HAL/Seabourn Consolidation Update & Interesting Info

[DCCruiser57]

We are currently on the Seabourn Odyssey and I was informed that the HAL/Seabourn merger is scheduled to be completed/finalized by the end of March. Also, John Delaney, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales, along with Chris Prelog, Director of Hotel Operations (who is apparently transferring from Miami to Seattle) were on board for 2 days as they boarded the ship in Barbados and left yesterday in St. Barts. Since the Legend was in St. Barts, we were told that that they went over to the Legend. In addition, a person from HAL sales and marketing joined the ship yesterday and will be on board until Ft. Lauderdale for an orientation.

 

It was also interesting to note that we received a letter earlier in the cruise announcing that there would be Seabourn "Cadets" on board for several weeks of on-the-job training. They were identifiable by a round "cadet" pin just above their name tags.

 

It's also interesting to note that the ship continues to suffer a little from vibration issues, especially when traveling 17 or more knots. It's not noticeable in all areas, but is prevalent in Seabourn Square, the Sky Bar, the Observation Bar, and decks 9 and 10.

 

The food has been spectacular and for the most part the service excellent, but the dining room seems to be somewhat chaotic at times and inconsistent.

[LN50]

We have had a letter today notifying us of the relocation from Miami to Seattle and the fact that nothing else will change but it will

 

'allow the company to implement future enhancements we believe you will find most appealing'

 

It will be interesting to see what these enhancements may be.

[Chairsin]

Interesting that you just received this letter -- I believe most of us in the US received such a letter a few weeks ago.Any yes, can't wait to see what changes they make -- especially with rumors flying around about changes to the loyalty program.

[jpver]

It is correct that HAL has taken over the shares.

The strange thing is that both companies are owned by the Carnival Group!

 

FYI Carnival is:

Carnival Cruise Line

Princess Cruises

Holland America Line

Seabourn

Cunard

Aida Cruises

Costa

Iberocruises

P and O and P and O Australia

Ocean Village.

 

 

I understand that the management of Seabourn will move to Seattle within HAL.

[lincslady]

We have had a letter today notifying us of the relocation from Miami to Seattle and the fact that nothing else will change but it will

 

'allow the company to implement future enhancements we believe you will find most appealing'

 

It will be interesting to see what these enhancements may be.

 

We are also in the East Midlands but haven't yet received this letter - maybe they are not getting in touch as we are about to be due our freebie week!! However, we did receive a couple of days ago a spiffy little brochure including a picture of Egypt, supposed to be on 24th April next year, and of Luxor, though the picture shows someone on a camel by the pyramids, which unless my geography is worse than I thought, are in Cairo. Obviously SB asre assuming that by next spring they will be again stopping in Egyptian ports; not much comfort for those so upset that they will not be seeing them this year.:rolleyes:

[markham]

What do you mean "taken over the shares"?

 

There are no Seabourn shares. The name of the listed company is Carnival Corporation and its shares have not been reorganized.

 

Nothing changes for the investor public including the shareholder benefit.

[jpver]

What do you mean "taken over the shares"?

 

There are no Seabourn shares. The name of the listed company is Carnival Corporation and its shares have not been reorganized.

 

Nothing changes for the investor public including the shareholder benefit.

 

You talk about the public shares of the Carnival group. Of course there is no change as everything stays in the group.

These are private sharex, company property shares if you prefer who moved.

Similar as Windstar belonging before to HAL. When HAL sold Windstar the property shares went to the new owners.