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 2026-2027-2028-2029

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.

Spring 2027 itineraries feature a selection of refined small-ship Caribbean cruises. Continuing its tradition of luxury yacht cruising, SeaDream's 2027 voyages offer an array of carefully curated Caribbean voyages on its two megayachts, each accommodating just over 100 guests with a near 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. The schedule includes 28 voyages running from January to April, with 7-day cruises exploring the USA and BVI/British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, and the French West Indies.

Select itineraries will venture farther south, visiting destinations such as Guadeloupe, the Grenadines, St Lucia, and Barbados. Each voyage features at least one overnight stay, predominantly in St Barths, a favorite among luxury travelers. Guests will also enjoy SeaDream’s renowned Champagne & Caviar Splash beach party, a hallmark of the yachting experience, and access to the yacht's Marina, which offers jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, and more, including the unique water slides that lead directly into the sea.

Most of these 2027 Caribbean voyages will be roundtrips from San Juan Puerto Rico or St Thomas USVI, with selected departures from St Martin and Barbados. The itineraries are designed for optimized cruising at lower speeds, contributing to significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions, with an estimated 15% decrease from 2025 to 2027.

The line's 2027–2028 Caribbean season features a carefully curated roster of 16 new voyages, visiting 28 of the region’s most secluded and celebrated isles. Departures in November and December 2027 will highlight cherished enclaves such as the Virgin Islands and the Grenadines, while New Year itineraries will glide into January with two flagship yachts anchoring in St. Barths for an exclusive fête.

Each itinerary is charted to immerse guests in private harbors and beachside harbors marked by extended stays and nighttime celebrations. Prominent among these will be full-moon parties at Trellis Bay and New Year’s Eve anchored in Gustavia Harbor, where SeaDream I and SeaDream II will join the superyacht fleet for fireworks and grand countdown festivities across three days and two nights.

Voyages will embark from convenient Caribbean gateways such as San Juan, St. Thomas, Barbados, and St. Martin, featuring round-trip options. Every journey includes SeaDream’s signature Champagne & Caviar Splash beach party, a marina stocked with water toys—including the only at-sea water slides—and watersports platforms for jet skis, paddleboards, and snorkeling adventures.

Underpinning these voyages is SeaDream’s commitment to eco-conscious navigation: routes are optimized for slower speeds, achieving significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissions—an estimated 15 % improvement from 2025 to 2027.

Spring 2028 Caribbean season is featuring 32 new voyages aboard the newly refurbished SeaDream I and SeaDream II. These itineraries, running from January to April (2028), are tailored for discerning yacht travellers who seek private harbours, secluded beaches, overnight stays, and immersive island time—elements rarely found in mainstream cruising. Each exchange of guests for crew ensures a highly attentive, all-inclusive experience that includes watersports launched directly from the yacht and fine dining recognized as the highest-rated at sea.

SeaDream is responding to guest interest with expanded itineraries to the Virgin Islands, embracing intimate harbours such as Jost van Dyke, Norman Island, Prickly Pear, Leverick Bay (Virgin Gorda), Culebra, and Vieques—all destinations that larger ships cannot access.

Overnight stays in St Barths are now almost standard across the lineup, allowing passengers ample time to explore its famed beaches, boutiques, and nightlife at a relaxed pace.

SeaDream’s popular Bahamas voyages return for a fourth year, offered as week-long departures from Palm Beach, Florida. Guests will visit pristine cays, marine parks, exclusive golf resorts, and enjoy top-tier snorkeling—the kind of tranquil beauty that only yacht-scale operations can deliver.

Signature experiences distinguish this season: 4 voyages are timed to coincide with the Full Moon Party at Trellis Bay on Beef Island, where guests witness local music, fire dancing, and authentic Caribbean cuisine in a setting only accessible by yacht. Each voyage also features the Champagne & Caviar Splash beach party—champagne and caviar served in the surf followed by a lavish beach barbecue.

New ports for 2028 include Port St. Charles in Barbados and St. Pierre, Martinique, further extending SeaDream’s reach into the southern Caribbean with longer 10- and 11-day journeys that immerse travellers in local culture and exclusive events like a beach dinner party at Carambola Beach Club in St. Kitts.

In June 2026 SeaDream Yacht Club unveiled its Fall 2028 Caribbean programme together with its New Year's 2029 voyages aboard SeaDream I and SeaDream II. Operating from November 2028 through January 2029, the season comprises 13 yacht voyages across the Caribbean, calling at destinations including the Virgin Islands, St. Barths, Anguilla, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua and other islands throughout the region.

Designed around the concept of boutique yachting, the new programme places emphasis on overnight stays, extended time in port and visits to smaller harbours that are beyond the reach of larger cruise ships. The itineraries are intended to offer a more relaxed pace, allowing guests to spend additional time ashore rather than following conventional cruise schedules.

Gustavia, St. Barths, remains a central feature of the season, with both yachts scheduled for multiple overnight calls and late departures. Several voyages include two full days alongside, enabling guests to experience the island beyond daytime hours, while the New Year's departures will feature two overnight stays in the harbour during the holiday period.

The Christmas and New Year's sailings combine visits to the Virgin Islands, St. Barths, Anguilla, St. Maarten and Virgin Gorda, placing guests in the region during its peak festive season. Both SeaDream I and SeaDream II will spend New Year's Eve at anchor in Gustavia, where the harbour traditionally hosts an extensive gathering of superyachts accompanied by waterfront celebrations and fireworks.

Throughout the programme, the company's yachts will continue to operate in smaller anchorages and ports that cannot accommodate larger cruise vessels. These include Leverick Bay and Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda, White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Sandy Ground in Anguilla and Saba in the Dutch Caribbean. The itineraries have been developed around marina access, operational flexibility and extended opportunities ashore.