Miami,
FL � May 2001 � Amid the limelight of hosting a star-studded annual international
film festival, proud local authorities in this French Riviera town debuted
a different sort of ingenue as they welcomed the ultra-luxury, yacht-like
cruise ship Seabourn Pride to a berth at the town's virgin cruise ship
pier. Long a popular watering hole for international yachtsmen, the town
up to now has had to welcome cruise passengers ferried ashore by tenders
from their ships at anchor outside the harbor. A ceremony was performed
on the quay, followed by a reception on board the elegant ship for 70 local
authorities and dignitaries.
At just 10,000 GRT, with a guest capacity of only 104 couples, Seabourn Pride fits the model of the sort of sleek super-yachts visitors might expect to see in the glamorous harbor. "The intimate yachts of Seabourn are right at home on the French Riviera,� noted Rick Meadows, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Seabourn. �Our ships have called at Cannes for years, and now the harbor is not only more secure and convenient as a port of call, but it may also be useful for turnaround operations involving baggage handling and provisions.� Seabourn's intimate ships frequent the French Riviera throughout the spring, summer and autumn season, calling at celebrated ports such as Cannes, Monte Carlo and Nice, as well as lesser-known gems like Le Lavandou, Cassis and Sanary-Sur-Mer. With guests capacities of 104 couples and unique, fold-out watersports marinas, Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend and the smaller, 58-couple Seabourn Goddess I & II are able to take advantage of secluded beaches, unspoiled villages and yacht harbors to provide exceptional itineraries and activities for their guests. In addition, Seabourn guests can take advantage of exclusive shoreside experiences such as helicopter flights to Michelin-starred restaurants and explorations of the medieval towns in the Maritime Alps and Provence. Cruises of seven to 14 days are currently being offered at savings of up to 30% off published fares and with free roundtrip airfare included. For more information, consult a travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or click on www.seabourn.com. Seabourn is an ultra luxury
cruise line with stylish, yacht-like vessels. The Seabourn fleet includes
Seabourn Sun; Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend and the Seabourn Goddess
I & II. Seabourn Cruise Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading
Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard
Line, Holland America Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Together,
these member lines share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise
vacations that appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets and sail
to some of the world's most exciting destinations.
Bruce Good (305) 463-3394 or Cristin Turner (305) 463-3055 |
Small Business Hospitality Association (SBHA) |