At the end of week 10, on a bright sunny morning in Genoa, the main mast for Odyssey was lifted from the yard’s construction hangar and lifted into place on the forward section of Deck 11.

Odyssey Main Mast

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Seabourn Odyssey

Valentina Carozzo from the T. Marriotti shipyard in Genoa has sent along another nice profile shot of Odyssey alongside the fitting-out dock. (The weather looks a lot warmer than last January!)

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Adam Snitzer, Seabourn’s marketing VP, recently visited Venice to check out the plans for the festivities around the debut of Seabourn Odyssey.  Here is his report:

You know things are getting close when thoughts turn to celebrations.  With the launch of Seabourn Odyssey only four months away, the Inaugural Events Team is working at full tilt. (more…)

Odyssey Chief Engineer Neil Carney files another report from the “fitting out” dock at the T. Mariotti shipyards in Genoa.

“With the new year in full swing in the Mariotti shipyard, Seabourn’s on-site team now has new members. The Odyssey’s Master, Captain Karlo Buer, Staff Chief Engineer Jonny Gojostol, and Safety & Environmental Officer Kreso Volaric have recently arrived. (more…)

Check out the latest update from Neil Carney at the Odyssey shipyard….

“The year has started with a touch of white in Genoa. On the first real day back after the new year break, Genoa was hit with a bit of Arctic weather, SNOW, which caused havoc with the local transportation including the airport being closed for most of the day.”

Genoa Ship Yard

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Blog correspondent Chief Engineer Neil Carney sent some more photos taken during Odyssey’s time in the drydock. As he told us, at that time most of Seabourn Odyssey’s below-the-waterline equipment was installed while she was “high and dry.”  In the first photo below, you see a view of Seabourn Odyssey that you’re unlikely to ever see again, showing the beautiful new five-blade propellers, the rudders and the all-important propeller shafts. (more…)

More fantastic and exciting updates from Neil Carney, Chief Engineer…

“On a lovely, sunny weekend in Genoa we watched the construction block of the Atrium “Dome” being lifted on board. Fabrication of the dome was completed only the day before in one of the vast construction halls here at Mariotti shipyards (see picture below). The Atrium is just forward of the funnels and will provide an impressive focal point as you enter the Spa area from the open deck area (of deck 9) above the pool. It is 8 mtrs (25 feet) in diameter, stands approx 9 mtrs (28 feet) high at the rear and 4 mtrs (13 feet) at the front.” (more…)

Our shipyard correspondent Chief Engineer Neil Carney has filed an update on the engines pictured in an earlier report. Those, as you may recall, were destined for the second Seabourn sister: Seabourn Sojourn.

“I write this as an update to both my blog of 3rd Nov’08 – Seabourn Sojourn’s (MAR063) Wartsila Engine FAT’s and what’s just happening in Port Nogaro with those engines. I also hope it answers the interest raised in the comment written by Wayne E Porter to that blog report.” (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…)