On March 1, 2013, all of Seabourn Quest’s world cruise guests were treated to a special Magical Balinese Kaleidoscope in Benoa, Bali. The colorful cultural event was held at the luxuriant, beachfront Taman Bhagawan, where guests experienced a lively festival procession, Balinese arts demonstrations, a children’s dance lesson and a fascinating, hypnotic Kecak dance. Cruise Sales Specialist Lindsay Havis shared these photos of the lovely evening.

The gorgeous setting for the event on a perfect evening.

Cruise Sales Specialist Lindsay Havis is greeted by the temple dancers.

Seabourn Quest Executive Chef de Cuisine Thorsten Gillert took a party of about 20 guests on a “Shopping with the Chef” excursion on Grand Terre, Noumea in New Caledonia. They visited a local fish market, where they perused cases filled with beautiful fresh Pacific Ocean fish from the surrounding seas. To the delight of the guests, Chef Gillert picked out over 120 pounds of gorgeous fresh seafood that was displayed on ice later that evening in The Restaurant.

Caption: Chef Gillert and his group of guests look over the wares in Noumea.

Caption: Chef Gillert watches as more snappers are added to his haul of fresh fish.

Seabourn Odyssey received a lot of love when it visited Cairns, Australia, earlier this month. Captain Bjarne Larsen sent us this report from that day:

“One of our loyal guests, Mrs. Ronwyn Corcoran, who lives in Cairns, posted this banner on her balcony as we sailed by her home. During our stay in Cairns, I asked her to come on board for dinner with her sister and a friend, and they were all taken well care of by our excellent Social Host Michelle Gordon. Mrs. Corcoran mentioned to me that she is considering cruising with me to Antarctica on board the Seabourn Quest. I truly hope to see her again.”

Wow! What a wonderful way to welcome Seabourn Odyssey to Cairns! Thank you for the love, Mrs. Corcoran, and we do hope you’ll join us on one of our Antarctica voyages!

Seabourn Odyssey receives a very warm welcome in Cairns.

Mrs. Corcoran waves hello to the ship!

Seabourn Pride’s Executive Housekeeper Linda Duvenhage had a special request from two guests to host her team on the foredeck as a thank-you for their excellent service. The guests, Steve Lanza and Jason Smith, provided Champagne for the celebration, which was held inbound to Ho Chi Minh City.

Salute to Seabourn Pride’s housekeeping team. Front row (L-R) Bianca Tonkinson, Gina Wood, Guests Steve Lanza and Jason Smith, Luitha van Loggenberg, Kate Granovska, Svitlana Olinykova and Exec. Housekeeper Linda Duvenhage. Back row (L-R) Asst. Housekeeper Claire Maasdorp, Charne Cain, Belinda Harmse, Sonja Bornkhorst, Mariska Botes, Stoyanka Raycheva and Marina Sanches.

A couple of weeks ago, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend met up at the island of St. Kitts on a DATE. Seabourn Spirit Cruise Director Rachel Vago and Seabourn Legend Cruise Director Simon Gillespie came up with the idea to host a special shoreside epicurean affair for the guests of both ships. The culinary team pulled out all the stops and made an elaborate setup in the terminal reception area that included ice carvings, bread displays, a bar with frozen shots and an opulent buffet. The entertainment team performed a number of songs and made sure guests were having a great time.

“I was truly proud to be part of the Seabourn family, and it was easily the highlight of my Seabourn career so far. I think ‘Seabourn Moments’ were created for a lot of people,” Vago said.

After a changeable day of weather, the sun blessed the event and the bright yellow terminal was aglow with golden light, great food and good cheer. Well done all!

Two lovely ladies side by side at the pier as the day begins.

Restaurant Managers Paul Charsley and Altin Alija show off the ice carving that welcomed guests to the epicurean event.

A perfectly elegant casual evening in St. Kitts.

(L-R) Seabourn Legend Captain Andrew Pedder; Seabourn Spirit Executive Chef Imre Vago; Seabourn Legend Executive Chef Franck Sollazzo; Seabourn Legend Restaurant Manager Paul Charsley; Seabourn Legend Hotel Director Rico Taubert; Manager of Restaurant & Bar Operations Luca di Matteo; Traveling Executive Chef Rajat Adhikary; Seabourn Spirit Hotel Director Daniel Putzhammer; Seabourn Spirit Restaurant Manager Altin Alija; Seabourn Spirit Bar Manager Roland Nema; and Seabourn Spirit Captain David Bathgate.

Cruise Directors Simon Gillespie and Rachel Vago are elated that the event was a success!

The bands and entertainers from both ships perform “YMCA” together.