SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the ultra-luxury resort at sea, announced today that it will cancel
a series of 2021 voyages for two ships in its fleet as part of a
broader redeployment in preparation for an eventual return to
service.
The cancellations come while the brand works to implement its
plan to resume guest operations, which includes meeting the
requirements of the Framework for Resuming Cruise Ship Operations
order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) for sailings with U.S. port calls.
The cancellation announcement applies to select itineraries on
Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Quest. Specific details
are as follows:
- Seabourn Odyssey: with select voyages cancelled
from January 16, 2021 – November 5, 2021. Seven-day Alaska/British
Columbia and the Pacific Coast sailings have not been
cancelled.
- Seabourn Quest: with voyages longer than 7 days
and calling on a U.S. port cancelled from July 22, 2021 – November
6, 2021.
"We're fully committed to meeting the requirements necessary to
bring guests back to our ships, including those issued by the CDC,"
said Josh Leibowitz, president of
Seabourn. "Our team is grateful for the continued support we
are seeing from guests, the travel advisor community, our partners
and everyone with an interest in the hundreds of destinations we
visit. Stay tuned for releases of alternative voyage options in the
months ahead as conditions permit."
Guests with impacted cruises will automatically be cancelled
and all guests will receive Bonus Future Cruise Credits. They
can also request a full refund of monies paid to Seabourn. Specific
details are as follows:
- Paid in Full: those guests paid in full will receive
125% Future Cruise Credit of the base cruise fare paid to Seabourn.
Guests can also request a full refund of the monies paid to
Seabourn.
- Under Deposit: those guests with bookings under deposit
will receive a Future Cruise Credit valued at 125% of the deposit
amount paid. Guests can also request a full refund of the monies
paid to Seabourn.
The Future Cruise Credit is valid for 12 months from the
date of issue and may be used to book sailings departing through
Dec. 31, 2022. The amount of
non-cruise fare purchases may be transferred to a new
booking. Alternatively, guests may request a refund of the
monies paid to Seabourn, which will be reimbursed to the original
form of payment.
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 with two under construction 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. Our highest responsibility and top priorities are
compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and
well-being of our guests, crew, shoreside employees, and
the people and communities our ships visit.
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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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