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Ship Report - Sea Dream II
The real question: Is it a yacht or is
it a ship?
In my opinion…IT IS A SMALL LUXURY
SHIP…NOT A YACHT.
SeaDream II has been positioned in the
cruise marketplace as your own private yacht, however, she can carry 110
passengers. Even Aristotle Onassis or Marjory Merriweather Post (the
builders of the world’s largest and most luxurious private yachts) did not
ask their guests to share with 100 + passengers.
What SeaDream II does bring to the
marketplace is the return to luxury of a small ship in the charter and
incentive arena. The new owners have taken small ship luxury to a new
level. T hey
reduced the total capacity from 116 guests to 110. They have added 8
double suites which offer sitting rooms in addition to a large comfortable
stateroom. They have added casual dining in the new Topside Restaurant
and the Top of the Yacht Bar.
Other new and much needed renewed guest
areas include an Asian Spa and gymnasium, a library, a golf simulator and
outdoor theater.
 The
entrance hall, outside decks and pool areas received new teak decking, the
staterooms were completely renovated with new bedding, wall treatments,
complete new bathrooms and all of the latest high tech toys for in cabin
entertainment. In your stateroom you will find an internet connection,
MP3 Juke Box, CD/DVD player, flat screen TV, private safe, hairdryer,
refrigerator and lead crystal glassware direct from the owners factory in
Norway.
SeaDream II has revived the art of small
ship luxury cruising for a select few individuals seeking the best and for
the charter and incentive customers who are not content with
putting 100 top winners on a ship with
thousands of other cruise enthusiasts, their families and Aunt Edna.
With 89 crew for a maximum of 110
passengers you can envision the level of service in every area of the
ship. From the moment you are greeted by the Captain as you arrive on
board, you feel a sense special service from a well-trained and friendly
crew. You will notice the custom created china and glassware and the
silver service all commissioned just for this vessel. If you want to spend
your week in your bathing attire, you can order your meals in private
areas of the ship designed for just that purpose. If you want to dress
for dinner, you will feel very comfortable in resort casual attire, no
ties, no tuxedos no formal attire. The quality of the food and the
preparation are of the highest caliber found on any deluxe cruise vessel.
You know the chef and his staff will do whatever you desire to make your
culinary experiences ones to remember.
Another well planned addition to the
SeaDream II are eighteen double
 sun
tanning beds located on the upper decks which are perfect for relaxing or
reading. These are complete with their own market umbrellas and reading
lamps. The outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool are located right next to
another pool bar where the bartender does know your name and your
preferred beverage practically before you can order.
When it comes to off ship activities the
SeaDream II carries her own variety of water toys and mountain bikes for
exploring those off beat islands and reefs. There are ten mountains
bikes, two wave runners, 7 kayaks, 2 motorized zodiacs for water skiing
and snorkel adventures and a sail boat for exploring that private cove or
beach. The water toys are launched from the ship’s floating marina off
the aft end of the ship.
Is it a Yacht? No!
Is it a first class deluxe ship offering
a yacht-like experience? Yes !
SeaDream II and her Sister SeaDream I
are the perfect charter and incentive group vessels for those unique
programs which demand the very best for the very few.
Submitted by Jim Huff - February 2003. The view
expressed are solely those of the author and not necessarily those of
WWTCA..
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