Travel Advisor - Selling Guide
WELCOME TO SEADREAM TRAVEL ADVISOR - SELLING GUIDE
IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE ®
ITS’S YACHTING NOT CRUISING ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE
“Yachting” is not only defined by size but by the lifestyle embraced aboard our intimate, modernized vessels. SeaDream’s twin 56-stateroom yachts are favored for their casual elegance and personal award- winning service provided by a crew of 95. Established in 2001, SeaDream Yacht Club is a privately owned and -operated Norwegian yachting company, renowned for delivering exceptional memories for our guests whom we affectionately refer to as “SeaDreamers.”
DID YOU KNOW?
We recently invested more than $10 million pushing the envelope of luxury and innovation so your clients can enjoy the benefits of our dedication to the perfect yachting journey. From all-new staterooms and elegant open-air spaces to a satellite system that puts high-speed Internet at your clients’ fingertips—not a deck has been left untouched.
AWARDS
2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: A Best Boutique Cruise Line 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: Top 10 Best Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Lines 2021 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: Top 10 Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Lines 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: Small Ship Category Top 10 2021 Fodor’s Travel Best Bets : Best Small Ships: SeaDream I, SeaDream Yacht Club 2021 TripSavvy Best Luxury Cruise Lines of 2021: Best Yacht Cruise 2020/2021 Stern’s Guide to the Cruise Vacation : Category A - Five+ stars 2020 Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships : Top 5 Boutique Ship Cruise Lines 2020 Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards: Top 10 Best Luxury Cruise Line
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
THE SEADREAM DIFFERENCE The most luxurious yachting experience of any boutique travel line
CASUAL ELEGANCE Guests enjoy the ultra-luxury Yachting lifestyle in a relaxed, calm and casual atmosphere. SERVICE SeaDream’s award-winning 5-star service is second to none. 56 couples cared for by 95 crew. Smaller is more personal. Thoughtfully intuitive & genuine. INCLUSIVE Ocean view accommodations, gourmet dining, open bar, water sports marina, fitness center, mountain bikes, golf simulator, gratuities and much more. It’s all included. CUISINE Dining aboard SeaDream is truly an adventure for the senses. A multitude of options for all palates. Expertly crafted cuisine pleases the most demanding of connoisseurs.
AL FRESCO DINING Enjoy meals in our gourmet outdoor restaurant which offers incredible views and backdrops the world has to offer. YACHTING LIFESTYLE Find hidden coves and harbours, broad teak decks, al fresco dining & person- alized service that defines the lifestyle. Be as relaxed or as active as you like. EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE PORTS SeaDream’s unique itineraries visit grand yachting ports as well as hidden and secluded harbors giving guests exclusive access where larger ships are not able to go. CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR SPLASH TM Let the bubbles flow and enjoy some caviar with an amazing beach party & BBQ in the Caribbean beach waters. This is the best way to celebrate the yachting lifestyle.
DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA An elegant evening event. It’s ultimate decadence with beautiful baked goods, tarts, pies, cakes and banana foster. SEADREAM SPA Experience the ultimate in time honored spa therapies. Achieve pure bliss and tranquility in this sanctuary. The only Thai-Certified spa at sea. BALINESE DREAM BEDS By day, enjoy unobstructed ocean views and fresh sea breezes from these elevated and comfortable beds. By night, get the best night sleep under an infinite canopy of stars. WATERSPORTS MARINA PLATFORM When the conditions are nice, our guests can enjoy SeaDream’s Marina with all of the water sports equipment required for a proper yachtsman’s vacation.
DID YOU KNOW?
90% of our guests cite the personal, highly anticipatory service they receive as their #1 reason for yachting with SeaDream— providing valuable repeat passengers for your business.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
SELLING SEADREAM
SeaDream has a global tribe of loyal guests, passionate advocates and ambassadors known as “SeaDreamers.” Our unique yachting experience can be enjoyed by all different types of travelers. And the best part—you already have the perfect clients for SeaDream. Our high repeat rate will have them returning again and again with their family and friends...and THAT is how a “SeaDreamer” is born!
DID YOU KNOW?
WHO SEADREAMS?
According to industry statistics, those who sail on SeaDream spend an average of $100,000 per year on luxury travel.
• Baby Boomers—trend younger than luxury cruise guests • Young at heart—irrespective of age • College educated | executives & professionals • Active |outdoor lovers | boat owners |empty nesters
SEADREAM IS...
• PERFECT for those who appreciate a CULINARY ADVENTURE —whether vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian; we offer the only “living foods” menu at sea, co-created with the Hippocrates Health Institute • V OTED #1 for ROMANCE by Cruise Critic year after year, ideal for those celebrating a milestone event— honeymoons, weddings, anniversaries & vowel renewals—with signature Sunrise and Sunset Romance Ceremonies • OPPORTUNE for cruisers who have SAILED ON OTHER LUXURY LINES in suites or higher-priced balcony staterooms and are looking for a more unique and intimate yachting experience
• TAILORED for travelers who may not find cruising appealing but ENJOY 5-STAR RESORTS and exclusivity
• IDEAL for PAST RIVER CRUISERS who have already experienced the pleasure of sailing on small vessels
• INTRIGUING for ACTIVE ADULTS who seek a luxury yet active experience on water
• RELAXING for those who just want to unwind and recharge IN THE OPEN AIR —whether on deck on our Balinese dream beds or while enjoying our Thai-certified spa, the only one at sea
• WONDERFUL for guests who are interested in engaging in UNIQUE ITINERARIES that call on “yachting” destinations—marquee yachting ports as well as hidden and SECLUDED HARBORS that only yachts can access
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
CHARTERS
Booking special interest groups with familiar faces is now more important than ever. Our group program makes selling and promoting groups lucrative and easy. And our intimate yachts are the perfect size for chartering private large groups, offering endless possibilities for privacy and luxury. GROUP PROGRAM
• Minimum of 8 / maximum of 18 staterooms double occupancy.
• TC earnings are based on the number of staterooms sold. Select voyages have unique tour conductor earning opportunities. You may earn up to a maximum of two (2) staterooms per voyage.
• Unique to our group program, a TC is equivalent to a full stateroom.
• We offer 2 ways to secure your group: - Lock-in Rate Group Agreement: 90-day price guarantee with a $300 refundable* deposit. - Confirmed Space: 25% deposit of the gross invoice due within 4 business days of creation of the group. • Commissions for bookings under a group contract are paid at the same rate as the commissions paid to the agency for FIT bookings. *Refundable after group finalization. Nonrefundable if the group does not materialize. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS Customized itinerary | Onboard entertainment | Personalized menus, décor, fireworks & excursions CHARTERS Discover why SeaDream delivers an unsurpassed boutique luxury experience for exclusive groups from 30 to 56 couples —with 3- to 14-day charters personalized for corporate incentives, affinity groups, milestone events, and family celebrations and reunions.
Reach out to your Sales Director to learn more about our group and charter opportunities.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over half of those who charter our yachts return year after year—often becoming SeaDreamers for life—providing valuable repeat passengers and unprecedented revenue opportunities. You can earn 10 times the commission selling just one SeaDream charter than you can selling 10 other travel experiences.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
PRICE PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
COMBINED VOYAGE SAVINGS To ensure that our guests experience all that each specially selected port of call has to offer, many of our itineraries feature overnight stays in some of the best yachting ports and harbors in the world. Our unique itineraries offer op- portunities for guests to combine voyages to linger longer and explore more. SeaDream offers a 10% savings on the second voyage and on all additional voyages thereafter. ONBOARD FUTURE VOYAGE SAVINGS While aboard, guests may reserve a future voyage on SeaDream and save. The Club Director aboard either of the yachts will assist with the booking process. SeaDream notifies the Travel Advisor of record once the booking is made, so encourage your clients to take advantage of the onboard savings. Book a specific voyage and save 15%. A 25% deposit is required at time of booking while aboard. Make an open booking and save an 10%. Guest has 2 years from time of booking to select their voyage. $2,500 deposit required. Deposit is fully refundable. Guests can also make a booking for their friends and family not onboard and receive a 5% discount. A 25% deposit is required for a specific voyage and a $2500 deposit is required for an open booking. CLUB VOYAGES Club Members are our valued guests that have sailed at least once on a regular full fare voyage. Club Members may receive a $500 savings per stateroom at the time of booking on select voyages. YACHT LAND ADVENTURES (YLAs) We offer complimentary, shoreside activities including hikes and walking tours, shopping with the Chef, and mountain bike rides for private exploration in select ports of call. Clients can also reserve and purchase Yachting Land Adventure excursions on board; guests receive a 10% savings if they pre-book our YLAs and pay in full on our website. YACHT CRUISING FOR CHARITY, LIVE AUCTION PROGRAM Our low risk program allows your charity the opportunity to sell the voyage and pay the consignment fee after the auction, only if the voyage is sold. Since SeaDream is a luxury, high ticket purchase and not a household brand, we do require the voyage is sold in a live auction format, not raffle, silent auction or online auction. REDUCED RATES FOR TRAVEL ADVISORS Booking a reduced rate voyage is the perfect way for our valued travel advisors to experience SeaDream. Contact your local Sales Director for details. We created a dedicated Travel Agent Center, a toolbox designed to help you achieve your goals faster? Secure your client’s voyage with effortless online booking, submit Agency Registration Forms, generate flyers, view deck plans and stateroom layouts, eBrochures, and more. https://seadream.com/travel-agent-center/ DID YOU KNOW? Our Partnership: SeaDream only markets to our Travel Partners and rely on YOU to offer this amazing experience to your clients. Got questions? We have answers. To be connected to your local Sales Director in the U.S. or Canada, please contact us at 1-800-707-4911 or info@seadream.com. Additional contact information can be found on the back cover. Our sales “Dream Team” is committed to helping you grow your business with SeaDream Yacht Club by providing an array of programs to assist you in selling SeaDream to your clients.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
DESTINATIONS Hidden coves & secluded harbors of the Caribbean & the Mediterranean
CARIBBEAN November through April , embrace a delightfully different side of the Caribbean. Our 56-stateroom elegant twin yachts carry your clients to places that larger ships cannot reach— the pristine shorelines and secluded beaches of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, West Indies, and The Grenadines. Distinctive ports of call include the Puerto Rican Archipelago , Bahamas , and Turks & Caicos . TRANSATLANTIC JOURNEYS SeaDream’s Transatlantic journeys are designed to have time stand still. Lazy days at sea and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled luxury and service provided on a SeaDream yacht. Transatlantic and seafaring journeys are about reading that book you have never gotten around to, sleeping in because you can, being rejuvenized with spa treatments, and enjoying sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, and dinners without a schedule.
MEDITERRANEAN May through October, enjoy long days of sunshine in the picturesque yachting harbors of the French and Italian Rivieras, Dalmatian Coast, Spanish Mediterranean, and Greek Isles, and—many with overnight stays so your clients can linger longer and explore more. Our upcoming sailing seasons include distinctive ports of call, including Malta, Turkey, and Israel . WINE VOYAGES SeaDream Wine Voyages are designed to fulfill your culinary wanderlust and enhance your luxury yachting experience. Sail the coastlines of the world’s most celebrated wine- producing countries. Meet the personalities behind renowned wineries. Explore Wine Yachting Land Adventures in ports along your voyage, each designed to inspire and inform a different aspect of viniculture. Exclusive wine tastings on board are followed by a Winemaker’s Dinner.
To learn more about the yachting lifestyle or to reserve your next SeaDream journey, please contact our Reservations Team. It will be our pleasure to assist you. Contact information can be found on the back cover.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
SUITES & DECKPLANS
OWNER’S SUITE - 447 sq. ft. / 41.53 sq. meters - Suite number 315 - Queen size bed - Dining area - ½ guest bath - Separate master bedroom & bathroom - Soaking tub with ocean views - Located near the pool
ADIMRAL SUITE - 375 sq. ft. / 34.8 sq. meters
COMMODORE SUITE - 390 sq. ft. / 36.23 sq. meters. - Combine two Yacht Club Staterooms to create a Commodore Suite - Choose two twin beds or one queen bed - Configuration allows for either an additional permanent queen bed or dining area. YACHT CLUB STATEROOM - 195 sq. ft. / 18.12 sq. meters - Ocean view staterooms with one picture window (Y3, Y4) or two round windows (Y2) - Choose two twin beds or one queen bed - Located on Decks 2, 3, 4 - Suite number 400 - 3 picture windows - Queen size bed - Dining area - ½ guest bath & closet - Separate master bedroom & bathroom - Located near the Library
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE · UP TO 56 COUPLES · 95 CREW · 5-STAR CUISINE · INCLUSIVE PRICING
To make a booking, please contact our Reservations Team:
FLORIDA OFFICE / US 601 Brickell Key Drive - Suite 700 Miami, Florida 33131 Tel (305) 631-6100 info@seadream.com
United States/Canada (800) 707-4911
United Kingdom (0800) 058 4818 Australia (1800) 217 902 New Zealand (0800) 004028
OSLO OFFICE / EUROPE Pustutveien 18, NO-1396 Billingstad, Norway Tel +(47) 67 79 25 85 info@seadream.com
IT’S YACHTING, NOT CRUISING | ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE ®
SEADREAM.COM | 800.707.4911 @SEADREAMYC
March 2023
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9Powered by FlippingBook