SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club was founded in 2001 by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad, who had earlier founded Seabourn Cruise Line. He bought the two former Sea Goddess ships he knew from his Seabourn years, rebuilt them, and relaunched them as SeaDream I and SeaDream II, twin yachts of about 4,300 gross tons for 112 guests each. The company describes itself as small and family owned, and in 2026 it marked its 25th anniversary by announcing SeaDream III, a 230-guest new build due in 2029.
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About SeaDream Yacht Club
The motto is "It's yachting, not cruising": the ships carry 95 crew for 112 guests, every stateroom faces the sea, and fares include an open bar and gratuities. A watersports marina that can be lowered into the sea is used for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and other water sports, and the top deck has Balinese Dream Beds and a bar.
The twins spend winters in the Caribbean, mostly from San Juan and St. Thomas, and summers in the Mediterranean, with occasional seasons in Northern Europe and Norway and longer voyages farther afield.
What SeaDream Yacht Club is known for
SeaDream has a long record of awards: both yachts have held a Berlitz five-star rating since 2003, they have appeared on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List and in its Readers' Choice Awards, and in 2025 Forbes Travel Guide cited the highest-rated restaurant at sea while Travel + Leisure named it the best intimate ship experience. Guests tend to praise the personal service, the food and the relaxed, club-like atmosphere. On the other hand, the ships are more than 40 years old, and their accommodations have been described as less luxurious than those on Seabourn or Silversea ships. In November 2020 a COVID-19 outbreak aboard SeaDream I in the Caribbean led the line to cancel the rest of its 2020 sailings.
Who it's for
Luxury · small ships, a high crew-to-guest ratio, most extras included
- Couples
- Food lovers
- Adventure seekers
SeaDream suits couples and small groups who want a private-yacht atmosphere, flexible days, water sports from the ship, and an inclusive bar, in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. It is also a natural fit for chartering a whole yacht. Travelers who want large suites, a wide choice of restaurants and entertainment, or the newest hardware should look at larger luxury lines or wait for SeaDream III.
How it rates
- Cabins
- 3/5
- Dining
- 5/5
- Entertainment
- 2/5
- Service
- 5/5
- Pools & decks
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
The fleet's average on each metric, across 2 rated ships in service. Each ship is scored 1 to 5 by Cruise Frog's editors; these are not reader reviews.
Rankings and comparisons
Where SeaDream Yacht Club sails
Ships
Best rated
#13.5 ★SeaDream I1984 · 4,253 GT · 112 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanSeaDream I is a yacht-style ship for 112 guests in 56 staterooms and suites, looked after by 95 crew. Wärtsilä built her in Helsinki, and she entered service in 1984 as Sea…#23.5 ★SeaDream II1985 · 4,333 GT · 112 guests · Caribbean · MediterraneanSeaDream II is the twin of SeaDream I, a yacht-style ship for 112 guests in 56 staterooms and suites with 95 crew. She was built by Wärtsilä in Helsinki and entered service in…Every ship, by class
Sea Goddess class
2 ships · 1984–1985 · 4,253–4,333 GT · avg 3.5 ★
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Where to fly in
- Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)2 SeaDream Yacht Club ships sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico4 lounges on Lounge Frog
Quick answers
What is SeaDream Yacht Club known for?
SeaDream has a long record of awards: both yachts have held a Berlitz five-star rating since 2003, they have appeared on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List and in its Readers' Choice Awards, and in 2025 Forbes Travel Guide cited the highest-rated restaurant at sea while Travel + Leisure named it the best intimate ship experience. Guests tend to praise the personal service, the food and the relaxed, club-like atmosphere. On the other hand, the ships are more than 40 years old, and their accommodations have been described as less luxurious than those on Seabourn or Silversea ships. In November 2020 a COVID-19 outbreak aboard SeaDream I in the Caribbean led the line to cancel the rest of its 2020 sailings.
Who is SeaDream Yacht Club best for?
SeaDream suits couples and small groups who want a private-yacht atmosphere, flexible days, water sports from the ship, and an inclusive bar, in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. It is also a natural fit for chartering a whole yacht. Travelers who want large suites, a wide choice of restaurants and entertainment, or the newest hardware should look at larger luxury lines or wait for SeaDream III.
Where does SeaDream Yacht Club sail?
SeaDream Yacht Club's ships in service sail Caribbean (2 ships), Mediterranean (2 ships), Transatlantic (2 ships), Northern Europe (1 ship) and Norwegian Fjords (1 ship).
How is SeaDream Yacht Club rated?
SeaDream Yacht Club's fleet averages 3.5 out of 5 on Cruise Frog, across 2 rated ships. Its best-rated ship is SeaDream I at 3.5.
Does SeaDream Yacht Club have new ships coming?
Yes: SeaDream Yacht Club has 1 new ship on the way: SeaDream III (debuts July 10, 2029).
How many ships does SeaDream Yacht Club have?
SeaDream Yacht Club has 2 ships in service on Cruise Frog: SeaDream I and SeaDream II.
What ship classes does SeaDream Yacht Club sail?
SeaDream Yacht Club sails 1 class of ship in service: Sea Goddess class (2 ships).
Where is SeaDream Yacht Club based?
SeaDream Yacht Club is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It has operated since 2001.
What is SeaDream Yacht Club's loyalty program called?
SeaDream Yacht Club's past-guest loyalty program is SeaDream Club.
What is the largest SeaDream Yacht Club ship?
SeaDream II is SeaDream Yacht Club's largest ship at 4,333 gross tons, carrying 112 guests.
Cruising with children
A SeaDream family trip should be planned around the experience of a small yacht. Choose it for time together, with the child’s needs checked directly against the sailing’s arrangements.
Read the SeaDream Yacht Club family guide →Is a drinks package worth it?
House wine is included in SeaDream Yacht Club's fares, so you may not need a drinks package. If you'd want cocktails or premium wines, enter what they cost.
House wine is included in SeaDream Yacht Club's fares, so you may not need a drinks package at all. SeaDream Yacht Club ↗
Per person, a day, as the line quotes it.
A typical drink you'd buy on board.
Optional. Count coffees and sodas if the package covers them.
The days the package is charged for.
To make the drinks package pay for itself
6drinks a day
A $75-a-day package costs the same as 5.8 drinks at $13. Over 7 days that's $525, or 41 drinks for the cruise.
Pay as you go
At 5 drinks a day, buying drinks one at a time costs about $70 less than the package.
- Drinks package, 7 days
- $525
- Drink by drink, 5 drinks a day
- $455
Break-even is a target for your wallet, not a dare for your liver.
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