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Seabourn
Odyssey: New Luxury from Seabourn Yachts
Seabourn Odyssey. After many months of detailed
planning, on May 9 the first steel plates were cut for The Yachts of Seabourn’s newest, largest vessel, Seabourn Odyssey, the first addition
to the ultra luxury segment of the cruise industry in six years. In all,
more than 8,500 tons of steel will be cut and welded to form the sleek
hull and graceful superstructure of the line’s $250 million flagship,
which is scheduled to enter service in mid-June, 2009.
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Seabourn Odyssey is being designed by the renowned architecture firm of Yran & Storbraaten of Norway and constructed in Italy by T. Mariotti
S.p.A., leaders in the construction of mega-yachts and intimate cruising
vessels. The ship’s designers have mirrored the distinctive silhouette
of the existing Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend while adding
additional facilities and amenities. Indeed, past guests will appreciate
a familiar scheme to the general layout of public rooms and
accommodations.
Seabourn’s grand Odyssey will offer more dining options, more types of
suites, more verandas, more entertainment venues and enhanced spa and
recreational facilities. Although three times the size of her smaller
10,000-ton sister ships, the new vessel will carry just over twice as
many guests (450 passengers), boasting among the highest space-per-guest
ratio (71.1) in the cruise industry.
13 Categories of Suites
In response to feedback from past passengers,
Seabourn Odyssey will offer a range of luxury accommodations. Seven of
its 11 passenger decks will feature 225 ocean-view suites, measuring
from 277 to over 1,300 square feet. Approximately 90 percent of the
suites will include private verandas providing from 68 to 344 square
feet of outdoor living space. Decks 9 and 10 are home to 22 penthouses
with 450-square-foot interiors and verandas measuring nearly 100 square
feet.
The most expansive guest quarters on board will be five Owners Suites
that measure over 700 square feet (including veranda) and four,
two-bedroom Grand Suites providing over 1300 square feet of private
living space. All suites will feature granite bathrooms, with separate
tub and shower, twin sinks and a stunning glass vanity.
Four Dining Venues
Guests can enjoy superb cuisine in a choice of four
venues: The Restaurant – the ship’s gourmet, open-seating dining room,
where guests savor multi-course dinner menus designed by acclaimed
celebrity chef Charlie Palmer; Veranda Café – a stylish, yet casual
restaurant serving regional specialties, with both indoor and outdoor
seating; Restaurant 2 – an elegant and intimate specialty restaurant
featuring innovative tasting menus; and Patio Grill – where guests can
enjoy pizza and grilled items, poolside. In addition to a 24-hour,
in-suite service menu, during dinner hours guests can order from The
Restaurant menu, dining course-by-course if they wish.
Six Open Bars
Anticipating the desires of sophisticated travelers,
the newest addition to the Seabourn fleet will offer a selection of
lounges and bars to satisfy a myriad of moods and entertainment styles.
With an open-bar policy that ensures fine wines, champagnes and spirits
flow freely, choices will include:
Grand Salon – the main showroom and home to Seaborn’s dance band,
features a unique living room-like foyer furnished with inviting booths
and arm chairs, in addition to tiered banquettes that surround the dance
floor.
The Club – with both indoor and outdoor seating, is where a pianist, duo
or trio will perform a variety of musical genres throughout the evening.
Sky Bar – this popular icon of the existing Seabourn yachts overlooks
the ship’s central, outdoor living space: Poolside Patio.
Patio Bar – in the evenings, guests can enjoy live, alfresco
entertainment, weather permitting.
Coffee Bar – situated portside at Seabourn Square, traditional Italian
espresso, cappuccino and café latte are complimented by champagne, wine
and spirits.
With a dramatic square bar as its focal point, the ship’s forward-facing
observation lounge is located atop the navigational bridge and boasts
panoramic views; high-powered, motion-dampened spotting scopes and
binoculars-behind-the-bar for use by patrons.
Other Facilities & Amenities
Seabourn Square – the heart of the ship and home to
the pursers and tour desks, Internet center, library and three duty-free
retail shops.
The Marina – a beloved icon of the current Seabourn fleet, a fold-down
teak platform provides a staging area for guests to enjoy complimentary
water sports including waterskiing from the ship’s own speed boat,
banana boat rides, paddleboats and kayaks.
Sun Terraces – Stepped terraces, on Deck 11, at the ship’s highest and
furthest-forward point, are home to another intriguing amenity. There,
protected by a glass windbreak, guests will find a terraced enclave
furnished with large sun-beds.
Spa at Seabourn – With a thalasso whirlpool as its focal point, the spa
will feature his and hers Finnish saunas, a selection of aromatic steam
rooms, separate gym and aerobics areas and two outdoor decks, for
exclusive use by spa guests.
Swimming pools and whirlpools – Guests can choose from swimming pools on
Decks 8 and 5, plus a total of seven whirlpools.
Please contact any of the Seabourn Cruise Lines specialists at CruisingLuxury.com for a complimentary cruise quote and evaluation.
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