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The Yachts of Seabourn has published a 140-page catalogue of luxury voyages aboard its yachts throughout 2009 and the first quarter of 2010. Titled “The Yachting Collection,” the lavishly illustrated catalogue includes complete details of 143 voyages that will visit over 220 ports in 66 countries on five continents during the 15-month period.

“2009 will be a landmark year for The Yachts of Seabourn,” said President and CEO Pamela Conover. “Seabourn Odyssey’s debut in June will expand the ultra-luxury segment of the cruise industry for the first time in six years, and it will do so in a way that underscores Seabourn’s commitment to continuing to provide the highly personalized, relaxed and sociable style of travel that has built our reputation, and that is only possible on our yachts.”

Ports that are new or have not visited in several years include St. Raphael, Bandol and Antibes on the French Riviera; Opatija and Split in Croatia; Brindisi, Bari, and Trieste, Italy; and Lundy Island and the Isles of Scilly in the U.K.

Seabourn Odyssey’s World Cruise in early 2010 will add areas in the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand that have been missing from Seabourn’s itineraries in recent years. Among them are returns to Bali, Borneo and a maiden visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Late-night stays and overnights have been added to 30 key ports including Marseille, Amsterdam, Trieste, Mykonos, St. Tropez, St. Barts, Portofino and Rhodes.

Seabourn said it conducted an intensive program of research, on-site inspections and detailed planning to ensure that the yachts would call at the most desirable places in their peak seasons.

The destinations of Seabourn Pride, Spirit, Legend and Odyssey include Europe, the Far East, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Seabourn Journeys, which are pre- and post-cruise land extensions, are also highlighted for each section. Another section outlines Grand Voyages, which are combinations of between 18 and 74 days that are offered at substantial savings, as well as Seabourn Odyssey’s 108-day Inaugural World Cruise in 2010.

`Among the improvements that make the catalogue more user-friendly are improved, three-dimensional renderings of the suite layouts, with detailed illustrations of the furnishings and amenities for all categories of accommodation, which are located at the back of the book along with the deck plans for easy accessibility.

Complimentary fine wines and spirits and fine dining in an open-seating restaurant are also included. Myriad extras are offered, such as free Massage Moments on deck and a complimentary Exclusively Seabourn shoreside experience on most voyages. Early-booking savings of up to 50 percent off brochure fares apply for those who book in advance, plus additional savings for combining two or more consecutive cruises.

In 2009, Seabourn is increasing the number and variety of its Sail & Stay packages that combine a cruise with pre- and/or post-cruise stays at luxury hotels in Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome, Athens, Istanbul, Venice, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Fort Lauderdale and San Jose, Costa Rica.

Club Signature Value Savings of up to 50 percent off are available to past guests of Seabourn or any of the World’s Leading Cruise Lines, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess Cruises and P&O.