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This past March we lauded luxury cruise line The Yachts of Seabourn for their wi-fi access, family-friendly policies, generous loyalty programs and exotic ports of call. Now, Seabourn is launching the largest spa on any luxury cruise ship: an 11,400-foot monster on the Seabourn Odyssey (pictured left), a 450-passenger ship that launches in June. The highlights of the spa are the two private villas, which can be booked along with appointments and are large enough for partner treatments, complete with a shower, a Jacuzzi, a private balcony for sunbathing, a full living room area and a dining room. If eating is more your thing, try out Seabourn's "Shopping with the Chef" program, where 15 lucky foodies accompany the chef in port as he shops for fresh produce and fish for that evening's dishes.
Another great amenity we didn't mention in March: easy-to-use luggage shipping. If you're traveling independently before a cruise and don't want to lug all your ship-appropriate items along (after all, who needs an evening gown in, say, Costa Rica?), Seabourn's Personal Valet service will ship it via DHL. Bags are tucked away in the guests' suites when they arrive on board, and are sent home when the cruise ends. The average cost of shipping a bag to Europe is $350. Seabourn said it saw use of the service double from 2005 to 2006, and that most people who use the service are hooked after one go. Given airlines' ever-tightening restrictions on baggage and the increasing hassle factor at the airport, divesting yourself of your luggage before the trip even starts is a sure way to start your vacation out stress-free.
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Heidi Mitchell is editor-in-chief of Town & Country Travel and Town & Country Weddings, and features and travel editor of Town & Country.
Adam H. Graham is a contributing writer for this blog; his work also frequently appears in Town & Country Travel, both in the magazine and online.
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