SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise
line, formally introduced Seabourn Encore to the
world at a festive evening ceremony pier side in Singapore today. International recording
artist and world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presided over the naming
ceremony as godmother of the new 600-guest ship, the first of two
new all-suite vessels for the company.
Guests and VIPs joined Seabourn staff to enjoy the vibrant,
entertainment-filled launch festivities as a projection screen
showed the climactic moment when Brightman sent a bottle of
champagne smashing against the bow of the ship, a time-honored ship
christening tradition. A host of local musicians and cultural acts,
including lion dancers and stilt walkers, energized the event to
send the ship and its guests off in style.
"The launch of Seabourn Encore marks the start of a new
era of ultra-luxury cruising," said Richard
Meadows, President of Seabourn. "Seabourn Encore marks a
major step forward in terms of growth for our company. This ship is
stunningly beautiful and I know guests are going to be absolutely
captivated as they step aboard and see it firsthand."
"We are honored that Singapore
hosted the christening of Seabourn's crown jewel. This event marks
another milestone in our partnership with Seabourn Cruise Line and
the Carnival Corporation," added Lionel
Yeo, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board. "It is also
testament to the growing appeal of Southeast Asia as the destination of choice
for discerning travellers. We are confident that Seabourn's guests
will enjoy experiencing the rich and diverse offerings of the
region, and look forward to welcoming more of Carnival
Corporation's ships to Singapore."
Following the naming ceremony, Seabourn Encore departed
on its Inaugural Voyage, the 10-day Gems of the Java Sea cruise,
bound for Indonesia. The ship will
then move on to a 16-day Great Barrier Reef & Gold Coast and
back-to-back 16-day Australia & New Zealand voyages. The ship
will then reverse the earlier 10-day Gems of the Java Sea cruise to
Singapore, proceed on 16-day
Jewels of India & Arabia cruise to Dubai, and finish her first season with a
19-day Arabian Gems & Holy Land voyage before ending her winter
season at Athens on May 5.
Seabourn Encore will spend summer 2017 along the
Mediterranean, offering rich and diverse itineraries including a
7-day Greek & Italian Jewels cruise departing from Piraeus
(Athens), Greece on May 6,
followed by a 7-day Riviera Allure voyage departing Civitavecchia
(Rome), Italy on May 13.
She will go on to offer a series of 7-, 10-, and 14-day cruises
throughout the region, including a dynamic Mediterranean Moments
itinerary that departs Barcelona
(Spain) on June 3 and makes stops along the charming cities
and coastal villages of France,
Monaco, Italy and Greece. In August, the ship will finish summer
with a 10- or 20-Day UNESCO Gems of the Western Mediterranean
cruise, arriving in Barcelona,
Spain, on September 13 for the
start of its autumn season.
Seabourn Encore is the fourth ultra-luxury vessel to join
the Seabourn fleet and the first of two ships to be designed by
hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany. The second, Seabourn
Ovation, is currently under construction and is scheduled to
launch in spring 2018.
Intended by Tihany "to feel more like a luxury yacht,"
Seabourn Encore features modern design elements and
innovations in keeping with Seabourn's reputation for understated
elegance, as well as one additional deck and newly expanded public
areas. New features include The Retreat, a secluded for-charge
sanctuary for guests to stretch out and relax in private cabanas,
and Sushi, a one-of-a-kind dining destination found on no other
ship in the Seabourn fleet.
With the inaugural voyage, Seabourn Encore is also
marking the formal debut of several new onboard partner programs.
Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil is being introduced in
partnership with The Onboard Spa by Steiner, offering guests a
holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical,
social, environmental and spiritual well-being. A new production
show, 'An Evening with Tim Rice,' created exclusively for Seabourn
in association with Belinda King Creative Productions, will also
have its debut on board in the ship's Grand Salon. Seabourn
Encore will also feature The Grill by Thomas Keller, a
restaurant inspired by the classic American chophouse that first
opened on Seabourn Quest last year. All three partner
programs will be rolled out across the entire Seabourn fleet by
2018.
For more details about the award-winning Seabourn fleet, or to
explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options,
contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at
1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel
choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of
prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel +
Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with no more than 300 suites
- Unique itineraries visiting must-see cities and hidden gems
where larger ships cannot follow
- Intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate
about pleasing our guests
- Spacious all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views -
many with verandas
- Gourmet dining experiences as fine as the best restaurants
anywhere
- Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured with lunch
and dinner
Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA,
P&O Cruises UK, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn
is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE:
CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World
Heritage sites.
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