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Seabourn Odyssey – Delivered!

After some last minute issues, the Seabourn Odyssey has officially been delivered to Seabourn in Genoa, Italy. While running a bit behind schedule, it is now all systems go with a scheduled departure for Venice in just a few short hours! It is “all hands on deck” as the final preparations are underway now that

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Seabourn Odyssey V1 and V2 Balconies – The True Story

For some reason, there has been a lot of controversy over the Category V1 and V2 balconies on the new Seabourn Odyssey.  Let me provide you with the accurate information.  It is a bit different than was originally reported.  I do not know why, but it is what it is…and it is not some horrific

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Seabourn Odyssey Maiden Voyage – The Documents Are Here!

A little heads up that the cruise documents for the Maiden Voyage of the Seabourn Odyssey are now being delivered.  I was going to post some photographs of them, but I do not want to spoil the surprise for those lucky 450 guests…er, uhm, I mean godparents. What I will say is that the presentation

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The Seabourn Crew – Simply The Best…Just Listen To Their Stories

I have spoken often about the difference between the crew and staff of Seabourn and the other cruise lines.  Yes, there are outstanding members of other cruise line’s staff, but they generally act as individuals among many.  On Seabourn they act as a team (or, as they say, a family).  After so many posts I

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Seabourn Odyssey – Dining Options

Seabourn has just posted a sort of update on the dining venues on the new Seabourn Odyssey.  I previously had mentioned them in my February 9, 2009 article Seabourn Odyssey – Some News About Public Spaces, but here is the latest and greatest: On Odyssey, The Restaurant will be open-seating, just as it is on

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Seabourn Has Record Sales Day – What Does It Really Mean?

Seabourn announced it had its single busiest day of sales this past Monday with 830 calls in 11 hours.  It also noted bookings have risen by 40% over the prior month and there remains a very high level of first time guests.  Now, keeping it real, while there is no way to turn the information

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Seabourn Reports Record Bookings for The First Quarter of 2009…Because of Consistency of Product

Seabourn Cruise Lines reported yesterday that it recorded record bookings for the first quarter of 2009.  Remember though, the term is “bookings”, not “sales” or “revenue”.  There is a significant difference, but…and it is a big “but”…in the longer term, it just might be better news than record sales. In a world of luxury cruising where

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Some Unique Seabourn Odyssey Touches

Seabourn has sent out the following news release: “The Yachts of Seabourn is promoting six new things that will be offered on its new Seabourn Odyssey, scheduled to launch from Venice, Italy, on June 24. The 32,000-ton, 450-guest yacht will be the cruise industry’s first luxury yacht to launch in six years. Guests on Seabourn

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Head to Head Challenge: Seabourn Odyssey vs. Regent Seven Seas Navigator

Here is a great opportunity for those Regent loyalists to experience Seabourn in what is about as close to a head-to-head opportunity as possible. And Goldring Travel is going to guarantee you are going to find Seabourn to be a superior overall cruise experience. The terms of the challenge are simple: If you have sailed

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Seabourn Odyssey Update

It is only weeks until her Maiden Voyage and the Seabourn Odyssey has her name.  Above is a photo of her name ready to be hoisted and installed.    She is also getting her navigation mast put into place.  Many parts of a ship – even sections of a ship – are virtually completed somewhere other

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