SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travel
experience, is gearing up to allow guests to immerse themselves in
the best of Europe in 2018.
Following the launch of the line's newest ship, Seabourn
Ovation, in May this year, travelers will be able to enjoy
an expanded menu of more than 41 individual departures. Across the
fleet, four of Seabourn's five ships will visit more than 175
different European destinations on cruises spanning seven to 45
days. From the Aegean and the Greek Isles in the east, to the grand
cities and picturesque harbors of the Western Mediterranean, there
is something in store for every type of traveler.
"Seabourn has always been welcomed warmly in Europe, and guests will see a variety of
opportunities to experience the many natural and cultural wonders
across the continent," said Richard
Meadows, president of Seabourn. "With the launch of
Seabourn Ovation, added overnight stays, and select
itineraries enhanced with special onboard programming and optional
for-charge Ventures by Seabourn expeditions in Northern Europe on select voyages, there will
be more of those opportunities this year than ever before."
The 2018 season in Europe will
offer more than a dozen new and notable ports of call that Seabourn
either hasn't previously visited or hasn't been back to in years,
including Hamburg, Wismar and
Bremerhaven, Germany; Szczecin,
Poland; Turku, Finland; Rijeka, Croatia; Tasiilaq, Skjoldungen Fjord, and
Maniitsoq, Greenland; and
Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, Grundarfjordur and Siglufjodur,
Iceland.
In recent years, travelers have increasingly begun to discover
the natural splendors and Viking history concentrated in
Iceland and Greenland. These remote destinations are never
more appealing than in summer, when massive populations of migrant
birds and other wildlife gather in the long, lingering sunlight.
Seabourn has laid out brand-new itineraries for Seabourn Quest this
summer, taking full advantage of the region's unspoiled grandeur
with a veteran expedition team of naturalists and other experts
that includes Dr. Colleen Batey, an
archaeologist specializing in the area's rich indigenous and Viking
legacies.
Meanwhile, new and not-to-be missed highlights for Seabourn
ships in Europe include:
- Seabourn Ovation will spend most of its maiden
season in the waters of Northern
Europe following the ship's launch in May 2018, exploring the Baltic, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. The ship will offer a series
of seven-day Baltic and
Scandinavian cruises between Copenhagen and Stockholm, which will include the line's
signature three-day stay in St.
Petersburg, Russia. Seabourn Ovation will also sail on
longer 14-day voyages, visiting the majestic Norwegian fjords and
British Isles, as well as a unique 14-day spring voyage from
Amsterdam to Copenhagen, with overnight stays in
Hamburg and Stockholm. Guests on the August 4, 2018 itinerary will also have the
chance to book a shore excursion, including a limited number of VIP
seats, to see the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military
Tattoo, a truly unforgettable evening experience.
- Seabourn Quest will debut a series of 15-day
voyages between Dover,
Reykjavik and Copenhagen featuring adventurous optional
Ventures by Seabourn expedition-style excursions in select
destinations.
- Seabourn Encore will sail a high-summer series of
7 to 11 day sailings, including 7-day itineraries between
Rome and Barcelona visiting marquee ports and hidden
harbors along the French and Italian Rivieras.
- Seabourn Odyssey will explore the Adriatic and
Aegean Seas from Venice to
Athens during summer, with visits
to UNESCO World Heritage Sites at nearly every port of call.
Noteworthy voyages include:
- Viking Ventures: Three voyages on Seabourn Quest,
all with engaging itineraries including robust optional for-charge
Ventures by Seabourn expedition style excursion programming:
-
- 15-Day British Isles & Iceland (May
17-June 1) – Depart Dover to take in ports throughout the
United Kingdom including
Bristol (Bath) England; Milford
Haven, Wales; Douglas on Isle of
Man; Belfast, Northern
Ireland; and Greenock (Glasgow), Oban, Fort William, and Portree
(Isle of Skye), Scotland. The
cruise will then head into the North Atlantic to explore
Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, Heimaey and Grundarfjordur, Iceland.
- 15-Day Iceland & North Cape Quest (June 1-16) – Board in Reykjavik and head out to four Icelandic ports
including Vigur, Isafjordur, Akureyri and Siglufjorour. Following
two days at sea, the ship will arrive in Norway with stops at Tromso, Storstappen
Island, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Harstad, Bronnoysund, Stavanger
and Arendal, including a day of scenic cruising along the North
Cape. Wind up in Denmark with
visits to Arhus and Copenhagen.
- 15-Day Norway & Northern Isles (June 16-July 1) – Departing from Copenhagen, the ship will visit Aalborg,
Denmark, and then head to
Norway with stops at Kristiansand,
Rosendal, Ulvik, Eidfjord, Bergen and Skjolden. A day at sea will
wind up at Runavik, Faroe, followed by the Isle of Noss and
Lerwick in the Shetland Islands;
Copinsay Island, Kirkwall and
Ullapool in Scotland; and
Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Yarmouth and Dover in England.
- Extended Arctic Crossing: Seabourn Quest will
offer an ambitious adventure through the north. The ship's
45-Day Atlantic Isles Quest (July
16-August 30) will depart Dover (London), England, bound for Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with many
destinations in between, including Skomer Island, Wales; Douglas, Isle of
Man; Rothesay, Isle of
Bute, Scotland; scenic cruising of
Boreay & Stac Lee; Copinsay
Island, Kirkwall, and Isle of Noss
in Scotland; Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and Torshavn
in the Faroe Islands. There will
be six ports of call in Iceland;
eight ports in Greenland including
Tasiilaq, Skjoldungen Fjord, Nuuk (Godthab) and Sisimiut
(Holsteinsborg); and two full weeks of cruising along the Atlantic
edge of Canada with highlights
including Monumental Island in Nunavut, Happy
Valley-Goose Bay, Red Bay
in Labrador; the Gulf of
St. Lawrence, and Quebec City. Segments of this voyage are also
available: a 21-Day sailing from Dover to Reykjavik, and a 24-Day sailing from
Reykjavik to Montreal.
- Coastal Voyages from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe:
-
- 15-Day Gems of Iberia & France (May
2-17) – Start deep in the Mediterranean at Barcelona, Spain and circle the Iberian
Peninsula bound for England aboard
Seabourn Quest. Ports will include Valencia, Ibiza, Malaga, Cadiz (Seville) and Vigo, Spain; Portimao, Lisbon, and Leixoes (Porto), Portugal; two days at the dazzling "City of
Light," Rouen (Paris), plus a day of
scenic cruising on the Seine River before visiting Cherbourg
(Normandy) and a final stop in Dover (London).
- 14-Day Vintage Europe (May
26-June 9) – This two-week voyage aboard Seabourn
Ovation will head north from Lisbon with stops at Gijon and Bilbao, Spain; Hendaye (Biarritz),
Bordeaux, La Rochelle and a day
cruising the Gironde Estuary in France; St.
Marys in the Isles of Scilly and Dartmouth in England; Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium; and Vlissingen (Flushing), before
arriving in Ijmuiden (Amsterdam),
Netherlands.
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;
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, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports
and hideaways.
Guests who sail on 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. These programs include 'An Evening
with Tim Rice', the new evening
entertainment experience created exclusively for the line in
association with Belinda King Creative Productions; 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 more information or reservations, contact a travel
professional, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com.
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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 destination experiences
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences in
partnership with UNESCO
- Spa & Wellness by Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice
Seabourn 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, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn
is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE:
CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World
Heritage sites.
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