SEABOURN UNVEILS
DESIGN PLANS FOR SEABOURN ODYSSEY
Steel Cut for First of
Two New Ultra Luxury Yachts
After 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.
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.
“We’ve been careful to incorporate Seabourn’s signature features while
designing the next generation of ultra luxury ship to satisfy the desires of
a new generation of luxury travelers,” said Pamela C. Conover, the line’s
president and CEO.
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 Seabourn’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.
