Ryan Wahlstrom of Cruise Market Watch has named Seabourn Odyssey as one of the Top 5 Cruise Ships for 2009.

“Guests will feel special and cared for by everything from scented Pure Pampering baths drawn by the stewardess to an intimately shared Caviar on the Surf beach party.  The Odyssey will maintain Seabourn’s famous industry highest crew to guest ratio.”

We are proud to see that Odyssey is generating so much buzz! Thanks to Ryan for recognizing us.

Once again, Seabourn sailors revealed a deep knowledge of mythology and an effervescent spark of imagination in  endeavoring to guess the name we have selected for our second new yacht when she is launched in 2010. (more…)

Check out this photo of Seabourn Odyssey leaving the dry dock with a fresh coat of white paint!! She has really come a long way, (both literally and figuratively.) If you are wondering who the fellow in the picture is, it’s our own Odyssey Blog Correspondent Neil Carney.

Those who desire to maintain their fitness routines while aboard Seabourn Odyssey will have no problem finding a great space to exercise.  A range of cardio and strength training machines include high-performance equipment by Technogym. Need some extra help? Odyssey’s professional trainers and nutritional specialists will ensure your diet stays on track, even with all the fabulous culinary delights available on board. (more…)

Let’s say you are on a cruise. As you relax casually on a chaise longue (French for “long chair,”) you think to yourself, “I would really like to get a massage….maybe a facial.” Now let’s say you are aboard Seabourn Odyssey, and the same thought comes to mind. You venture over to The Spa at Seabourn Odyssey and suddenly discover 11,400 square feet (spanning two decks) of facilities and amenities to satisfy your cravings. You also have a staff of 13 experts ready to put their specialized skills to work. (more…)

For many luxury travel enthusiasts, the most fun part of sailing on Seabourn is the designer-label, high-end experience from the guest suites, to dining, to the spa experience. Famed bath and beauty product company Molton Brown, London is a regular fixture on Seabourn, however, we will be introducing a new range of products from Molton Brown, London  called Therapies. The Yachts of Seabourn will offer these exclusively to cruise guests. (i.e. no other cruise line will have them.) (more…)

Seabourn has always utilized eco-friendly practices, and Odyssey will surpass all previous standards. For instance,  advanced technology allows us to forgo conventional oil-lubricated stern tubes and shaft seals for Thorden water-lubricated bearings (as seen above in the “I” & “V” Bracket photo’s and a ManeSeal from Wartsila/Deep Sea Seals.) Using water-lubricated bearings removes any chance of any oil leakage/pollution if the stern tube was damaged – as there is NO oil. We simply pump “seawater” to lubricate the bearings, which is possible due to the special material the bearings are made from. (more…)

You might remember several weeks ago when we wrote about a contest to guess the name of Odyssey’s new sister. Thanks so much for all of your submissions. We got so many we could barely keep up! The wait is nearly over, as Seabourn has announced they will announce the lucky winner of a free cruise on November 20. Stay tuned….

Odyssey Blog Correspondent Neil Carney gives us an update on the two Seabourn yachts that are also under construction…..

Neil Carney

“Whilst a lot of attention is being focused on the building of MAR062, or Seabourn Odyssey as you know her, it should not be forgotten that there are an additional two Seabourn sisters also under construction – MAR063 and MAR064. (more…)