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Marvin Hamlish and Princess Diana’s chef in Seabourn’s line-up of world cruise speakers

Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch and Princess Diana’s former chef Oliver Reschrieter are among Seabourn's distinguished line-up of guest speakers on segments of Seabourn Quest’s 109-day maiden world cruise which sets sail in January.

The line-up also includesjazz legend Arturo Sandoval and Futurist political analyst Daniel Silke.

The voyage departs Fort Lauderdale on January 5 on a unique eastbound course via South America, South Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, ending in Venice, Italy on April 23.

From world-renowned musicians and chefs to politicians, historians and international relations experts, the diverse group of personalities will share their expert insights with guests during various segments of the voyage.

“We are excited for our world cruise guests to share their adventure with these fascinating personalities,” says Richard Meadows, Seabourn’s president. “Entertainment and enrichment options are important parts of every Seabourn cruise.”

Seabourn Quest’s World Cruise will host guest speakers on the following segments:

5 January – 2 February - Ft Lauderdale to Cape Town
Marvin Hamlisch - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-Winning Composer
Jon Bailey – Musicologist
Daniel Silke - Political Analyst

2 – 27 February 2012 - Cape Town to Singapore
Dr Robert Copaken - International Affairs Expert
John Doherty - Waldorf Astoria Executive Chef
Bob Graham – Former US Senator and Florida Governor

27 February – 13 March 2012 - Singapore to Hong Kong
Denise Heywood - Southeast Asia Expert
Richard Roth - CNN’s senior U.N. correspondent

13 March – 2 April 2012 - Hong Kong to Dubai
Chef Oliver Reschrieter, pictured top  - Princess Diana’s former personal chef
Paul du Quenoy, professor of World and European History at the American University of Beirut.
The HonRonald Sampson, former Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government.

2 – 23 April 2012 - Dubai to Venice
Arturo Sandoval – Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter
Major General John Hartley - International Relations Expert
Glenn Robinson - Middle East Security and Political Expert

Segments ranging from 15 to 88 days are available starting at £4,799 per person.