Travel Agent Inc. - SeaDream Yacht Club

Why is SeaDream Called a Yacht Club?
As our President says, "We are not a cruise line. We are a yacht company and we provide a yachting experience." Yachting features an open and unstructured ambience that provides guests the ability to fulfill their own dreams - call them "SeaDream's" if you will---at their own pace and in their own style. We like to express this as "No clocks, no crowds, no lines, no stress." The key word for the SeaDream yachting experience is "unstructured". It is all about personal choice. Think of it as a free form holiday in which guests fall into a "seadream" and believe that they are aboard their own yacht. That is why we say, "It is yachting, not cruising".

What are some of the highlights of the SeaDream yachting experience?

Flexible Schedules and Itineraries – Basically, SeaDream I and II sail on scheduled, seven-day itineraries. Nevertheless, although SeaDream yachts depart their first port of call and arrive at their last port of call as scheduled, arrivals and departures at intermediate ports are not necessarily, cast in stone. Our Captains have the authority to adjust for local opportunities. Our yachts can make unscheduled calls at small ports to visit a local fish market, for example, or remain longer than scheduled in a secluded bay so guests can enjoy a few more hours of water sports.
Overnighting in Key Ports – Unlike Cruise Ships that usually arrive at ports of call in the early morning and depart in the evening of the same day, SeaDream yachts overnight at many ports of call. However, let us give you just a couple of examples here: One port in the Caribbean where we overnight is Gustavia on the French island, St. Barts. When we sail in the Mediterranean, we frequently overnight at the French Riviera port of St. Tropez. The point is the action does not even get started in ports such as these until late in the evening and we have found that our guests are active people who do not want to miss anything.
Officers and Staff Lead Guests on Personal Off-Ship Experiences – our guests to their favorite sites to share their favorite experiences. Guests may have the chance to go snorkeling with the Captain in an area he knows well and enjoys. The Activities Director might lead guests on a shore-side hike that he has uncovered on a previous visit. Guests may also want to join our Chef for a visit to his favorite patisserie or to a fine fish market where he plans to select some delicacies to put on the menu that evening. There is no cost for these shore-side opportunities.
No Tux for Guys, No Gala Gowns for Gals – The SeaDream yachting experience is a casual affair. There is no formal dress code. When asked about what our guests wear during the day or in the evening, we always respond by using the phrase "Resort Casual"--- sportswear for the activity of your choice, easy to wear and comfortable attire for shore-side visits. For specific clothing suggestions, you may want to speak to a travel professional or telephone us. Review some of the photos on our website and you will see what some of our guests are wearing.
Wellness and Well-Being – for both body and mind are high priorities with our guests and a concept that we at SeaDream take very seriously. Onboard you will find SeaDream's Spa and Fitness Center including a highly trained staff. This is another point of differentiation from the usual cruise line concept. Our spa is exclusive in that it is listed together with some of the leading spas in the world with the Thai Spa Association. No other passenger ship can make that claim. The fitness Center featuring treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent bikes, and free weights all with flat screen TVs and DVD players and a personal trainer is available at your request. Tai chi, yoga and Aerobics on deck are available as requested by guests. There is also a hair and nail salon. Guests will also find a well-equipped medical facility aboard both our yachts and a licensed, highly trained physician aboard all of our sailings.
The Golf Simulator – On SeaDream yachts, guests are able to play 50 championship courses on our state-of-the-art Golf Simulator. Additionally, we have a partnership with the renowned Orlimar Golf Company, creator of the famed Orlimar Golf Clubs and other golfing equipment. Guests who wish to purchase Orlimar Clubs aboard after trying them out with the simulator may do so; the purchase will be drop-shipped directly from the factory. Our Activities Directors will assist guests in arranging tee times at golf course at ports-of-call.
The Caviar and Champagne Splash – A favorite among all guests! We have developed our inimitable Caviar and Champagne Splash. We use the word "Splash" advisedly. Aboard our yachts, around our outdoor swimming pool our staff serves guests Caviar and Champagne. It's fun and splashy. Ashore, on secluded beaches, along with a beach barbecue or picnic, we offer our Champagne and Caviar Splash right at water's edge. Guests don't know which is louder, the click of camera shutters or the fizz of champagne.
Balinese Sun Beds – Each of our yachts features the sensational Balinese Sun Beds. These, highly popular, double sun beds are raised above the sightline of the yacht's railings to provide unobstructed views. Large umbrella's can provide shade when desired. Guests sunbathe, read, look out to sea, or just snooze.
The Library – An elegant library, cozy and quiet, offers a large selection of books ranging from the classics to bestsellers. Magazines, newspapers, board games and computers with internet connections, are also available 24 hours a day.
The SeaDream Boutique – The Boutique is open when at sea to allow guests to purchase duty free. It offers fine gifts of international name brands, sports and yacht-wear, both with and without SeaDream logos, and necessary personal items guests may have neglected to bring with them. SeaDream also has Boutique items on our website - www.SeaDreamYachtClub.com.
Water Sports Marina – Each yacht features a large water sports Marina that is lowered from the stern in secluded, clear bays and coves. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports activities including kayaking, water skiing, tubing, boarding, wave running, snorkeling and sunfish sailing. This of course is offered weather permitting and with Port authorization.
Award-winning, Fine Dining – While we hesitate to use that overworked and undervalued phrase "gourmet dining," we can with assurance declare that the open-seating dining aboard SeaDream I and II is a gourmet experience that has been highly rated in authoritative guides and other publications. You might also want to check the "What They are Saying" section of our website where you will find testimonials from our guests. On SeaDream, guests are able to dine both indoors and outdoors in high style with a casual ambience.
The Main Dining Salon is an elegant indoor space, large enough to accommodate all guests. The menu is an eclectic combination of classics and unusual international offerings. The Maitre'd seats guests in small or larger groups and, if a couple wishes to focus only on each other at a table for two, that's fine too.
Guests also dine in the dramatic Topside Restaurant, open to the mild sea breezes but shaded from the sun. If a couple wishes to dine privately, there are a number of small alcoves where they may do so. There is also 24-hour room service that features light, healthful offerings. Finally, a wide selection of Canapes and Caviar are served in the Main Lounge, and fresh-cut sandwiches may be found at the Top of the Yacht Bar and by the swimming pool.
The Wine Cellar – Our Sommeliers are masters of their wine cellars at sea that feature many of the world's most classic vintages and an array of little-known, but surprisingly enticing wines. Classic wines are available for purchase. The Sommeliers also pour a selection of fine reds and whites complimentary at luncheon and dinner.

What Kind of Guest Accommodations are found on SeaDream Yachts?
The answer to that question: As fine as or finer than found on elegant yachts anywhere in the world. Specifically, SeaDream I and SeaDream II are mega- yachts with only up to 55 guest accommodations. Fifty-four of these are what we call Yacht Club Staterooms of 195 square feet. Sixteen of these are convertible to eight Commodore Club (double) Staterooms of 390 square feet. There is also an Owner's Suite of 450 square feet. Therefore, our yachts will accommodate from 47 to 55 couples based on how the staterooms are configured. On our website can be found stateroom layouts and deck plans that will expand on what we have said here. Of course, you can also look at the photo section on the website that will show you exactly what these accommodations look like.

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