SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream Yacht Club (seadream.com) is a privately-owned cruise line company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 2002 by Larry Pimentel and Atle Brynestad. Atle is a Norwegian industrialist and also the founder of the luxury brand Seabourn.

SeaDream's Owner, CEO, and Chairman is Atle Brynestad. The company's management team is led by Bob Lepisto (President) and Andreas Brynestad (Executive VP). In September 2023, Rune Thomas Ege was appointed Senior VP of Communications (previously employed by Hurtigruten/Group and Expeditions). In January 2024, Walter Littlejohn III was appointed CSO/Chief Sales Officer.

Atle Brynestad (born in 1953 in Norway) founded SeaDream Yacht Club and Seabourn Cruise Line, as well as the Norwegian retail chain Smart Club AS (founded in 1995 and acquired by Coop Norge SA in 2008). Through his company CG Holding, an Oslo-based holding company specializing in retail and renewable energy investments, Brynestad also owns the Porsgrund Porcelain Factory, which is currently the only porcelain manufacturer still operating in Norway.

As one of the industry's small cruise lines, SeaDream offers a luxurious yet relaxed "yacht cruise" experience in destinations like the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, and Northern Europe. The itineraries are flexible, allowing the captain to linger in a port of call if passengers wish, or depart early if weather conditions disrupt plans. After purchasing two luxury cruise ships (previously operated by Cunard), the line promoted its "yacht-like" cruising style. Since its inception, the brand has maintained a relaxed dress code, with no formal wear required and "resort-casual" attire being the standard.

In 2022, SeaDream celebrated its 20th anniversary with a USD 10 million (EUR 8.8M) drydock refurbishment for both yachts, completed at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas.

Highlights of the luxury brand's sea travel experience include exquisite cuisine, exceptional service, 5-star luxury hotel amenities, a sophisticated enrichment program, and exotic itineraries to secluded bays and harbors rarely visited by other cruisers.

SeaDream Yacht Club is known for being one of the industry's most all-inclusive cruise lines. Its packages cover gratuities, all beverages (including alcohol and cocktails), all shore excursions and tours, as well as the equipment at the watersports marina platform. However, passengers will need to pay extra for spa treatments and premium liquor brands available at the onboard bars and lounges.

The following YouTube video is an official SeaDream release about its "top luxury yachting" experience. It showcases the yachts' best features, including suite configurations, cabin amenities, sophisticated relaxation, dining options, and a variety of onboard activities.

SeaDream cruise passengers are sophisticated, laid-back, well-heeled, and well-traveled, with ages ranging widely, typically starting from guests in their 30s. Solo travelers and large groups of family and friends are common, though couples are predominant.

SeaDream's current fleet includes the sister ships SeaDream 1 (1984-built as "Sea Goddess I") and SeaDream 2 (1985-built as "Sea Goddess II"). SeaDream Innovation (launched in September 2021) was an intended newbuild project. However, in December 2019, the company canceled the SeaDream Innovation shipbuilding project and announced plans to purchase a second-hand vessel in 2020.

All shipboard meals are open-seating, with many two-seat tables available, making SeaDream a great choice for romantically inclined travelers. Weather permitting, dining is available on the yacht's open deck. Expensive champagnes are generously poured, and there is a weekly Champagne Splash party with caviar. One of the brand's unique offerings is the "sleeping under the stars" experience, which includes either an 8-person bed (located on the ship's forward open deck) or a double Balinese lounger facing the sea (aft of the "Top of the Yacht Bar").

In 2023, SeaDream announced plans to upgrade its yachts with shore power connectivity. SeaDream 2 was upgraded in 2023, and SeaDream 1 will be upgraded in 2024.

In January 2024, during the WAGMI Miami conference (January 21-24), SeaDream Yacht Club announced that it would immediately begin accepting cryptocurrency for cruise bookings, including full-yacht charters. SeaDream now accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and over 200 other widely used cryptocurrencies.

(Coronavirus crisis) Passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SeaDream yachts suspended passenger shipping operations from March 18, 2020, through July 2021.

Operations were initially planned to resume on September 7, 2020, but SeaDream launched a mini-cruise program in Norway (June-September 2020) featuring 12-day Norwegian coastal itineraries between Oslo and Tromso aboard the superyacht SeaDream 1. SeaDream 1 resumed service on June 26 (Mediterranean itineraries from Seville), and SeaDream 2 resumed on June 26 (Greek Islands from Athens).

In early November 2020, following a COVID outbreak on SeaDream 1, the company canceled its Caribbean 2020 winter program. All affected bookings received full refunds or future cruise credits (FCC) with rebooking.

In August 2020, SeaDream introduced the "Ultimate Booking Assurance" policy, which guarantees a full monetary refund or 120% FCC for bookings on voyages scheduled between July 22, 2020, and June 30, 2021, in case the cruise is affected by travel restrictions from the customer's country of origin. Rebooking of SeaDream cruises, even those not affected by travel restrictions, is allowed.

Currently, the company owns and operates two superyachts/sisterships: SeaDream I (built in 1984) and SeaDream II (built in 1985). SeaDream Innovation was a newbuild project originally planned for delivery in September 2021. However, in December 2019, the company canceled the shipbuilding project and announced plans to acquire a second-hand vessel instead.

Cruises 2025-2026

In December 2022, SeaDream Yacht Club revealed its 2025 Caribbean schedule for both ships. The itineraries feature exotic islands such as Mayreau, Bequia, Prickly Pear, and Puerto Rico's uninhabited Culebrita Island, among others.

SeaDream's 2025 Caribbean program runs from January through April and includes 32 different itineraries.

• "Spanish & British Caribbean Delight" roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico (January 11-18, 2025)
• "British & French Islands Explorer" from Charlotte Amalie/St. Thomas Island, USVI to Marigot/St. Martin Island (February 1-8, 2025)
• "West Indies Explorer" from Bridgetown, Barbados to St. John’s, Antigua (March 29-April 5, 2025).

SeaDream's yachting vacations offer ample opportunities to relax in ultimate luxury, enjoy 5-star al fresco dining, and experience highly anticipatory service. The Caribbean's turquoise waters are perfect for the superyachts' enhanced watersports marina, which is equipped with a new water slide, snorkeling gear, sailboats, kayaks, wakeboards, stand-up paddleboards, Hobie Cat catamarans, a banana boat, a floating island and trampoline, and wave runners/jet skis.

In January 2023, SeaDream opened bookings for its 2025 voyages (Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Scandinavia/Northern Europe).

The Caribbean itineraries (32 voyages from January to April 2025) will visit a new island each day. The 2025 Caribbean winter season (starting on November 15, 2024) includes islands like Bequia, Mayreau, and Prickly Pear, Iles des Saintes (Guadeloupe), and Culebrita Island/off Culebra.

In May 2023, the 2025 holiday season in the Caribbean was announced, featuring pristine and unspoiled island destinations like St. Barths, Prickly Pear, Anguilla, Lovango Cay USVI/private island, and Mayreau, among others.

SeaDream's 2026 Caribbean schedule (January to April) consists of 33 itineraries covering 39 destinations. The sailings range from 10 to 11 days and feature overnight stays in Bequia, evening beach parties in St. Kitts, and full nights in Gustavia/St. Barts. Additionally, passengers can enjoy the famous 'Champagne and Caviar Splash' beach barbecue.

The 10-day "Best of the Secluded Caribbean" journey (from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Bridgetown, Barbados) visits the USVI, the BVI, Anguilla, St. Barts, St. Kitts/Nevis, and St. Vincent/Grenadines.

The 7-day "Bountiful Bahamas" voyage (roundtrip from Palm Beach, Florida) encompasses various locations in the archipelago, including Andros Island, Emerald Bay, San Salvador, Staniel Cay, and Grand Bahama.