MSC Cruises to sell Melody

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

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Published: 08 January 2013 08 January 2013

MSC Cruises today confirms that Melody, the smallest ship in the MSC
Cruises’ fleet, is retiring from service and will no longer offer
cruises on behalf of the Geneva-based company.

The decision to withdraw one of its first and most traditional cruise
ships reaffirms MSC’s focus on cutting-edge service and reflects the
company’s continued desire to offer travellers the highest standards in
product innovation and the maximum in comfort, elegance and technology
across the entire fleet.

Measuring 35,143 gross tonnes, measuring 204.7 metres in length and 27.35
metres in width, Melody has been part of the MSC Cruises’ fleet since
1995, when she was originally purchased as the Starship Atlantic. The
ship was swiftly renamed Melody and sailed from Florida to Durban, where
she received significant refurbishments and was transformed into the
much loved and immensely popular Melody, with a capacity of just over
1,000 guests in 532 cabins. The ship left Durban for Genoa on her maiden
voyage on 1 May 1997, and has sailed various itineraries all over the
world ever since, most recently in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and
South Africa, offering a relaxed and informal cruise-ship experience. 
MSC Cruises has set up a vast array of alternative choices for
passengers who have already booked a cabin on Melody for the upcoming
summer season. Over the next few days these passengers will all be
contacted, either directly by the company or through partner travel
agents, and informed about all possible options including an upgrade on
board one of the other beautiful ships in the MSC fleet.

Pamela Conover appointed CEO SeaDream Yacht Club

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

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Published: 02 January 2013 02 January 2013

SeaDream Yacht Club announces the appointment of Pamela Conover as its Chief Executive Officer effective January 2, 2013. Conover, an internationally acclaimed luxury cruise line executive was President and CEO of Seabourn Cruise Line during the introduction of the Odyssey class ships and President of Cunard Line during the introduction of Queen Mary 2. “I am very excited to take on the CEO role at SeaDream Yacht Club which delivers award winning experiences aboard its two, 56 stateroom mega-yachts SeaDream I and II”, said Conover.

Atle Brynestad, Chairman and owner of SeaDream Yacht Club said “ I welcome Pam to take my role as the CEO of SeaDream, so I can spend more time towards the long term planning for SeaDream and also more time to my other businesses. I am delighted to have an executive of Pam’s talent and expertise to lead the SeaDream management team. We have worked together over the years and have a great track record of success together.” Pam Conover will be based in SeaDream’s Miami office and she will have the worldwide responsibility for SeaDream Yacht Club.

The expression “yachting” is not only a sentiment about size; it is a statement about lifestyle aboard the small vessels. Chic and stylish SeaDream’s 56-sateroom twin yachts are favored for their elegant informality, state-of-the-art facilities, personal service provided by a crew of 95, inclusive open bar and gratuities, ocean view accommodations, luxury spa and world-class cuisine. Itineraries include the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Amazon, the Mediterranean and Black Sea and Asia.