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SeaDream Yacht Club adds “Raw Food” menu and Glatt-Kosher charters

By: Sherry Laskin · Updated On: May 26, 2020

Raw Food. It’s become a very popular and trendy lifestyle choice. Until now, the only way a raw food proponent could cruise and find something to eat that was uncooked was to be a twice daily fixture at the Lido Buffet salad bar. Not any longer. SeaDream Yacht Club has introduced their new “Raw Food” menu; the first cruise line to offer this option to their guests. But what exactly is “raw food” if not just salad bar fare? 

Aboard the twin mega-yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II, gourmet raw food is offered in addition to the regular menu. Aside from preparing meals using foods that are either totally raw or lightly heated, ingredients used aboard the SeaDream ships for their raw food menu are also organic and vegan. No fish, meat, eggs or dairy.

Bringing this new culinary experience onboard the yachts was the brainchild of SeaDream’s Norwegian owners, Linn and Atle Brynestad. Having stayed at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach and personally experiencing the health benefits by maintaining a raw diet, the Byrnestads were determined to figure out a way to introduce raw food to their ships’ menus.

The Brynestads recruited the Institute’s Executive Chef, Renate Waller, to lend her expertise to the SeaDreams’s galley. Chef  Renate, also know as a “Raw Food Chef,” worked with SeaDream’s Corporate Chef, Sudesh Kishore to create gourmet raw food dishes that would entice even the most skeptic of foodies. Says Hippocrates Institute Chef Renate, “Switching to a high percentage of raw, living plant based foods, enables people to reclaim feeling great and being well.

In case you aren’t familiar with the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, it was founded over fifty years ago by Ann Wigmore , a holistic health practitioner, nutritionist, whole foods advocate, health educator, author and a doctor of Divinity. She followed the Hippocrates philosophy which believes that a vegan, enzyme-rich diet of sprout and vegetable juices, wheatgrass, salads, nuts, seeds and fruit are key components to optimum health.

SeaDream, known for the exceptional cuisine and dining experiences, remains committed maintaining their high culinary standards and food diversity. “The raw food menu is an added option. If you come aboard to enjoy filet mignon and double chocolate mousse, by all means it’s on the menu” said Kishore. He added “Nobody else at sea is offering this style of raw cuisine, and because we serve at most 112 guests, we can. One might assume raw food is boring or bland, but guests who chose to try it are in for a tasty surprise.”

Chef Kishore revealed a few of the new raw food menu creations which include beverages such as Watercress Tang; a liquid mélange of watercress, Anjou pear, lime and pineapple; the Blood Apple Blaster; a blend of apple, ginger, red beet, lime juice and agave. For a salad that’s certainly not ho-hum there the slightly spicy, Asian style Cashew Curry salad. The Vegetable Lasagna uses pasta-like noodles made from spinach leaves and coconut meat and layered between a spicy cauliflower mash and topped with a sun-dried tomato marinara.

The raw food concept continues into dessert. The Cashew Lemon Cheesecake has a crust made from almonds and dates. The “cheesecake” filling’s main ingredients are cashews, lemon juice, almond milk and coconut butter. There are also sugar-free desserts, too.

Glatt-Kosher is now available on charter sailings. For those who adhere to a Glatt-Kosher diet and have been unable to find a cruise line to accommodate their needs, they’ll be happy to learn that SeaDream has partnered with Jon Greenseid, a nationally recognized kosher consultant. Available only on private charters, meals are prepared under strict rabbinical supervision. Chef Kishore has created a kosher menu that offers both traditional and contemporary Glatt-Kosher meals.

Bob Lepisto, SeaDream’s President, said “Research indicates the kosher industry continues to grow at an astounding rate. Starting this fall, on voyages sailing roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico we’ll be able to accommodate kosher private charter weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, charity benefits, corporate and personal events.”

Sounds to me like SeaDream Yacht Club takes their clients’ dietary needs seriously and is truly stepping up to the plate, so to speak, to offer something for everyone.

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Seadream Yacht Club: the complete guide

The Cruising Journal guide to Seadream Yacht Club . Informations and advices about services, drinks, excursions, itineraries. Reviews, Photos and Videos.

ON BOARD STYLE

The Seadream offers a cruise experience that is both intimate and informal, with a luxury service that is never invasive, and that makes you feel as though you were sailing on a large private yacht. In just a short amount of time the environment feels familiar and intimate. It is possible to enjoy the utmost privacy while at the same time sharing your cruising experiences and unforgettable moments with the few other guests on board.

Although the Seadream is synonymous with elegance and luxury, on board there are no particular rules for clothing. At the restaurant, as usual, it is not recommended to go in your bathing suit or, especially in the evenings, to go in shorts or t-shirts.

EXTRAS ON BOARD

The Seadream offers a wide range of all-inclusive packages for all its guests. There are no set service fees, and tips are offered as desired from the clients to the personnel. The tip money received is then deposited into an international fund for the protection of maritime workers and their families.

The following can be purchased for an additional charge: bottled wine from an extensive wine list, Spa treatments, and organized excursions.

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In every port there are several different excursions offered, all exclusively in English. The company has a concierge available to guests who would like to organize transfers and personalized excursions.

RESTAURANTS

On the current Seadeam ships there is a main restaurant, usually open only in the evenings during itineraries in warmer climates. The second restaurant, featuring a partial buffet integrated with a la carte dishes, is instead located on the outside deck. In the evenings the menu is the same here as in the main restaurant. For breakfast and lunch it is an ideal location for eating you meal with a sea view.

The cuisine and the service will remind you immediately that you are on board a luxury ship and the dining will offer a true “journey” through gastronomic cultures.

SPA AND GYM

The gym on board, appropriately sized for the ship, is complete with all the basic equipment and can be used freely during the generous open hours. The Spa offers a small Turkish bath and sauna free of charge. An array of treatments are also available for an additional fee.

ITINERARIES

There are currently two twin “Seadream” ships, each of them is a little more than 100 meters in length. Their size allows them to reach exclusive ports and to be able to navigate close to the marvelous shores. They offer their passengers easy disembarking using tenders, thanks as well to the Marina at the stern. The itineraries of the Seadream Yacht Club vary from the classic and most famous Mediterranean destinations to the minor islands of the Caribbean, but also Cuba and transatlantic journeys. The new ship, the Seadream Innovation, will open up new vistas, such as incredible trips to the Arctic region that are planned for its inaugural season.

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The two twin units of the Seadream Yacht club, the Seadream 1 and the Seadream 2, have four types of cabins. The Yacht Club staterooms are the basic category, they are very large and have a window. Some of these can be interconnected and converted into Commodore Suites. To travel truly in a dream, there are also the Admiral Suite and the Owners Suite, only one of each is available on board each ship. The cabins are distributed on decks 2, 3 and 4.

The service onboard the Seadream is always very attentive, helpful and cordial towards the clients. On board guests are given a bathrobe, slippers, and exclusive bathroom products. There is a free minibar in every cabin. The cabin service is free and guaranteed 24 hours a day.

The Marina and the Balinese Dream Beds represent the most unique offerings onboard the Seadream 1 and the Seadream 2. From the Marina it is possible to dive directly into the sea from the stern of the ship. It is also possible to swim or to board dinghies or canoes. The Balinese Dream Beds are instead the ideal place from which to enjoy the navigation in total comfort laying on …king sized beds. During some evenings, the Lido is transformed into an open-air cinema, offering the pleasant experience of enjoying a great film on the water.

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PREMIUM WINES

A selection of premium wines may be arranged pre-cruise. Orders must be placed latest 3 months prior to your trip.

SeaDream Yacht Club will source additional labels on request; however, in this case a committed order will be required which is non-refundable and will need to be pre-paid.

On a 7-night voyage, based on 112 guests, the average consumption is: 336 bottles White wine         (48 bottles per day)

210 bottles Rosé wine           (30 bottles per day)             336 bottles Red wine            (48 bottles per day) 280 bottles Champagne       (40 bottles per day)

Our premium wine selection is replaced every six months as we move from the Caribbean season (winter)to the Mediterranean season (summer).

Complimentary non-alcoholic red and white wines are  available (non-alcoholic rose wines can be special ordered). 

For our premium wine selection, please see PDF files below. 

SD1 Wine list March 2024

SeaDream overview Complimentary Wines March 2024 

SD2 Wine list February 2024

Please click here for All Inclusive Options! 

Updated March 2024/GC