Club Med 2

The 1992-built yacht Club Med 2 is a modern sailing cruise ship owned by Club Med Cruises. Marketed as a "cruise ship" (mega-yacht), she is powered by seven computer-controlled sails combined with traditional diesel-electric propulsion (four diesel generators powering two electric motors).

History - Construction and Ownership

The 400-passenger Club Med 2 is owned and operated by Club Med SA (formerly Club Mediterranee), a French corporation (part of Fosun Group) specializing in premium all-inclusive vacation packages at its privately-owned resorts worldwide. Her sistership, Club Med 1, was acquired by Windstar Cruises and renamed Wind Surf (1998).

Fosun Group (officially Fosun International Ltd) is a Chinese holding company founded in 1992, headquartered in Shanghai, and incorporated in Hong Kong in December 2004. With offices in 16 countries, Fosun is one of China's largest privately-owned companies. As of 2019, it reported total assets of USD 102.6 billion, revenue of USD 20.7 billion, and net income of USD 2.1 billion. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK 656) since July 2007, Fosun invests in and manages a diverse portfolio of businesses across industries including banking, insurance, asset management, entertainment (Cirque du Soleil), fashion (Ahava, Caruso, Folli Follie, Lanvin, Silver Cross, St John, Tom Tailor, Wolford), food and beverages, private hospitals, real estate, retail, and tourism.

The 5-masted Club Med 2 is a computer-controlled schooner and one of the world’s largest sailing ships. She was fully drydock reconstructed in 1996, her interior was completely redesigned in 2008, and she was most recently refurbished in 2022 (see refurbishment review in the Wiki section).

The vessel (IMO number 9007491) is France-flagged (MMSI 227194000) and registered in Mata-Utu/Wallis and Futuna.

In 2008, the yacht’s interior was fully revamped by Geneva-based interior designer Sophie Jacquemin.

With a draft of just 5 m / 16 ft, the vessel can sail close to shore, ideal for coastal navigation itineraries.

Onboard services are provided by 214 staff and crew, mostly from Mauritius.

Decks and Cabins

MS Club Med 2 staterooms (186 total / 372 berths) include 1x Armateur Suite (40 m² / 430 ft²), 10x Owner's Suites (36 m² / 390 ft²), 5x Deluxe Cabins (24 m² / 260 ft²), and 170x Club Superior Cabins (18 m² / 195 ft²).

Club Superior Cabins are located on Deck B-Borneo (55 cabins/lower deck), Deck C-Caraibes (67 cabins/midship), and Deck D-Desirade (48 cabins/upper deck).

All passenger cabins are exterior-facing (with sea views) and configured for double occupancy. Some Superior staterooms accommodate a third guest.

The vessel has 6 passenger-accessible decks (of 8 total), with cabins on 4 decks.

Two elevators (forward and aft) connect all passenger decks.

The ship’s 8 decks offer a combined surface area of approximately 2000 m² / 21,530 ft².

Shipboard Facilities and Amenities

Club Med 2 offers all-inclusive cruises, featuring breakfast room service and two gourmet restaurants (with evening waiter service) included in the fare. Cookery classes are available three times per week.

The Mediterranee Restaurant (Main Dining Room on Deck G) blends international and exotic cuisine. This intimate venue is complimentary during the day and operates on an à la carte basis in the evenings. Dinner reservations are made through the Reception Desk. It serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with indoor seating or alfresco dining on the Veranda or balcony. Table sizes range from 2 to 8 guests.

The Magellan Restaurant (Deck E) offers a premium dining experience with table-side service at an additional charge. The chef and team prepare rare and traditional French dishes. Sommeliers assist with selections from the premium wine list. Table sizes range from 2 to 12 guests.

Room service is available 24/7 for an additional fee, complimentary for Suite guests.

There are four onboard bars: Le Pacifique/The Pacific (piano bar lounge and nightclub on Deck F, open in the evenings, hosts the Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party, features a humidor and premium cigars), Le Venise (Deck E, next to the pool with stern views), Moby Dick (live music and piano performances in the evenings), and The Albatros (poolside on Deck G/sundeck). All bars serve complimentary snacks.

This superyacht can access destinations inaccessible to larger ships. She offers nightly music and ballroom dancing, morning arrivals at new ports, and water sports such as snorkeling, wakeboarding, and water skiing, all included in the fare.

Facilities include a Library/Nautique Hall, Boutique Shop, modern Gym, and a full-service Wellness Center with five treatment rooms, two saunas, and a Beauty Salon. Spa services are available at an additional charge.

Premium Champagne is served complimentary in The Pacific Lounge between 6-11 pm.

All outdoor spaces are fitted with premium teak decking.

Complimentary activities include aqua and fitness classes, nightly shows and dancing, and water sports (boating, kayaking, windsurfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling). The Marina Platform (for launching open-sea activities) measures 85 m² / 915 ft².

Club Med 2's Wellness Services (Spa and Beauty)

Club Med Spa and Beauty Salon by CARITA offers a wide range of treatments including massages, body treatments, facials, and salon services:

• HYDRATING TREATMENT (60 min)
• SOOTHING FACIAL (60 min – cocooning mask + facial massage with chilled porcelain spoons)
• PURIFYING PEACE (60 min facial for oily skin)
• MEN’S ESSENTIAL (60 min deep cleansing using volcanic rock and hyaluronic acid, with scalp-face-neck-shoulder massage)
• YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT (75 min anti-aging with Sothys’ βP3 Tri-Complex)
• CRYO EYE PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT (30 min – cryo gel mask and eye massage with chilled porcelain spoons)
• HANAKASUMI (60-90 min body treatment with warm exfoliating cream)
• INDONESIE ANCESTRALE (60-90 min traditional Indonesian massage with energy breathing and floral scents)
• SENSATIONS ORIENTALES (60-90 min Oriental spa treatment by Sothys)

Custom massages include SWEDISH, DEEP TISSUE, and CLUB MED SIGNATURE (combo). Guests can choose the duration (30-60-90 min), ingredients (e.g., lemon and petitgrain, orange blossom and cedar wood), and product type (cream or oil).

Custom body treatments include PEELING WITH 3 SALTS (45 min using salts from France, the Himalayas, and the Dead Sea) and HYDRA-NOURISHING COCOON MASK (30 min warm body wrap).

Spa packages include RELAXATION & BEAUTY GETAWAY (3-4 days), REVITALIZING GETAWAY (2-4 days), ESCAPADE AFTER SPORT (2-4 days), and BEAUTY GETAWAY (2-3 days).

The Club Med Spa complex features five treatment rooms (one for couples, three individual, one for hands, feet, and beauty), a Tea Room (Zen meditation), and a semi-private outdoor deck area (portside on Deck F-Fidji).

Itineraries

MV Club Med 2’s itinerary program features Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea voyages in the summer, followed by Caribbean cruises in the winter. Seasonal transatlantic crossings between Europe and the Caribbean are also offered (RepositionCruises.com).

After the COVID-19 pandemic pause (2020-2021), Club Med Cruises resumed operations on July 10, 2021, with departures from Nice. During the suspension (May 2020–July 2021), the vessel was laid up in La Seyne-sur-Mer/Toulon.

The 2022-2023 Caribbean program (December–March) featured 7- to 12-night voyages departing from ports in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St Martin. Destinations included Mayreau, Bequia, Tobago Cays, St Barthelemy, and Marie-Galante Island.

Mediterranean sailings feature golf-themed cruises, including up to five golf course fees and services by PGA-certified professionals. Land services include shuttles, baggage handling, and golf carts.

Family cruises are offered during school vacations, with supervised programming for children aged 8 and up. Activities are divided into two groups: 8–12 and 13–17 years old. Programs include Club Med Artists (arts and crafts), games, contests, and gaming consoles.