Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Dec 20, 1999
Pros: Relaxing. Friendly people. Beautiful ship. Informal.
Cons: It doesn't last forever.
Summary: Cruising the British Virgin Islands on the Flying Cloud was a once in a lifetime experience ... at least until we decide to do it again!
We took a trip on one of the "foo-foo" cruise lines the year before, and while we enjoyed it, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 8, 2002
Pros: it only lasted 6 days.
Cons: rattrap. false advertising.
Summary: The sales people, the web site, the literature, all were beyond misleading. if cramped quarters, cold showers, worn amenities, the smell of diesel fumes, and the noise of the engines and generator are conducive to a romantic getaway then this is your ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 5, 2000
Pros: You can't lose with a visit to the British Virgins
Cons: Not for "uptight" people who need extreme privacy.
Summary: I have not actually taken a cruise on the Flying Cloud, but I lived in the British Virgin Islands for about 20 years, and operated a 8 passenger charter vessel there. We shared many an anchorage with this vessel, including riding out Hurricanes David ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2000
Pros: Inexpensive, relaxing,no getting dressed up
Cons: not enough hot water in the bathrooms, bunk beds
Summary: I have been on several Windjammer cruises including the Polynesia, the Flying Cloud and the late great Phantome. Every cruise was great fun and I have not a single complaint about any of them except that the time goes by too quickly and the showers tend ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2000
Pros: The most relaxing vacation I have ever taken
Cons: Cramped quarters, a "musty smell" in the cabin
Summary: My ex-wife and I cruised on the Flying Cloud in 1993 and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The captain and crew were wonderful, the food was plentiful and great tasting, and the cabins were SMALL but clean.
We arrived on Tortola 2 days before ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 1999
Pros: small group of travelers - less than 100
Cons: can't think of any
Summary: A Windjammer Cruise on the Flying Cloud is a completely laid-back, enjoyable way to spend a week without the need to take along lots of "dress up" clothing and other stuff.
Although the cabins are small, one spends very little ... read more
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