ADDING a new vessel to the SeaDream fleet is “not a matter of if, but when,” according to the line’s president Bob Lepisto. Visiting Sydney earlier this week, a coy Lepisto wouldn’t be drawn any further on the boutique operator’s future plans, saying it was up to owner Atle Brynestad...
ADDING a new vessel to the
SeaDream fleet is “not a matter
of if, but when,” according to the
line’s president Bob Lepisto.
Visiting Sydney earlier this
week, a coy Lepisto wouldn’t
be drawn any further on the
boutique operator’s future plans,
saying it was up to owner Atle
Brynestad to make any decisions.
However any addition to
the current SeaDream I and
SeaDream II is likely to carry more
passengers than their respective
112 guest capacity.
“The economics of something
our size just don’t work for a
newbuild,” he told Cruise Weekly.
SeaDream would maintain its
“elegantly casual” philosophy on
any newbuild, Lepisto assured.
He was in Australia to meet
with past guests and key travel
agent supporters, who have been
vital in spreading the news about
SeaDream and seeing Aussies
comprise up to 10% of the line’s
clientele.
Burgeoning interest in wine and
food has seen SeaDream add
sixteen “Wine Voyages” to its itineraries – eight this year and
eight in 2016 – which are certain
to appeal to Australian clientele.
These trips feature an on-board
winemaker who will host tastings
as well as a special wine-pairing
dinner and winery excursions.
For details of upcoming
SeaDream voyages contact Julie
Denovan (pictured above with
Lepisto) on 02 9958 4444.
