SeaDream Yacht Club has partnered with a global tour operator to offer National Geographic Day Tours in 11 destinations in 2023, bringing immersive experiences to SeaDream guests. These will be small-group experiences in renowned Mediterranean destinations such as Amalfi, Barcelona, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Funchal, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Naples, Rhodes, Santorini, and Sorrento.
“At SeaDream, we believe our beautiful world is calling to be explored and experienced. That’s why we’re delighted to bring our guests closer to our Mediterranean destinations than ever before,” said Andreas Brynestad of SeaDream Yacht Club.
“By adding National Geographic Day Tours to our travel portfolio, we can incorporate a range of intimate experiences that complement our existing programs designed to elevate the guest experience, while also providing more options for our guests. We are honored to offer our guests experiences from a renowned travel brand that also prioritizes cultural engagement and interaction for travelers.”
With a capacity for 3 to 26 people and available to SeaDream travelers with advance booking and limited availability, each program explores a different theme. The excursions are led by National Geographic-trained guides and photographers with extensive knowledge of the area's geography, history, and culture.
– MNAC: The secrets of restoration. Available on select Mediterranean cruises in October and November 2023 with a stop in Barcelona, for an exclusive visit to the private restoration area.
– Corfu Landscapes – Photo Tour. Available on select Mediterranean cruises in June and August 2023, guests will visit the island's most picturesque locations with a National Geographic photo guide.
– Cook with the Mujo family. Available on select cruises in June, July and August with a stop in Dubrovnik, guests immerse themselves in the daily life of the Mujo family with exclusive access to their home to learn more about local customs, culture and traditions.
– Funchal from Past to Present – Photo Tour. Available on select stops in May and November, discover the unique photographic legacy of Madeira Island through the eyes of a National Geographic photo guide.
– Influential Women in Turkey – From Past to Present. Available on select trips to Kusadasi (Turkey) in July and September 2023, visitors will explore the powerful female figures who have influenced local Turkish society throughout the centuries.
– Mykonos Tradition and Modernity – Photo Tour. Available on select stops to this Greek island in June, July, and September, learn the secrets of photography with personalized advice from a National Geographic photo guide.
– A deep dive into ancient Roman life – Oplontis and Pompeii. Available on most Italian Romance itineraries from August 2023 from Valletta to Civitavecchia (Rome), as well as on itineraries to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento (Italy), guests can discover ancient cities and learn about the daily life of the ancient Romans through the sites of Oplontis and Pompeii.
– Bluetopia: A marine biology experience. On select itineraries in June and October 2023 through Israel and Greece, with a stopover in Rhodes (Greece), with the marine biologist and founder of Bluetopia, learn about the sustainability and conservation of the marine environment and its biodiversity.
– Meet the locals of Santorini. On select itineraries in June, July, September, and October 2023 that stop on this famous Greek island, two local Santorini families will share their stories of how they have lived and worked on the island for generations.
