06/22/09
SEABOURN TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW 500 GUEST ODYSSEY
The Yachts of Seabourn has taken delivery of the cruise industry's first ultra-luxury vessel to launch in six years. Built at T.Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, the 32,000-ton Seabourn Odyssey will be launched and named in Venice on June 24 before embarking on her maiden voyage. "This is certainly a very historic day for our company, as today we took delivery of our beautiful new yacht, Seabourn Odyssey," said Pamela Conover, president and CEO of Seabourn. "This moment marks a milestone occasion in Seabourn's history; Seabourn Odyssey is the first of three new sisters to be introduced over the next two years and sets a new standard for the ultra-luxury cruise industry. We hope our guests will be as delighted as we are and we look forward to welcoming them aboard to enjoy a new era in Seabourn's yachting life." The $250 million Seabourn Odyssey will be launched in a ceremony in Venice. In a twist from traditional naming ceremonies, all guests sailing on the maiden voyage will be named godparents with the breaking of a bottle of Italian Prosecco to mark the occasion. Following the on-deck event, all godparents will receive a commemorative certificate and their names will be affixed to a plaque displayed onboard. The events can be followed on the Seabourn Odyssey blog.
For more information on a Seabourn Incentive cruise call 866.377.2228 or e-mail Info@SevenSeasEvents.com
