Cruise Line |
Seabourn |
Ship |
Seabourn Odyssey |
Destination |
Caribbean |
Nights |
12 |
Departure Date |
16 Apr 2022 |
Description |
12 Night cruise sailing from Oranjestad to Miami onboard Seabourn Odyssey.
Seabourn Odyssey was built by the Italian company T. Mariotti S.p.A., located in Genoa, Italy and named in Venice in June of 2009. On that occasion, the guests on board for the maiden voyage were all honored as the ship’s godparents, and a plaque with their names was permanently mounted on a wall inside the ship. Seabourn Odyssey was designed by the same architectural team, Petr Yran and Bjorn Storbraaten, who designed the original Seabourn ships. Seabourn Odyssey’s 229 ocean-view suites are divided into 13 categories, with interior measurements from 295 to over 1,200 square feet. Ninety percent have private verandas, which add from 65 to over 350 square feet of additional private living space.
Highlights in accommodations are the exceptional Wintergarden Suites, which have a private glassed-in Solarium with a soaking tub and a lounging bed. This suite also features a veranda that is bowed out, giving wonderful views along the side of the ship. The Signature Suites, located all the way forward on Deck 7, have over 900 square feet of inside space and a spectacular wrap-around veranda of 353 square feet. In addition to more larger suites, Seabourn Odyssey’s additional size is utilized to create more open deck space, and a variety of public rooms and dining venues.
Highlights of this cruise:
Oranjestad, Aruba
Although no written record of the island's discovery by Europeans exists, it was in 1499 that Alonso de Ojeda landed in Aruba and claimed the island for Spain. Over the years, possession changed from the Spanish to the Dutch to the British and back to the Dutch, with independence promised by 1996. Aruba is one of only a few Caribbean islands where the indigenous Indian population was not decimated by invading Europeans. The native Aruban today is a mixture of Arawak Indian, and Spanish and Dutch colonizers. The official language is Dutch, with both English and Spanish widely spoken. The local population's everyday tongue is Papiamento, a mixture of all of the above plus a few words left over from the days of the Arawak. The countryside is dotted with cottages surrounded by cactus fences and bright splashes of bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus. During our call, enjoy a stroll through the capital, Oranjestad. Colorful Wilhelminastraat is lined with typical Aruban buildings of the Dutch Colonial style, and plenty of shops offering duty-free goods.
Kralendijk, Bonaire
Discovered in 1499 by an expedition led by Amerigo Vespucci, Bonaire has quite a varied history. Indian drawings, which can be seen today in several places, depict life and events which took place centuries before the island's discovery by Europeans. The Spanish colonization lasted for little more than a century, ending in 1634, when the Dutch from Curaccao arrived to occupy Bonaire during their war against Spain. In 1636, Bonaire became a Dutch colony. Salt production, corn and stock breeding were developed as major economic elements. Today, the island's economy depends largely on tourism. A friendly 'bon bini' from the locals greets you during your visit ashore. Enjoy a stroll through Kralendijk, past the fish market, duty-free shops of Breedestraat, the waterfront promenade and the quaint toy-like houses exemplifying the Dutch colonial architecture.
St. Johns, Antigua And Barbuda
Antigua is blessed with an abundance of shining white beaches, and many of these have sprouted top-end resort hotels that engender golf courses and other amenities counted among the best in the Caribbean. A pleasant drive up through farms and tiny villages leads to the commanding fortress on Shirley Heights, from which you can survey the town and the harbor of Nelson’s Dockyard across the island. Once a carenage for British frigates, today it is an enclave of shops and restaurants.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been voluntarily associated with the United States since it was ceded by Spain in 1898. In 1952, this island country became a self-governing commonwealth territory of the United States. The capital, San Juan, is a teeming city of over 1.5 million. Remnants of colonial architecture stand side by side with the most modern high rises in this city of contrasts. The 7-square-block area, which contains the historic zone of Old San Juan, was once completely encircled by city walls and is still guarded by the impressive forts of El Morro and San Cristobal, which loom over the harbor as reminders of the centuries of Spanish rule. El Yunque rainforest, on the northeastern side of the island, is just one of many distinctive geographical features found here. Mountain lakes, waterfalls, teak forests, and three magnificent phosphorescent bays offer the visitor a variety of diversions.
Miami, Florida, US
Miami is the busiest cruise port in the world, hosting a myriad of ships year-round from all over the globe. Although it is technically not on the Caribbean Sea, no other American city exudes more of the diverse tropical appeal of the Caribbean. The city is home to a large and vibrant immigrant population that blends snowbird refugees from more northern climes with emigres from all Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as sizable groups from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. From the hot-blooded Art Deco haunts of South Beach to the natural wonders of the UNESCO-inscribed Everglades and the laid-back charms of the Keys, South Florida offers a bounty of appealing attractions that make an extended stay in the region nearly mandatory for those either embarking or disembarking here.
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
A - Oceanview Suite |
AU $9,299 |
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A1 - Oceanview Suite |
AU $9,599 |
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V1 - Veranda Suite |
AU $9,999 |
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V2 - Veranda Suite |
AU $10,599 |
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V3 - Veranda Suite |
AU $11,199 |
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V4 - Veranda Suite |
AU $11,799 |
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V5 - Veranda Suite |
AU $12,399 |
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V6 - Veranda Suite |
AU $12,999 |
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PH - Penthouse Suite |
AU $16,499 |
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PS - Penthouse Spa Suite |
AU $17,999 |
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OW - Owners Suite |
AU $22,999 |
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SS - Signature Suite |
AU $27,999 |
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WG - Wintergarden Suite |
AU $30,999 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
16/04 |
Oranjestad, Aruba |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
17/04 |
Willemstad, Curacao |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
3 |
18/04 |
Kralendijk, Bonair |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
4 |
19/04 |
At sea |
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5 |
20/04 |
St Lucia |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
6 |
21/04 |
Guadeloupe |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
7 |
22/04 |
St Johns, Antigua & Barbuda |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
8 |
23/04 |
St Kitts & Nevis |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
9 |
24/04 |
St John U.S. Virgin Islands |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
10 |
25/04 |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
11 |
26/04 |
At sea |
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12 |
27/04 |
At sea |
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13 |
28/04 |
Miami |
07:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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