SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise
line, celebrated the keel laying for Seabourn Venture
during a ceremony held today at the T. Mariotti shipyard in San
Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. With
Seabourn Venture scheduled to debut in June 2021, today's ceremony marks a significant
milestone in the construction of the line's first ultra-luxury
purpose-built expedition ship.
"This milestone is always an exciting moment, as it represents
another step forward in a new chapter of expedition cruising for
Seabourn and our guests," said Richard
Meadows, president of Seabourn. "I am incredibly proud
of the way our fleet has continued to evolve and deliver over more
than three decades of the finest cruise experience on the seas. As
Seabourn Venture continues to take shape, we look forward to
revealing more details and highlights of her progress over the
months to come."
A second Seabourn expedition vessel, still to be named, is
scheduled to launch in May 2022. Together, the ships will
offer the best in expedition travel blended with ultra-luxury
amenities and personalized service by leading travel experts and
seasoned professionals with deep experience in expedition,
hospitality, and ultra-luxury cruising. Both vessels are being
built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and
will include an array of modern hardware and technology that will
extend their global deployment and capabilities, including two
custom-built submarines onboard each ship to provide passengers
unforgettable views of the world beneath the ocean's surface.
"T. Mariotti's commitment and dedication to the construction of
the first ultra-luxury expedition vessel for Seabourn is high and
for this I would like to thank all those who have long been working
on this ambitious project," says Marco
Ghiglione, managing director of T. Mariotti. "After an
intense design phase, this marks a new step forward in the process
of building the ship, marking the result of a well-established
collaboration with a major partner like Seabourn."
Renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany is designing
the public areas and all categories of the ship's 132 luxurious
oceanfront veranda suites, including the first-ever two story Grand
Wintergarden Suite, as well as a bespoke furniture collection for
both expedition vessels. Renderings of a selection of these spaces
can be found in the link here.
Seabourn continues to represent 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;
complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at
all times; award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere
that makes guests feel right at home on board. The ships travel the
globe to many of the world's most desirable destinations, including
marquee cities, more than 170 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and
lesser-known ports and hideaways.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional
travel advisor; 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.
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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 Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive expedition cruising vacations are known for:
- Purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with
advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and
comfort
- World-class Expedition Team, delivering immersive
experiences
- All veranda, all ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed
- Handcrafted itineraries developed for the expedition traveler
to the most coveted and familiar remote destinations in the
world
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Inclusive expedition experiences with Zodiacs, mountain and
ebikes, scuba diving and snorkeling
- Optional expedition experiences with kayaks and custom-built,
6-guest submarines giving the option to extend your expedition
further for greater ocean exploration**
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Open bridge policy*, hosted by members of the Expedition Team
providing firsthand access to the ship's command center and
officers navigating your journey
- World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where,
when and with whom you wish
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Meticulous and purposeful adventurers' resort at sea designed
for the luxury traveler with unique attributes and spaces to
enhance your experience
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program**
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*At the Captain's discretion
** Optional programs, for additional charge
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