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Spa Pampering on the High Seas

Substantial savings on spa treatments make fall 2005 sailings with SeaDream Yacht Club voyages of pure indulgence. On select Caribbean and transatlantic itineraries embarking from October 15 to December 18, guests are offered the opportunity to prepay $199 when making their bookings. For this special price, they can choose any four treatments from SeaDream’s Spa Menu of eleven different offerings. This represents a savings of more than 50 percent off rates when paid on board.

Both SeaDream I and II have their own spas, whose Asian styles draw on ancient Eastern philosophies and techniques. With eight therapists aboard each vessel, the ships offer the highest ratio of masseuses per guest than any other passenger cruise ship operating today.


For information on specific itineraries and treatments, call 800-707-4911, or go to SeaDream Yacht Club, www.seadreamyachtclub.com.


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