SeaDream II

The 1985-built SeaDream 2 yacht was constructed by STX Finland (Petter Yran & Bjorn Storbraaten, Helsinki Finland). Previously, the cruise ship was operated by Cunard Line as "Sea Goddess II". The vessel is in SeaDream Yacht Club's fleet since 2001. The only fleetmate is the sistership SeaDream 1 (1984), with a newbuild planned for the future - SeaDream Innovation (concept superyacht).

The vessel (IMO number 8203440) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 308311000) and registered in Nassau.

History - construction and ownership

The 112-passenger ship SeaDream II is indistinguishable from the sistership SeaDream I. She was designed for independent, experienced travelers who dislike large ships with kids running around, and all the dressing up - ties are useless here. Inside SeaDream II, there is a feeling of discreet sophistication. The public rooms are elegant and chic, with potpourri and flowers everywhere.

Decks and Cabins

The superyacht SeaDream 2 has a total of 56 staterooms (all are Suites, in 4 grades) and max passenger capacity 112 (plus 100 staff-crew. Most are the Yacht Club Staterooms (54 total, sized 195 ft2 / m2), of which 16x can be converted/connected into Commodore Suites (8 total, sized 390 ft2 / 36 m2).

The ship has no cabins with step-out balconies. The largest accommodations are the Owner Suite (445 ft2 / 41 m2) and Admiral Suite (375 ft2 / 35 m2).

Each stateroom features a marble bathroom (Bulgari bath amenities, plush cotton bathrobes, magnifying mirror, massage shower units), spacious living room, smart UHDTV, CD/DVD system, USB charging ports, Internet outlets, iPod stations, personalized stationeries. Refrigerators and mini-bars are stocked with soft drinks, beers, bottled spring water (all beverages are complimentary).

The boat has 6 decks, of which 5 are passenger-accessible and 3 with cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

A delightful feature of SeaDream cruises in warm areas is the beach barbecue "caviar in the surf" (land BBQ dining experience). Another benefit is the drinks onboard, which except connoisseur wines and premium brands, are all free. All meals in the Dining Room are open seating, all the time. Breakfast is typically served at the ship's Topside Restaurant. Guests can choose from a small array of fruits, bread, cereals and yogurt at a mini-buffet. Hot dishes are ordered from a menu. Lunch is also served at the Topside, while dinner locales vary.

SeaDream customers love entertaining themselves. Entertainment options include an intimate Piano Bar, Top Of The Yacht Bar, Casino, Boutique, Promenade (on Deck 5), Spa, Gym, Beauty Salon, Library, Golf Simulator, Main Lounge (light music and first-run movies), sundeck's swimming pool and Jacuzzi/whirlpool, or a great choice of in-cabin CDs and DVDs. At no cost, passengers may check out iPods stocked with different types of music. The stern watersports Marina makes it easy for passengers to snorkel and sail off the stern. Water toys are complimentary and include snorkel gear, kayaks, Hobie Cat, banana boat, and Jet Skis.

Both SeaDream yachts feature "Top of the Yacht" bars (added during the drydocks in 2001), along with the 8x alcoves set to the starboard and port sides of the Funnel/smokestack (equipped with padded two-person loungers). At the front part of the Sundeck, there are large hammocks, more sunloungers and 2x Jacuzzies (added during the drydock in 2022), as well as a Golf Simulator (with 30+ golf course choices) that doubles as Cinema/Theater.

The superyacht has 1 elevator (midship, interconnecting all decks but 1-CrewDeck and 6-Sundeck) and Infirmary/Medical Facility (hospital and pharmacy, served by a resident physician).

Itineraries

Traditionally for SeaDream yachts, SeaDream 2 itinerary program is based on Mediterranean voyages (homeporting in Civitavecchia-Rome, Venice, Barcelona, Piraeus-Athens, Dubrovnik Croatia), as well as Caribbean voyages with homeporting in San Juan Puerto Rico and Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas USVI).

The cruise ship is also open for private charters with custom-designed itineraries.

Following the Coronavirus crisis, both SeaDream yachts restarted operations in July 2021 (Europe/Mediterranean deployment). The Caribbean operations were restarted in November 2021, with SeaDream 2 from San Juan Puerto Rico (Nov 20) and SeaDream 1 from Bridgetown Barbados (Nov 26).

SeaDream 2 cruise ship is company's second all-inclusive yacht, with sistership Sea Dream 1. The vessel was built in 1985 and chartered as "Sea Goddess II" to Sea Goddess Cruises (between 1984-1998), as "Seabourn Goddess II" to Cunard and Seabourn (between 1999 and 2001) and operated under its current name by the shipowner since 2001.

SeaDream 2 cruises in the Mediterranean (during summer) and in the Caribbean (during winter). Transatlantic cruise deals are offered seasonally on yacht's the Atlantic Ocean repositioning crossings. Some of the itineraries can be combined into back-to-back cruises (longer, discount priced voyages). While departure and call port times are generally pre-set, the Captain can modify the yacht's cruise schedule and adjust those times (even seaports) along the route. While most Caribbean-based cruise vessels depart from ports of call in late-afternoon, SeaDream 2 is often departing in late-evening - just to give its affluent guests the chance to enjoy the local nightlife. Many cruise itineraries additionally feature scheduled overnight stays in ports.

The yacht'spassenger capacity is only 112 guests, making it perfect for cruise ship charters, that usually serve corporate business meetings, "rich family" reunions, celebrities' anniversaries at sea, etc. On such deals, the cruise itinerary route for the yacht's charter is determined by the booking party.

SeaDream 2 refurbishments review

In 2022, SeaDream conducted a USD 10 million (EUR 8,8M) drydock refurbishment project for both yachts at Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport).

Works included full-scale renovations of all staterooms (new furniture, hardware, textiles, wardrobes, electrical upgrades / USB charging ports, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor lights, 55-inch smart HDTVs), all outside deck spaces (premium teakwood flooring, premium mahogany Balinese beds and sun loungers, Loro Piana upholstery and cushions, Frette towels, TUUCI parasols and hammocks), upgraded cabin amenities (woven lines, silk pajamas, silver ice buckets, GioBagnara Miramar trays).

Forward on Deck 6 (Sundeck's sunbathing area) were installed 2x new Jacuzzies and 2x new rain showers.

The aft-located/stern Marina Platform was also upgraded.