Seabourn Yacht Penthouse Spa Suites

Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn are all adding Penthouse Spa Suites

Seabourn Quest now features four Penthouse Spa Suites each with a private verandah; living and dining room seating four people; a separate bedroom; walk-in closet; floor-to-ceiling windows onto the verandah; two flat-screen TVs; and a bathroom with tub and spa shower.

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In addition, the suites will feature a bar with healthy snacks, mixed nuts, flavored water and fruit juices; choice of four fragrances by L’Occitane diffused during turndown service; spa music; a menu of Molton Brown spa products in the bathrooms; a menu of bath sponges; and designer soaps by Hermes, L’Occitane, Baudelaire and Salvatore Ferragamo. 

Guests who book the suites will also receive assistance from a spa concierge with reservations for personalized treatments.

Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn will both be re-fitted with the penthouse suites during their next dry dock periods. 


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Seabourn Adds Penthouse Spa Suites to Newer Ships

Seabourn is adding four Penthouse Spa Suites to its three newer ships. 

The new spa suites will be located on Deck 10 directly above the Spa at Seabourn. They will provide access to the spa via a spiral staircase and also will include unlimited access to the spa’s Serene Area, spa amenities in the suite and the services of a spa concierge.



Seabourn Quest will have the new spa accommodations when it emerges from a scheduled drydock in May. The new suites will be added to Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn during their next scheduled drydocks.

The four suites measure 516 to 538 square feet in size and have private balconies of 172 square feet with views over the ship’s stern. The suites will have a living and a dining area with seating for four, a separate bedroom, walk-in closet, a glass door and floor-to-ceiling windows onto the veranda, a bathroom with a tub and spa shower, and two flat-screen TVs. 

Along with the guests’ beverage preferences, a second in-suite bar will be stocked with flavored water, fruit juices, mixed nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks. Guests can choose a calming fragrance from a selection of four by L’Occitane, to be diffused throughout the suite during evening turndown. Spa music will also be available as a background soundtrack. The bathrooms will feature Molton Brown spa products, such as exfoliating body wash and thermal salts body soak.

The spa concierge can make treatment and service reservations for the guests. The spa’s Serene Area features heated lounges, an aroma steam bath with salt inhalation, and a herbal bath. The Serene Area on Seabourn Odyssey is a large hydro-pool, while Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn features a Kneipp Walk pool, which provides water therapy treatment designed to enhance circulation.


Source: Travel Pulse - Theresa Norton Masek

Cruise Tip of the Day and Contest from Condé Nast Traveler

Share a Cruise Tip - You Could Win a $10,000 Caribbean Cruise

What was the best day you ever spent in a cruise port? Did you watch glass-blowing in Venice? Spy on endangered tortoises in the Galapagos? 

Sumbit your cruise tip to Condé Nast Traveler by September 7, and you could win a $10,000 Caribbean cruise for two on luxury liner Seabourn. Travel editors and experts will select the person with the smartest tip to win the grand prize. 

Cruise Contest Tip of the Day: Basket Shopping in Dominica - Condé Nast Traveler

CNN Traveler Luxury Cruise Giveaway

CNN Travelers is giving away a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two on luxury line Seabourn (including airfare)  - but you're going to have to earn it telling about with your BEST tips to other cruises when in any port destination.

Maybe you ate a to-die-for Greek salad at a hole-in-the-wall taverna in Santorini or swam with whale sharks in Belize.

Their team of travel experts will select the person with the smartest recommendation to win the big prize. The tip can be for any port city in the whole wide world, and you have until September 7, 2012 to submit.

Check out a few of the most interesting tips submitted so far . . .

Experience the Seabourn Difference

Sail with Seabourn and experience the world-class service that guests have come to expect from the world's best small-ship cruise line.
 

• Spacious, all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views – many with verandas
• Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured at lunch and dinner
• All dining venues are complimentary – dine where, when, and with whom you wish
• Complimentary welcome Champagne and in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
• Tipping is neither required nor expected – service simply to delight you

SAVE 50% OR MORE

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Cruise Ships Woo Foodies with Celebrity Chefs

Carnival's announcement last month that Food Network star Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) is getting a namesake burger joint on Carnival ships is just the latest step by the cruise lines to appeal to gourmets, gourmands and just plain fans of celebrity chefs.

Ships are wooing both serious foodies and those simply addicted to TV cooking shows on such networks as Food Network and Bravo with the cuisine of famous chefs shipboard. In some cases, passengers can even meet their favorite culinary star at sea.

Celebrity chefs at sea in 2012:

• Talented young chefs trained by New York celebrity chef Charlie Palmer (Aureole), serve up tasting menus at Restaurant 2 on the Seabourn Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest, using fresh ingredients gathered at ports. Palmer himself serves as the line's culinary advisor, with his dishes featured in the main restaurant on all Seabourn ships. No charge.

• Todd English (Olives in New York, Boston, Las Vegas) is behind the modern Mediterranean cuisine at his namesake restaurants on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Signature dishes include billowy pasta "Love Letters." Cover charge: $20 at lunch, $30 at dinner.

Read full article at ABC News

Seabourn "Moments" Facebook Contest

 The "Seabourn Moments" contest will run from Oct. 10 through Nov. 7, 2011.

Seabourn has launched a "Seabourn Moments" contest on Facebook, calling on the company's Facebook fans to share their most memorable Seabourn Moments. The top story based on the judging criteria will win the entrant a seven-day Seabourn cruise for two in 2012.


Fans can submit their stories from Oct. 10 through Oct. 24, 2011. To enter, or for more details about the "Seabourn Moments" contest, visit Seabourn's Facebook page.

First-time visitors can "Like" Seabourn to see details or enter. Existing Seabourn fans simply click "Enter" and submit a story about their memorable Seabourn Moments.

Only one entry is permitted per person, and every entry submitted will be posted on the page for Seabourn's Facebook fans to read.

Between Oct. 24 and Nov. 7, 2011, all of Seabourn's Facebook fans will be able to read and vote for their favorite entries, and entrants can enlist their friends and families in voting for their entries.

After the voting period closes, the five most popular Seabourn Moments will be submitted to a panel of judges who will determine the winner in Nov. 2011.

To enter the contest, and for the complete official rules and details, visit here. No purchase is necessary, some restrictions apply.

The contest is open only to legal residents of the United States, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age 18 or older as of the date of entry. The contest is void where prohibited.

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12 New Ships For 2011

CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) predicts the most popular destinations this year are Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, South America, Asia - and also an interest in River Cruises.

Great ready cruise fans - 12 new ships will premier this year:

MAJOR CRUISE LINES

Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Magic - 3,652 passengers
Costa Cruises' Favalosa - 3,502 passengers
Celebrity Cruises' Silhouette - 2,850 passengers

Disney Dream - 2,500 passengers
Oceania Cruises' Marina (shown above) - 1,260 passengers

SMALLER CRUISE VESSELS
Seabourn Cruise Line's Quest - 450 - passengers
Pearl Seas Cruises' Pearl Mist (shown above) - 210 passengers

RIVER CRUISES:

Avalon Waterways' Panorama - 166 passengers
AMA Waterways' Amalotus - 124 passengers
Amaverde - 162 passengers
Amakaterina - 212 passengers
Uniworld Grand River Cruises' Douro Spirit - 128 passengers
SS Antoinette - 164 passengers
River Victoria - 206 passengers

Seabourn Value Fares

Seabourn has extended its special “Seabourn Value Fares” into the first quarter of 2012, offering savings of up to 65 percent aboard the line’s all-suite ships.

Seabourn Value Fares start from $2,399 per guest for a seven-day cruise, but vary by itinerary and apply to all worldwide voyages for fall 2011 and winter 2012.

To take advantage of these fares, guests must book by March 31, 2011, after which the prices are subject to rise.

As previously announced, due to increasing demand, the company has implemented a new pricing strategy for 2011 to increase fares to restore the advantage to those who book early.

The limited-time-only fares apply to 56 cruises departing between November 2011 and May 2012 in Asia, the South Pacific, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, with itineraries ranging from seven to 26 days.

Some examples of regions and per-person Seabourn Value Fares are:

Seabourn Pride 14-day voyages exploring Vietnam and Thailand, from $4,999. Seabourn Legend 10- to 18-day cruises in Indonesia and Arabia from $3,999.

Seabourn Odyssey 14- to 26-day South Pacific voyages, from $6,299.

Seabourn Sojourn 14- to 17-day voyages in South America from $5,499.

Seabourn Spirit 14-day Panama Canal voyages from $4,299.
Seven- to 14-day Caribbean cruises on Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest from $2,399. Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Odyssey or Seabourn Sojourn transatlantic voyages from $2,599.

Seabourn Value Fares are also available for the entire 109-day Seabourn Quest World Cruise or shorter segments.

Rates begin from $43,080 per person for the full world cruise or from $7,600 per person for a shorter segment. The promotion includes optional air add-on, with round-trip economy air starting from $600 and business class air from $1,300 from 39 North American gateways.

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Seabourn Offers Savings on Europe, Asia Cruises

Deal Dates: February 22, 2010 - April 30, 2010

The Yachts of Seabourn is offering a special two-for-one, cruise-only savings on a slew of its Europe and Asia  voyages aboard its fleet of five, all-suite vessels.

Guests who book before the end of April will receive reduced round trip add-on airfares from $499 economy class and $1,999 for business class from 40 North American airports.

The cruises, which range from seven to 15 days, depart between May and November. Choose the Seabourn Spirit for cruises in the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts or Legend in the French and Italian Rivieras.

The Seabourn Odyssey will sail the Greek Isles, Turkey and the Black Sea. Seabourn Sojourn will kick of its maiden season in June sailing Northern Europe including Scandinavia, Russia, Scotland and Norway. And Seabourn Pride will visit Asia, hitting Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and China.

Cruise-only fares start from $3,550 per person. All bookings must be made by April 30.

Yachts of Seabourn E-Ticket Option

The Yachts of Seabourn are going environmentally friendly with the introduction of their new "Click & Sail" option.

This provides a single e-pass document over the company's website, which can be printed and presented at check-in.

Guests can log on to the "Already Booked" section of the website and will receive instructions on how to download the e-pass.Temporary pre-printed paper luggage tags will be sent by mail.

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YACHTS OF SEABOURN - SEABOURN ODYSSEY

Seabourn launched the spacious luxury 450 passenger Odyssey in June 2009. All drinks and tips are included in the five restaurants, and 24 hour room service is available.

There is a large area for dancing, movies and other ship board entertainment.
Odyssey has spacious outdoor areas with two swimming pools, hot tubs, and ample seating for relaxation in the sun or shade.

This latest addition to the Seabourn family has one of the largest spa's in the fleet -covering two decks with seven spa treatment rooms. There is also a full gym.

Smaller onboard suites cabins are quite large measuring 295 sq ft, and the larger suites measure over 1600 sq ft. Approximately 95% of the suites have private balconies.

All cabins have flat screen CD/DVD TV's, separate tubs and shower, vanity and spacious walk in closets.

Odyssey sets sail January, 2010.
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Seabourn Yacht Promotion

The Yachts of Seabourn has expanded a promotion offering two-for-one international business-class airfares to include more nine- to 15-day Europe cruises.

The complimentary airfare, with a value of up to $5,800 per couple, may be combined with savings of up to 40% off the brochure fares.

The airfares are available roundtrip from 38 North American gateways to voyages embarking in Lisbon, Venice, London, Copenhagen, Rome, Istanbul, Athens, Nice and Barcelona for itineraries in the Adriatic, the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Western Europe, the Baltic and Norwegian fjords.

The cruises depart between March 30 and Nov. 8. With savings of up to 40%, cruise fares start at $3,597 per person, based on double occupancy of a 277-square foot ocean-view suite.

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Seabourn 2-for-1 Business Class Airfares

The Yachts of Seabourn is offering two-for-one international business-class airfares in conjunction with 10 Europe cruises of nine to 15 days.

The complimentary airfare, with a value of up to $5,800 per couple, may be combined with savings of up to 40% off the brochure fares for the cruises.

The airfares are available round-trip from 38 North American gateways to voyages embarking between March and July, in Lisbon, Venice, London, Copenhagen, Rome, Nice and Barcelona. Itineraries explore the Adriatic, the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Western Europe and Norwegian fjords.