SEABOURN ODYSSEY
May 11, 2023 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Seabourn Odyssey (Seabourn Cruise Line) was docked in Vancouver on May 11, 2023, preparing to begin an eight-day voyage to Juneau that opened the line’s Alaska and British Columbia season. The first of Seabourn’s Odyssey-class ships, she combined all-suite accommodations with a smaller passenger complement suited to destination-focused cruising.
Entering service in June 2009, Seabourn Odyssey marked a significant expansion for Seabourn Cruise Line. Built by T. Mariotti in Genoa, Italy, she introduced a larger generation of ships while retaining the relatively small passenger complement and all-suite accommodations associated with the company’s earlier vessels. Her design provided room for additional restaurants, an extensive spa, outdoor pools, and Seabourn Square, a central gathering place combining guest services with a café and library. She became the namesake of the Odyssey Class, followed by Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest. These photographs show her in Vancouver on May 11, 2023, as she prepared to open Seabourn’s Alaska season, during her final full calendar year operating under the Seabourn name.
Information List
Name During This Visit: Seabourn Odyssey
Operator During This Visit: Seabourn Cruise Line
Later Name: Mitsui Ocean Fuji
Year Entered Service: 2009
Shipyard: T. Mariotti, Genoa, Italy
Class: Odyssey Class
Sister Ships: Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest
Length: Approximately 650 feet (198.15 meters)
Beam: Approximately 84 feet (25.6 meters)
Gross Tonnage: 32,477 GT
Guest Capacity Listed in 2023: 458
Suites Listed in 2023: 229
Cruising Speed: Approximately 19 knots
Country of Registry During Seabourn Service: Bahamas
Gallery Date and Location: May 11, 2023, Vancouver, British Columbia
Voyage Beginning That Day: Eight-day cruise from Vancouver to Juneau
End of Seabourn Service: September 2024
History and Features
Construction and Entry Into Service:
Seabourn Odyssey entered service in June 2009 as the first of a new generation of ships for Seabourn.
Built by T. Mariotti in Genoa, she was considerably larger than the line’s original ships while maintaining an emphasis on spacious accommodations and personalized service.
Her introduction began a three-ship expansion, with Seabourn Sojourn following in 2010 and Seabourn Quest in 2011.
The Odyssey Class established a design that influenced Seabourn’s subsequent fleet development.
Design and Features:
All passenger accommodations were suites with ocean views, and approximately 90 percent featured private verandas.
Seabourn Square brought together a coffee bar, library, concierge, and destination services in a shared social space.
Public areas included The Restaurant, The Colonnade, the Grand Salon, observation spaces, and several bars and lounges.
Outdoor facilities included swimming pools, whirlpools, and sun decks.
A retractable stern marina supported watersports activities where local conditions and regulations permitted.
Spa, salon, and fitness facilities provided additional amenities within the ship’s relatively compact dimensions.
Dining and Onboard Experience:
Dining formed an important part of the ship’s Seabourn identity, with multiple venues and an emphasis on attentive service.
During her career, her dining offerings included The Grill by Thomas Keller, alongside other restaurants and outdoor dining spaces.
Entertainment and enrichment included performances, visiting speakers, and destination presentations.
Her Alaska program combined shipboard comforts with opportunities for guided exploration through Ventures by Seabourn.
Service:
Seabourn Odyssey operated international itineraries spanning several regions during her approximately 15 years with Seabourn.
Alaska and British Columbia became important seasonal destinations, with voyages linking Vancouver and Juneau.
Her 2023 Alaska season included seven-day voyages in both directions, longer roundtrip Vancouver cruises, and opportunities to combine sailings.
The ship’s smaller passenger complement supported an approach centered on destinations, scenery, and guided experiences.
Vancouver — May 11, 2023:
May 11 marked the opening of Seabourn’s 2023 Alaska and British Columbia season.
Seabourn Odyssey was preparing to depart Vancouver on an eight-day voyage to Juneau.
Seabourn announced 19 Alaska sailings for the season, extending from May through October.
The seasonal program included optional guided kayak and Zodiac excursions, supported by naturalists and other destination specialists.
These photographs record the ship in Vancouver at the beginning of that deployment.
Sale and Later Career:
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines purchased the ship in March 2023 and immediately chartered her back to Seabourn.
This arrangement allowed her to continue operating under the Seabourn name through September 2024.
Her final Seabourn voyage crossed the Pacific from Seattle to Yokohama.
Following her handover and preparations for a new operation, she became Mitsui Ocean Fuji.
She began service with Mitsui Ocean Cruises on December 1, 2024, starting a new chapter focused on Japanese cruising.
Legacy:
Seabourn Odyssey introduced a class of ships that significantly expanded Seabourn’s facilities while preserving its smaller-ship approach.
Her design helped bridge the company’s original yacht-style vessels and its later generations of ocean cruise ships.
Her continued career as Mitsui Ocean Fuji connects that Seabourn heritage with the development of a new Japanese cruise brand.
OLP Social: Preparing for an eight-day voyage to Juneau at the beginning of the Alaska season, this all-suite luxury ship offered a more intimate cruising experience than the larger vessels sharing Canada's busiest Alaska departure port.
