SeaDream Innovation

The cruise ship SeaDream Innovation is an ultra-luxury superyacht project developed for the SeaDream brand. The boat was initially scheduled for launch in 2021, and was to be constructed by the shipbuilding company Damen Group at Damen Shipyards Mangalia (in Mangalia, Romania). For the first time since 2001, SeaDream Yacht Club had plans to expand its fleet with a newbuild vessel, introducing its new "Global Yachting" vacation travel concept. With LOA length 155 m (509 ft), this design has implemented 5-star hotel amenities, gourmet dining, large open-deck spaces (total size 3500 m2 / 37680 ft2), large-sized premium staterooms, top-level service and unique itineraries around the world, including in the polar regions.

On December 2, 2019, SeaDream Yacht Club and Damen Shipyards Group announced the termination of the "SeaDream Innovation" project. SeaDream announced plans to purchase a second-hand vessel in 2020.

History - construction and ownership

The 220-passenger ship SeaDream Innovation by design is very different from the fleetmates SeaDream 1 and SeaDream 2. Besides its bigger passenger capacity, the boat has larger public areas and venues with modern design, chic furniture, and flowers everywhere.

Decks and Cabins

The SeaDream Innovation ship has a total of 110 staterooms (all outside and in Suite categories) and max passenger capacity 220. The superyacht provides an all-inclusive travel vacation with a 1-to-1 passenger to crew ratio. Standard cabin amenities (offered in each stateroom) include King-size double bed with bedside cabinets, large en-suite bathroom with marble countertops, hot tub, WC, single-sink vanity, under-sink storage, magnifying mirror, massage shower, Bulgari bath amenities, plush cotton bathrobes. Cabin's living-room area has an infotainment center with smart UHDTV (satellite reception, on-demand movies), CD/DVD, Internet outlets, iPod docking station, personalized stationeries, 3-seater sofa with low table, mirrored vanity table with chair, coffee table with armchairs, large wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), large mirrors. Refrigerators and minibars are fully-stocked with complimentary soft drinks, beers, bottled water.

Cabin balconies are furnished with 2 deckchairs and 1 table. Higher-categories suites additionally have a separate bedroom with walk-in closet, double-sink vanity and whirlpool tub in the bathroom, 4-seat dining table, large balconies with sun-loungers and daybeds.

The boat has 9 decks, of which 5 are passenger-accessible and 4 with cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

A delightful feature of SeaDream cruises in warm areas is the beach barbecue "caviar in the surf". Another benefit is the drinks onboard, which except connoisseur wines and premium brands, are all free. All meals in the Dining Room are open seating, all the time. Breakfast typically includes a small array of fruits, bread, cereals, and yogurt at a mini-buffet. Hot dishes are ordered from a menu.

SeaDream customers love entertaining themselves. Entertainment options include an intimate Piano Bar, Top Of The Yacht Bar, Casino, Boutique, Promenade, Spa, Gym, Beauty Salon, Library, Golf Simulator, Main Lounge light music, and first-run movies, outdoor swimming pool (aft-deck location), whirlpool or a great choice of in staterooms' CDs and DVDs. At no cost, passengers may check out iPod stocked with different types of music.

SeaDream Innovation's design features 3 marinas that can be operated simultaneously (watersport-launch platforms providing uninterrupted access to Zodiacs, kayaks, sailboats), in-ocean swimming pool, helideck with 1 helicopter (used for private tours), 1 seaplane, outdoor dining venues, "sleeping under the stars" experience. The water sports marina makes it easy for passengers to snorkel and sail off the stern (aft). Water toys are complimentary and include snorkeling gear, sea kayaks, Hobie Cat (small-sized sail catamaran), banana boat, Jet Skis. The ship also provides complimentary mountain bikes on tours and excursions ashore.

Itineraries

SeaDream Innovation itinerary program starts on September 18, 2021 (inaugural cruise). The cruise ship will operate itineraries visiting all the 7 continents, with over 200 call ports in 49 different countries. Passengers have the chance to explore in ultimate luxury world's most remote destinations, such as Svalbard Islands and Norway's fjords, Antarctica, the Northwest Passage route, Australia New Zealand, the Great Barrier Reef, Oceania, East Asia, Alaska.

During the inaugural season, SeaDream Innovation is scheduled to visit all continents, with over 200 seaports in 49 countries. Season's highlights include:

• 2021 (September 18 - November 27) 70-day Maiden Voyage (Transatlantic, South America and Antarctica) from London to Ushuaia
• 2021-2022 (departures between December 2021 - February 2022) Antarctica
• 2022 (February 8 - May 7) Pole to Pole from Ushuaia to Longyearbyen
• 2022 (Various departures between April - July) Svalbard Norway
• 2022 (October 2-14) Highlights of Southeast Asia from Hong Kong to Bangkok
• 2022-2023 (December 18, 2022 - January 2, 2023) New Zealand and Tasmania leaving from Christchurch NZ to Sydney NSW.

Bookings for the general public opened on April 17, 2019.