The world’s largest river (carrying more water to the sea than any other river) and richest ecosystem can now be explored by luxury mega-yacht. In 2012 and 2013 S EA D REAM II offers voyages up the Ama- zon River. Because of S EA D REAM ’s smaller size and shallow draft, she may travel both the Lower Amazon in Brazil and the Upper Amazon, as far as Iquitos, Peru. The lush green forest of the Amazon River basin covers parts of eight South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Venezu- ela. Parts of the Amazon are still inhabited by local village communities that exist amid the dense greenery and difficult terrain. Traveling along the water remains the best way to experience this diverse region.
The river itself teems with life, including the Amazon dolphin, or boto. While the females are usually gray, the male botos are a distinct pink color. There are over 2,100 species of fish including the legendary, sharp-toothed piranhas and the strongly electric, electric eel. Living in these same waters are giant river otters and green anacondas. Amazingly, more than one-third of all species in the world live in the Am- azon Rainforest. If you don’t spot a howler monkey, there’s a good chance you’ll hear their distinctive warning call. You’ll also note the whistles and chatter of the vibrant scarlet macaw. The jungle excitement is not limited to mammals and birds. Palms, vines, bromeliads, orchids and carnivorous plants make this region a botanist’s paradise.
Please join us in recognizing and congratulating the crew mem- bers selected as Employee of the Month for the past six months aboard S EA D REAM I & II. There are many characteristics that identify excellent employees. S EA D REAM YACHT CLUB appreciates their dedication, caring, commitment and integrity. Employee of the Month
Each year, S EA D REAM I & II reposition in spring and fall between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. These 11-day trans-Atlantic voyages are delightfully relaxing and have quite a following of guests who favor the uninterrupt- ed days and the seemingly endless ocean. For exercise (combating the decadent S EA D REAM dinning) a group of officers, crew and guests walk laps around Deck 6 daily. S EA D REAM decided a few years ago to make it a walk for charity, whereby walkers could obtain sponsors or simply make donations, based upon the number of laps walked or the total number of miles walked. 16 laps around Deck 6 = 1 mile. S EA D REAM ’s “Steps for Charity” as it’s now referred to, has become a popular component to each trans-Atlantic voyage. In spring 2011, close to $5,000 was raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In October 2011, the groups onboard both yachts walked to raise funds for The National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc.. S EA D REAM YACHT CLUB as a company matched the dollars raised onboard bringing the total dollars raised to $1,650.
S EA D REAM I
S EA D REAM II
may Joel Bulacan, Repairman jun Christian Manuba, Busboy
may Elena Savin, Asst. Purser jun Flauta Diogenes, 2nd Engr jul Goran Sajkunic, Waiter Jose Dexter Quirante, OS aug Uzziel Morales, Galley
jul Fatima Perez,
Stateroom Stewardess
aug Ondrej Havlicek, Exec. Chef sep Frud Torrecampo, Asst. Purser
sep Rheynan Sanchez, Piccolo oct Doramas Calderin Leon, Waiter oct Michael Beltran, OS
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