SEATTLE, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest
ultra-luxury travel experience, is offering travelers extraordinary
worldwide itineraries scheduled from fall 2020 through spring 2021.
The programming includes more than 60 unique sailings to
hidden harbors, marquee ports, must-experience destinations,
and some accessible only by smaller ships. Guests joining one of
the voyages will visit at the ideal time, enjoying peak season
weather, a wealth of experiences and will feel right at home with
exceptional personalized and intuitive service,
generous amenities, and all-inclusive unique experiences aboard the
fleet of ultra-luxury Seabourn resorts at sea.
The three seasons from fall 2020 through spring 2021 will offer
abundant opportunities for luxury travelers to see and explore new
sights and exotic cultures. With voyages ranging from seven to 140
days, the line's award-winning ships will visit exotic destinations
on all seven continents. The itineraries, fares and complete
details of Seabourn's fall 2020 through spring 2021 schedule can be
viewed at www.seabourn.com.
"Each year, we're busy leveraging our 30 plus years of
experience to design enticing itineraries, layering them
start-to-finish with engaging offerings and new and notable
destinations for our guests to experience the world as only
Seabourn can present it," said Chris
Austin, senior vice president of Global Marketing &
Sales for Seabourn. "These itineraries hold real excitement for
first-time and returning guests alike as they explore remarkable
destinations and memorable settings from the comforts of the
world's best ultra-luxury resort at sea."
The Seabourn fleet is scheduled to visit a number of new and
notable destinations through fall 2020 and winter and spring
2021. Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn will sail
the Caribbean, seeking out
highlights such as Soper's Hole, British
Virgin Islands; Rodney Bay,
St. Lucia; Charlestown,
Nevis; and Iles des Saintes, a
group of small islands in the archipelago of Guadeloupe. Guests en route from Athens to Dubai aboard Seabourn Encore will have
opportunity to experience Haifa,
Ashdod, Tel Aviv, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem in Israel; the Ruins of Petra in Aqaba
(Jordan); and Seabourn's popular
Caviar in the Surf and Beach BBQ event on Sir Bani Yas Island in the Al Gharbia region of
United Arab Emirates. In
Southeast Asia, Seabourn
Ovation will offer one of the line's best overland programs
from coastal Sihanoukville to the extraordinary temple complex of
Angkor Wat in Cambodia; as well as
a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay,
Vietnam, renowned for its emerald
waters and limestone islands topped with rainforests. The company
is the Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO World Heritage,
with more than 400 tour options available to operate at UNESCO
sites in more than 70 countries.
Seabourn itinerary highlights include:
- Seabourn Ovation – The
most recent addition to the Seabourn fleet will head into fall 2020
departing Athens bound for
Dubai on a 16-day voyage through
the Holy Land and Arabia, followed by a 16-day voyage
through Arabia and India
with the ship arriving in Singapore in early December. Beginning late
December through February 2021,
Seabourn Ovation will sail on a series of 14-day
Thailand &
Vietnam voyages
between Hong Kong and Singapore, visiting Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. The ship will also visit
China and Philippines on a 14-day Gems of the South
China Sea voyage departing January 31,
2021. In March, the ship departs for an 18-day trip from
Singapore to Dubai, visiting destinations in
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and United
Arab Emirates. Seabourn Ovation's season in
Asia will come to a close with an
18-day voyage from Dubai to
Athens, setting her up for
Europe starting in late April
2020.
- Seabourn Encore – Seabourn
Encore will head into fall 2020 visiting destinations in
Southern Europe starting with a
10-day cruise from Valletta, Malta
to Athens, followed by an 18-day
cruise of the Holy Land and Arabia bound for Dubai. The better part of November will be
dedicated to an 18-day voyage to Singapore, with calls in Oman, United Arab
Emirates, India,
Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. She will then return to focus on
Indonesia with a 10-day cruise
from Singapore to Benoa
(Denpasar), including two final days in Bali. Then it will be onto Australia with a 16-day voyage to
Sydney, including overnights
in Darwin, Cairns, and Sydney, as
well as cruising the Great Barrier Reef. The ship will then sail on
six 16-day cruises between Sydney and Auckland, exploring the wonders "down
under" and the "Land of the Long White Cloud." Seabourn
Encore will then retrace its route with 17 days from
Sydney to Benoa; 10 days from
Benoa to Singapore; and 18 days
from Singapore to Dubai. Following an 18-day voyage from
Dubai, the ship arrives at
Athens in mid-May, when it will
begin its summer season in Europe.
- Seabourn
Quest – During fall 2020,
Seabourn Quest will head south and sail along the western
edge of South America, starting
with a 22-day Panama &
South America voyage from
Miami. The ship will sail to
Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa
Rica, followed by a full transit of the Panama Canal, and
then sail along the coasts of Ecuador, Peru
and Chile before arriving at
San Antonio, the port for
Santiago, Chile. Leaving November
behind, the ship will turn toward her Antarctic season
with five 21- to 24-day voyages between San Antonio and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each voyage will
include a six-day Antarctic Experience, where guests will have
opportunities to step ashore on the "White Continent," dependent on
weather conditions. At the start of spring, Seabourn Quest
will depart Buenos Aires for 21
days to sail along the Brazilian coast and Amazon to Manaus.
In early April, she will head out of the Amazon from Manaus to
Miami over 15 days, including
Devil's Island and several islands of the Caribbean. The ship will make its way across
the Atlantic Ocean on a 15-day voyage to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for the start of
summer in Europe, with stops at
the Azores of Portugal, as well as
Normandy, France, and Bruges,
Belgium along the way.
- Seabourn Odyssey – From
fall 2020 through winter 2021, Seabourn Odyssey will be
traversing the Caribbean Sea with the return of its popular and
combinable seven-day voyages either round trip from Bridgetown, Barbados or between
Bridgetown and Philipsburg, Sint
Maarten. There will be 20 seven-day Caribbean cruises for the ship altogether,
each perfect for new-to-Seabourn guests and Seabourn Club members
yearning for a quick Seabourn experience. For those seeking a
longer time on board, guests may book back-to-back voyages without
any ports repeated. Finally, in early April, the ship will take a
14-day route from Bridgetown to
Miami, featuring stops at Curaçao,
St. Lucia, Aruba, Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic, and more. Seabourn
Odyssey will then sail westbound for a 21-day voyage to
Los Angeles, with destinations
along Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Mexico, and a full transit of the Panama Canal
in between. Then it'll be off to the ship's summer season in
Alaska and
British Columbia, beginning
with a 6-day cruise from Los
Angeles to Vancouver
starting in mid-May.
- Seabourn Sojourn – As
2020 draws to a close, Seabourn Sojourn will be cruising the
Caribbean through fall. The season
will start with a 21-day voyage from Los Angeles to Miami, with destinations along the Pacific
coast of Mexico and Central America leading to a full west-to-east
transit of the Panama Canal, followed by Colombia, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Five Caribbean voyages will follow, with 12-Day
cruises sailing either round trip from Miami or between Miami and San
Juan, Puerto
Rico with destinations including St. Barthélemy,
Guadeloupe, Martinique, St.
Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia,
and the British Virgin Islands.
The voyages include Seabourn's popular Caviar in the Surf and beach
barbecue. Then, beginning January 3,
2021, Seabourn Sojourn will embark upon the
140-day World Cruise: Extraordinary Oceans. Guests
who join for the entire voyage will sail east-to-west from
Miami visiting extraordinary and
visit 60 noteworthy destinations in 32 countries around the world,
including in Central and South
America, the islands of the South Pacific, Australia, Indonesia, and Africa.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with
intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart:
spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas and all
100% ocean front; superb dining in a choice of venues including
The Grill by Thomas Keller;
differentiated evening experiences in partnership with Sir
Tim Rice, Spa & Wellness
with Dr. Andrew Weil, open bars
throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner;
award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes
guests feel right at home onboard. The ships travel the globe to
many of the world's most desirable destinations, including marquee
cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and
hideaways. The line is also the Official Cruise Partner of
UNESCO World Heritage, aiding its mission of safeguarding and
promoting the world's unique cultural and natural heritage
recognized for its outstanding universal value.
Travelers who covet outdoor adventures will also find the
Ventures by Seabourn optional for-charge expedition-style
excursion program in select destinations, including Alaska, Antarctica, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia. Guests may book these tours in
advance on Seabourn's website.
For more information or reservations, contact a travel
professional, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ultra-luxury
ships and 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, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is a
brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE:
CUK). Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World
Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable
tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.
Find Seabourn on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
YouTube and Pinterest.
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 Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences in
partnership with UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice†
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest,
Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture
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