SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury, small-ship cruise line,
has announced its plan to return to "The Great Land" of
Alaska beginning in 2017.
Responding to high guest demand and having not deployed a ship
there for 15 years, Seabourn Sojourn will offer a series of
11-, 12- and 14-day itineraries sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, and Anchorage (Seward), Alaska.
Seabourn will offer unique voyages combining Alaska's most popular ports with rarely
visited hidden gems of the Inside Passage. Taking advantage of
Seabourn Sojourn's intimate size and nimble maneuverability,
guests will enjoy a privileged view of The Last Frontier that
larger ships cannot access.
"Seabourn's return to Alaska
has been a long time coming and highly anticipated," said
John Delaney, Seabourn's senior vice
president, global marketing and sales. "We're looking forward to
sharing with our guests the highlights of Alaska, from the mountains and glaciers to the
picturesque frontier towns and amazing wildlife. But they'll also
see an uncommon Alaska, a side
that few visitors ever get to see. No other line can show them in
such ultra-luxury Seabourn style," added Delaney.
Itineraries include visits to iconic sites, such as the towering
virgin forests along the Inside Passage; the thunderous
calving of glaciers and impressive humpback whales breaching in the
Kenai Fjords; Juneau, the state capital, inaccessible by
road; Ketchikan, the
southernmost and arguably most-colorful town in the state; and
Sitka, whose Tlingit
history traces back 10,000 years. Interspersed will be visits to
unspoiled hideaways such as Alert
Bay, British Columbia,
a tiny Namgis First Nations community offering rare insights into
the region's aboriginal cultures; and Klemtu, a small island outpost in the
Inside Passage.
In spots such as Misty Fjords and the hauntingly beautiful
Tracy Arm, guests will be able
explore wildlife-rich waterways, forested mountain vistas and lacy
waterfalls up close via Ventures by Seabourn, an
innovative optional program of Zodiac and kayak excursions led by
Seabourn Sojourn's expedition team of naturalists, science,
wildlife and historical experts. The same expedition team will be
on hand on deck, pointing out, interpreting and enhancing desirable
locations.
In addition, each of the new 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises will
include complimentary Seabourn all-weather jackets; inspiring
Seabourn Conversations with special onboard guest speakers;
opportunities for frequent wildlife sightings from the ship and
shore; and a "Caviar on the Ice" deck party and other special deck
events.
Seabourn's return to Alaska
begins with the "11-Day Ultimate Alaskan Sojourn," departing
Vancouver, British Columbia on
June 1, 2017, bound for Anchorage, Alaska, with the Queen Charlotte
Sound, Ketchikan, Misty Fjords,
Behm Narrows, Wrangell, Decision
Passage, Sitka, Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm, Haines, Juneau, and Icy Strait Point in between. Rates
start from $7,999 per person on board
Seabourn Sojourn.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional
travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com.
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, and also supports the Ocean Conservation & Tourism
Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best practices
for protecting the marine environment.
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