Norway is a land steeped in myth, where irascible gods armed with frost and lightning once inspired Viking clans to plunder foreign lands. These days, genteel customs imported from mainland Europe have softened the country’s hard edges, but traces of an unruly past still abound. The exceptional museums dotting the Bygdøy Peninsula hold some of the city’s foremost attractions, including a thousand-year-old longship that was preserved in mud and the 12th-century Gol Stave Church, an exemplar of Norway’s distinctive wood sanctuaries. No less fascinating is a visit to the 1892 Fram, a legendary ship revered for her vital role in early polar explorations. To witness the evolution of Oslo’s soul, contrast battle-hardened Akershus Fortress, a ruggedly elegant citadel wrapped in nearly impregnable ramparts, with the neoclassical Royal Palace, whose formal exterior encloses sumptuously appointed rooms. You might wish to view Edvard Munch’s iconic The Scream, which hangs in the outstanding Norwegian National Gallery amid priceless European and Scandinavian masterworks. In expansive Frogner Park, wander among Gustav Vigeland’s thought-provoking sculptures, and if you’ve worked up an appetite, choose among the many restaurants and cafés lining the charming waterfront district of Aker Brygge.
The town of Lysekil sits on Sweden’s Bohuslän Coast, where the mouth of Gullmarsfjorden faces the open sea. The Stångehuvuds Nature Reserve, affording incredible sea views from its red granite cliffs, are joined by a white lighthouse. In the Old Town, cobblestone streets and café-lined alleyways reveal perfectly manicured houses, several of which bear plaques telling the story of their history. Towering above Lysekil’s skyline, Lysekil Church was built entirely from granite and completed in 1901, in part as a navigation marker for seafarers.
Sail the scenic coastline of the Little Belt, the marine strait between mainland Denmark and the island of Funen and the Jutland Peninsula. The strait is deep but narrow, making it difficult for large ships to sail, but perfectly positioned for your small SeaDream yacht to navigate. Home to the harbor porpoise, one of the smallest whales in existence, yachting the Little Belt provides an opportunity to view these porpoises up close. In addition to marine wildlife, pass under the beautiful Little Belt bridges and spot small islands and towns before reaching Faaborg.
Faaborg, a harbor town located on Denmark’s island of Funen island, is steeped in history and charm. Defined by narrow cobblestone roads, dotted with merchants’ homes, and an iconic Bell Tower, notable landmarks worth discovering include the Faaborg Church, dating from 1477, and Faaborg Museum, built to house works by the Funen Painters, today home to an important collection of painting, sculpture, architecture, and furniture design.
Thrill to one of the world’s most unique sailing experiences, a transit of the storied Kiel Canal. The idea for a waterway connecting the Baltic and North Seas was conceived by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck during the Danish-German War of 1864, as the Germans were keen to avoid Danish hostility while sailing around the Jutland Peninsula. The ambitious project, however, didn’t come to fruition until 1895 under the auspices of Wilhelm II, albeit right on budget. These days, the canal’s purpose is primarily mercantile. While transiting, look out over a famously flat landscape of well-tended fields, dense forests and quaint villages, and pass under a succession of steel overpasses, including the fascinating Rendsburg High Bridge, both a railway viaduct and a transporter bridge. When you emerge into the open sea, you’ll have the satisfaction of having undertaken a remarkable transit only available to smaller vessels.
A resort nestled in sandy dunes outside the Hague, Scheveningen boasts wide sandy beaches and beautiful seascapes. It is the gateway to The Hague, home of the United Nations and notable monuments including its Gothic-style Binnenhof, seat of the Dutch Parliament, and Noordeinde Palace.
At approximately 20 miles wide at its narrowest point, the Strait of Dover is the slimmest section of the English Channel. As you pass through the strait, on a clear day the White Cliffs of Dover and the landscape of Calais, France come into view.
Boasting an immensely picturesque coastline, the Channel Island of Guernsey has long attracted artists such as Auguste Renoir to its welcoming shores. In the capital of St. Peter Port, wander through commanding Castle Cornet, a 13th-century marvel of military engineering that sits on a rocky headland jutting out at sea. Admire some of the earliest heated glass houses at the Candie Gardens, whose elegantly landscaped grounds are laid out with Victorian thoughtfulness and contemplate Victor Hugo’s not entirely uncomfortable exile at Hauteville House, the splendid manor where he wrote Les Miserables. Hop on a bicycle to explore the picturesque hills and dales of the island, perhaps riding past a herd of the island’s famed namesake cows, and revitalize at an authentic tea house, where age-old traditions are carefully observed. For that perfect keepsake, shop along cobbled streets overflowing with charm, maybe pausing at a fresh-caught seafood restaurant for a taste of the island’s famed crab. No matter how you choose to spend your time, the leisurely pace of life in delightful Guernsey will replenish your spirit.
France’s Atlantic shore between Pointe de Grave, at the mouth of the Gironde River, and Biarritz, at the foot of the Pyrenées, is known as Côte d’Argent. The river narrows near Bordeaux, center to one of the world’s most celebrated wine-producing regions. More than 10,000 vineyards dot the countryside, providing most of the Epicurean nation’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon, Savignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. During our 2026 season, SeaDream docks in the heart of town and overnights in this charming destination, allowing guests to venture off the beaten path and sample their choice of varietals. With hundreds of historical buildings and monuments, dozens of art galleries and museums, and distinctive French cuisine, Bordeaux is simply unmissable.
Suites & Staterooms
Owner's Suite
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Commodore Suite Deck 2
From: $ 18,699*
Yacht Club Stateroom Deck 4
From: $ 10,499*
Yacht Club Stateroom Deck 2
From: $ 9,699*
*Single Supplement for this voyage is 200% for Yacht Club Deck 2, 3 and 4. For Commodore, Admiral and Owners Suite, a 200% single supplement rate applies.
Government, Port, Document Issuance, Handling & Service fees: $700 per guest (included)
Please Note: Fares are capacity controlled and may change without notice. The fares are per person based on double occupancy. Single and third person rates are also available. SeaDream Yacht Club strongly recommends that all guests purchase travel insurance.
Yachting Land Adventures & Activities
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Faaborg - Faaborg Vineyard and Tasting
Description
Visit an idyllic vineyard near Faaborg and discover the art of winemaking on the island of Funen.
Embark your motorcoach and join your local guide on an idyllic drive through the beautiful landscape of Funen to Kimesbjergaard. Upon your arrival at the vineyard you will meet the owners, Kirsten and Leif. Kirsten and Leif are the 4th generation who lives at the family farm. They started producing wine in 2008 as a hobby project, but it quickly developed to be more than a hobby project and in 2015 they expanded their winery. The wines are a mix of up to eleven different types of grapes and some grapes are graft types meaning different types of grapes have been mixed and formed into new types of grapes. The owners will show you their production facilities and take you for a walk through their fields. And off course a visit to this hidden gem is not complete without a tasting of some of their delicious wines.
After your visit at the vineyard, sit back and relax your ride back to your SeaDream yacht.Notes
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Duration
3 hour(s)
Price
249 (USD)
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Faaborg - Magnificent Egeskov Castle
Description
A scenic drive through Funen's picturesque countryside, known as the 'Garden of Denmark', leads you to Egeskov, Europe's best-preserved Renaissance water castle.
The castle was erected in 1554 and is considered to be one of Europe’s best preserved Renaissance water castles – so called because the construction rests on oak pillars driven down into the lakebed. The civil unrest in the 1500s caused many noblemen to build fortified castles as their homes. At Egeskov, thick double walls, water on all sides and a drawbridge, scalding holes, arrow slits and artillery ports were commissioned, to prepare the castle for ‘visitors’. The welcome you receive today will be noticeably warmer.
The Bille family has owned this castle since 1784 and has now opened its gates to the public. Explore the castle’s interior with your guide, before enjoying free time at your own leisure to explore the many opportunities here. On site you will find a vintage car and motorcycle museum, a museum of Danish Fire & Rescue Services, an agricultural museum, a Grocers Museum, and an old smithy.
The park-like grounds cover 49 acres of land and are divided into several themed gardens. The Renaissance garden features fountains and topiary figures. The fuchsia garden, one of the largest in Europe, features 104 different species. Other gardens include an English Garden, a water garden, an herb garden, a vegetable garden, and many more. The gardens also feature four hedge mazes – feel free to wander through them. You can even try treetop walking in the old birch. Or simply sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee at the café where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery.Notes
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Duration
3 hour(s)
Price
279 (USD)
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Faaborg - Night Watchman's Walk
Description
Follow the watchman on a unique walk and hear the watchman's songs and the exciting stories about the city of Faaborg.
In 1592, the first watchman began his nightly rounds through the streets of Faaborg. Employed by the city, his primary duties included monitoring for fires and keeping drunkards and other troublemakers in check. Armed with a morning star, a lamp, and clad in a uniform, he patrolled the narrow streets from 8 PM until 4 AM. Each hour, he would sing a verse from the watchman's songs, helping residents, who rarely owned watches, keep track of the time throughout the night.
On this tour, you will walk alongside a watchman through Faaborg's narrow streets, listening to tales of the city and the men who once held this long-lost occupation. The watchman will meet you at the pier, provide a brief introduction, and then guide you on a unique journey through a city he knows like the back of his hand, sharing stories of the people who once lived in Faaborg.Notes
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on-board.
Duration
1 hour(s)
Price
69 (USD)
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Prices are per person, in USD. Duration is in hours.
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