Seabourn has announced that tennis stars Tommy Haas and Sue Barker will sail on the line’s two tennis-themed voyages from “The Collection” on Seabourn Venture in April 2025. “The Collection” is a series of sailings in the Western Mediterranean with "one-of-a-kind" shoreside experiences.
Haas and Barker will join the Barcelona Open and Monte Carlo Masters voyages as part of the line’s “Seabourn Conversations” program. These voyages invite guests to attend the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open. The cruises include general admission (one ticket per guest) to the tennis tournament featured on the sailing, “Seabourn Conversations” presentations with tennis legends and tennis-themed onboard activities and programming.
Barker will sail on the eight-day “Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Monte Carlo Masters” itinerary (April 5-13, 2025) from Barcelona to Rome. The trip includes an overnight in Monte Carlo and upper-level tickets to the Monte Carlo Masters day one to witness round 16, where the ATP 1000 event unfolds at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Beyond the courts, guests will explore the Riviera, with visits to Saint-Tropez in France and Portovenere of Italy’s Cinque Terre.
Haas will join the seven-day “Mediterranean Marvels & Matches: Barcelona Open” sailing (April 13-20, 2025) from Rome to Barcelona. Guests can explore the beauty of the Riviera, from the Tuscan island of Elba to Cannes and Saint-Tropez in France, before staying overnight in Barcelona and receiving tickets to the Barcelona Open semifinal. Guests will spend two days in Barcelona, where the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open, an ATP-500 event, unfolds at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona – 1899.
On board Seabourn Venture, Haas and Barker will host presentations and participate in Q&A sessions as part of the “Seabourn Conversations” program. They will also escort guests to the respective tournament featured on their sailing and participate in the daily social scene onboard the ship, sharing meals, adventures ashore, and more.
Tommy Haas is a former professional tennis player from Germany and Olympic silver medalist turned tournament director, businessman and philanthropist. He turned pro in 1996 and enjoyed a long career, reaching a world ranking of No. 2, and winning 15 singles titles including an ATP Masters 1000 event. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open three times and Wimbledon in 2009. Off the court, Haas is recognized for his philanthropy, particularly through his foundation supporting children’s education and sports programs. After retiring in 2017, he transitioned into coaching and became the tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open, enhancing its status as a premier ATP event annually.
Sue Barker began her tennis career under the guidance of coach Arthur Roberts at age 11. She clinched Junior Wimbledon at 17 and the French Open in 1976. Achieving British No. 1 status and a world ranking of No. 3, she dominated the tennis scene for nearly a decade before retiring in 1984. Transitioning into broadcasting, she joined Channel 7 Australia, then Sky Television, before joining the BBC in 1993. Over her 30-year tenure with the BBC, she covered events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and hosted Wimbledon Championships for three decades until her retirement in 2022.
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