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Ships of SeaDream Yacht Club

Seadream I

Seadream I

177 Cruises availables
Seadream II

Seadream II

162 Cruises availables

SeaDream Yacht Club: yachting rather than cruising

Two sister yachts make up the fleet, so the choice comes down to the date and the region rather than the vessel. The number of departures currently on sale is shown at the top of this page. SeaDream I and SeaDream II share the calendar. The itineraries almost never repeat. It is the opposite of a fleet sailing the same circuit all season, and it means a route you see today may not come back next year.

Where these two yachts come from

From the Wärtsilä yard in Helsinki: SeaDream I from 1984 and SeaDream II from 1985, built as Sea Goddess I and II. They passed through Cunard, then Seabourn, before the 2001 purchase by Atle Brynestad — who founded Seabourn in 1987 and chaired Cunard. These are yachts over forty years old, refitted, carrying about 112 passengers each. The motion at sea is felt far more than on a large ship, and anyone with a delicate stomach should hear that.

"Yachting, not cruising": what holds and what does not

True: a marina that folds out from the stern with jet skis, kayaks, sailing dinghies, paddleboards and snorkelling gear; Balinese beds on the top deck for sleeping outside, linen provided; evening dress that is relaxed but coded, no jeans or shorts at table. False, though, on one point repeated everywhere: there is a casino on board, on Deck 4, closed to under-eighteens. The slogan holds on a great deal; on that one it does not, and we would rather correct it than repeat it.

The marina is not guaranteed

It is the main selling point and it depends on weather and anchorage: alongside a quay or in a seaway it does not open. If you are buying the voyage for the water sports, ask how many days at anchor your exact itinerary holds. In the same spirit, the line itself writes that the rest of the voyage will probably change from the published schedule. That is rare candour, and it means you are not buying a port: you are buying a passage.

Two yachts, and no third

A new ship was ordered from a Dutch yard in March 2019, then dropped by mutual agreement on 2 December 2019, guests already booked being refunded. The fleet has held two yachts since. The line has hinted an announcement is coming; no firm order is public, and we will not announce a ship in its place. As with any very small fleet, one yacht out of service weighs heavily: there is a single possible stand-in, and she is sailing somewhere else.

Accessibility: very limited

One cabin per yacht, number 215, takes a wheelchair. The marina, the aft part of Deck 4 and the whole of Deck 6 are closed to it — and Deck 6 is precisely where the bar and the Balinese beds are. Add the calls at anchor. If mobility is at stake, this line is not the right choice, and it is better to hear that now than at the quay. For comparable luxury on larger ships with real accessible fittings, look at Silversea.

What the fare covers

According to the line, the fare covers an open bar with select brands, a daily selection of wines, gratuities and all the marina sports. "Select" is not "every brand". Excursions, the spa, internet and laundry are not covered. One last thing to know before booking: the passage contract sets the competent court in Norway and arbitration in Oslo. For a Quebec client, that is a remedy more theoretical than real.

Frequently Asked Questions

Two sister yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II, built at the Wärtsilä yard in Helsinki in the mid-1980s and refitted since. They carry about 112 passengers each. The number of departures currently on sale is shown at the top of this page.
Almost never. The yachts anchor in bays rather than working a string of berths, and the routes change from season to season. An itinerary you see this year may not come back next year.
A marina that folds out from the stern with jet skis, kayaks, sailing dinghies, paddleboards and snorkelling gear; Balinese beds on the top deck for sleeping outside; evening dress that is relaxed but coded, no jeans or shorts at table. And one useful correction: there is a casino on board, on Deck 4, closed to under-eighteens. The slogan holds on many counts; on that one, it does not.
No, and that matters since it is the main selling point. It depends on weather and anchorage: alongside a quay or in a seaway it does not open. If you are buying the voyage for the water sports, ask how many days at anchor your itinerary holds.
From the Wärtsilä yard in Helsinki: SeaDream I from 1984 and SeaDream II from 1985, built as Sea Goddess I and II. They passed through Cunard, then Seabourn, before the 2001 purchase by Atle Brynestad — who founded Seabourn in 1987 and chaired Cunard. These are hulls over forty years old, refitted, carrying 112 guests each: the motion at sea is felt.
No. A new ship was ordered from Damen in March 2019 and then dropped by mutual agreement on 2 December 2019, guests already booked being refunded. The fleet has held two yachts since. The line has hinted an announcement is coming; no firm order is public, and we will not announce a ship in its place.
Barely. One cabin per yacht, number 215, takes a wheelchair. The marina, the aft part of Deck 4 and the whole of Deck 6 are closed to it — and Deck 6 is precisely where the bar and the Balinese beds are. Add the calls at anchor. If mobility is at stake, this line is not the right choice, and it is better to hear that now.
According to the line, the fare covers an open bar with select brands, a daily selection of wines, gratuities and all the marina sports. "Select" is not "every brand". Excursions, the spa, internet and laundry are not covered. One last piece of candour: the line itself writes that the rest of the voyage will probably change from the published schedule. You are not buying a port, you are buying a passage.
Yes. This page shows the departures we carry online, and our inventory does not always cover the line's full catalogue. Call us with the date and region you found: in most cases we can book it for you.
It depends on the departure and the market, not on the line. On these small fleets the working language on board is almost always English. If French matters to you, say so before booking.
On ships carrying one hundred to three hundred guests, yes: there are few cabins and the best go early. Talk cancellation terms through with your advisor before you decide.
Your agency, and it alone. Voyages AquaTerra operates under a licence from Quebec's Office de la protection du consommateur, your payments pass through a trust account, and the compensation fund for travel agency clients covers your departure. That holds whichever line you choose.
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