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SeaDream Yacht Club: 2 yachts, 256 departures, 298 routes

Two hulls in our inventory and 256 distinct departures across 215 dates and 298 routes, from 25 July 2026 to 28 April 2029. SeaDream I carries 130, SeaDream II 126. 298 routes for 256 departures: almost none repeats. It is the opposite of a fleet sailing the same circuit all season, and it means a route you see today may not come back next year.

Where these two yachts come from

From the Wärtsilä yard in Helsinki: SeaDream I from 1984 and SeaDream II from 1985, built as Sea Goddess I and II. They passed through Cunard, then Seabourn, before the 2001 purchase by Atle Brynestad — who founded Seabourn in 1987 and chaired Cunard. These are hulls over forty years old, refitted, carrying 112 guests each. The motion at sea is felt far more than on a large ship, and anyone with a delicate stomach should hear that.

"Yachting, not cruising": what holds and what does not

True: a marina that folds out from the stern with jet skis, kayaks, sailing dinghies, paddleboards and snorkelling gear; Balinese beds on the top deck for sleeping outside, linen provided; evening dress that is relaxed but coded, no jeans or shorts at table. False, though, on one point repeated everywhere: there is a casino on board, on Deck 4, closed to under-eighteens. The slogan holds on a great deal; on that one it does not, and we would rather correct it than repeat it.

The marina is not guaranteed

It is the main selling point and it depends on weather and anchorage: alongside a quay or in a seaway it does not open. If you are buying the voyage for the water sports, ask how many days at anchor your exact itinerary holds. In the same spirit, the line itself writes that the rest of the voyage will probably change from the published schedule. That is rare candour, and it means you are not buying a port: you are buying a passage.

Two yachts, and no third

A new ship was ordered from a Dutch yard in March 2019, then dropped by mutual agreement on 2 December 2019, guests already booked being refunded. The fleet has held two yachts since. The line has hinted an announcement is coming; no firm order is public, and we will not announce a ship in its place. As with any very small fleet, one hull out of service weighs heavily: there is a single possible stand-in, and she is sailing somewhere else.

Accessibility: very limited

One cabin per yacht, number 215, takes a wheelchair. The marina, the aft part of Deck 4 and the whole of Deck 6 are closed to it — and Deck 6 is precisely where the bar and the Balinese beds are. Add the calls at anchor. If mobility is at stake, this line is not the right choice, and it is better to hear that now than at the quay. For comparable luxury on larger ships with real accessible fittings, look at Silversea.

What the fare covers

According to the line, the fare covers an open bar with select brands, a daily selection of wines, gratuities and all the marina sports. "Select" is not "every brand". Excursions, the spa, internet and laundry are not covered. One last thing to know before booking: the passage contract sets the competent court in Norway and arbitration in Oslo. For a Quebec client, that is a remedy more theoretical than real.

Frequently Asked Questions

Two yachts in our inventory — 2 hulls — and 256 distinct departures across 215 dates and 298 routes, from 25 July 2026 to 28 April 2029. SeaDream I carries 130, SeaDream II 126. It is also the longest window of the four lines in this group.
Because almost no route repeats. One departure can carry several itinerary variants, and the line does not run a standard loop. It is the opposite of a Caribbean fleet sailing the same circuit all season, and it means a route you see today may not come back next year.
A marina that folds out from the stern with jet skis, kayaks, sailing dinghies, paddleboards and snorkelling gear; Balinese beds on the top deck for sleeping outside; evening dress that is relaxed but coded, no jeans or shorts at table. And one useful correction: there is a casino on board, on Deck 4, closed to under-eighteens. The slogan holds on many counts; on that one, it does not.
No, and that matters since it is the main selling point. It depends on weather and anchorage: alongside a quay or in a seaway it does not open. If you are buying the voyage for the water sports, ask how many days at anchor your itinerary holds.
From the Wärtsilä yard in Helsinki: SeaDream I from 1984 and SeaDream II from 1985, built as Sea Goddess I and II. They passed through Cunard, then Seabourn, before the 2001 purchase by Atle Brynestad — who founded Seabourn in 1987 and chaired Cunard. These are hulls over forty years old, refitted, carrying 112 guests each: the motion at sea is felt.
No. A new ship was ordered from Damen in March 2019 and then dropped by mutual agreement on 2 December 2019, guests already booked being refunded. The fleet has held two yachts since. The line has hinted an announcement is coming; no firm order is public, and we will not announce a ship in its place.
Barely. One cabin per yacht, number 215, takes a wheelchair. The marina, the aft part of Deck 4 and the whole of Deck 6 are closed to it — and Deck 6 is precisely where the bar and the Balinese beds are. Add the calls at anchor. If mobility is at stake, this line is not the right choice, and it is better to hear that now.
According to the line, the fare covers an open bar with select brands, a daily selection of wines, gratuities and all the marina sports. "Select" is not "every brand". Excursions, the spa, internet and laundry are not covered. One last piece of candour: the line itself writes that the rest of the voyage will probably change from the published schedule. You are not buying a port, you are buying a passage.
One ship on one date. If the same ship leaves on the same day, that is one departure, not two. Our database holds more records than departures, and what we publish is the number of departures.
No. Everything given here — number of hulls, number of departures, dates, routes — comes from OUR inventory, measured on 1 September. What we carry is not necessarily everything the line sells.
Often, yes. Your advisor can look beyond what appears here. The online catalogue is a way in, not the limit of what exists.
Because a ship changes hands, changes names and sometimes changes brand, and because a hull's history explains what you will find on board. A refitted 1984 yacht and a new ship do not compare on the photograph alone.
It depends on the departure and the market, not on the line. On these small fleets the working language on board is almost always English. If French matters to you, say so before booking.
On ships carrying one hundred to three hundred guests, yes: there are few cabins and the best go early. Talk cancellation terms through with your advisor before you decide.
Your agency, and it alone. Voyages AquaTerra operates under a licence from Quebec's Office de la protection du consommateur, your payments pass through a trust account, and the compensation fund for travel agency clients covers your departure. That holds whichever line you choose.