Comments on: Seabourn Odyssey and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Bill http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/ The official blog of Carnival Cruise Line's Sr. cruise director, John Heald Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: A Japanese Odyssey….And The Twins « John Heald’s Blog http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-42753 A Japanese Odyssey….And The Twins « John Heald’s Blog Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:08:43 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-42753 [...] “Seabourn Odyssey and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Bill” [...] [...] “Seabourn Odyssey and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Bill” [...]

]]> By: E. J. Burke http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37885 E. J. Burke Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:47:19 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37885 We enjoyed the description of your tour of the Odyssey and what Seabourn expects its latest ship to become. The photographs show a vessel that is much further along than we imagined. As you said, the finished product will be spectacular. We booked a cabin on the Odyssey for a cruise in January 2010. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of two 70th birthdays, a 50th anniversary and a retirement. We've never been disappointed and are certain Seabourn will help create memories that will last a lifetime. We enjoyed the description of your tour of the Odyssey and what Seabourn expects its latest ship to become. The photographs show a vessel that is much further along than we imagined. As you said, the finished product will be spectacular.

We booked a cabin on the Odyssey for a cruise in January 2010. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of two 70th birthdays, a 50th anniversary and a retirement. We’ve never been disappointed and are certain Seabourn will help create memories that will last a lifetime.

]]> By: dwa76 http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37595 dwa76 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:17:57 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37595 Hi John/Heidi: What an amazing blog today. The Grand Cele looks nothing like her former self. I love all the pics of the Odyssey. You can definitely see their vision and it looks like its going to be one heck of a vessel. I think its so cool that they could mock up the staterooms. You would never know from the picture that it was in the middle of a warehouse. Pretty exciting that move-in day is quickly approaching. Looking forward to hearing more as you get settled back aboard. How's the diet going? We have not heard much about your progress. Have a weekend and good luck. David Hi John/Heidi:
What an amazing blog today. The Grand Cele looks nothing like her former self.
I love all the pics of the Odyssey. You can definitely see their vision and it looks like its going to be one heck of a vessel.
I think its so cool that they could mock up the staterooms. You would never know from the picture that it was in the middle of a warehouse.
Pretty exciting that move-in day is quickly approaching. Looking forward to hearing more as you get settled back aboard.
How’s the diet going? We have not heard much about your progress.
Have a weekend and good luck.
David

]]> By: Rikki Boyce http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37593 Rikki Boyce Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:58:16 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37593 How cool to get a peek at the newest Seabourne. We're actually considering splurging on a Seabourne cruise... just once. About traveling via ship vs. plane: On our first repositioning TA cruise we were surprised at how many people were traveling from their North American home to their European home. It was actually cheaper to enjoy that long cruise than endure a long flight. Instead of a day of torture they got 12 days of pleasure. Plus no penalties for extra luggage. Pretty smart, eh? How cool to get a peek at the newest Seabourne. We’re actually considering splurging on a Seabourne cruise… just once.

About traveling via ship vs. plane: On our first repositioning TA cruise we were surprised at how many people were traveling from their North American home to their European home. It was actually cheaper to enjoy that long cruise than endure a long flight. Instead of a day of torture they got 12 days of pleasure. Plus no penalties for extra luggage. Pretty smart, eh?

]]> By: Mark Twain and a Half http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37590 Mark Twain and a Half Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:40:07 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37590 Hee hee! The Philosophy of Mr. John Heald. I love it! Hee hee!
The Philosophy of Mr. John Heald. I love it!

]]> By: michelle mann http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37583 michelle mann Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:30:50 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37583 Hi John & Heidi thanks for another great blog, I must get on now,if my husband knew how much time i spent reading your cruise blog and sorting out future cruises I think he might be a bit worried about my mental state! Anyway not going to start nagging you about the naming ceremony(I'll start that in a couple of weeks) but can you find out why the Splendor in not showing up on the supper club pre bookings? Also our docs are still incorrect its now been two weeks since i last heard anything ( i have sent a couple of emails and over a month since the problem started) and was told it was an IT problem as Dover has not been set up as VIP yet, maybe you could chase it up as i am sure i cant be the only platinum holder. Good luck with your move on sat, bye for now. Michellex Hi John & Heidi

thanks for another great blog, I must get on now,if my husband knew how much time i spent reading your cruise blog and sorting out future cruises I think he might be a bit worried about my mental state! Anyway not going to start nagging you about the naming ceremony(I’ll start that in a couple of weeks) but can you find out why the Splendor in not showing up on the supper club pre bookings? Also our docs are still incorrect its now been two weeks since i last heard anything ( i have sent a couple of emails and over a month since the problem started) and was told it was an IT problem as Dover has not been set up as VIP yet, maybe you could chase it up as i am sure i cant be the only platinum holder.
Good luck with your move on sat, bye for now.
Michellex

]]> By: Marsha Breen http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37582 Marsha Breen Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:48:43 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37582 John - speaking of you and Heidi moving into your new "digs", I think alot of your avid readers would be interested to see photos of what some of the staff living quarters look like on a ship. Are there specially designed cabins for the Captain, cruise director, etc., or do they look like the cabins that we passengers stay in? John – speaking of you and Heidi moving into your new “digs”, I think alot of your avid readers would be interested to see photos of what some of the staff living quarters look like on a ship. Are there specially designed cabins for the Captain, cruise director, etc., or do they look like the cabins that we passengers stay in?

]]> By: Carol Schoenberger http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37581 Carol Schoenberger Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:20:13 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37581 Good morning John & Heidi, Thank you for the insight into the new Odyssey. What a Suite life! You look good sitting there. As for Bill Gates & his billions - I think the country's economy would be a whole lot better if he gave every taxpayer at least $500,000 (or a lot more). He can afford it and he could probably write it off as a charity. Lots better than the so-called stimulus package we just received. Happy moving day. I know both of you will be very glad to be settled and in your new home away from home (after unpacking of course). Let the fun begin. Ciao for now, Carol Good morning John & Heidi,

Thank you for the insight into the new Odyssey. What a Suite life! You look good sitting there.

As for Bill Gates & his billions – I think the country’s economy would be a whole lot better if he gave every taxpayer at least $500,000 (or a lot more). He can afford it and he could probably write it off as a charity. Lots better than the so-called stimulus package we just received.

Happy moving day. I know both of you will be very glad to be settled and in your new home away from home (after unpacking of course). Let the fun begin.

Ciao for now,
Carol

]]> By: BigMike http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37580 BigMike Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:39:09 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37580 John, Keep up the video blogs Big Mate. It would be really cool to see a tour of the Splendor. If I were as rich as Bill Gates, I would keep my mouth shut about being unhappy. You can always have Carnival send him an invitation to sail on one of the ships, that might cheer him up. Cheers, BigMike Blog Security Director John,
Keep up the video blogs Big Mate. It would be really cool to see a tour of the Splendor. If I were as rich as Bill Gates, I would keep my mouth shut about being unhappy. You can always have Carnival send him an invitation to sail on one of the ships, that might cheer him up.
Cheers,
BigMike
Blog Security Director

]]> By: Torbelinoblanco http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/12/seabourn-odyssey-and-the-lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-bill/#comment-37579 Torbelinoblanco Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:50:07 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3542#comment-37579 The ship with all its amenities looks good, but for me, life doesn't get much better than sipping a cool one at sunset while sitting on my balcony of a Carnival ship. The ship with all its amenities looks good, but for me, life doesn’t get much better than sipping a cool one at sunset while sitting on my balcony of a Carnival ship.

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