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Odyssey hull arrives in Genoa
May 30, 2008 - The sleek and streamlined steel hull destined to become the ultra-luxury cruising yacht Seabourn Odyssey has arrived at T.Mariotti's quay in Genoa, Italy,
The hull, built in San Giorgio di Nogaro in the Gulf of Venice, was towed southward through the Adriatic, around the heel and up the coast of Italy to the shipyard, where blocks of the yacht's superstructure have been under construction while the hull was being completed.
Final construction and fitting out of the vessel will be performed over the next year in time for the vessel's launch in June 2009.

2009-10 'Yachting Collection' unveiled
May 8, 2008 - Seabourn's 2009-10 Yachting Collection details 143 voyages, visiting over 220 ports in 66 countries on five continents during the 15-month period.
Ports which are new for Seabourn, or which it yachts have not visited in several years, include St Raphael, Bandol and Antibes on the French Riviera; Opatija and Split in Croatia; Brindisi, Bari, and Trieste, Italy and Lundy Island and the Isles of Scilly in the United Kingdom.
Seabourn Odyssey's World Cruise, in early 2010, will also add areas in the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand that have been missing from Seabourn's itineraries in recent years. Returns to Bali, Borneo and a maiden visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia will add novelty in the Asian portion of the voyage.
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A site for sore eyes
October 24, 2007- Seabourn has launched a micro-website dedicated to its new, 32,000-ton, luxury vessel Seabourn Odyssey, currently being built in Italy.
Once there, you are invited to view artists' renderings of the designs for various public rooms, including the ship's open-seating Restaurant, the expansive Pool Patio area, The Club and opulent Veranda and Penthouse suite accommodations, as well as exterior views of the ship from the front and from astern, showing the signature Seabourn water sports Marina.
The complete inaugural year itineraries are available for review, including fares for each voyage in all 13 categories of ocean-view suites, from a 295sq ft Category A Seabourn Suite to the four, unashamedly extravagant Grand Suites incorporating up to 1,182 square feet of indoor space and as many as three private verandas adding another 301sq ft of private space.
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Keel laid for Seabourn Odyssey
July 12, 2007 - The keel of Seabourn's new luxury $250 million flagship, Seabourn Odyssey, has been laid in a special ceremony in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.
Pamela Conover, Seabourn's president, placed an un-circulated 2007 US Silver Eagle dollar coin in the keel as the first section of the hull was joined to it.
Marco Bisagno, president of shipbuilders T. Mariotti, who specialise in the construction of intimate cruising vessels and ultra-luxury mega yachts, contributed a newly minted Italian one-Euro coin to complete the ceremony.

Bravery medal for Seabourn officer
May 21, 2007 - The Seabourn security officer who fought off pirates with a high-pressure hose and hi-tech sonic boom has received the Queen's Gallantry Medal - Britain's third highest civilian bravery award.
Michael Groves, a 41-year-old ex-policeman from the UK, was working on Seabourn Spirit in November, 2005, as it cruised the Indian Ocean 100 miles east of Somalia when a dozen Somalis in two boats opened fire on the ship with rocket launchers and machine guns.
As the raiders opened fire, Mr Groves unreeled the hose and returned fire with a jet of water, forcing them to retreat. Asked what was going through his mind, Mr Groves joked: "Almost a couple of bullets."

Seabourn opens 2008-09 bookings
March 29, 2007 - Seabourn has unveiled its sailing schedules for January 2008 through March of 2009.
During the 15-month period, Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend will carry guests to more than 200 ports in 55 countries during 127 scheduled voyages. All cruises for 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 are now open for booking.
Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa will all be explored on cruises of seven to 18 days or longer.
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A taste of two Englands
 March 5, 2007 - Seabourn is offering a complimentary two-night pre-cruise stay at London's sumptuous Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel and 50 per cent savings on Seabourn Pride's 11-day transatlantic voyage departing on September 18.
The crossing begins with the two nights in London, in the heart of the upscale Knightsbridge shopping district. Guests can enjoy theater, museums, gardens and galleries and all the history, pageantry and charm that London has to offer, during the two-night pre-cruise stay. And a visit to Harrods, of course.
Sailing from Dover, guests will enjoy visits to the friendly ports of St John's, Newfoundland; Halifax, Nova Scotia and Bar Harbor, Maine. The voyage ends in the picturesque fishing town of Gloucester, Massachussetts, just a short coastal drive from Boston.
With special 50 per cent savings, fares for this exceptional experience start from $3,898 per person, based on double occupancy of an ocean-view suite.

Waving goodbye to baggage
February 8, 2007 - In three years the Seabourn's luggage shipping service has handled over 25,000 bags and taken the hassle out of getting its guests' personal baggage to and from their ships in Asia, Europe and the Americas for a growing clientele of satisfied customers.
DHL Worldwide Express collect personal luggage from addresses all over the world and transport it to the intimate Yachts of Seabourn.
Dubbed "Personal Valet", the service includes preparation of all shipping and customs paperwork, scheduled DHL pickup of luggage, 24-hour on-line tracking, Shipment Value Protection and delivery directly to the ship. Rates will be available for both one-way and roundtrip shipping.
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