SEATTLE, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the world's finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is inviting
guests to sip tea at sea with an enhancement on the cruise line's
beloved Afternoon Tea Service across the entire fleet. Steeped in
the tradition of proper English tea service, yet as fresh and
memorable as a newly brewed pot, the cruise line's new daily tea
service is the latest innovation designed to ensure that every
detail of the Seabourn experience is constantly evolving and
delighting guests near and far.
The key element of Seabourn's new Afternoon Tea Service is the
line's addition of the finest luxury tea brand TWG Tea. Established
in Singapore in 2008, TWG Tea
(which stands for The Wellbeing Group) offers the largest
collection of over 800 different single-estate, fine harvests, and
exclusive tea blends from renowned tea estates in every
tea-producing region around the globe.
"We are always looking at ways to take the amenities and
services at the heart of the Seabourn cruise experience to the next
level, and our new Afternoon Tea Service does just that," said
Gerald Mosslinger, Seabourn's senior vice president of
Hotel Operations and Onboard Revenue. "New guests will be
delightfully surprised, while returning guests already familiar
with our tea traditions will be impressed with the upgrades we've
made to brighten their afternoons."
In keeping with English tradition, Seabourn's new Afternoon Tea
Service is nestled conveniently between lunch and dinner, available
from 4 – 5 p.m. daily in the
Observation Bar. Loose-leaf tea selections from TWG Tea, the finest
luxury tea brand whose collection is the largest in the world,
include choices such as English Earl Grey, Imperial Lapsang
Souchong, and Highlands BOP Ceylon. They are delivered to the table
by the highly trained staff and properly served on handcrafted
china from Bernardaud, the family-owned French porcelain company
originally established in Limoges, France in 1863. Bernardaud remains in the
elite of design and innovation and each piece that bears the
company's signature brings the grace of simple luxury to everyday
life and demonstrates that, after two thousand years, porcelain
continues to prove its worth as an exceptional material.
Afternoon Tea will also be accompanied by a set selection of
sweet desserts and savory snacks that will change daily on a
rotating cycle, including gluten-free and vegetarian options,
presented upon a stylish three-tiered display tray at the guest's
table in the Observation Bar. A sand clock, started as soon as the
tea hits the water, is left at the table to ensure that guests can
steep their tea precisely the way they like it while the service
staff explains the tea's origins and how different steeping times
can enhance the
flavor.
Afternoon Tea is a traditional British tea service served at
4 p.m. between lunch and dinner,
focused on serving light fare that includes scones, finger
sandwiches, jam and marmalade. With roots going back for
generations, history says that Afternoon Tea dates back to the
mid-1800s and the Duchess of Bedford. At the time, kerosene lamps in
wealthier homes helped usher in a late dinner, often served around
8 or 9 p.m., leaving people of the
era, including the Duchess, feeling a bit hungry between meals. She
decided to regularly invite friends over for tea and a selection of
snacks during the late afternoon.
The idea of Afternoon Tea eventually spread across society,
growing into a social occasion that continues to draw people
together for interesting conversation to this day.
Seabourn's enhanced Afternoon Tea Service is now being offered
across the Seabourn fleet, with the TWG brand implementation
ongoing and set to be completed in the coming weeks.
Seabourn's High Tea, a variation on Afternoon Tea, is offered on
select afternoons with formal white glove service and live cooking
features or themed menu options as accompaniments. Examples of High
Tea themes may include The "Viennese" High Tea with Applestrudel,
The "Parisian" High Tea with Crêpes Suzette, The "Venetian" High
Tea with Zabaione, and The "Royal" High Tea with English Triffle,
which will typically feature more substantial food items than the
Afternoon Tea service. Live piano music also accompanies the High
Tea experience.
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
oceanfront; 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 at home on board. 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.
Regular guests of Seabourn will continue to find a number of
innovative offerings and programs, including partnerships with a
select group of companies and individuals whose dedication to
superior quality, exceptional service and consistent customer
satisfaction matches Seabourn.
Such programs include 'An Evening with Tim Rice', the new evening entertainment
experience created exclusively for the line in association with
Belinda King Creative Productions; 'Shopping with the Chef'
excursions in select ports, with an expert Seabourn chef as guide
to learn about regional markets and see how the freshest
ingredients are selected; 'Seabourn Conversations' with special
guest speaker including knowledgeable historians, naturalists,
marine biologists, destination experts and more; Spa and Wellness
with Dr. Andrew Weil, offering
guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates
physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being; and The
Grill by Thomas Keller, reminiscent
of the classic American restaurant from the 50's and 60's.
Exclusive to Seabourn, The Grill is a unique culinary concept for
Chef Keller, focusing on updated versions of iconic dishes. Guests
will be treated to table-side preparations of Caesar salad and ice
cream sundaes, as well as a range of other favorites like premium
steaks, whole roasted chicken, and Lobster Thermidor, presented à
la carte.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional
travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursion call center is
available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.
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 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 as the
Official Cruise Partner of 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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