard inspected vessel that is operated by skilled, experienced USCG licensed Captain and Crew. Below deck is equipped with a clean bathroom, dining area and a mini kitchen making it a perfect venue for any type of event!