Sea Cloud Cruises recently announced a special 2025 sailing with George Washington’s Mount Vernon on Sea Cloud II. Additionally, Rear Admiral Peter Cressy, director of executive leadership programs, George Washington Leadership Institute, will host the sailing, from Barbados to St. Maarten, Feb. 18–25, 2025.

Dr. Peter Cressy © Sea Cloud Cruises

“History and perseverance permeate throughout the Sea Cloud Cruises fleet and collaborations with aligned institutions like Mount Vernon further elevate our authentic sailing experience,” said Mirell Reyes, president, Sea Cloud Cruises North America. “Tying together Dr. Cressy’s leadership and knowledge along with tales of President Washington including his travels to Barbados promise to make this sailing a remarkable journey.”

The itinerary visits Bridgetown, Barbados; Port Elizabeth, Bequia; Chatham Bay, Union Island; Soufriere, St. Lucia; Cabrits, Dominica; Gustavia, St. Barthélemy; and Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Guests on this special sailing in collaboration with George Washington’s Mount Vernon and George Washington Leadership Institute will enjoy conversations on history and leadership; Dr. Cressy’s “Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Churchill: A Strategic Approach to Leading in Times of Crisis” lecture; a tasting of Mount Vernon’s own rum; and more.

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“President Washington sailed the Caribbean with his older brother and drafted a detailed diary of his only explorations outside what would be become the United State of America,” said Cressy, Ed.D., RADM (Ret.) “Speaking on board the Sea Cloud II will bring this history to life in an unrivaled setting and create lasting memories for all.”