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ICCL News Release Archives
SEADREAM YACHT CLUB JOINS THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CRUISE LINES
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2006) - The International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) announced today that SeaDream Yacht Club joined the membership of the trade association during the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention. SeaDream Yacht Club is based in Coconut Grove, Fla, and operates two 110-passenger ultra-luxury mega yachts. SeaDream Yacht Club is the 16th member line of the ICCL.
"We are pleased to welcome SeaDream Yacht Club as the newest member of the ICCL, said ICCL President Michael Crye. "Whether vessels accommodate 100 or 3,000 passengers, it is encouraging for operators to recognize the importance of working together to address the multifaceted regulatory framework of the maritime industry."
In commenting on its membership in the ICCL, SeaDream Yacht Club President & CEO Larry Pimentel said, "We may be a tiny fish swimming in a big industry pond but we are governed by the same international rules and regulations as the giants of our industry. We also need the same timely information and the same expert representation before government agencies and legislators as the big guys. The ICCL provides all of this and in the same even-handed way."
SeaDream has been recognized for its outstanding service and cuisine in publications such as Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2006 and Condé Nast Traveler. The two yachts in the SeaDream fleet, SeaDream I and SeaDream II primarily sail seven- to ten- night cruises in South America, the Caribbean, the French and Italian Riviera, Costa de Sol, the Amalfi Coast, the Greek Islands, and the Adriatic and Black Seas.
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About SeaDream Yacht Club:
SeaDream Yacht Club is the yachting venture by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad who founded Seabourn Cruise Line, and Larry Pimentel who was president of Seabourn under Brynestad and later president and CEO of the merged Cunard and Seabourn. Pimentel is President and CEO of the Coconut Grove, Florida-headquartered SeaDream Yacht Club and a co-owner. Brynestad is Chairman. The company operates SeaDream I and SeaDream II, twin, ultra luxury, mega yachts that operate on seven-day sailings in the Caribbean, South America, the Mediterranean, Dalmatian Coast and the Black Sea. The yachts are not only ideal for discerning travelers seeking an unstructured and casual holiday experience but also for small meetings and incentive groups or individual private family gatherings. They are available for full charter. SeaDream I and II shared the top Five-Star Club award in the Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships in the 2006 guidebook. Author Douglas Ward created a special category "Utterly Exclusive" for only three vessels he said to be above luxury. Of the three, two were SeaDream I and II. In the Americas the SeaDream Yacht Club reservations number is 1 800 707-4911. In Europe it is +47 23 28 96 60. The website is www.seadreamyachtclub.com.
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