SeaDream Yacht Club
Parent company: Brynestad family (SeaDream Yachts AS, Norway)
This line is in the Luxury filter on this site, but by ship size and what its fare includes we list it as upper-premium. Set the guest's expectations to match.
PremiumSee how SeaDream Yacht Club describes itself vs how we list it
What to say on a call
Best for
- 1Fare includes gratuities, an open bar with select premium brands, daily wines with lunch and dinner, soft drinks, 24-hour in-suite dining, watersports, bikes, yoga and Tai Chi, sauna and steam room.
- 2Twin 112-guest yachts SeaDream I and II (95 crew each, every room ocean-view), renovated keel to mast by 2024.
- 3Caribbean and Bahamas November-April; Mediterranean, Norway, British Isles and Northern Europe May-October, with transatlantic crossings between.
- 4SeaDream III (about 230 guests) arrives July 2029 and opens Asia, Australia, the South Pacific, the Arctic, the Great Lakes and a 180-night World Cruise (2031); now on sale.
Payments & cancellations
Final payment
Per cruise line90 days before departure
Full payment due 90 days before departure. Personal check, wire transfer or credit card (FAQ: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, bank wire; cryptocurrency via Coinbase Commerce since Jan 2025).
Applies to: SeaDream Yacht Club Payment and Refund Policy (U.S. dollars)
Deposit
Per cruise line25% by the option date on the booking invoice
At booking SeaDream issues an invoice with an option date for the chosen stateroom; a 25% deposit (or full payment) is due on or before that option date, or the stateroom is released. Unpaid reservations are cancelled.
Applies to: SeaDream Yacht Club Payment and Refund Policy (U.S. dollars)
The length of the option period is not published.
Cancellation penalties
Per cruise lineSee details below
Notice by telephone or in writing to SeaDream Yacht Club Limited. More than 120 days before sailing: refund of all amounts paid minus a US$200 per booking administration fee. Within 120 days, for any reason including medical: 120-91 days 25% of full fare; 90-61 days 50%; 60-31 days 75%; 30 days or less 100%; no-show / no written notice 100%. No refund for leaving a voyage in progress.
Applies to: SeaDream Yacht Club Payment and Refund Policy (U.S. dollars)
Yachting Land Adventures (bookings after Nov 5, 2025): full refund less the US$10 fee if cancelled more than 48 hours before; 100% within 48 hours.
Onboard extras & packages
Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.
- Gratuities (standard rooms)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Gratuities (suites)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Drink package
- Included (open bar with select premium brands; daily wines with lunch and dinner; beer)Per cruise line
- Premium drink package
- Extra charge, à la carte: premium and reserve selections, rare cellar wines and top-shelf spirits. No package sold.Per cruise line
Sources differ
SeaDream's FAQ says 'premium and reserve selections' cost extra and its Inclusive page says 'top-shelf spirits, and select premium wines' cost extra; its press-release boilerplate says the fare includes 'premium wine and beverages'. We show the FAQ and Inclusive page.FAQ Inclusive SeaDream III release (Sept 2026) - Soda package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Non-alcoholic package
- Included (coffee, tea, bottled water; Early Riser's Coffee; twelve SeaDream tea blends)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (basic)
- US$35 per day or US$99 per week (unlimited use, single log-in), billed to the onboard account; StarlinkPer cruise line
Sources differ
SeaDream's FAQ prices Wi-Fi at '$35/day or $99/week' and warns that bandwidth limits restrict streaming apps; the About page and a Sept 2022 release describe 'ultra-high-speed Starlink internet across our entire fleet'. The FAQ price may predate Starlink. We show the FAQ price; confirm with SeaDream.FAQ About / Our Story Starlink release (Sept 2022) - Wi-Fi (premium)
- Not offered (one plan only, see Wi-Fi basic)Per cruise line
- Specialty dining package
- Not offered (all meals at every venue included)Per cruise line
- Specialty dining (avg per meal)
- Not applicable (no extra-charge restaurants)Per cruise line
- Fitness classes
- Included (daily yoga and Tai Chi)Per cruise line
- Spa / thermal pass
- No pass needed: sauna and steam room included; spa and salon treatments extra (booked onboard)Per cruise line
- Air program
- Not offered: fares are voyage only; SeaDream does not arrange air, transfers or hotelsPer cruise line
- Other fees & perks
- Government, port, document-issuance, handling and service fees: included on current voyage pages (e.g. $520 per guest on a 2026 transatlantic; SeaDream III fares include government, port and service fees). Also extra: laundry, pressing and dry cleaning; spa and salon; Yachting Land Adventures (plus US$10 per guest admin fee); medical care; phone US$4.95/min; 4% charge on cash advances. Onboard account in US$.Per cruise line
Sources differ
SeaDream's FAQ says 'Government, port, document issuance, handling, service fees are additional, per person, unless otherwise noted.' Current voyage pages show them included (e.g. '$520 per guest (included)' on a 2026 transatlantic), and SeaDream III fares 'include government, port and service fees'. We show the voyage pages; check the fee line on the voyage you quote.FAQ Transatlantic voyage page (2026) SeaDream III World Cruise voyage page
Accessibility & special needs
- How to tell the cruise line
- Report any physical disability or special request to SeaDream when the reservation is placed; medical needs must be approved in writing. Per cruise line
- Wheelchairs & scooters
- One wheelchair-accessible stateroom per yacht (Stateroom 215, about 250 sq ft, 2 guests; 31-inch doors, no sill, tub-shower with transfer seat and grab bars). The marina, Deck 4 aft, all of Deck 6 and the gangway/tenders are not accessible; crew may carry guests; most ports are tender ports, so some guests may not get ashore. No accessible public restrooms. Bring your own wheelchair (a collapsible 3-wheel chair is recommended); the onboard wheelchair is for emergencies only. The Master has the final say. Per cruise line
- Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing
- Portable TTY and alert kit for hearing-impaired guests (visual door-knock and smoke alarm, vibrating alarm, phone amplifier), fitted to any stateroom. No vision-specific services found. Per cruise line
- Service animals
- Allowed with advance notice; the guest handles port rules and paperwork, and SeaDream does not provide pet food. Pets not allowed. Per cruise line
- Medical equipment & pregnancy
- Medical facility with a physician on both yachts, for limited care; charges go to the onboard account. Medical needs must be approved by SeaDream in writing in advance. Per cruise line
Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.
Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium
Upgrade & suite ladder
entryYacht Club Stateroom (Decks 2, 3 and 4)
Per cruise lineAbout 195 sq ft, ocean view (picture windows on Decks 3-4, two portholes on Deck 2), marble bathroom with multi-jet shower, sofa and writing desk, twin or queen beds.
midCommodore Suite (two Yacht Club Staterooms combined; eight per yacht, Decks 2 and 3)
Per cruise lineAbout 390 sq ft, two full marble bathrooms, seating area, second space as dining area or extra queen bed.
topAdmiral's Suite (Suite 400) and Owner's Suite (Suite 315), one of each per yacht
Per cruise lineAdmiral's 375 sq ft (Deck 4), Owner's 447 sq ft (Deck 3): separate bedroom with queen bed, soaking tub, half guest bath, Nespresso machine.
Loyalty program
SeaDream ClubPer cruise line
- 1Club Member — After one voyage at a regular/public fare
Guests may say
“SeaDream Club”, “Club Member”, “Club Voyages”
None: SeaDream Club covers SeaDream Yacht Club only. SeaDream has no sister brands. The founder also founded Seabourn (1987), but there is no link to Seabourn's program.
Military & veterans
We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.
How military rates work → PremiumAirport transfers
Not offered by SeaDream: it does not arrange air, transfers or hotels, but gives contact details for third-party transfer operators. Some voyage pages list third-party 'Enhance Your Journey' services (e.g. BC Cruise Services Spain for Malaga). Embarkation generally from 2:00 PM; book flights arriving at least 3 hours before sailing.
Which ports: Varies by voyage; see each voyage page.
What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.
Cruise family
Brynestad family (SeaDream Yachts AS, Norway)
No sister cruise lines on this site.
Loyalty between brands: Standalone: SeaDream Club covers SeaDream only.
No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.
See the whole family →Good to know
Watersports and crew-led outings included
Per cruise lineThe fare includes the yacht's Watersports Marina (wave runners, kayaks, paddleboards, small sailboats, snorkel gear, water skis, wakeboards, banana boat), mountain bikes, a golf simulator and crew-led Shoreside Casuals such as hikes, bike rides and shopping with the Chef. Yachting Land Adventures (tours) cost extra and are booked onboard or online.
Expect itinerary changes
Per cruise lineSeaDream tells guests the route will almost certainly change: the Captain may stay longer at an anchorage or adjust ports, though embarkation and disembarkation ports are kept. Most calls are by tender.
Age, pregnancy and children
Per cruise lineNo infants under 1 year; under-18s must sail with an adult over 18 (parental consent form 8 weeks before sailing if not a parent). No kids' programs or babysitting. Guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by or during the voyage can't board.
No formal nights, but no jeans at dinner
Per cruise lineDress is 'country-club casual' by day. There are no formal evenings; ties and gowns aren't expected, but jeans, shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops aren't allowed at dinner or evening events.
Bring your own wine; no luggage limit
Per cruise lineGuests may bring a personal quantity of their own wine aboard. There is no baggage or weight limit, but everything (golf clubs included) must fit in the stateroom.
Cryptocurrency accepted
Per cruise lineSince January 2025 SeaDream accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and 200+ other cryptocurrencies (via Coinbase Commerce) for voyages and full-yacht charters.
Fleet
- Ships
- 2 yachts: SeaDream I and SeaDream II (twins; 112 guests, 56 staterooms and suites, 95 crew each); SeaDream III (about 230 guests) due July 2029Per cruise line
Sources differ
SeaDream's yacht pages and deck plans give 112 guests per yacht; two 2025 press releases (cryptocurrency, Jan 2025; Bahamas, Apr 2025) say 'a maximum of only 100 guests'. We show the current yacht pages.The Yachts Deck Plans Bahamas voyages release (Apr 2025) - Newest ship
- SeaDream I and SeaDream II (twin yachts, both in SeaDream service since 2001; keel-to-mast renovations completed 2024). Next: SeaDream III, July 2029.Per cruise line
- Ship classes
- SeaDream I & II twin mega-yachts (56 staterooms and suites, 112 guests each; built from 1984, SeaDream since 2001, renovated 2023-24), SeaDream III (new build, delivery 2029; about 230 guests)
Coming soon
All new ships- SeaDream IIIJuly 2029 · Asia (maiden voyage Hong Kong to Tokyo from July 10, 2029; christening in Tokyo July 21), then Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Now sellingPer cruise line Preview
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Last full review: 8 Oct 2026·Last updated: 8 Oct 2026
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