For those of you who did not receive John’s email or read the chat boards, our Johnny-boy has moved on to Seabourn along with Barry Hopkins and Handre Potgieter. John is to be the relief Cruise Director on the Odyssey when Barry goes on vacation. Currently the three are sailing from Genova to Venice for the big christening. It is my understanding that Seabourn plans on building two more ships; when this happens Barry will move on to take out the new ship and John will become senior cruise director on the Odyssey. It is a big step for him and I am sure you all join me in wishing him luck. I think he has a great future at Seabourn and look forward to hearing all about how things are on the new ship.

I spoke to Handre yesterday and he said they were underway and everything was running smoothly. Taking out a new ship is always nerve-wracking and the launch of the Odyssey is no different. I can remember one of my experiences taking out a ship, running through the dining room ripping plastic off curtains as guests were embarking! Barry said that all things considered he has never seen such a beautiful ship. And for those of you who know Barry that says a lot! No expense was spared and no detail overlooked. It sounds great. And again, we all are looking forward to her successful launch.

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