Club Med 2 in Motril. Credit: Ein Dahmer – Wiki CC
Luxury travellers seeking intimate Mediterranean voyages can now gain fresh access to southern Spain through this call. Club Med 2, recognised as the biggest commercial sailing cruise ship active today, arrived in Motril, on Friday, April 24, as the opening stop among twelve scheduled this season. Port officials presented the captain with a commemorative plaque and local gifts during a warm welcome from institutional representatives.
Elegant design meets modern engineering
Measuring 187 metres in length with five masts, Club Med 2 brings together classic sailing grace and advanced diesel-electric propulsion. Its 2,500 square metres of sails allow graceful movement, while 2,700 square metres of teak decking, mahogany handrails, and 164 of the most luxurious cabins create an atmosphere of refined comfort. Passengers number 208, supported by around 200 crew members, delivering a high staff-to-guest ratio that guarantees the best in personal service. Unlike vast motor vessels, this yacht reaches smaller, more exclusive harbours with ease.
The current route takes the ship from Malaga to Motril, then onwards to Cartagena, Valencia, Tarragona, Collioure, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and Nice. Motril Shipping handled arrangements for this visit. Although Jeff Bezos’s yacht Koru exceeds its overall length, Club Med 2 retains its title as the foremost sailing cruise ship in commercial operation. Full schedules continue through 2025 and 2026, confirming its enduring appeal in luxury travel circles.
Exclusive onboard experiences await guests
Gourmet dining draws on menus created with expertise from Ferrandi Paris, complemented by wellness areas, nautical pursuits and cabins offering sweeping sea views. Every port call opens doors to cultural discovery within a sophisticated setting that encourages relaxed exploration rather than mass tourism crowds.
Motril strengthens position in most luxurious cruise market
José García Fuentes, president of the Port Authority, noted that this arrival strengthens Motril’s profile for high-end and exclusive cruise traffic. Local commerce benefits directly, as such visits inject vitality into shops and services while projecting an image of hospitality suited to discerning visitors.
This docking event has added to Motril’s fame as a key node in selective Mediterranean routes. Operators and destinations increasingly favour experiences that combine maritime elegance with access to authentic coastal diamonds, and Club Med 2 delivers precisely that formula. Future calls promise continued economic and promotional gains for the region as demand for intimate luxury sailing grows steadily.
