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Seabourn Odyssey is All About the Details….

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
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The Seabourn Team pouring over table details for the main dining room.

Check out a few words from Adam Snitzer, one of our trusted blog correspondents….

“It’s amazing how much attention the Seabourn team is paying to Odyssey decisions and details.  For instance, we are taking the dining experience very seriously. The show plate is a great example. If you aren’t familiar with a show plate, you might have heard it referred to as a “charger.” When you go to a nice restaurant, the charger is the plate that remains on the table when your appetizer plate is removed. We’ve had two meetings and there’s been a lot of work done between the meetings as well.  We’ve been talking about everything from chair upholstery to lighting, to the ceiling height, to the curtains… all  of these play a role in deciding which china to put on the table – especially the show plate, which to me really creates a first impression. (more…)

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Brand New Seabourn Odyssey Construction Shots

Monday, October 27th, 2008

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As Seabourn Odyssey was being towed to the drydock, we got the first chance to see her in full profile. She is completely different from most cruising vessels being built today. She really is an elegant Italian yacht. Look at that raked prow and the graceful slope of her “brow” made by the terraced decks. Note the bulbous bow, which will be underwater when she is fully loaded. That serves to divide the water as she goes forward and reduce the drag on the hull, making her much more fuel efficient.

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From astern, you again see the sloped “wedding cake” of deck terraces that will give her a distinctive profile. When she is finished, we won’t be able to see under her stern like this. The rudders and propellers will be under there, and she will sit lower in the water after they get all the champagne and caviar on board!

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Visit Seabourn on Facebook

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Did you know that Facebook has several groups dedicated to Seabourn?  One group, Seabourn Guests, is a community where friends can share stories and experiences. Visit Facebook to visit these and other Seabourn groups. It’s a great way for us to all keep in touch!

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Introducing Another Blog Correspondent

Monday, October 20th, 2008
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Raoul Jack

Hi, I’m Raoul Jack and I work as the Project Manager responsible for all three new Seabourn yachts. I have been involved in Shipbuilding for Carnival Corporation since 2001 and was originally responsible for all Electronic and IT systems onboard new ships. This position is very close to my heart, as I used to work for Cunard/Seabourn in Miami and am rewarded to work with so many past colleagues.

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Seabourn Honored at Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards

Friday, October 17th, 2008
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Lisa Hughes, Publisher CNT, Pam Conover, President and CEO, Yachts of Seabourn, Klara Glowczewska, Executive Editor, CNT

On Wednesday night, Seabourn was honored by Condé Nast Traveler as their “Readers’ Choice” for the World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line. Over 32,000 readers voted in the annual poll, evaluating cruise lines in categories such as accommodations, service, activities, dining, shore excursions and itineraries. The Yachts of Seabourn came out on top. To say Seabourn is excited is an understatement, but they are more honored than anything else. (more…)

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Odyssey Welcomes Award-Winning Cruise Director

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

NEWS FLASH! The Yachts of Seabourn were voted the Best Small Ship Cruising Experience by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the magazine’s 21st annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Barry Hopkins

Hello everyone. I am Barry Hopkins and I have the honor of being selected to be the Cruise Director aboard Seabourn Odyssey when she debuts next June.  At the moment I am working with the entertainment and hotel operations team in Seabourn’s Miami headquarters, but shortly I will be taking off to serve aboard Seabourn Spirit for a stretch, to get re-acquainted with my Seabourn family and friends.  Let me tell you a little bit about myself. (more…)

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Odyssey Blog Correspondents

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Seabourn has a team stationed around the world to keep us all updated on the latest Odyssey news. We would like to introduce two Odyssey Blog Correspondents today. (more…)

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Welcome to Seabourn Academy

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

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If you surf online for reviews of Seabourn Yachts, there is a very common thread: Everyone raves about the level of service from onboard staff. So how does Seabourn continuously get honest, sincere and downright “gushing” reviews from their past guests? Well, they take training very seriously, and ensure their staff is completely versed on Seabourn’s incredibly high customer service standards. But with Seabourn’s expansion and the rise of luxury cruises in general, it’s challenging to always find the “best of the best.” (more…)

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New Odyssey Construction Photos

Monday, October 6th, 2008
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The Odyssey spa area is coming along nicely.
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The bow gets a nice new coat of paint.
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The propellers have arrived!

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No lounge chairs by the pool just yet.
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Sky Dome above Spa Pool

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Wine on Seabourn Yachts is Anything But Ordinary

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

wine 200x300 Wine on Seabourn Yachts is Anything But OrdinaryAs we discussed in earlier posts, Seabourn cruises present a great vacation choice for those enthusiastic foodies who love fine cuisine. Today, we will talk about another favorite subject – wine. (more…)

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