Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Spirit

Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Spirit were together at Dubrovnik, Croatia on Wednesday, July 29, and we got this picture sent by the Hotel Managers. There is a bit of perspective at work, since Odyssey is really only about a third longer than Spirit. She looks bigger than that, because she is closer. But the family resemblance is striking. They will be together again at Venice several more times this year, when both will be disembarking and embarking guests.  Looks like their guests had a beautiful day in picturesque Dubrovnik. You can see the town walls and the red-tile roofs of the UNESCO World Heritage Site just beyond Spirit on the right.

Spin the globe and stop it with your finger – chances are The Yachts of Seabourn go where it lands in 2010-2011.  It’s the most extensive and diverse year yet. Cruises now can be viewed at www.seabourn.com. A cruise catalogue will be published in April.

With the addition of Seabourn Odyssey in June 2009 and Seabourn Sojourn in June 2010, Seabourn can explore more far-flung ports of call, such as Palopo on Sulawesi; Zanzibar; and Madagascar. (more…)

Seabourn Personnel and Training Manager Jo Poelmans reports from Seabourn Pride in Paracas Bay, Peru that his covey of Seabourn Academy cadets are having a splendid seminar on board.  They are training for a range of different positions, from waitstaff in the Restaurant to cooking duties in the galley to training as Seabourn suite stewardesses in the housekeeping department. Jo took them all to the forward whirlpool spa located on Deck Five for a formal portrait, and they are indeed a great-looking bunch. That’s Jo seated in front. (more…)

Awhile back, we showed you some pictures of the new wave of  Seabourn cadets serving their on-the-yacht training period aboard Seabourn Spirit in Southeast Asia.  Well, another group of cadets is currently learning “The Seabourn  Way” aboard Seabourn Legend, sailing through Panama, Belize and Costa Rica.  Captain Erik Anderssen has sent along some pictures of this group as they learn the ins and outs of the all-important “Champagne and Caviar in the Surf” beach barbecue at Hunting Caye (off the coast of Belize.) The first picture shows the sunny faces of the cadet corps on the dock at Hunting Caye with Seabourn trainer Oliver Ellinger (right,) showing them the ropes. The second picture is the group at the beach site where the actual barbecue buffet will be set up, with Oliver illustrating his point, and probably discussing the subtle art of serving food and drinks while walking in fine, white sand.

Seabourn Cadets

In a previous post, we mentioned the elaborate training regimen that we call the Seabourn Academy. It involves a mix of philosophical background, “book-learning” of standard operating procedures and actual on-the-yacht training with experienced Seabourn staff. We also mentioned that there will be “waves” of cadets coming aboard the three Seabourn sisters to prepare them for joining the Seabourn family on a regular basis. (more…)

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…)

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.

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…)