Seabourn Cruise Lines is one of the top names in luxury cruises and has earned its reputation through outstanding service, exotic cruise options, and a dedication to the details. Seabourn is based out of Seattle, Washington but operates around the globe, with many top cities and ports featured on Seabourn cruise routes. Seabourn is actually owned by the world-famous Carnival Corporation, which includes Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises, and Costa Cruises. However, Seabourn is known as the cruise line for those who want a little something extra from their cruise experience.

With Seabourn, you can enjoy a day at the spa, action at the casino, dance the night away, catch a cabaret show, or indulge in some of the finest dining options in the world. The fact that Seabourn's ratio of staff-to-guests is nearly one-to-one means that guests can expect only the highest quality service.

Seabourn is known for the accommodations available on their cruises, with 90 percent of all cabins and suites featuring a private veranda, many with amazing ocean views. Seabourn suites and cabins include many amenities that add to passenger comfort and satisfaction. In fact, every single room has flat-screen TVs, fluffy terry-cloth robes, Egyptian cotton linens, fine soaps by companies like Bijan and L'Occitane, Bose Wave sound systems, and DVD players.

Guests can also expect complimentary champagne as soon as they step on board, and a fruit basket waiting in their room that is replenished on a daily basis. To top it off, 24-hour room service is available for each and every guest.

Seabourn spas are a special feature of all Seabourn cruises. Enjoy a sauna, steam room, and a full range of spa services that include treatments utilizing natural and organic ingredients. On certain Seabourn cruises, like the Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest, there are extended spa centers that offer up to 8,820 square feet of comfort.

Typically, passengers on a Seabourn cruise are between 40 and 60 years old, but this cruise lines also caters to children, families, honeymooners, and plenty of other travelers. For the most part, those who are interested in luxury travel include Seabourn as one of their top choices. Travelers can also benefit from cruise travel insurance. Allianz Travel Insurance offers you the protection you need to deal with unplanned moments and other unpredictable factors that can get in the way of a great vacation.

Where They Cruise

Seabourn travels to nearly every major destination in the world. Inside the U.S., Seabourn ports include Miami, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle. However, Seabourn has travel packages and journeys to plenty of international destinations.

You can also choose many different trip lengths, including short cruises lasting just a few days all the way to 100+ days at sea. Often, the longer cruises can take you halfway around the world and include multi-continent journeys. Some of the more exotic locales include journeys to New Zealand, India, Thailand, South Africa, and plenty of Caribbean destinations. Ultimately, Seabourn ships cruise to every continent in the world.

Seabourn ships are smaller than many other cruise lines, offering an intimate and curated experience with cruise ships that carry between 200 to 600 guests. Given their smaller size, many of Seabourn's cruises can fit into many ports that aren't accessible to larger cruise lines. Once in port, Seabourn will help you arrange a variety shore excursions to enhance your cruise experience.

Newest Ships/Itineraries

All three of Seabourn's ships were produced in 2009 or later, including the Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and the Seabourn Quest. Seabourn recently sold off its older ships to make room for new additions to the fleet, which will greatly expand Seabourn's luxury offerings. The Seabourn Encore was introduced in 2016 and will be the largest ship in Seabourn's fleet. In 2018, the sister to the Seabourn Encore, known as the Seabourn Ovation will also be available for cruise vacations.

Seabourn has a number of new travel packages, including the new Antarctica/Patagonia vacation. With this package, you'll see the majesty that is Patagonia and Antarctica and depending on the length of your trip, other port destinations can include Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Fort Lauderdale.

Fun Facts

Seabourn is partnered with UNESCO to offer sustainable tourism to some of the most famous World Heritage sites, Seabourn helps connect passengers to spots like Machu Picchu in Peru, Borobudur in Java, and ancient Thebes in Egypt. In fact, there are 170 designated World Heritage sites listed as destinations by Seabourn, meaning you can combine history and wonder into any vacation you plan.

Seabourn has won a whole host of awards in the travel community, including Travel + Leisure's World's Best Award in 2015. In addition, Seabourn has been on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List for 20 consecutive years.

Seabourn is known for its activities both on the ship and off. There are food and wine tastings, the Caviar In The Surf beach barbecue, and Marina Day —  which offers kayaks, paddle boats, and other water sports free of charge,

Seabourn goes above and beyond when it comes to dining. In fact, Thomas Keller, the culinary genius behind Michelin-starred restaurants like Per Se, French Laundry, and Bouchon is currently developing entrees and desserts for Seabourn's Odyssey, Sojourn, and Quest, and is introducing a new restaurant on Seabourn Quest. Eventually, Keller's restaurants will be featured on every ship in Seabourn's fleet.

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