Luxury Cruise Bible

Seabourn Legend, Pride, and Spirit

Itineraries: Asia • Caribbean • Central America & Panama Canal • Mediterranean • Middle East • Northern Europe & The Baltics • South America • Transatlantic

About These Ships

Sometimes referred to as the “Triplets” or “Seabourn Sisters,” the Legend, Pride, and Spirit are the much-loved—and nearly identical—ships that gained the Yachts of Seabourn so much notoriety over the past decade.

At a svelte 10,000 tons, these ships are each 439-feet long, have a beam of 63 feet, and cruise at 15 knots. Pride made her inaugural sailing in 1988 with the Spirit following a year later and Legend debuting in 1992. The ships have been pristinely maintained and, in fact, all three underwent multi-million dollar renovations very recently. (Pride‘s dry dock refurbishment was completed in September 2007, Spirit followed in January 2008, and Legend‘s enhancements were made in April 2008.)

This trio of sophisticated ships beckons those who appreciate personalized service and attention to detail. The cruise line offers an all-inclusive experience and travelers say once you’ve tried Seabourn, you’ll be hooked.

Staterooms & Amenities

While the staterooms aboard the Sisters may be smaller than on some newer luxury cruise ships, they are certainly comfortable. All cabins feature a living area/bedroom (queen bed or two twins) combination, a walk-in closet, personal safe, flat-screen TV with DVD player, Bose Wave CD stereo, a fully stocked bar, writing desk, and dressing table with hairdryer.

• Owner’s Suite, Category OW—If you want to book the best digs onboard, select one of the Owner’s Suites. Pride and Spirit OW’s share identical layouts: half-moon windows and a semi-circular sofa dominate the 575-square-foot space with a living room, dining area, and forward-facing veranda. On the Legend, the Owner’s Suite is a bit more traditional and lacks the curved viewing windows. It’s also smaller, at 530 square feet, but the sofa is convertible to accommodate additional sleeping quarters for one adult. Surprisingly, the views from the suite and veranda are partially obstructed.

• Classic Suite, Category CS—The layout of the Classic Suite is my favorite, with your veranda right off your bedroom via French doors. The living area provides plenty of comfortable seating and a small table and two chairs allow for in-room dining here.

• Double Suite, Category D—Category D1 suites, two Category A1 suites combined, are ideal for families. You’ll get some extra space (554 square feet) and two bathrooms. The Double Suite features a living room with two picture windows, bedroom with one queen or two twins, a dining room (which doubles as a second bedroom with one foldout queen-size bed. Youth beds are an option on the Pride and Spirit and all ships can provide rollaway beds.

• Seabourn Balcony Suite, Categories B2 and B3—This is the lowest stateroom category that offers a veranda. The cabins are 277 square feet on Decks 5 and 6. Note that on Seabourn Legend, suites 208, 209, 304, and 305 may only be configured with a queen-size bed and not two twins. Also, these are shower-only bathrooms; no tubs.

• Seabourn Suite, Categories A–A3—If a veranda isn’t that important to you, select one of the Seabourn Suites on Decks 4, 5, or 6. At 277 square feet, these staterooms offer a picture window and can be configured with one queen or two twin beds. Steer clear of suites 102 and 103: these cabins are a bit smaller at 229 square feet. You may request a rollaway bed on any of the “Sisters”, but youth beds are only available by request on Seabourn Pride and Seabourn Spirit.

Dining

Seabourn tapped famed chef Charlie Palmer to create the menus for its seafaring restaurants and the line continually gets high marks in this area. Meals are open seating, meaning you can eat where you want, when you want, and with whom you want.

The dining venues aboard Legend, Pride, and Spirit include:

• The Restaurant—This main dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Restaurant 2— This is the place to head in the evenings for tasting menus paired with fine wine from Seabourn’s cellar. Deck 7, aft.

• Veranda Café—In the same space as Restaurant 2, Veranda Café is open for breakfast and lunch, serving buffets and cooked to order items.

• Sky Grill—Dining al fresco at lunchtime on Deck 8.

Sample Menus from The Restaurant

Breakfast

• Freshly Baked Waffles Topped with Cinnamon Sugar and Maple Syrup
• Grilled Minute Steak with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Poached Tomato

Lunch

• Roasted Lamb Loin with Nicoise Olive and Panchetta Risotto and Red Wine Reduction
• Crisp Lump Crab Cake with Celery Root Slaw and Avacado Tartare

Dinner

• Sauteed Escalope of Foie Gras and Peppered Mango Tatin with Basil Oil
• Grilled Hanger Steak with Celery Variations, Braised Radishes, and Truffled Jus

Lighter Fare

• Grilled Swordfish with Arugula-Scented Basmati Rice, Ratatouille, and Yellow Tomato Coulis
• Bouillon-Poached Spring Chicken with Market Vegetables, Forest Mushrooms, and Fresh Herbs

Vegetarian

• Barigoule of Artichoke with White Beans, Thyme Roasted Tomatoes, and Saffron Potato Dice
• Swiss Chard &Salsify Gratin with Porcini Mushrooms, Garlic Cream, and Semi-Dried Tomato and Lemon Confits

Entertainment

Seabourn offers everything from cabaret-style shows to evening dancing to Movies Under the Stars. You’ll definitely spend some time enjoying the following options:

• Show Lounge on Deck 5—From cabaret-style productions to first-run films, cruisers know nightly entertainment can be found at the Show Lounge. It’s also the place to dance along to the Seabourn quartet.

• The Club on Deck 6—This spot features live nightly entertainment and after-dinner dancing.

• Casino on Deck 6—Feeling lucky? The Casino offers games of chance, including slots, blackjack, and roulette.

• Observation Lounge on Deck 8—The 300-degree view afforded by the Observation Lounge is inspiring.

• Sky Bar on Deck 8—A fantastic spot to enjoy an outdoor cocktail.

Spa, Beauty & Fitness

On Deck 7 you’ll find both The Spa at Seabourn, featuring The Spa, The Salon, and The Gym.

• The Spa offers men’s and women’s saunas and steam rooms and treatments like facials, massages, and aromatherapy.

• The Salon provides hairstyling services, plus manicures and pedicures.

• The Gym is stocked with the best exercise equipment available, including treadmills, recumbent and upright stationary bikes, free weights, and more.

Internet Access

• Computer Center on Deck 5—Check your e-mail and browse the Internet here. Fees apply, but the facility is open all day and all night. (All suites have wi-fi access for those who travel with a laptop computer.)

Recreation

Whether you wish to spend your time indoors or out, you’ll find something (or several somethings) to keep you busy.

• Pool and Whirlpools on Deck 7— Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and three whirlpools, including on the bow.

• Watersports Marina on Deck 3—One of the things that make Seabourn ships so unique are their Marinas. Open while at select ports, you may enjoy a “sea pool” while engaging in all types of complimentary watersports, like kayaking, windsurfing, and banana boat rides.

• Card Room on Deck 5—Do you enjoy playing cards or participating in a lively board game? Head to the Card Room.

• Library on Deck 6—Offering a wide selection of books, newspapers, and movies on DVD, the Library is open 24 hours a day.

For More Information…

…talk w ith your travel agent, call the Yachts of Seabourn at (800) 929-9391, or visit their website