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Seabourn prides itself on offering the crème de la crème of cruise experiences. Its five ships welcome 458 or 600 guests (depending on the ship), and they offer cruisers a bevy of luxurious amenities both inside and outside their suites. Travelers can expect multiple dining options (both fine and casual), stimulating onboard activities and a variety of excursions available before, during and after the cruise.

Seabourn sails all over the world, visiting popular cruising destinations like Alaska, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, as well as more far-flung destinations in Australia, Asia and the Arctic. In 2024, itineraries range from six to 145 days.

No matter which itinerary you choose, you'll be treated to ocean views galore, whether it's from the comfort of your suite (all cabins feature sea views), while working up a sweat in the fitness center or as you indulge in a treatment at the spa and salon. Ships also offer casinos, pools, nine-hole putting courses and live music venues.

Additionally, passengers can take advantage of Seabourn's fine dining experiences, many of which feature menus crafted by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller. Seabourn holds a high guest-to-staff ratio.

Pros & Cons

All onboard dining and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) are included in the cruise fare

All accommodations are suites with ocean views

Fitness classes and other onboard activities are complimentary

Dress codes enforced

No activities or services available for children

High cruise fares year-round

• Expert Rating » 4.5
• Traveler Rating » 4.4
• Health Rating » 4.3

Seabourn Cruise Line has been ranked based on an expert evaluation of the line's level of luxury, as well as an assessment of user reviews and health ratings.

• # 2 in Best Luxury Cruise Lines
• # 2 in Best Cruise Lines for Couples
• # 2 in Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean

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Seabourn Cruise Line Ships

Seabourn Odyssey

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Quest

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Sojourn

Before You Book

• A 25% deposit is required within three days of booking your reservation for cruises of up to 14 days, or within seven days for cruises that last 15 days or more.
• Final payment is due 90 days before sailing on cruises of up to 31 days. For sailings that are 32 days or longer, final payment is due 120 days prior. Cruises booked within 90 days of sailing for itineraries of up to 31 days or within 120 days for itineraries lasting 32 days or longer must be paid in full within one day of the reservation.
• Cancellation policies vary by how long your cruise is and how far in advance you cancel. For cruises of up to 25 days, you'll be charged 15% of the full fare if you cancel between 91 and 120 days before your scheduled departure. For cruises that are 26 days or longer, you'll be charged 15% of the full fare if you cancel between 150 and 121 days before your departure. Fees increase after that. For more information, visit see Seabourn's  cancellation policy .
• Every ship has a small medical facility onboard staffed with doctors and nurses. If you have mobility or medical needs (including severe or life-threatening food allergies), you must fill out the Special Requirements Information form and send it to [email protected]. Cruisers with special dietary needs must notify Seabourn at the time of booking or, at the latest, six weeks prior to departure. It's best to bring enough prescriptions and anticipated medicine with you to last the entire cruise.
• On Seabourn, cruisers younger than 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Before You Board

• Passports valid six months beyond the completion of your cruise date are required. If an international destination requires you to obtain a visa, it is your responsibility to do so.
• Necessary vaccinations vary by destination and can change, so you should consult the  WHO  or  CDC  websites before you go. Should a destination call for vaccinations, you must bring a vaccination certificate with you.
• You must arrive no later than one hour prior to your cruise's scheduled departure time. 
• You can check in online within 45 days prior to your cruise departure date.
• There is no limit to how much luggage you can bring on your cruise.
• As soon as you finish booking your cruise, you are able to reserve shore excursions and make dining reservations online at Seabourn.com.

Disclaimers about ship ratings: A ship’s Health Rating is based on vessel inspection scores published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If a ship did not receive a CDC score within 22 months prior to the calculation of its Overall Rating, its Health Rating appears as N/A; in such a case, the ship’s Overall Rating is calculated using the average Health Rating of all CDC-rated ships within the cruise line. All ship Traveler Ratings are based on ratings provided under license by Cruiseline.com.

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Seabourn (seabourn.com) is a luxury cruise line (1986-founded, operational since 1988) headquartered in Seattle (WA USA) well-established as an ultra-luxury, expedition-style travel brand. Seabourn operates global itineraries - from short breaks in the Caribbean to exotic 100+ day-long voyages around the world.

Seabourn is owned by Carnival Corporation and is part of the "World's Leading Cruise Lines" group, which also includes AIDA , CCL-Carnival , Costa , Cunard , HAL-Holland America Line , Princess and P&O .

NEWS : On May 24, 2022, CNBC rumored that Carnival Corporation is in discussions with Saudi Arabia's PIF-Public Investment Fund to sell Seabourn.

Company history

Seabourn Cruise Line was founded in 1986 under the name "Signet Cruise Lines" by Atle Brynestad (Norwegian private investor) and Erland Raastad (president of the companies "Kloster Cruise" and "Royal Viking Line").

The name "Seabourn Cruise Line" was adopted shortly afterward, following objections over trademark ownership by Signet Oil & Gas Co (Colorado USA).

Seabourn's current President is Natalya Leahy, who (in March 2023) replaced Josh Leibowitz. She was previously employed as Holland America Group's COO (Chief Operating Officer) managing the Carnival Corporation's subsidiaries Princess, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Australia.

Seabourn Pride (the company's first vessel) entered service in 1988, followed by sistership Seabourn Spirit in 1989. A third boat (originally planned for 1990) was delayed due to financial constraints. The vessel was eventually purchased by Royal Viking Line (1972-founded/1998- defunct ) and launched in 1992 as "Royal Viking Queen". In 1994, it was transferred to Royal Cruise Line as "Queen Odyssey".

In 1991, Carnival Corporation purchased a 25% stake in Seabourn. In 1996, Carnival upped its stake to 50%, providing Seabourn with the needed capital to buy Queen Odyssey (renamed Seabourn Legend). In 1998, Carnival Corporation purchased the remaining 50% stake in Seabourn, acquired Cunard Line (from Kvaerner ASA), and finally merged the two brands into the Cunard Line entity.

In 1999, three Cunard liners (Royal Viking Sun, Sea Goddess I, Sea Goddess II) were transferred to Seabourn under new names (respectively, Seabourn Sun, Seabourn Goddess I, Seabourn Goddess II). In 2001, Carnival Corporation bought out the NCL-Norwegian shares. Seabourn's parent company became Carnival's wholly-owned subsidiary. Seabourn Goddess 1 and Seabourn Goddess 2 were purchased for SeaDream Yacht Club by Atle Brynestad (Seabourn's founder).

In 2002, Seabourn Sun was transferred to Holland America Line (Carnival-owned subsidiary), thus reducing Seabourn's fleet to the three original vessels. The company was demerged from Cunard and reorganized as an independent brand (still part of Carnival Corporation). On March 31, 2011, Seabourn Cruise Line ceased operations from Miami Florida USA and transferred its operations to Holland America's headquarters in Seattle WA .

In 2014, Seabourn Pride left the fleet and was transferred (as Star Pride ) to Windstar . In 2015, Seabourn Legend and Seabourn Spirit were also transferred to Windstar (now Star Legend and Star Breeze ).

Company changes

Since 2018, Seabourn offers fleetwide "K+M Chocolate" products. These are high-quality chocolates by the "Keller Manni Chocolate" company (founders Michelin chef Thomas Keller and Armando Manni / olive oil producer from Italy). The custom-made for Seabourn chocolates are hand-crafted (produced in Napa Valley, California). Among the signature flavors are the milk-based hazelnut, smoked chili, blood orange, cherry, as well as the dark chocolate "sea salt".

In late-March 2019, Seabourn signed a partnership with Pixvana Inc (Seattle-based company) to create TableVision (virtual reality/interactive training platform based on Pixvana's SPIN Studio) for Main Dining Room waitstaff training.

On August 15, 2019, Seabourn opened bookings for its new "Private Air" program (privately chartered jet service) that allows customers to fly to homeports/departure cruise ports via private jets rather than commercial airlines. The new service is global and offers a variety of private jet aircraft (as models and sizes) to charter, accommodating groups of any size (upon request) and plane capacity 5 to 16 passengers. Seabourn's fly-cruise packages offer access to thousands of airports (private and commercial) worldwide. Pricing varies by aircraft and itinerary and is inclusive of cruise and flight fares, valet luggage service, onboard food and drinks (including caviar, champagne and premium spirits by the glass), onboard Wi-Fi, transfers (to/from home, airports, seaports) and next-port protection (up to 1000 mi).

On June 6, 2022, NCLH announced an expansion of its fleetwide sustainability program "Sail & Sustain". Extending its animal welfare policy, the shipowner is now fully committed to responsible animal food sourcing practices (regarding pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood) within the global fleet's supply chain. The goal is by the year 2025, fleetwide (NCL, Oceania, Regent) to be sourced only cage-free eggs, crate-free pork, certified sustainable seafood, and chicken purchased from American and Canadian suppliers who meet GAP (Global Animal Partnership) standards.

In March 2023, Carnival Corporation (shipowner) sold the 14-year-old Seabourn Odyssey to the Japanese shipping company MOL (Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd) . Along with the sale, Seabourn signed a time-charter arrangement with MOL that allowed the company to operate Odyssey's voyages scheduled thru October 11, 2024.

In June 2023 was introduced new 24-hour in-cabin dining menus listing gourmet dishes prepared by Anton Egger (company's Master Chef and Culinary Consultant Chef) and Franck Salein (company's Senior Corporate Chef). Introduced on Seabourn Venture in June, the new menus were rolled out fleetwide by October.

In July 2023, Seabourn's culinary program was expanded with new dishes (in The Restaurant/main dining room) fleetwide as well as "Sushi in the Club" (on select ships). Most dishes are made with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients (depending on the visited regions/destinations). The Restaurant's upgraded menu includes new appetizers (Oyster au Gratin with Champagne, Fresh Oysters on Ice/with caviar and vodka) and new entrees (Lobster En Bellevue Parisienne, Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon/Roquefort Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Pan Seared Sablefish/Baked Crusted Cod with Tomatoes). "Sushi in the Club" (on the ships Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest) is available every night (between 6-9 PM) and offers fresh-made sushi bites served with sake.

In October 2023 was announced that on Seabourn Quest in January 2024 debuts the fleet's first Solis Restaurant. The premium dining venue offers daily prepared dishes of contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. The menu is based on the Mediterranean destinations/regions visited by Seabourn, including the Italian and French Rivieras (Central Med) as well as Turkey and the Greek islands (Aegean). Solis Restaurant's menu was developed by Anton Egger (Seabourn's Master Chef) and Franck Salein (Seabourn's Senior Corporate Executive Chef). The new restaurant has limited seating, provides a chic atmosphere and also offers a large selection of premium wine brands and a separate cocktail menu. In 2024-Q2, Solis will be rolled out on three other Seabourn ships (Encore, Ovation, Sojourn).

On February 21, 2023, Seabourn signed a multi-year ship charter agreement/exclusive partnership with APT Travel Group (Australian Pacific Touring) for chartering two ships (Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit). APT expedition cruises were scheduled for 2025 with a deployment in Northern Europe (UK, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland), Australia/Kimberley, and Antarctica in 2025. The charter deal was signed by Natalya Leahy (Seabourn) and David Cox (APT's CEO).

In March 2024 was appointed Mike Fulkerson as VP/Vice President nd CMO/Chief Marketing Officer. He has 20+ years of experience in chief marketing positions, serving companies like Canyon Ranch (hospitality/resorts, spas, culinary), Marriott International Inc (hotels, residential and timeshare properties), Mattel Inc (toy manufacturing and entertainment), Activision Publishing Inc (video game publisher, parent of Activision Blizzard).

In 2016 and 2018, the fleet joined two newbuilds - Encore and Ovation .

Compared to the Odyssey-class units, the new boats are ~1/5 larger in size (LOA 210 m, volume 40350 GT-tons), ~1/3rd bigger as passenger capacity (638 max), with 1 additional deck (12 decks), re-designed venues, expanded public spaces, biggest Spa at sea, new onboard programming. Traditionally for Seabourn ships, all passenger cabins (all-suite categories) are with private balconies.

In July 2018, Seabourn signed a letter of intent with "MARIOTTI DAMEN Cruise" for building 2 polar-class expedition ships with the following specifications.

• length 170 m
• GT tonnage 23,000 tons
• ice-strengthened hull (PC6 ice-class)
• 132 balcony cabins
• capacity 264 passengers plus 120 crew (including 26 expedition crew of experts - scientists, historians, naturalists)
• 2 mini-submarines (6-guest, by U-Boat Worx), sea kayaks, 24x Zodiacs (RIBs/inflatable motorized boats used for near-shore cruising, landings and tendering)
• shell doors (at waterline level) allow convenient access to the Zodiacs.

The total open-deck space is approx 2750 m2 (29,600 ft2).

The first vessel ( Venture ) was scheduled for June 2021 (later postponed to December 2021, April 2022, and. eventually, July 2022). The second unit ( Pursuit ) was initially planned for delivery in 2022 (May) but was postponed to March 2023.

Seabourn's 30th Anniversary (2018)

In 2018, the company celebrated its 30th Anniversary featuring as highlights:

• Fleet expansion - from 4 to 5 vessels with the launch of Seabourn Ovation in May 2018.
• Adding new onboard cocktail offerings, including "Passion Pearls" cocktail by Brian van Flandern.
• Introducing a new "30th Anniversary Wine Package" with price-inclusive quality champagnes and wines.
• At the shipboard Shops were available for purchasing a unique collection of pearls and 30th Anniversary themed logo merchandise.
• Passengers on all ships were offered Seabourn company history-themed trivia games.
• Also in 2018 were introduced new onboard programs, including two Wellness Cruises (led by Dr. Andrew Weil).
• The company's 2018 itinerary program included over 170 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a selection of Seabourn Journeys (shore tours).

Seabourn's ship cruising experience

The travel brand Seabourn was established on the principle that personal service in stylish surroundings would appeal to independent-minded, sophisticated passengers with lifestyles that demand the best.

The original Seabourn megayachts and their new fleet mates have been lovingly maintained and proved to be a great success over the years. Recognized as a leading small-ship luxury line, Seabourn delivers all extras, expected by its clientele - a stocked minibar in all suites, elegant amenities, complimentary wines, and spirits.

Seabourn Cruise Line's guests may also expect the unexpected - from exclusive luggage tags and travel document portfolios to the pleasure of a complimentary massage while lounging at the pool. Seabourn will even arrange for your luggage to be picked up at home and delivered to your suite.

The line presents an intimate and exceptional cruising experience. The smaller size of its vessels allows calling at smaller ports and up-close-and-personal encounters with the destination.

The atmosphere onboard is elegant but unpretentious. All rooms are suites, equipped with designer soaps, and the latest amenities, such as flat-screen televisions and Bose Wave sound systems. A bottle of champagne greets all guests in the cabin. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens and fluffy duvet covers with feather pillows. A well-stocked in-suite bar and Pure Pampering therapeutic bathing menu are provided in each suite. In addition, guests benefit from the services of a Personal Suite Stewardess, ready to cater to every need.

The abundance of public space makes passengers feel as if they have the vessel to themselves - no annoying lines or crowds here. Bar drinks are complimentary. Seabourn cruise ship passengers may choose to dine when and where they want on any of the luxurious ships of the line. Each dining venue offers a different atmosphere and different dishes, but all use innovative cooking techniques and perfect ingredients like Black River Ossetra Caviar.

Daily team trivia contests, lectures, wine tastings, and other quiet pursuits are usually scheduled, but most passengers are satisfied to just do what pleases them. Focused on personalized service, the line has designed unique programs like Caviar in the Surf and Shopping With the Chef, to further enhance onboard experience.

Seabourn's liners attract a broad mix of ages (40-something and above), and offer a variety of itineraries from more mainstream calls to the offbeat, in order to continue to draw new passengers.

While most of the cruisers are likely to be American, Seabourn appeals to well-off and well-traveled vacationers from a variety of countries, particularly English-speaking Great Britain, South Africa, and Australia, among others.

In 2019, Seabourn signed a partnership deal with the company "Shaoching Bishop and Chef Thomas Keller" to provide fleetwide the Regiis Ova Caviar brand. The company partners directly with selected sturgeon farms to source high-quality caviar.

Shipboard smoking policy

According to the new Seabourn Cruises smoking policy (implemented in 2017), smoking is not allowed in all the ship's indoor venues, also in cabins and on cabin balconies.

Smoking is also banned in the ships' Observation Lounge (previously allowed after 8 pm). Smoking is allowed on Sky Bar's open-air starboard area (midship Deck 9 / Deck 10 on Encore and Ovation ships) and also on the starboard open-air pool terrace of The Club lounge (Deck 5 aft).

Smoking cigarettes, as well as cigars and pipes smoking is allowed on Seabourn Square lounge's open-air terrace (deck 7 aft).

Smoking E-cigarettes in cabins is allowed.

Passengers who don't comply with the company's smoking policy are fined a cleaning fee (USD 250 per day).

“Seabourn Source” Web App

The Seabourn Source app was launched in August 2017. It can be accessed by all passengers (on a complimentary basis) and fleetwide. Seabourn Source offers up-to-the-minute access to the voyage's daily details directly on passengers' smartphones, tablets or laptops. Users can tap the new app to instantly:

• stay on top of shipboard account records;
• review daily activity as well as entertainment schedules;
• track port times (arrivals and departures);
• peruse meal times and menus for all dining venues;
• browse and book shore trips;
• learn about wellness classes and spa treatments;
• connect to paid satellite internet.

The mobile app further connects cruisers to the company’s complimentary digital newspaper-magazine PressReader Offline, which offers full editions of 2500+ global media sources. They can be downloaded to personal Android or iOS devices while at sea or in port. Seabourn Source operates on a shipboard network, so users do not incur additional Internet/cellular data charges while in use.

Loyalty program

The company's loyalty program ("Seabourn Club") allows earning membership points for each day. Accumulated points (onboard days) count toward Milestone Awards. The most expensive offer is a free cruise - up to 7-day itinerary (with 140 Sailed Days) and up to 14-day itinerary (with 250 Sailed Days). Every Milestone is also celebrated with an onboard event and a jewelry gift (by Tiffany & Co)

In addition to Milestone Awards, passengers earn Seabourn Club Points qualifying them for bonus perks. Seabourn points establish the membership levels.

Each onboard day earns 1 Club Point.

Each onboard day in Penthouse or Premium Suite earns 1 additional Club Point.

Each night on escorted Seabourn Journeys (shore excursions) earns 1 Club Point.

Every USD 500 spent on onboard and pre-cruise online purchases earns 1 Club Point.

The next table shows all the benefits provided by the Seabourn Club loyalty program.

Cruise Travel Awards 2016

In 2016, Seabourn wrapped up the year with a total of 22 cruise travel industry awards, several of which were readers' choice nominations. Over the years, the cruise line has consistently been rated a "top choice" in the luxury travel segment.

Follows the list of the company's 2016 awards by the industry's most renowned online publishers and brands.

• (Conde Nast Traveler) - "Best Small Ship Cruise Line", "Favourite Cruise Line - Small Ships"
• (Travel Weekly) - "Best Cruise Ship - Under 1000 Berths"
• (Cruise Awards International) - "Best Boutique Cruise Line"
• (Cruise Critic) - "Best Luxury Cruise Line"
• (Magellan Awards) - "Small Cruise Ship", ""Spa Design", "Seabourn Blog", "Shore Excursion", "Itineraries", "Direct Marketing", "Luxury Ship" (Seabourn Quest), "Loyalty Program", "Entertainment"
• (Luxury Travel Advisor) - "Luxury Small Ships"
• (Porthole Magazine) - "Best Small Ship" (Seabourn Sojourn), "Best Service"
• (SHAPE Healthy Travel) - "Best Cruise to Refresh and Rejuvenate"
• (Town and Country Travel / "Classic Luxury" category) - "Design", "Active Travelers", "Food", "On-Shore Activities".

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, Seabourn expanded its cancellation policy fleetwide (all vessels) with penalty-free cancellation of voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 14, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

Seabourn's fleet was fully operational by June 6, 2022.

Operations resumed in 2021-2022 with the ships ODYSSEY (July 18, 2021/Caribbean from Bridgetown Barbados), OVATION (July 3, 2021/Mediterranean-Greek Islands from Athens), QUEST (May 10, 2022/Mediterranean from Venice), SOJOURN (June 6, 2022/Europe-Mediterranean from Athens), ENCORE (February 19, 2022/Europe-Canaries-Mediterranean from Lisbon), VENTURE (April 10, 2022/ Maiden Voyage from London-Greenwich), PURSUIT (May 23, 2023/ Maiden Voyage from Reykjavik Iceland).

• SOJOURN's "World Cruise 2021" (141-day from Miami to Barcelona), Europe 2021 program (Baltic-Mediterranean) and "World Cruise 2022" (145-day from Los Angeles) were canceled.
• ENCORE's Mediterranean 2021 program (homeporting in Barcelona and Civitavecchia-Rome) and Asia 2021-2022 program (homeporting in Singapore and Hong Kong) were canceled.
• QUEST's Antarctica-South America 2021-2022 program was canceled.
• The newbuild VENTURE's delivery was delayed (due to T. Mariotti shipyard closures) and the inaugural cruise was rescheduled from July 5 (Antarctica) first to December 11, 2021 (Norwegian Fjords) and eventually for April 10, 2022 (Arctic Norway from London).
• Seabourn also canceled planned for 2021 itineraries in the Caribbean (from Barbados), Alaska-BC Canada (from Vancouver and Juneau), Asia (from Hong Kong and Singapore) and Australia New Zealand (from Sydney and Auckland).

All prepurchased through Seabourn packages and services were fully refunded in FCC (future cruise credit). All canceled bookings received 125% refund in FCC (based on the fares paid) with rebooking. Customers receiving an FCC can rebook until January 31, 2021, any currently scheduled Seabourn cruises with departures prior December 31, 2021.

All booked 2020 itineraries, plus bookings on departures through December 31, 2021, can be canceled up to 30 days prior departure ("Book with Confidence") with full refunds (100% of the fare paid in FCC) valid for 12 months. Seabourn's "Book with Confidence" policy was enhanced in late-May, offering to all departures in 2021 the "Best Fare Guarantee" allowing customers to request the lowest pricing offered for their voyage - even if the fares drop after booking.

Itinerary of Seabourn Cruises

Summer 2024 and winter-spring 2025 expedition voyages (ships pursuit and venture).

Both ships explore remote corners of the world, from the South Pacific and Antarctica to the Arctic (Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada). The program includes Seabourn's first visit to northern Australia's Kimberley coast where Seabourn Pursuit operates between June-August 2024.

In addition to Kimberley, Seabourn Pursuit (March-October 2024) visits destinations in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Guam USA, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and also has scheduled a Transpacific crossing from Chile to Melanesia. Meanwhile, Seabourn Venture returns for another season in the UK, Ireland, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, and Arctic Canada.

Both ships sail to "The Great White Continent" at the end of 2024-early 2025.

In the South Pacific, Seabourn Pursuit offers 6x 10-day Kimberley sailings (between Broome and Darwin ) in June, July, and August 2024. The ship also operates a series of 15-day itineraries to Papua New Guinea and West Papua (May and June) and again in August and September 2024, with combos/B2Bs of up to 35 days available.

In March-April and again in September-October 2024, Seabourn Pursuit sails between the South Pacific Islands and South America/Chilean coast with a series of voyages 14-17-20-day itineraries. Combos/B2Bs of up to 37 days are also available.

Seabourn Venture offers 3x 14-day UK voyages (between Greenwich-London England  and Leith-Edinburgh Scotland ) in April-May 2024, with 2 different itineraries and availability for up to 28-day B2Bs. In June through September 2024, the ship sails through Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic, with a series of 11-12-day Svalbard itineraries , a 15-day North Atlantic crossing (Svalbard to Greenland and Iceland), an 11-day Iceland Circumnavigation, 11 to 15-day voyages in Iceland and Greenland. The season ends with a 14-day Atlantic  crossing from Greenland to St John's, Newfoundland Canada . B2BS of 28 days are also available.

Seabourn Pursuit offers the Seabourn Antarctic Experience (21-day, Feb 2024) and then on 11x voyages (11-13-21 days) between October 2024 and mid-March 2025.

Seabourn Venture is deployed in the Arctic with 9x voyages (11-13-21 days) as well as Antarctic voyages (November 2024 through to March 2025).

2025-2026 expedition voyages (ships Pursuit and Venture)

The forthcoming 2025-2026 expedition itineraries present a series of explorations to some of the world's most remote and exotic locations on the ultra-luxury expedition ships,  Seabourn Venture  and  Seabourn Pursuit . The extensive roster comprises more than 40 captivating voyages, encompassing destinations like the Arctic, Antarctica, the Amazon, Australia's Kimberley region, the South Pacific, the  Northwest Passage , and more.

Seabourn Venture, between May 2025 and March 2026, offers 21 voyages spanning from 8 to 28 days, covering an extensive range from the Arctic to Antarctica. The itineraries promise immersive encounters in Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland, characterized by towering ice formations and cultural shore excursions in addition to breathtaking, uninhabited fjords.

In August 2025, Seabourn Venture embarks on a historic journey through the Northwest Passage, retracing the paths of earlier seafarers and explorers.

The vessel also ventures southward to Antarctica, dedicating three months to explore the "Great White Continent," providing passengers with the opportunity to navigate around impressive ice formations and encounter unforgettable wildlife.

Furthermore, Seabourn Venture embarks on a unique sea safari voyage deep into the Amazon, offering two 9-day roundtrip journeys from  Manaus  departing on October 12 and October 21, 2025, as well as a 12-day voyage from Manaus to  Rio de Janeiro  departing on October 30, 2025.

Commencing in late March 2025, Seabourn Pursuit embarks on 20 voyages spanning from 10 to 20 days. The voyages commence in the South Pacific, featuring pristine coral reefs, diverse marine life, and cultural interactions.

Subsequently, the ship heads to Australia's Kimberley region, famous for its red sandstone gorges, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife, and rich Aboriginal heritage.

Finally, Seabourn Pursuit navigates back across the Pacific to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands, uncovering the region's remarkable biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Notable voyages include two 21-day roundtrips from  Buenos Aires  departing on December 16, 2025, and February 26, 2026, along with a 28-day sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires commencing on November 11, 2025.

Between May and July 2025, Seabourn Pursuit embarks on a series of 10-day departures exploring the Australia and Kimberley Coast region, connecting Broome  and  Darwin, Australia .

Four additional voyages are scheduled, including a pair of 20-day journeys departing on March 18, 2025, from  San Antonio, Chile , to  Papeete, Tahiti , and another on October 10, 2025, from Papeete to San Antonio. Moreover, an 18-day cruise from Papeete to Sydney is planned to commence on April 7, 2025, followed by a 16-day Remote Shores of New Guinea & Indonesia voyage sailing from  Sydney  to Darwin on April 24, 2025.

Both Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit embark on extraordinary Antarctic expeditions, featuring zodiac excursions to towering icebergs and penguin colonies, complemented by guided hikes through pristine and seldom-visited landscapes, and the option for kayaking and submarine excursions.

Between November 2025 and March 2026, a total of 16 departures are planned, offering 11- and 13-day Antarctic voyages.

Alaska, Canada and New England USA (summer & fall 2025)

The array of cruises for 2025 encompasses a total of 24 all-inclusive voyages. These voyages are divided into two regions: Alaska during the summer and Canada/New England during the fall.

During the summer, Seabourn Quest is stationed in Alaska. Her itineraries alternate between 7-day and 14-day journeys. The shorter trips navigate between Juneau and Vancouver , while the 2-week cruises follow a round-trip route from Vancouver. Thanks to the vessel's modest size, housing 225 suites, she can adeptly traverse the intricate fjords in Southeast Alaska. This enables guests to explore noteworthy sites like Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm , in addition to prominent port towns like Ketchikan and Sitka . The cruises also incorporate Seabourn's Ventures by Seabourn program, offering expedition-style excursions such as kayaking, Zodiac cruising, and hiking for those interested.

Subsequently, beginning in September, Seabourn Sojourn , boasting 225 cabins, embarks on a series of fall foliage cruises between Montreal and New York . The itinerary encompasses various destinations including Quebec City , Halifax in Nova Scotia, Portland in Maine, and Newport in Rhode Island, contingent on the specific voyage.

Mediterranean & Northern Europe 2025

Seabourn's 2025 European season (March thru November) offers a range of itineraries encompassing the Mediterranean, Northern Europe (UK, Baltic, Norway) and Spain's Canary Islands. The program is based on three ships ( Ovation , Encore , Sojourn ) and 60+ voyages.

Seabourn Sojourn visits the Canaries and Moroccan cities before repositioning north to Norway's and Iceland's coastlines, and the rustic charm of the British Isles.

Seabourn Encore visits Easter Med ports (in Greece and Turkey) and the Adriatic Sea's Dalmatian coast.

Seabourn Ovation visits in the Mediterranean iconic Italian and French riviera ports (like Portofino and St. Tropez .

Itineraries range from 7- to 24 days (many are combinable into B2Bs) and offer late-night and overnight por stays.

Seabourn Sojourn's British Isles voyages visit Oban (Scotland) and Saint Helier (Jersey, Channel Islands) .

Arctic voyages visit Reykjavik (Iceland) and Tromso (Norway) .

Between March and November 2025, Seabourn's ships Encore and Ovation are deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic for a total of 24 sailings (7 to 14 days). Highlights include "Shopping with the Chef" experiences, guided by Seabourn chefs, at unique regional markets in destinations such as Croatia, Montenegro, Barcelona , Venice , and more.

Seabourn Encore's 7-day itineraries are to and from Piraeus-Athens), Haifa-Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Venice, or Dubrovnik (Croatia). Additionally, 14- to 32-day B2Bs provide guests with extended opportunities to savor local culinary arts, culture, and hospitality. Call ports include Kusadasi-Ephesus and Katakalon-Olympia.

From March to November 2025, Seabourn Ovation has scheduled 25 sailings (7 to 14 days) leaving from Lisbon , Rome-Civitavecchia , Barcelona, or Monte Carlo . Call ports include Cartagena (Spain) and Cagliari (Sardinia Italy).

Between February and April 2025, Seabourn Sojourn has four cruises to Morocco and the Canaries (7 to 14 days) visiting El Hierro and Casablanca (Morocco) .

2025-2026 (ships Ovation, Encore, Quest, Sojourn)

The 2025-2026 season includes several fresh itineraries in Japan, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Hawaiian Islands. Between September 2025 and March 2026, Seabourn's quartet of vessels -  Seabourn Ovation ,  Seabourn Encore ,  Seabourn Quest , and  Seabourn Sojourn  - explore 105 destinations across 40+ countries through 72 unique itineraries. Ranging from 7 to 22 days in duration, these voyages offer the option for combination to craft more extensive travel experiences. Additionally, travelers can enhance their journeys with pre- and post-cruise excursions.

In a new addition for autumn 2025, Seabourn introduces cruises amidst Japan's vibrant foliage aboard Seabourn Quest. Navigating the Japanese archipelago, the vessel makes inaugural calls on all 4 main islands.

Simultaneously, Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Sojourn embark on Caribbean expeditions, with departures from  San Juan ,  St. Maarten ,  Miami , and  Barbados  featuring fresh itineraries.

Seabourn Encore, on the other hand, resumes journeys to Southeast Asia, offering 14-day cruises inclusive of overnight stays in  Ho Chi Minh City . Concurrently, Seabourn Sojourn provides holiday sailings around the picturesque Hawaiian Islands.

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The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Seabourn cruise ship

Where can you go on a Seabourn cruise ship? Just about everywhere in the world. Despite having just six vessels, the small luxury line operates voyages to more than 100 countries on all seven continents, from North America and Europe to Australia and Antarctica.

In other words, its ships are often on the move from region to region.

Among all the Seabourn cruise destinations, Europe may be the most popular. As is often the case with luxury lines, Seabourn has a particularly large footprint when it comes to Europe itineraries, with more than half of the 500-plus voyages currently on its schedule focused on either the Mediterranean or Northern Europe. In a typical year, the line will deploy five of its six ships to Europe during the summer months.

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Seabourn also typically deploys at least one of its vessels to Alaska in the summer.

In the winter, Seabourn moves at least two of its vessels to the Caribbean and South America while basing another ship in Asia and a fourth vessel in Australia. A fifth vessel is typically sent on an around-the-world voyage during winter.

In just the last year, Seabourn also has begun to base a ship during the winter at the southern tip of South America for regular sailings to Antarctica — a move made possible by the 2022 debut of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture . The vessel was specially built to operate in polar regions and also sails in the Arctic.

A seventh Seabourn vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, is due to debut in late 2023, allowing for an even more diverse array of itineraries.

As of now, among Seabourn's itinerary lineup, there's everything from seven-night cruises in the Caribbean to 145-night globe-circling voyages. The company generally doesn't do short sailings of just three or four nights, unlike mass-market lines.

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The Mediterranean

The No. 1 Seabourn cruise destination is the Mediterranean . As of the publishing of this story, a whopping 218 of the 505 voyages on the line's schedule for 2023, 2024 and 2025 included calls in the region. That's 43% of all Seabourn itineraries.

The Mediterranean trips offer a wide range of port stops and vary greatly in length. There is everything from relatively short, seven-night sailings around the sunny Greek islands to monthlong voyages that span the entire width of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to the Strait of Gibraltar and offer lots of opportunities for cultural immersion.

Seabourn features voyages focused specifically on the Western Mediterranean, voyages focused specifically on the Eastern Mediterranean and voyages that include days traveling beyond the edges of the Mediterranean to such places as the Canary Islands.

Typical of the latter is the line's epic, 28-night "Mediterranean Rivieras and Canary Islands" routing, a one-way trip between Barcelona, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal, that brings a wide mix of stops in Spain, France, Italy, Monaco, Morocco and Portugal. It's a deep exploration into the western side of Europe and North Africa.

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Some of Seabourn's Mediterranean itineraries also include a passage through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea for visits to Egypt and Jordan.

Typical of the line's more focused, quickie Mediterranean itineraries is a seven-night "Jewels of the Dalmatian Coast" routing out of Dubrovnik, Croatia, that concentrates on the narrow span of coastline along Croatia and Slovenia with five stops in the countries.

In the Mediterranean, the line's main hubs are Barcelona; Monaco; Civitavecchia and Fusina, Italy (located near Rome and Venice, respectively); Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens); and Istanbul.

Northern Europe

In any given year, Seabourn offers far fewer sailings in Northern Europe than in the Mediterranean. But they are some of the line's most interesting itineraries. They include unusually long voyages that focus intensely on the United Kingdom, voyages that focus almost entirely on Norway and a growing number of off-the-beaten-path sailings far north into the Arctic Circle that include adventurous landings by Zodiac boat in Iceland and Greenland.

Among the latter set of trips are epic, monthlong voyages into the Arctic out of Reykjavik (such as the 30-night "Greenland Wild Shores, Vikings & Volcanoes" voyage scheduled for the summer of 2023) that bring expedition-style Zodiac boat landings along both the east and west coast of Greenland over several weeks. They take place on the line's new Seabourn Venture, which was specifically built for adventurous exploring in polar regions.

The line also operates some weekslong Arctic voyages that start in Iceland and Greenland and extend all the way into the fabled, ice-filled Northwest Passage above Canada.

Still, Seabourn's Northern Europe itineraries aren't all of such an extended nature. The line also offers a mix of shorter voyages in the region that are perfect for someone looking to test out the line. They include short, seven-night trips out of Copenhagen and Reykjavik that offer a quick taste of Iceland.

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Note that Seabourn traditionally also has offered voyages around the Baltic Sea that visit such classic Baltic ports as Helsinki and Stockholm, and have included overnight stays in St. Petersburg, Russia — the latter considered the highlight of any Baltic cruise. However, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Seabourn has eliminated all its sailings to the Baltic as part of removing Russia from its itinerary schedule.

Whether the Baltic and St. Petersburg will return as Seabourn cruise destinations in coming years will depend on whether there is a resolution to the conflict.

In Northern Europe, Seabourn ships mostly sail out of Dover, England; Copenhagen; and Reykjavik.

Seabourn typically sends one of its six ships to Asia every winter for Asia-focused sailings out of Singapore and Hong Kong.

The line also typically sends a second ship on an around-the-world cruise that includes multiple segments in Asia, resulting in two of the line's ships sailing in Asia during parts of the winter.

For the coming year, most of the line's itineraries in Asia will be 14-night voyages to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, with some voyages also including stops in Malaysia.

Seabourn destinations visited on such trips typically include Laem Chabang (the port for Bangkok) and Ko Kood, Thailand; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Halong Bay in Vietnam.

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Asia-focused segments of the line's around-the-world cruises vary from year to year. In 2024, they will include a 33-night trip from Sydney, Australia, to Taipei, Taiwan, that brings a heavy focus on Indonesia and the Philippines.

A second, 39-night segment of the same world cruise from Taipei to Singapore will bring stops in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

Seabourn isn't a huge player in Caribbean cruises , unlike its sister company Carnival Cruise Line . However, it typically sends at least one or two vessels to the region every winter to operate warm-weather-focused getaways to lesser-visited Caribbean ports.

For the most part, Seabourn's lineup of Caribbean cruises is focused on one-way, seven-night trips between the islands of Barbados and St. Maarten (the Dutch side of the island of St. Martin).

When sailing outbound from Barbados, the trips typically bring stops at the islands of St. Vincent, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Nevis, Antigua and St. Kitts. On the return to Barbados, the itinerary is a bit different, with stops at Tortola, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia and Grenada.

The two itineraries can be combined to create one long, 14-night sailing that has relatively little overlap in stops.

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In addition, the line often operates an epic voyage to South America out of Miami every winter that brings stops in the Caribbean in addition to a complete circumnavigation of South America. The next such voyage, an 80-night trip, is scheduled to start Jan. 4, 2024, and will include calls at Barbados, Martinique, Antigua, St. Kitts and Puerto Rico.

A shorter, 27-night segment of the above voyage that includes only the Caribbean portion of the trip, as well as stops in Brazil, also is available.

Seabourn has recently gone big in cruises to Antarctica with the unveiling of Seabourn Venture — a polar-class vessel that was specifically built to sail in the region as well as the Arctic.

As of this year, the 264-passenger expedition ship is spending multiple months every winter sailing to Antarctica out of Ushuaia, Argentina. It'll soon be joined by a second vessel in the same series, Seabourn Pursuit.

The vessels are offering Antarctica itineraries that range from 11-night trips that focus on the Antarctic Peninsula to 29-night trips that add stops in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island.

Like several other upscale lines that have gone into Antarctica voyages in recent years, Seabourn is targeting a high-end customer that wants to explore the continent in style. Seabourn Venture features high-end restaurants serving elegant cuisine crafted in part by leading American chef Thomas Keller, and every room on the ship is a suite with its own balcony — something that isn't often the case with expedition ships.

In addition, Seabourn Venture offers a lot of high-end adventures. Outdoor equipment includes kayaks and Zodiac boats for landings along Antarctica's shoreline to visit penguin colonies. But perhaps the ship's standout adventure feature is its two, six-person submarines.

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The vessel also has a high-definition Cineplex camera that can pick up wildlife like a polar bear up to 4 miles away, streaming the footage into an onboard "discovery center" while leaving the wildlife undisturbed.

Bottom line

Seabourn is a relatively small cruise line with just six ships, but you'll find a wide array of Seabourn cruise destinations. The line is known for regularly moving its vessels around the world to offer a diverse lineup of itineraries everywhere from North America and Europe to Asia and Australia. Plus, in the last year, Seabourn's destination roster has grown to include Antarctica and the Arctic, as well.

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If you’re currently researching your next cruise, and you’re considering a Seabourn voyage, then you’re absolutely in the right place.

Seabourn offers the youngest and most modern fleet in the industry, and across their six beautifully appointed ships, you can enjoy and explore far flung destinations, from Alaska to America, Africa to Asia, and Canada to the Caribbean, as well as destinations closer to home, from Northern Europe to the warmth of the Mediterranean.

Each Seabourn cruise is meticulously planned and wonderfully organised, which means that you when you opt for a Seabourn Cruise through Panache Cruises, you can experience true relaxation, eye-opening experiences and total luxury.

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The Seabourn All-Inclusive Difference provides you with all-inclusive, luxury cruising in its purest form.

Each Seabourn ship is a work of art in its own right, offering one of the highest space-per-guest ratios in the industry, as well as close to a 1:1 ratio on staff to guests.

In practice, this means you have all the space you need to stretch out and truly relax, knowing that you’ll be pampered and looked after in the way you deserve.

With world class dining a matter of course, and complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times, you can eat and drink to your heart’s content, unlocking new flavours and new experiences, whilst creating long-lasting memories with the people you love.

When off the ship, as Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage, so you’re guaranteed to experience some of the true wonders of the world, giving you plenty to talk about over dinner, or stretched out relaxing in the spa.

Why should you book a Seabourn cruise with Panache?

At Panache Cruises, we exist to connect our customers with the very best luxury cruises available, and in Seabourn, we have a partner we trust to deliver you an incredible experience.

Founded by James Cole – one of the most recognised names in the industry – we have serious pedigree in the world of luxury cruising, with many decades of experience.

Over the years, we’ve learnt a lot about what it takes to organise a truly exceptional cruise, and we’ve brought all of that expertise into Panache Cruises, which means you can rest assured that when you book with us, your every need will be fully satisfied.

Our small team right here in the UK will be with you every step of the way, from your initial enquiry, right through to your arrival at home, and unlike other companies, you won’t have to fight through an automated computer to speak to us on the phone.

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Evening entertainment.

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Treatments in the spa, each of the onboard shops and the casino all carry additional charges onboard a Seabourn cruise.

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Food and Drink

Seabourn have an array of dining options onboard each of their ships. All of the dining venues are complementary and are served with a choice of fine wines. Come and dine when you want with whom you please, it’s all open dining onboard Seabourn.

There are up to 7 dining venues onboard each ship, including:

• The Restaurant – serving lunch and dinner with service that is friendly, fun and flawless.
• Sushi – available on Encore and Ovation. Skilled chefs delight at they created stunning sushi before your very eyes, available lunch and dinner.
• The Grill by Thomas Keller. Michelin Star chef Keller has inspired updated classics from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Reservations required.
• The Colonnade – Enjoy lavish buffets, al fresco for breakfast and lunch, then regionally themed bistro-style dinners in the evening, including special themed nights inspired by Chef Keller.
• The Patio – offering relaxed poolside dining available during the day.
• Earth & Ocean – serves fresh and inventive dishes in the evening, served in a relaxed setting under the stars.
• In-suite Dining – includes a varied menu, 24/7 and the option of a multi-course meal from The Restaurant, served either in your suite on your balcony.

Seabourn Cruises are always keen to understand and fulfil dietary requirements. Vegetarian and Vegan choices are available in each dining venue.

A wide selection of premium cocktails, wines, beers and spirits are available in each of the dining venues and onboard bars.

Onboard Accommodation

All suite, all ocean view accommodation is prepared to a perfect standard in anticipation of your arrival, including a chilled bottle of Champagne and an introduction to your own personal suite stewardess.

Your suite choices:

• Twin or queen sized bed with luxurious mattress, Italian cotton linens, fluffy duvet and a choice of pillows to suit you.
• Walk-in closets, robes, slippers and a personal safe.
• In suite bar complete with beverages and fine wine and premium spirits of your choosing.
• Interactive entertainment system complete with a multitude of TV channels and hundreds of movie and music selections.
• Marble bathroom featuring double sink, full size bath (in most suites) and exclusive toiletries from Molton Brown.
• Complementary press reader App brings your favourite newspaper of magazine to your phone or tablet.
• Veranda Suite – 314 - 385 sq ft, including a private balcony, plus all the above inclusions seen in a Ocean View Suite.
• Dining table for 2 or 4
• Separate bedroom
• Additional flat screen TV
• Extended aft-facing balcony
• Optional soothing background music and oil diffusion.
• Second in-suite bar filled with waters, juices and healthy snacks.
• Entry to the Spa Serene area and the services of a Spa Concierge throughout your voyage.
• Forward facing windows
• Bathroom with whirlpool bath
• Pantry with wet bar, including additional wines and spirits for entertaining.
• Complementary wifi
• Welcome bouquet of flowers
• Customised selection of fruits, served fresh each day
• A Nespresso machine, including a variety of coffees.
• Swarovski binoculars
• A daily newspaper of your choice delivered to your room
• A complimentary private car service of upto 50 miles between your home and airport.
• Signature Suite – 1,352 sq ft, including all the amenities of the owners suite.
• Convertible sofa bed for one.
• Glass enclosed solarium with bath and day bed
• Additional Closet
• Additional bedroom
• Additional bathroom
• Additional TV

Whilst Seabourn don’t have Butlers they do have Personal Suite Stewardesses who will welcome you with Champagne and canapes, assist you with any special requests, manage laundry needs and refresh your ice and bar provisions and run you a Pure Pampering bath.

Spa, Health and Wellness

Seabourn have enlisted the services of Dr Andrew Weil, a visionary pioneer of physical, social, environmental and spiritual well being. Each ship has a Mindful Living Coach onboard who is a certified Yoga Coach and meditation practitioner who will inspire and educate guests during their voyage.

Dr Weil’s guidance aims to deliver a greater degree of mind and body balance ensuring guests can relax and recharge whilst they cruise but also benefit from their learnings long after they return home.

Specific Wellness cruises are available to guests who are interested in indept discussions, classes, lectures and demonstrations by Dr Weil and his team of experts.

Seabourn’s Spa offer a wide variety of beauty treatments, facials and massages. The well equipped ocean view gym and Motion Studio is staffed by fitness professionals who are always on hand.

Additional services include a full service salon for men and women and a Fitness Director to help you create that perfect regime.

Available at an additional cost is The Retreat, featuring 15 private cabanas, designed as living rooms include a flat screen TV and stocked fridge with personally selected beverages. These cabanas circle a central whirlpool. There is a separate Spa Treatment cabana where personalised Spa services are made available.

Note: Spa and beauty salon treatments come at an additional cost.

Excursions, entertainment and activities

Seabourn visit over 450 ports annually and offer over 12,000 carefully chosen shore excursions. These are split into 7 collections:

• Cultural – exploring arts, ideas and legacy of places, including privileged access to World Heritage sites, thanks to Seabourn’s unique partnership with UNESCO.
• Bespoke – Seabourn will gladly arrange private cars, yachts, reservations and guides, plus other services.
• Adventure – featuring Ventures by Seabourn, this range of excursions is for guests who enjoy being active and like participating whilst in port.
• Mindful Living – designed in partnership with Dr Andrew Weil.
• Epicurean – enables guests to experience local food and drink, both traditional and contemporary.
• Essential – shorter tours, including guided walking.
• Journeys – pre, post and mid-cruise extended overland experiences of 2 to 13 days not possible to enjoy during a scheduled port of call.

The water sports Marina is a popular trademark of Seabourn’s and is open usually at least once during a voyage but depends on the weather and can only be opened when the ship is an anchor. Featuring a number of toys including a banana boat, kayaks and various other enjoyable experiences.

Being on the ship during the day gives an opportunity to relax and recharge by the pool, perhaps attend a yoga class or why not enjoy one of the bars onboard. There are multiple Jacuzzi Whirlpool’s on board each ship, along with a small main pool and an additional plunge pool at the aft.

There are a small number of shops on board offering a variety of fashion items, cosmetics, jewellery and fine watches. Souvenirs, mementos and logo cruiseware are available to purchase too.

The card room is available throughout the voyage to enjoy a tactical game of Bridge or other popular games.

Seabourn Square is a great place to enjoy a morning coffee or socialise with fellow passengers. Relaxed seating, cocktails, a well stocked library and computers await.

The Bow Bar gives close access to water level enabling guests to spend sometime watching for marine life, whilst the Coffee Bar serves perfect specialist coffees just the way you like them, or unwind and enjoy a cocktail at the Patio Bar.

‘An evening with Sir Tim Rice’ is a concert-style presentations narrated throughout by Sir Tim and performed by members of the Seabourn Singers.

The onboard casino is available for those who enjoy the fun and thrill, offering slot machines, poker and blackjack.

In the evenings, The Grand Salon features a variety of acts during a voyage including comedy, cabaret performances, live music and classical recitals.

Pre or post dinner why not enjoy a cocktail or a digestif in the Observation Bar, enjoying stunning panoramic views.

Enrichment Programmes

Enrichment onboard Seabourn or Seabourn Conversations take place on each voyage. From explorers to well known chefs, celebrated performers to art experts and political experts, they each bring interesting and enlightening presentations of their chosen subject for guests to enjoy.

Perhaps more importantly each presenter can be seen socialising, dining and generally getting to know guests on board.

Sustainability

Seabourn’s sustainability is focussed on reducing emissions, fuel consumption, water and energy usage. Guests will notice that single use plastics are being replaced with more recyclable products and the elimination of other items that are difficult to recycle or separate from food waste. Many of the these endeavours result in an increase costs and man power to deliver.

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Demand for Seabourn ‘s christening cruise of Seabourn Pursuit in the Kimberley has seen the luxury cruise line re-assign many of its own staff to shared suites to squeeze more guests onboard the sailing, LATTE can reveal.

Speaking exclusively with LATTE from Seattle ahead of Seabourn Pursuit ’s inaugural South Pacific and Kimberley deployment, Natalya Leahy, President of Seabourn said requests were running hot for the last remaining berths on the expedition ship for the 22 June 2024 sailing, as well as the entire debut season in the region.

Leahy – who confirmed she will be attending the ceremony in Northwest WA next month – said Seabourn’s own employees on the official sailing are now all sharing, “in some cases tripling up,” to provide an opportunity to allow additional paying passengers on the once-in-a-lifetime departure.

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In a break from tradition, last month Seabourn announced the Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera people, had been selected as the godparents for Seabourn Pursuit . More often than not, this maritime traditional honour is bestowed on a celebrity godmother, or the occasional godfather. Seabourn too had started down that path, with Leahy explaining the thought process behind the decision.

“The classic route of most cruise lines is to go in search of a celebrity,” Leahy said. “We originally went that route too. We considered artists to explorers to Hollywood celebrities.”

“There were a few yeses from very prominent celebrities who were interested in partnering with us,” Leahy told LATTE , but flagged a degree of trepidation.

“We asked ourselves, why are we not as comfortable?”

“We have these people who are very, very high profile, who want to work with us, but what bothers us? What is our hesitation?”

“We kept reviewing the list and constantly returned to the same fact that we couldn’t land where we felt there was a full alignment with what we are trying to communicate – what the Seabourn brand stands for, what our expedition product stands for, which is taking the Seabourn experience to the next level and bringing people much closer to forge a deeper to the connection with the world and culture.”

“What we came to realise is that fundamentally we felt that when we bring a celebrity onboard to be a godparent – and they are fantastic people and we felt blessed they were keen to work with us – but fundamentally it’s taking someone’s accomplishments and giving a little glory of their success on our ship, and really celebrating the past of someone else’s journey.”

“Whereas what Seabourn is all about is creating a lasting, authentic connection and celebrating the future.”

“As we were articulating that principle of what we want to do, and the reason for our existence, and the reason our guests’ love of us is because Seabourn generates a genuine, authentic, warm connection with the world and the expedition business takes that to a whole next level.”

“We asked ourselves who is best to give the blessing to our product, our ship, our expedition ship, and it became abundantly clear there was no one who can give the blessing better than the community.”

“We considered why was it that we had never tasked community as godparents before, and why should it be limited to just one godparent when it really is a community that we are visiting. Apparently no one had done it before and so we went for it.”

Leahy said to gauge the opinion of Seabourn’s leadership team on the topic, they were required to write down on a piece of paper their preference for either a celebrity or a member of the community and 100% of the team voted in favour of the community, “so it was an obvious path we wanted to take,” she said.

“As we progressed with this journey we were increasingly proud of our choice and solidified in our decision. We realised that our contributions can go such a long way to delivering on our key focus points – sustainable tourism, creating sustainable travel practices, how we talk about authenticity.”

“And we were completely thrilled and honoured that the Western Australian government would not just match but double our donation.”

Stay tuned to LATTE to take a deeper dive with Leahy into the indigenous tourism initiatives in the Kimberley, and some exclusive details on the upcoming ceremony.

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