SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has planned an exciting program of
exhilarating adventures and immersive experiences in Alaska and British
Columbia this summer. Seabourn Odyssey is scheduled
to sail on a series of newly-revised, seven-day voyages between
Juneau, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia, taking travelers
to explore the vast wilderness and awe-inspiring beauty of the "The
Great Land" in a way that is different from the mainstream.
Seabourn Odyssey's itineraries are unique in the
marketplace, combining marquee ports such as Sitka and Ketchikan in Alaska with rarely visited gems like the
Inian Islands and Alert
Bay, a small First Nation village on Cormorant Island in
the traditional Kwakwaka'wakw territory of British Columbia. Each voyage will include
spectacular glacier experiences in places like Glacier Bay, Hubbard
Glacier or Tracy/Endicott Arm, and will also offer the popular
Ventures by Seabourn program of expedition-style experiences led by
the onboard expedition team. The line's entire 2021 Alaska season
is now open for sale, and itinerary details with more information
on the specific destinations visited on each are available on
Seabourn's website.
"We are always excited to design and offer travel experiences
that enable our guests to have up-close access to the amazing
wildlife, breathtaking natural scenery, and unique culture of
Alaska and British Columbia," said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. "Our
seven-day ultra-luxury voyages and experiences, combined with the
splendor of this region, will provide the ultimate Alaska experience."
With its intimate size, highly social atmosphere and
award-winning amenities, Seabourn is the best way to explore
America's Last Frontier for travelers looking to book a luxury
vacation for next summer. The size and maneuverability of
Seabourn Odyssey, which carries just 458 guests, all in
spacious oceanfront suites, ensures a privileged view of this
great and gorgeous land.
Depending on the itinerary, wildlife spotting opportunities are
plentiful, both on the ship and off. Destinations such as Cross
Sound are one of the main gateways for humpback whales to enter the
sheltered waters of Alaska, where
guests can get close enough to see everything in this incredibly
beautiful environment inhabited by Steller sea lions, sea otters,
harbor seals, bald eagles and myriad avian species beyond.
Natural wonders are a key experience planned into every Seabourn
itinerary, with Alaska and
British Columbia having plenty of
craggy mountains, long waterfalls, and stunning vistas, so guests
have many choices to consider. The North and South Sawyer Glaciers
and Dawes Glacier are extremely active, calving frequently and
filling their fjords with icebergs while the vast 650,000-acre-plus
wilderness around them is home to brown and black bears, wolves,
deer, mountain goats, seals and many seabirds. Misty Fjords, which
early explorer John Muir declared
one of the most beautiful places he'd seen, offer guided
experiences via kayak and scenic Zodiac excursions at the very end
of the fjord to take travelers to an area of inspiring beauty too
narrow for the ship to enter, with vertical granite cliffs rising
3,000-feet above sea level and descending another 1,000-feet below.
Glacier Bay, a U.S. National Park and Preserve, unreachable by
automobile, is part of a 25 million-acre UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The park is dotted with vast waterways, dynamic glaciers,
emerald rainforests, wild coastlines, deep sheltered fjords, and
snow-capped mountains topped by 15,300-foot Mount
Fairweather.
All 2021 voyages in Alaska and
British Columbia will offer
optional Ventures by Seabourn expedition-style tours,
featuring guided Zodiac and kayak excursions launched directly from
the ship, as well as hiking and wildlife viewing. These
excursions will be led by Seabourn Odyssey's expedition team
of naturalists, scientists, and wildlife and historical experts.
They will also interact with guests throughout each sailing,
including complimentary formal presentations as part of the
Seabourn Conversations program, and on deck, pointing out,
interpreting, and enhancing desirable locations as well as in more
casual conversations over meals or at leisure. The expedition team
also spends time on deck with SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars, some of
the finest available and highly coveted by wildlife enthusiasts
around the world. Guests who can't get enough can get more insights
through team chronicles and photos shared via Seabourn's Voyage
Tracker.
In addition to Ventures by Seabourn, the line will offer a
number of exciting, optional shore excursions for guests to explore
the destinations, from whale watching outings and nature walks to
helicopter and seaplane adventures. One of the offerings is the
line's popular "Enjoy Your Catch" experience, an exclusive
culinary excursion available at select ports where guests can spend
time fishing in the fresh air, then taking their personal catch of
the day back to the ship to be prepared by the onboard culinary
team.
Guests can extend their time in Alaska and British
Columbia with Seabourn Journeys, pre- and/or post-vacation
packages featuring destinations and experiences in treasured
locations that cannot be accessed on single-day excursions from
Seabourn Odyssey. These include a visit to Banff National Park, a designated UNESCO World
Heritage site, aboard the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train.
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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