SEATTLE, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the world's finest ultra-luxury travel experience, has signed an
agreement with outdoor apparel company Helly Hansen, who will
become the "Official Apparel Partner" for the cruise brand
as it continues to grow and expand its offering in the expedition
travel market through its forthcoming ultra-luxury purpose-built
expedition ships and Ventures by Seabourn optional shore excursion
program.
Helly Hansen has been outfitting professionals working in
the elements for 142 years since its founder, sea captain Helly
Juell Hansen, created the first supple waterproof fabrics to keep
his crew dry and protected out on the water. The company currently
offers a selection of high-quality sports and outdoor apparel,
footwear, and accessories. Helly Hansen gear is worn and trusted by
professionals on oceans, mountains, and in some of the world's
harshest environments.
"We're very excited to work together with an outfitter who has
an established heritage and passion for innovation in the outdoor
apparel industry," said Robin
West, vice president of Expedition Operations for
Seabourn. "Seabourn and Helly Hansen have a shared view that
the world around us has so much insight and fulfillment to offer,
and with the right gear, travelers can enjoy these places no matter
the conditions."
"Helly Hansen's legacy of outfitting professionals on the open
ocean for more than 140 years has helped people stay and feel alive
in the most remote destinations in the world," said Øyvind
Vedvik, Category Managing Director of Sailing at Helly Hansen.
"Seabourn is a world-class leader in ocean-based explorations and
Helly Hansen is honored to take part in their journey by outfitting
their crew and guests with professional grade outerwear, layering
systems and accessories that provide the utmost comfort and
safety."
Under the agreement, Helly Hansen will be the sole provider of
outdoor gear for guests and the expedition teams. On sailings to
the Polar regions, Seabourn will provide complimentary Helly Hansen
jackets and backpacks to its guests. The PolarShield parkas have
been custom-designed by Seabourn and Helly Hansen, featuring a
Helly Tech® outer shell coupled with a removable insulator puff
jacket inside. A custom-designed Helly Hansen waterproof
WaterShield backpack will also be provided. Each item name includes
the word "shield" to pay homage to the Seabourn brand shield in its
logo.
In addition to the PolarShield and WaterShield gear for guests,
the Seabourn expedition teams will also be protected from the
elements with Helly Hansen gear and uniforms.
Guests will begin to receive PolarShield and WaterShield items
starting with the November 29, 2020
sailing for the 2020-2021 Antarctica season aboard Seabourn
Quest. The product will continue to roll out on Seabourn
Venture once it launches in June
2021 and sails to the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Seabourn's onboard retail shops will also feature a collection
of Helly Hansen items guests can purchase onboard to ensure they
are well-prepared to enjoy the many destinations Seabourn visits.
The full array of items available on board, both complimentary and
retail, have been assembled with exacting detail for Seabourn's
guests in collaboration with the Helly Hansen team, understanding
guests' appreciation for quality finishes and materials.
Luxury travelers have many options to get an expedition
experience firsthand with Seabourn. The company has been offering
expedition experiences since its first sailing to Antarctica in 2013 and its highly successful
Ventures By Seabourn optional, for-charge expedition style
excursions are offered in a number of locations around the world,
including Australia/New Zealand, Antarctica/Patagonia, Northern Europe, Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, and the Amazon. The brand is also
building two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, set
to begin cruising the world's most coveted and remote destinations
in June 2021 and May 2022, respectively.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with
intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart
including spacious, thoughtfully appointed all-suite
accommodations, many with verandas and all 100% ocean front. The
ships travel the globe to many of the world's most desirable
destinations, including more than 425 marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways on all seven continents. The brand
is the Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO World Heritage, taking
travelers to more than 170 designated UNESCO sites around the world
each year.
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.
About Helly Hansen
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly
Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps
people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and
working in the world's harshest environments, the company has
developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the
first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago.
Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s,
the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with Lifa® Stay
Dry Technology, and today's award winning and patented H2Flow™
temperature regulating system.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance
ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its ski uniforms are worn
and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on
Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and
mountain guiding operations around the world.
Helly Hansen's outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear
are sold in more than 40 countries and trusted by outdoor
professionals and enthusiasts around the world. To learn more about
Helly Hansen's latest collections,
visit www.hellyhansen.com.
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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:
- 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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