Seabourn Cruise Line said the hull of its new Seabourn Odyssey arrived at the T.Mariotti dock in Genoa, Italy, on May 27. The hull, built in San Giorgio di Nogaro in the Gulf of Venice, was towed southward through the Adriatic, around Italy's heel and up the coast of Italy to the T.Mariotti shipyard, where blocks of the yacht's superstructure have been under construction while the hull was being completed.
Final construction and fitting out of the vessel will be performed over the next year in time for the vessel's launch in June 2009. The arrival of the hull marks a major milestone in the delivery schedule of three cruise vessels from T.Mariotti S.p.A. for Seabourn, the ultra-luxury brand of Miami-based Carnival Corporation.
The 200 million Seabourn Odyssey will be the cruise industry's first ultra-luxury ship in six years. A maximum of 450 guests will travel on board, in all-suite accommodations measuring from 290 to over 1,600 square feet. More than 90 percent of the suites will have private verandas. The mega-yacht will offer five dining options, five lounges and bars, a pool and sunbathing area, and a two-deck, indoor/outdoor spa facility.
Seabourn Odyssey's maiden season will include voyages in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, before embarking on Seabourn's first-ever World Cruise in January 2010. "The arrival of the hull marks a significant step toward this luxury vessel's debut," said Pamela Conover, president and CEO of Seabourn. "Just looking at the graceful curve of her waterline gives a hint of what's in store for luxury cruise lovers come next summer, and we are looking forward to welcoming guests onboard Seabourn's exciting new yacht."
Source: Modern Agent
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