1. Dear SeaDreamers,
As you may know, I began as CEO of SEADREAM YACHT CLUB at the start of the New
Year. I am very happy to be here and feel fortunate to be surrounded by such a great team of
highly professional individuals. I’m only a few months in to my role, and it’s quite obvious to me
how special our staff is, both aboard the yachts and in our shoreside offices.
I look forward to working closely with SEADREAM’s Owner, Atle Brynestad and SEADREAM’s
President, Bob Lepisto. I have already received messages and mail from several past guests, most with
a similar sentiment; “please don’t change anything”. I have an open-door policy and welcome your
suggestions and ideas.
While I will be looking for opportunities to make continuous improvements, my main objective is to
raise awareness of the SEADREAM brand. I realize a great majority of you, our past guests, have become
terrific SEADREAM brand ambassadors; passionately telling friends and family just how much you love
yachting with SEADREAM. Please know we greatly appreciate your doing so.
I was recently aboard SEADREAM I and SEADREAM II for the first time. What I feel SEADREAM does
very well, is allowing people to have the experience that they want to have, and having the flexibility to
be able to personalize it. It can be hard to accommodate and can be difficult to deliver, except perhaps
on a small scale like ours. While amenities, furnishings and cuisine are all part of a luxury holiday,
satisfaction weighs heavily on service. SEADREAM’s crew has a special way of delivering attentive,
customized service without wearing white gloves, without being stuffy. It’s friendly, caring and genuine.
This year is particularly exciting for SEADREAM, as we visit two destinations for the company’s first
time; Costa Rica and Asia. I was born in Thailand and lived there for seven years. Biased as I am,
Thailand is a very special country. Its culture is gentle and easygoing and the coastline is visually
stunning. Take your pick from our 18 unique voyages in Asia. We’ll visit Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), East Timor, Northern Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Vietnam,
Cambodia and Hong Kong.
I look forward to seeing you aboard.
Sincerely,
Pamela Conover
CEO
SPRING 2013 ISSUE #27

2. Costa Rica conjures up images of surfers, hikers, coconut palms and tranquil
eco-spas. It’s fitting that locals use the phrase “Pura Vida” as both a greeting
and a lifestyle philosophy. Pura Vida means pure life, and for Costa Ricans
it expresses their sense of community, perseverance and resilience, while
enjoying life slowly and celebrating good fortune.
Costa Rica offers many exciting ways to immerse oneself in its natural
elements. It is the consummate destination for exploring ecosystems and
connecting with a peaceful culture. The country’s impressive ecotourism
industry caters to those interested in an alternative vacation focusing on
relaxation and wellness. Whether beachfront or perched in the jungle,
Costa Rica has retreats for spiritual transformation, healthy lifestyles, yoga,
massage, cleansing, meditation, detox and raw food.
It’s no wonder a country with no military at all, has built a reputation as
being a restful, tropical haven away from the world’s hustle and bustle.
Geographically part of the North American continent and culturally part of
Latin America, Costa Rica is slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia
and sits nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America.
For such a small country, it has a big plant and animal population.
SeaDreamers may visit Tortuguero National Park, located in the Northern
Caribbean side; referred to as the “little Amazon”. It is one of the most
important places in the world for the protection of the green turtle
and home of other fascinating species such as the Gaspar fish, which is
considered a living fossil. Majestic birds are abundant, such as the Great
Blue Heron and the Northern Jacana.
Costa Rica native and Naturalist, Christopher Chaves will be aboard as your
expert guide. He will lead a variety of nature based activities and lecture on
subjects including Costa Rica’s history, culture, ecology and diversity of its
birds, mammals, reptiles, tropical plants and more.

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Embark Date Voyage # Embarkation Port Debarkation Port # of Nights
09-Nov-2013 SDI-11343 Bridgetown, Barbados Balboa, Panama 9
18-Nov-2013 SDI-11344 Balboa, Panama Caldera, Costa Rica 5
23-Nov-2013 SDI-11345 Caldera, Costa Rica Caldera, Costa Rica 7
30-Nov-2013 SDI-11346 Caldera, Costa Rica Caldera, Costa Rica 7
07-Dec-2013 SDI-11347 Caldera, Costa Rica Caldera, Costa Rica 7
14-Dec-2013 SDI-11348 Caldera, Costa Rica Caldera, Costa Rica 7
21-Dec-2013 SDI-11349 Caldera, Costa Rica Caldera, Costa Rica 7
28-Dec-2013 SDI-11401 Caldera, Costa Rica Colon, Panama 7
04-Jan-2014 SDI-11402 Colon, Panama San Juan, Puerto Rico 7
In keeping with Costa Rica’s “pure life” philosophy, SEADREAM has
customized each voyage with special emphasis on health and well-being.
• Join complimentary Daily Sunrise Yoga and Daily Afternoon Tai-Chi on deck (or the beach when possible).
• Enjoy SEADREAM’s delicious Raw Food menu, available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. All
ingredients are raw, organic and vegan (no fish, meat, eggs or dairy), and nothing is heated above
118°F in order to retain all the healthy micro nutrients.
• Freshly-juiced vegetables and fruits are offered at each meal. Ingredients like ginger root is said to
have a variety of medicinal properties. Try Cucumber Juice and Wheatgrass for a detox breakfast.
• Take a complimentary mountain bike ashore for exploration or join the crew-led hikes.
• Stay hydrated with assorted, homemade chilled fruit teas throughout the day.
• Workout in SEADREAM’s complimentary fitness center, featuring an expansive ocean view.
• Get out on the water and paddle your way to wellness with complimentary kayaks and SUPs.
• Relax in your stateroom with a selection of Health, Wellness and Nutrition videos.
The Thai certified Spa has created the “Mind, Body & Spa” package to compliment your Costa Rica
yachting holiday. Package includes (2) massages, (2) facials, (1) body treatment and (1) manicure or
pedicure. The total of (6) treatments are specially priced at $650 and may be purchased individually or
shared by occupants within the same stateroom. Create your package by selecting from a list of options
including a Rain Forest Volcanic Mud Wrap and a Costa Rican Hot Stone Massage. SEADREAM’s Spa
was recently voted “Best Staff” in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler annual Spa Poll.

4. Honors for SeaDream Managers & Employees
Each year SEADREAM YACHT CLUB names a Manager of the Year and an Employee of the Year for
both SEADREAM I & II. It’s SEADREAM’s way of showing appreciation for vision, dedication and
hard work. For winners there is a cash prize, an engraved crystal plaque, a photo with the Captain to
commemorate the honor and other gifts including luxury paid vacations.
The 2012 Manager of the Year is Hotel Manager, Pierre van der Merwe.
Pierre started with SEADREAM in 2009 as a Waiter and excelled quickly to the position of Maitre
d’hôtel in 2010. He was then soon promoted to Hotel Manager, a position he carries with great
aplomb and enthusiasm.
Employee of the Year aboard SEADREAM I is Waiter, Michael (Mikee) Mara.
Michael has been with SEADREAM since May 2002 and is a true asset to SEADREAM & the restaurant
team aboard SEADREAM I. He goes the extra mile with a smile for our guests.
Employee of the Year aboard SEADREAM II is Bosun, Colon Antonio.
Antonio has worked with SEADREAM since the company was founded. He is well liked by his
colleagues, leads his team well and has great knowledge of USPH and USCG standards.
Join SEADREAM II, departing Athens (Piraeus) on October 12, 2013
as she sails her maiden voyage to Mumbai (Bombay), India. During this unique,
15-day sailing you’ll visit the best sites of Egypt by way of Alexandria,
Port Said, El Ain El Sokhna and Port Safaga.
Pierre van der Merwe

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Yasser El Sayed, an expert in Archaeology and Egyptology science will be aboard providing insightful lectures on ancient Egyptian history
and Hieroglyphic language translation from temples & tombs. He’ll share his experiences assisting in excavations at the pyramids of Giza and
his studies of the mummification process. Yasser will be guiding SEADREAM’s 2-day overland package from El Ain El Sokhna. With Yasser
providing the historical narrative, the Pyramids and ancient temples come to life. This voyage to India offers:
Alexandria, Egypt is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Historical sites included on SEADREAM’s land adventure include Fort
Qait Bey, the medieval fortress which guards the entrance of Alexandria’s harbor and the Roman Amphitheater with its European marble
and mosaic paving. Before free time and shopping, explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a wonderful reincarnation of the famed ancient
library of Alexandria.
The Suez Canal opened in 1869 at a cost of $100 million. After many conflicts over its use and control, in 1962 Egypt gained full control.
There are no locks on the 101 mile long Suez Canal, but the journey takes 11-16 hours because vessels must travel at low speed.
El Ain El Sokhna, Egypt is conveniently located about two hours from Cairo. Join SEADREAM’s 2-day overland package which includes
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts of KingTut and the famed mummy room, lunch at the Mena House Oberoi
Hotel, Sound & Light night show at the Pyramids and an overnight stay in Cairo. The second day of this package includes a 40-minute flight
to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings,Temple of Hatshepsut, The Colossi of Memnon, lunch on the Nile at Sonesta St. George followed by
a visit of the temples at Karnak and theTemple of Luxor. Guests are then driven from Luxor to Safaga to re-embark their SEADREAM voyage.
Port Safaga, Egypt is a hot-spot on the Red Sea. This world-famous kite and windsurfing destination draws visitors for the curative
properties of the Red Sea and its black sand beaches. Guests may visit Luxor for the day via SEADREAM’s Land Adventure program.
Before arriving in India, SEADREAM II calls on Salalah, Oman, known as the “perfume capital of Arabia”. The Frankincense Trail, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular attraction with its frankincense trees and the remains of a caravan oasis, which were crucial to
the medieval incense trade.
On October 27, 2013 your voyage concludes in Mumbai (Bombay), India. We suggest you stay for few days at the lovely Taj Mumbai
Palace or the legendary Oberoi Mumbai. If you stay, visit The Taj Mahal; one of the 7 Wonders of the World and the most extravagant
monument ever built. Tour Mani Bhavan, the old residence of Mahatma Gandhi and visit the beautiful gothic structure of the Prince of
Wales Museum. The city has colorful markets to explore and don’t miss, Elephanta Island in Mumbai harbor. This island houses some of the
most impressive temple carvings in all India.
Book voyage #21335 sailing 15-days; October 12-27 from Athens (Piraeus) to Mumbai (Bombay), India. Stay aboard for voyage #21336 sailing
13-days; Oct. 27-Nov. 9 from Mumbai (Bombay), India to Singapore. When booking both, obtain an additional 10% OFF each voyage by
mentioning promo code: ASIA10. Savings is taken from SEADREAM’s Book Today & Save Specials and subject to availability.
Check another item off your bucket list, because this voyage transits the Suez Canal.
SEADREAM I SEADREAM II
Nov. Lambert Laza, Second Engineer Nov. Antonio Colon, Able Seaman
Dec. Lope Silva, Able Seaman Dec. Diogenes Flauta, 2nd Engineer
Jan. “Sonny” Grande, First Officer Jan. Jose Sabido, Motorman
Feb. Daniel Dubic, Chef de Partie Feb. ArneilVelasco, HK utility
Employee of the Month
Please join us in recognizing and congratulating the crew
members selected as Employee of the Month for the past four
months aboard SEADREAM I & II.There are many characteristics
that identify excellent employees. SEADREAM YACHT CLUB
appreciates their dedication, caring, commitment and integrity.
News and Noteworthy
• James Cabello moved from Miami to SeaDream’s Oslo office for his promotion toVice President -Voyage Planning,Destinations and Land Programs.
• Peter Rima left his onboard position and is in the process of moving to work in SEADREAM’s Miami office.
• Jamie MacGregor was promoted to Hotel Manager aboard SEADREAM II beginning in March.
• Nikola Ivanovic was promoted to Maitre d’hôtel aboard SEADREAM II beginning in March.
• Bosun,Emmanuel Solano just celebrated his 50th birthday and the beginning of his 20th year onboard! (He came aboard in 1994 under first owner)
• Welcome Reservations Consultant, Kari Roeed to SEADREAM’s Oslo office.
• Welcome Sales Director, Jannicke Daae Rognstad to SEADREAM’s Oslo office.
• Maitre d’hôtel, Enes Strkonicj and Activities Staff, Coral Crystal Lopez Garcia are expecting a “SEADREAM baby” soon.

6. These (16) SEADREAM voyages begin and/or conclude in Rome:
Embark Date Voyage # Embarkation Port Debarkation Port # of Nights
04-May-2013 SDI-11319 Malaga, Spain Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
11-May-2013 SDI-11320 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Athens (Piraeus), Greece 7
01-Jun-2013 SDII-21318 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
08-Jun-2013 SDII-21319 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Nice, France 7
22-Jun-2013 SDII-21321 Monte Carlo, Monaco Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
06-Jul-2013 SDII-21323 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 10
16-Jul-2013 SDII-21324 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Venice, Italy 11
03-Aug-2013 SDII-21326A Dubrovnik, Croatia Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
10-Aug-2013 SDII-21327A Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
17-Aug-2013 SDII-21328 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 7
24-Aug-2013 SDII-21329 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Monte Carlo, Monaco 7
07-Sep-2013 SDII-21331 Monte Carlo, Monaco Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 10
17-Sep-2013 SDII-21332 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 11
28-Sep-2013 SDII-21333 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Monte Carlo, Monaco 7
09-Oct-2013 SDI-11339A Dubrovnik, Croatia Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 5
14-Oct-2013 SDI-11339B Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Malaga, Spain 7
There is much more to be discovered as you sail to/ and from Rome. You’ll find the Mediterranean’s rich history evident in every charming
port you visit. From Calvi, Corsica; the birthplace of Christopher Columbus to Amalfi, Italy; a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Capri,
Italy; a popular resort for European artists and writers in the late 19th century. Buon viaggio!
a Roman Holiday
& much more
Your Roman Holiday should include “The Spanish Steps”; 138 elegant steps connecting the Spanish
square to a French church atop the hill. The “Mouth of Truth”; a face carved in an ancient Roman
marble disc at the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin. According to legend, the face’s mouth closes if
a liar sticks his hand in it. The “Trevi Fountain”; the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Legend has it
you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water (toss the coin over your shoulder with your
back to the fountain). “The Roman Forum”; the oldest and most significant constructions of ancient
Rome, including the Temple of Saturn (4th century BC) and the Arch of Septimus Severus (203 AD)
It’s the ideal job; playing the role of a crown princess touring European capitals. In the 1953 film,
Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn did just that; experiencing Rome for a day on her own.
It’s been 60 years since that film earned Hepburn the Academy Award for Best Actress, but the
sights and sounds of the Rome her character fell in love with, still remain. In 2013, you can follow
in the footsteps of royal Princess Ann (Hepburn), either before or after your SEADREAM voyage.

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Outside the door of an ancient stone house in the quaint medieval quarter
of Antibes, on the Riviera, a sign in an antiquated form of French reads:
“Napoleon never slept here.” There are additional words that I cannot
decipher. Just then, a man approaches to enter the house. He tells us that
some of the women in Napoleon’s family actually did stay there, at a time
when the future Emperor was briefly imprisoned at Antibes during the
turmoil of the French Revolution. In fact, he adds, Napoleon’s mother did
her son’s laundry at an open-air public wash-house, just around the corner on
the adjacent winding street. We head off for a look, and there it is, carefully
restored as a historic site—a large stone tub, full of water, under a red tile
roof. In France, it seems, even the laundry of the country’s most famous
historic figure is worthy of note.
My wife and I are on a Mediterranean voyage along the coasts of Italy
and France celebrating our 20th anniversary, sailing on the ultra-deluxe,
SeaDream I. SeaDream I is a magic carpet, easing us in comfort and style
through a region full of fascinating history. We have been anticipating
visits to some wonderful ports and are not disappointed. What we had not
foreseen, though, is the many ways that Napoleon, or perhaps just his spirit,
would keep making his presence felt, as if popping up unexpectedly in little
cameo appearances. These underscore just how completely he dominated
Europe in his brief but dramatic era of war and conquest, supreme glory and
abject defeat.
This quirky pattern emerges even before we embark on our voyage, which
begins near Rome. We spend a few days at an exquisite boutique hotel, the
Lord Byron, in a quiet neighborhood adjacent to a large, leafy park, the
Borghese Gardens. Its centerpiece is the Borghese Gallery, an art museum
housing an outstanding collection. One of the most striking of many fine
sculptures, in the purest of white marble, portrays a nude Venus, reclining
on a sofa and holding an apple. The gallery literature explains that the model
was none other than Napoleon’s sister, Pauline, who was related through
marriage to the wealthy Borghese family that assembled the art collection.
Our first port stop is Bonifacio on Corsica, the large, mountainous French
island where Napoleon was born and raised. It is an amazing, clifftop walled
village. Built in the middle ages, this impregnable fortress withstood centuries
of threats from the Barbary pirates. Entering the old town by a drawbridge,
we stroll through a warren of twisting cobbled alleys, including a narrow
street with a house where Napoleon really did sleep, living there briefly in
1793, when he commanded nothing but a batallion of Corsican volunteers.
That was just before his rapid rise to power, and the house had been owned
by the Bonaparte family for nearly a century.
We spend the next day on the other side of Corsica, stopping at Calvi,
another ancient village with a high, walled fortress. It was not quite as
impregnable as Bonifacio, however. The ships of Admiral Horatio Nelson
bombarded the town, assisting its capture by British land forces in 1794
during the wars against revolutionary France. Nelson lost an eye in the
battle. Some claim that Calvi was the original home of Columbus, when it
belonged to the empire of Genoa. Wikipedia calls this a “legend,” explaining
that “because the often subversive elements of the island gave its inhabitants
a bad reputation, he would have been expected to mask his exact birthplace.”
Perhaps Napoleon’s ghost is also fearful of guilt by association. He decides
to take the day off, and we stumble upon no traces of the “little corporal.”
Then we anchor off Viareggio, back on the Italian coast in Tuscany, and take
a day trip inland to Florence. We have arranged a walking tour to enjoy the
glorious and stunning medieval and Renaissance architecture, monumental
public sculptures and inviting pedestrian-only piazzas. It is far too brief, of
course, but our personal guide takes us to some special places, such as the
studio of a blacksmith who creates fantastic birds, fishes and other creatures
in steel, and to the guide’s own favorite and funky “Cafe of the Artisans.” We
stroke the snout of an iconic bronze wild boar and share a kiss, thus assuring
our return to Florence.
Napoleon’s long shadow did not spare Florence. He passed through in 1809
during a campaign to annex Italy’s Papal States and established the short-
lived Grand Duchy of Tuscany, with Florence as its capital and another sister
of his, Elisa, serving as the Grand Duchess. It was a status she held only
briefly, forced to flee in 1813 as Napoleon was gradually defeated (following
his Russian campaign) by an Anglo-Austrian army.
Farther north on the Italian Riviera, our yacht anchors off the picturesque
village of Portofino, with its brightly painted old houses. Once a simple
fishing village, it now has an upscale yacht harbor catering to the rich and
famous. Going ashore for a few hours, we hike up to a striking castle that
dominates the small bay. And sure enough, Napoleon left his mark here as
well during the years when France controlled northern Italy. What we see is
an ancient fortification that Napoleon modernized, greatly expanded and
equipped with better cannons. Not one for modesty, he renamed the village
Port Napoleon.
All too soon, after a day in Antibes, our grand voyage ends at Monaco. The
town and mountainous setting are stunning, but it is too early in the morning
for anything to be happening. Having come all this way, after leaving our
magic carpet, we would be enjoying a few extra days on the Med.
Sailing the Mediterranean
-by Tom Koppel
Contributor’s Bio: Tom Koppel’s latest book “Mystery Islands: Discovering the Ancient Pacific” is available from
Amazon.com or, signed and dedicated, from koppel@saltspring.com. Photo Credit: Annie Palovcik.
NAPOLEON
NEVER
SLEPT HERE

8. The Condé NastTraveler
2013 Spa Poll
601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 1050
Miami, Florida 33131
www.SeaDream.com
We are pleased to announce that SEADREAM’s Spa has landed a spot
on the Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Spa Poll. Reportedly, readers who
participated in this poll had a total of 46,352 visits to hotel, resort, and
cruise ship spas. A place on this list is a distinction earned only after
many visits by many Condé Nast Traveler readers.
It’s an honor for SEADREAM to have made the list of the Top 25 Cruise
Ship Spas. Most commendable is out of the 25 spas named, SEADREAM
came in #1 for Spa Staff and #2 for Treatments.
means Congratulations in Thai. SEADREAM’s
Spa is a proud member of The Thai Spa Association and the only one of
its kind at sea. We invite you to visit the Spa on your next voyage and
indulge in an array of treatments including massages, body wraps and
facials for men and women.
The Spa recognition comes on the heels of the November 2012, Condé
Nast Traveler 25th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. A record 46,476
readers participated, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines,
airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. SEADREAM YACHT CLUB was
named on the short list of the Top Small-Ship Lines.