Bigger ships? Not for Seabourn
Bigger ships?
Not the case at The Yachts of Seabourn, which says it is “purposely†bucking the recent cruise trend.
“I think there is a line between a small-ship and a large-ship experience,” said Seabourn president & CEO Pamela C. Conover. She added:
“We choose not to cross that line because we are committed to providing the sort of individualized experience that is the reason Seabourn guests choose to travel with us.”
“We are building for a particular sort of very discerning traveler who understands the equation between intimacy and luxury.”
Seabourn Odyssey and the two other new vessels that Seabourn has on order will each carry just 450 guests at double occupancy, where other ultra luxury ships are being designed for up to 750 guests.”
The industry’s newest mega-ship, once launched, will hold 6,400, according to Seabourn.
The new ships will provide among the highest ratios of space per guest in the industry, and they will take advantage of that space to add amenities such as an expansive 11,500-square foot indoor/outdoor spa, spread over two decks, that will be the largest on any luxury ship.
Ninety percent of the ship’s guest accommodations will have private verandas, and the ships will feature four alternative dining venues – virtually unheard of for ships of this size.
Seabourn offers all-inclusive fares that provide complimentary service of beverages including wines and spirits throughout the cruise. The smaller ships can call at ports and harbors where larger ships sometimes cannot follow.
With Early Booking Savings of up to 35%, fares for Seabourn Odyssey voyages start from $4,002 per person, based on double occupancy.
Other Seabourn yacht vacations start from $2,398 per person, double.
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