Sea Dream I

Cabins are so well laid out with separate seating and bedroom areas that they almost feel like suites in spite of the 195 square footprint. There’s plenty of storage space in the dresser and closet, and there’s a free minibar that is replenished daily. The small marble baths are functional enough, but there’s not a lot of space for toiletries. Most of the space in the bath seems given over to the relatively generous-sized shower stocked with Elm Organics bath amenities. And be sure not to decline turndown in the evenings—that’s when staff drop off surprise amenities like custom monogrammed pajamas, keychains, and refillable water bottles.

Suites

There are a few suite categories, ranging from the commodore suite, which is essentially two adjoining staterooms with one converted to a siting room to the larger admiral’s suite and owner’s suite, which have more spacious bathrooms with soaker tubs (the one in the owner’s suite has an ocean view). The owner’s suite also has a dining area, with enough room to accommodate visiting guests or family members staying in other staterooms.

Cabins and suites alike benefit from 24/7 room service, and a Nespresso coffee machine for those early-morning caffeine shots before wandering up on deck.

SeaDream I is not fully accessible to passengers with some mobility needs.

SeaDream I has one stateroom onboard that can accommodate a passenger using a wheelchair, but it should be noted that significant areas of the ship, including the water sports marina, outdoor area on deck 4 aft, and all of deck 6 are inaccessible to passengers using wheelchairs. The yacht is also primarily accessible to ports and tenders via stairs.

SeaDream will provide TTY and alert kits for guest with hearing impairments.

SeaDream requests that passengers with disability needs inform them at the time of booking so they can determine whether they can sufficiently meet their needs onboard. The yacht can accommodate service animals with advance notice, pending review of the passenger’s disability needs by the company’s medical officer.

There’s no shortage of food onboard Sea Dream, and it’s simply wonderful. Days kick off with early-risers coffee and pastries at the Top of the Yacht Bar, and on most mornings the breakfast is served outdoors in the shaded Topside Restaurant (a couple tables are in the full sun over the fantail if that’s your preference). There are egg specials cooked to order, pastries, breakfast meats, drip coffee or espresso drinks, even a full bar.

Lunches are buffet-style and also outdoors, with a salad and pasta bar with plenty of dips, olives, nuts, fruit and fresh seafood. Hot entrees or sandwiches can be ordered from the waitstaff, and they’ll also fix a salad for you if you don’t feel like navigating the salad bar yourself.

Dinners are also served on deck, in three courses when weather permits. When not served on deck, they’re in the dining salon. There’s a focus on premium local seafood or always-available items like steaks, served with sophisticated execution.

Once per sailing, there’s a beach barbecue picnic complete champagne and caviar served right on the beach. There are also nightly cocktail hours with heavy appetizers, and on certain nights these are served on the pool deck, often with caviar and garnishes. There’s also a dessert extravaganza buffet on the pool deck one evening after dinner.

Room service is always available, and can be delivered to staterooms or anywhere on the yacht you like, including poolside or in the Balinese sunbeds on the top deck.

Cruise fares include soft drinks, wines by the glass, and basic spirits; premium brands including rare spirits and bottles of wine are available for a nominal charge.

The Top of the Yacht is the main bar on the ship, but you can really order a drink to where ever you’re sitting in the yacht’s public areas, regardless of which bar is open. The bartenders also seem to have encyclopedic knowledge of popular cocktails, expertly mixing up everything from mai tais to old fashioneds with expert precision. In addition to that, they seem to have an uncanny ability to know when you’ll want another drink. Wander away from the bar to go watch the sunset from one of the sunbeds, and they might just come find you and ask if you want another just as you’re taking the last sips.

One of the drawbacks of a smaller ship is that there’s not a ton of room for entertainment, but that doesn’t mean guests are left entirely to their own devices. Days start with free yoga on deck as the sun rises, led by the staff from the Thai-certified spa. Guests can also work on their golf game in the onboard golf simulator (stocked with men’s and women’s golf clubs, so no need to bring your own), or take a dip into the freshwater, saltwater pool, or directly into the ocean when the inflatable waterslide is deployed over the side of the pool deck.

The yacht also has a floating marina with plenty of “toys”, including wave runners, kayaks, personal sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, snorkel gear, water skis, wake boards, and a floating island, all of which are deployed at when the yacht is anchored offshore and the local authorities allow for water activities. There’s also a limited supply of bicycles for on-shore exploration.

The activities manager onboard will also host walks or hikes in select ports for guests who haven’t otherwise booked an excursion, like a hike to a viewpoint in Barbados or a guided biking trip.

In the evenings, there’s an intimate Piano Bar on deck 4 across from the tiny single-table casino, which opens for blackjack and poker in the late evening. Guests can also take in a movie under the stars from the pool deck on select evenings, complete with bar service and popcorn. There’s also the library, with a number of books and board games available.

Shore excursions are also on offer, but the small size of the yacht means that the excursions have a tendency to cancel if they don’t reach the minimum number of participants required by the excursion operator. This can mean frequent last-minute itinerary changes—particularly when the yacht isn’t fully booked.

Want to sleep under the stars? Talk to the concierge upon arrival and pick a night. The staff will arrange a Balinese sunbed, made up in the linens from the stateroom beds for a restful sleep in the sea breezes. Don the monogrammed pajamas provided as a turndown amenity, and have the stars to yourself. It’s a popular option, so be sure to book a slot early.

SeaDream’s yachts have the only Thai-certified spa at sea, offering Thai and European massage techniques and body treatments, plus beauty treatments from the French luxury cosmetic brand Sisley Paris. There’s also a private open-air massage area if you prefer to have your massage outdoors.

There’s also a full-service salon offering hair and nail treatments.

The fitness center is across from the spa, and offers a surprisingly large array of workout equipment for a smaller ship, including treadmills, elliptical recumbent cycles, and free weights. There’s also a small sauna and steam room within the fitness center/spa area.