We’ve talked a lot about the construction process for Seabourn Odyssey. But not all the activity is about cutting and welding or engines and rudders.  Adam Snitzer, Vice President of Marketing for Yachts of Seabourn, reports from the Miami headquarters as the Seabourn Odyssey build takes on yet another form. (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…)

With the advent of Seabourn Odyssey and her two sisters, the range of destinations Seabourn guests are exploring expands as well. And since the delivery of the destinations is such an important part of Seabourn yachting life, Helen Panagos, Seabourn’s VP of Shoreside Operations, came up with a plan to totally revamp the company’s destination services resources. (more…)

We have said before that Seabourn enjoys a very high rate of repeat guest bookings. People tell us that one of the reasons they return again and again is the personalized style of service they receive. That is sort of hard to describe in general terms, so we thought it might be easier for those who haven’t been on board a Seabourn yacht to post some great stories. (more…)

We often see online articles where our fellow cruise community members are kind enough to mention Seabourn. The articles are always fun and interesting, so we thought it would be fun to feature them on the Odyssey Blog and call them Recent Raves. For instance, have you ever visited bestblogsatsea.com? Written by John Heald, Senior Cruise Director of Carnival Cruise Lines, it recently named the Odyssey Blog as one of the “Top 10 Best Cruise Blogs” online. We posted John’s introduction to Best Blogs At Sea below… (more…)

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…)