Top Ten Reasons For Sailing SeaDream

By Ralph Grizzle, The Avid Cruiser

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler ranked SeaDream Yacht Club as one of the top 100 travel experiences worldwide. In fact, SeaDream was the only cruise company to be included in the listing. !e other 99 winners were all hotels and resorts.

Additionally, readers voted SeaDream Worlds Best Small Passenger Shipping Line, and the company achieved the highest overall rating of any cruise company large or small.

How do SeaDreams twin yachts, both more than 20 years old, outperform all others at least to readers of Conde Nast Traveler? On two SeaDream sailings over the past three years, Ive identified ten reasons why SeaDream stands apart.

Reason # 1
SeaDreams vessels are stylishly small, carrying just 100 guests and able to get into ports that cruise ships cant reach, including some idyllic coves and harbors and uncrowded beaches. !e twin yachts are positioned November through April in the Caribbean and May through November in the Mediterranean. Also, most of SeaDreams Yachting Voyages feature late night stays in port so that you can enjoy the night life.

Reason # 2
Small doesnt mean sacrificing big-ship amenities. SeaDream vessels feature all ocean view staterooms with Bvlgari bath amenities, the SEADREAM Spa with 8 massage therapists and a member of the !ai Spa Association the only one of its kind at sea, sauna, exercise room with the latest equipment and ocean views, beauty salon, casino, piano bar, library, large pool deck, Jacuzzi, boutique, 30 Course golf simulator, Top Of the Yacht Bar with 360 degree views, even a big screen under the stars and much more.

Reason #3
SeaDream vessels have something most ships dont have. Outdoor dining or al fresco, open seating dining, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining aboard SeaDream is defined as Cuisine La Minute, made to order with only the freshest ingredients. Even the ice cream is Yacht Made.

Reason #4
SeaDreams vessels feature an expansive marina at the back of the ship with lots of toys for enjoying the water when the ship is anchored, including:
2-man Ocean Kayaks
Topper Sailboat
Towable Banana Sled
Windsurfer
Wake boards & water skis
(2) Yamaha Wave Runners
Island trampoline
Snorkeling & Swimming
For adventures ashore, SeaDream carries mountain bicycles.

Reason #5
On SeaDream, you wont pay extra for alcohol, including fine wines and champagnes. !e four bars on board feature select premium brands.

Reason #6
You can sleep under the stars on SeaDreams signature Balinese Dream Beds. Just make the request and SeaDream staff will provide turn down service and your choice of pillows, Belgian linens and a cozy duvet.

Reason #7
SeaDream has a high staff-to-guest ratio, with nearly one staff person for each guest. Service is impeccable, with a maximum of 56 couples to 95 crew.

Reason #8
On board SeaDream, dress is resort casual and relaxed.

Reason #9
Theres caviar and more caviar. SEADREAMS Champagne and Caviar Splash is conducted on the beach in the Caribbean and is followed by a beach barbeque served on china and around the Pool Deck in the Mediterranean.

Reason #10
In essence, SeaDream is yachting not cruising. !ere is a difference. Good things do come in small packages.

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