22-day Pacific Passage will feature incredible
entertainment, meaningful special guests and unique culinary
offerings to celebrate Seabourn Odyssey's 15 years of
service
SEATTLE, April 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in
ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, invites guests to
experience the iconic Seabourn Odyssey one last time during
its 22-day Farewell Voyage, departing September 2, 2024, from Seattle, Wash., to Yokohama, Japan. The one-of-a-kind voyage will
feature a number of memorable tributes to Seabourn Odyssey's
greatest moments, including appearances from the original team and
performing cast, incredible local artists, and unique gifts and
memories to be made with their Seabourn family.
In honor of this sailing, John
Barron and Handré Potgieter will return as cruise directors
for Seabourn Odyssey's final voyage. Both Barron and
Potgieter were part of the original onboard team when the ship
launched in 2009, when Barron served as the ship's first cruise
director and Potgieter was part of the entertainment team. In
addition, Seabourn President Natalya
Leahy will be on board in Seattle to personally wish farewell to guests
and the onboard team as they embark on this special voyage.
"Returning as cruise director for Seabourn Odyssey's
Farewell Voyage is a heartfelt journey for me, filled with memories
of her inception in the shipyard, the exhilaration of her maiden
voyage, and the joy of witnessing guests embark on her for the
first time," said Barron. "I'm thrilled to co-host this voyage with
my dear friend Handré. We will celebrate 15 years of unforgettable
moments, friendships, and the legacy Seabourn Odyssey leaves
behind. This final voyage promises to be a magical 'full circle'
experience, brimming with emotion and sweet surprises, as we bid
farewell to our beloved ship."
Potgieter echoes Barron's sentiment, "What a beautiful
'full-circle' Seabourn Moment for us both. Seabourn Odyssey
is really where my journey with Seabourn started, and it feels like
I'm coming back home. It will be an incredibly special voyage, and
I am very excited to share this final chapter with our many loyal
guests, amazing onboard team and colleagues, Belinda King and John."
The farewell voyage will offer special entertainment and
activities, including:
- Belinda King of Belinda King
Creative Productions - Belinda
King, founder and CEO of Belinda King Creative Productions
which produces the finest shows at sea, will join Seabourn's cruise
directors for a special walk down memory lane, as well as a
Seabourn Conversation Q&A that delves into "The World Behind
Seabourn Entertainment".
- Bespoke Acts by Guest Performers – The sailing will
feature a number of guest performers, including piano entertainer
Roy Tan and vocalist Corlea Botha, magician Mark Haslam, cellist Andre Cavassi, pianist Aisa Ijiri, and violinist Irina Guskova.
- Seabourn Conversation speakers – A number of
distinguished guest speakers as part of its Seabourn Conversations
program are scheduled, including NASA Astronaut Heidemarie Piper,
award-winning photographer Michael
Yamashita, author and chef Maria
Finn, marine scientist Dr. Dave
Plourd, and maritime historian Dr. Tim Runyan.
- Artist in Residence Program – Seabourn invites guests to
join artist Donna Lewis for the
ship's complimentary Artist in Residence mixed media classes
inspired by the ports of call visited by Seabourn Odyssey. The
class will allow guests to develop a wonderful memory of their
voyage to take home. Classes are open to all ages and levels of
expertise and beginners are welcome. Materials are provided on
board.
- Seabourn Odyssey's farewell voyage will also feature
other special activities, including a signature caviar event and
more.
During the 22-day Farewell Voyage, Seabourn Odyssey will
traverse the glacial scenery of Alaska's southern reaches, visit the wildlife
havens of Kodiak Island and Dutch
Harbor, and explore the cultural enclaves of Japan's Hokkaido Island to revel in the first
turn of fall foliage.
Seabourn Odyssey will visit 11 ports and
destinations, including five in Japan across two islands. Highlights include
the following:
- Kodiak Island: With two-thirds of the island covered by
a national wildlife refuge, Kodiak
is the ultimate escape with large stretches of private wilderness
and beaches to enjoy and reflect. Guests may want to catch a
glimpse of the island's eponymous bears or enjoy Fort Abercrombie
and step into Kodiak's World War
II defense encampment and military museum.
- Hubbard Glacier - Cruising the Hubbard Glacier is the
quintessential Alaska experience
as you navigate past towering icy walls and feel the rumble of the
glacial calving. The Hubbard is North
America's longest tidewater glacier and continues to impress
as she "gallops" forward and continues to grow.
- Hakodate, Japan - One
of Hokkaido's largest cities,
Seabourn Odyssey will arrive just in time to see start of
Japan's fall foliage. A key
highlight here is a gondola ride to the top of Mount Hakodate to
take in the city vistas and enjoy a sample of Hokkaido's extraordinary natural beauty.
During her 15 years at Seabourn, Seabourn Odyssey
has welcomed 180,454 guests on board and traveled over 859,554
nautical miles to 426 different ports, a distance equivalent to a
staggering 39.7 circumnavigations of the world's equator. Along the
way, the ship has become synonymous with ultra-luxury and
excellence, serving up to 4 tons of caviar and 13 million
breadsticks and pouring more than 300,000 bottles of champagne.
To reserve a spot on Seabourn Odyssey's farewell
voyage, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at
1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and
expedition travel and operates a suite of seven modern ships. The
all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with
oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium
spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service
provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable
atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition
travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new
ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn
Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023.
Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting
more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports
and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary
offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading
entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging
speakers.
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide
selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional
travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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* Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Venture, Seabourn
Pursuit
**Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest,
Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
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