SEATTLE, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise
line, will be exploring Europe in
a big way in 2019 with a menu of exciting travel options for guests
to discover natural beauty, bespoke culture, art, architecture,
history, and more. By the numbers, the line's 2019 season in
Europe will have four Seabourn
vessels – including Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest,
Seabourn Odyssey, and the newest, Seabourn Ovation –
offering more than 66 individual departures from 14 different
embarkation gateways.
There will be more than 200 different European destinations on
cruises of 7 to 45 days around the continent, including the Aegean
and the Greek Isles in the east; the grand cities and picturesque
yacht harbors of the Western Mediterranean; the Scottish Highlands,
the Baltic and Norway's North Cape; as well as Norwegian
fjords, Iceland and Greenland combined on adventurous summer
cruises. As always, guests will enjoy hand-picked selections of
fascinating destinations, from marquee ports to lesser-known
treasures, while Seabourn, through its partnership with UNESCO
World Heritage, presents guests opportunities to enrich each
journey with exclusive and exciting shore experiences.
"There are so many ways to tour Europe, but none as inviting as cruising the
harbors and coasts on an ultra-luxury Seabourn vessel," said
Richard Meadows, president of
Seabourn. "With 30 years of history for our company, it goes
without saying that Seabourn is an expert in European travel. Our
four vessels bound for Europe in
2019 will offer desirable overnight stays, new and notable ports of
call, and selected itineraries enhanced by special programming,
including Seabourn Conversations featuring visionary experts and
more. Plus Seabourn Ovation, our newest ship, and
Seabourn Quest will offer guide-led optional, for-charge
Ventures by Seabourn expeditions in select ports to give guests
more choices."
Seabourn strives to find new and interesting ports of call to
keep both first-time and loyal guests excited, intrigued and coming
back for more. The 2019 season in Europe will offer more than a dozen new and
notable ports that the line either hasn't previously visited or
hasn't been back to in years, including Greenwich (London) and Cowes, Isle of Wight, England; Vik I Sogn, Haugesund,
Sandefjord and Fredrikstad, Norway; Durres (Tirane), Albania; Mgarr (Victoria), Malta; Amorgos, Greece; Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland; England; Helsingør, Denmark; Dundee,
United Kingdom; and Motril (Granada), Spain.
With so many highlights dotting the 2019 season in Europe, here's a quick ship-by-ship breakdown
of what to anticipate:
- Seabourn Ovation will return to the north with a
series of the line's signature summer staple of seven-day voyages
in the Baltic between Copenhagen and Stockholm, including three full days in
St. Petersburg, Russia. The
schedule also includes several "hidden gems," including 14-day
voyages combing majestic Norway
& the North Cape with the British Isles, and a 14-day southward
cruise from Dublin to Lisbon via Paris.
- Seabourn Encore will spend the summer in
Europe centered in the most
popular regions of the Western Mediterranean, highlighting the
Iberian Peninsula, Malta,
Sicily and the Italian &
French Rivieras, with a series of seven-, 10- and 11-day cruises
between Rome, Barcelona and Monte
Carlo before finishing the season and positioning to
Athens.
- Seabourn Quest will offer a series of longer,
adventurous 15-day voyages exploring the spectacular scenery and
wildlife of the British Isles, Iceland and Norway, including the North Cape. These
voyages will feature a stellar expedition team on board and
numerous optional Ventures by Seabourn Zodiac, hiking and kayaking
excursions. The ship's Europe
season culminates with a pair of three-week cruises highlighting
the very best of Iceland,
Greenland and other North Atlantic
isles, custom-crafted to provide unforgettable Ventures by Seabourn
opportunities, sailing 21 days from Dover to Reykjavik and then 24 days from Reykjavik to Montreal.
- Seabourn Odyssey will concentrate on popular
ports throughout the Mediterranean region, including the Aegean and
Adriatic coasts. The seven- and 14-day voyages will explore the
spectacular Greek Isles and the picturesque beauties of
Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. In addition, the ship will offer
repeated opportunities for first-time cruisers and devotees to
discover Rome and the Rivieras,
Spain and Morocco. Most of the ship's itineraries are
combinable for longer cruises.
With dozens of departures to choose from, where is a Seabourn
guest to begin? Here is just a smattering of highlights from
Seabourn's 2019 season in Europe:
- 15-Day London to
Reykjavik (Seabourn
Quest, May 17 - June 1) – Cruise
from the British Isles to Iceland,
with stops at Bristol
(Bath), England; Skomer Island and Milford Haven (Pembroke), Wales; Dublin,
Ireland; and Oban, Port William, Summer Isles and Kirkwall, Orkney
Islands, Scotland, before visiting five ports in
Iceland including Reykjavik.
- 7-Day Athens to Valletta (Seabourn Encore,
May 26 - June 2) – Also new for 2019,
cruise from Piraeus (Athens),
Greece to Valletta, Malta, with ports including Mykonos,
Rhodes, Symi and Agios Nikóloas in Greece, and Syracusa on Sicily in Italy.
- 15-Day Reykjavik to Copenhagen (Seabourn Quest,
June 1 - 16) – Explore Northern-most
Europe with three ports in
Iceland, including Vigur and
Akureyri; eight stops in Norway,
including Tromsø, Hammerfest, Storstappen Island and Stavanger,
plus scenic cruising along the North Cape; and a visit to Aalborg
before winding up in Copenhagen,
Denmark. The Seabourn expedition team will be on board to
offer Ventures by Seabourn Zodiac, hiking and kayaking
excursions.
- 14-Day Copenhagen to Copenhagen (Seabourn Ovation,
August 3 - 17) – Discover the
many gems and stunning beauty in Scandinavia and the British Isles
on the line's newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. Sail roundtrip
from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, Sweden; Oslo, Norway; Sandefjord, Norway; Lerwick Shetland Islands; Scrabster,
Invergordon (Inverness), and Newhaven (Edinburgh), Scotland; and Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The voyage includes a stop at
Bremerhaven, Germany, and a
crossing of the Kiel Canal.
- 14-Day Dublin to Dublin
(Seabourn Ovation, September 14 -
28) – New for 2019, sail roundtrip from Dublin with destinations across the British
Isles including Greenock (Glasgow), Oban, Peterhead (Aberdeen), and Invergordon (Inverness) in Scotland; Belfast,
Northern Ireland; Liverpool,
England; Holyhead, Wales;
and Cobh (Cork), Ireland.
- 11-Day Barcelona to Rome (Seabourn Encore; October 3 - 14) – This one-off cruise will depart
Barcelona bound for Civitavecchia
(Rome), with calls in Spain including Valencia, Cádiz (Seville), Málaga (Granada), Cartagena (Murcia) and Ibiza; as
well as Portimão (Algrave), Portugal; Tangier, Morocco; and Saint-Florent, Corsica,
France.
- 14-Day Barcelona to Lisbon (Seabourn Odyssey,
October 19 - November 2) – One of two
14-day cruises (the other is in April) between Barcelona and Lisbon will see Seabourn Odyssey
calling at several tall, volcanic Canary Islands off the coast of
Africa, along with stops at
Tangier and Casablanca, Morocco;
and Funchal, Madeira and Portimão (Algrave), Portugal.
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 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.
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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 destination experiences in select destinations.
- 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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