SEABOURN ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF ALL
2021 ALASKA/BRITISH COLUMBIA
VOYAGES
SEATTLE, February 23, 2021 – Seabourn, the
ultra-luxury cruise line, is maintaining its optimism for the
ultimate restart of travel while, in the meantime, continuing to
take a practical approach in extending its current operational
pause. As a result of the Canadian Transport Ministry’s Interim
Order that closed Canadian ports and waters to passenger vessels,
the brand is cancelling its 2021 Alaska/British Columbia departures.
The cancellation announcement applies to a total of 19 voyages
scheduled aboard Seabourn Odyssey in summer 2021 between
Vancouver, Canada and Juneau, Alaska, including one Pacific Coast
voyage at the end of the season.
Guests with bookings affected by this announcement are being
given as much notice as possible to provide them with greater
clarity around their travel plans.
“Our highest priorities are compliance, environmental protection
and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the
people in destinations we visit,” said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. “We
have heard from many guests and they are eager to travel, seeing
positive developments starting to take hold that will eventually
lead to our return to service.”
Guests with impacted cruise bookings will automatically be
cancelled and re-booked to a comparable 2022 voyage at the rate
paid plus current amenities. Once Seabourn has completed the
booking transfer, if the guest would prefer an alternative option,
they can also request a full refund of monies paid to Seabourn to
the original form of payment or to be transferred to a new booking.
Guests and their travel advisors will be sent specific details
applicable to their booking. Seabourn asks guests and travel
advisors to use the online resources available on its website first
rather than calling the Reservation Call Center for information
about the cancellations due to the possibility
of high call volumes and the potential of
long on-hold wait times.
For reservations or more information about Seabourn, please
contact Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern
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 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 cruising vacations are renowned for:
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Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
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Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
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Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning
experiences
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All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
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Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
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Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
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Tipping is neither required, nor expected
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Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
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World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
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All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
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Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
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Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
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Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
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Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
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An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice, produced exclusively by
Belinda King Creative Productions†
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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
For more Information:
Brian Badura
(206) 626-9158 or BBadura@seabourn.com
or
Amanda Clark
Hawkins International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Amanda@hawkpr.com