SEATTLE, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury travel experience,
announced today that it will cancel upcoming voyages for three
cruise ships in its fleet as a part of its pause in global ship
operations.
The announcement applies to Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation,
and Seabourn Sojourn with each ship having a different "effective
through" date. Specific details are as follows:
- Seabourn Encore: with its operations pause effective
through November 25, 2020.
- Seabourn Ovation: with its operations pause effective
through December 20, 2020.
- Seabourn Sojourn: paused through World Cruise 2021, with
its operations pause effective through May
24, 2021.
The brand had previously announced a pause in its global ship
operations from March 14 to November 20,
2020, depending on the ship, effectively cancelling all
voyages scheduled to operate during that timeframe. The decision to
cancel additional voyages is a proactive action to deal with the
circumstances continuing to evolve from the global response to the
COVID-19 situation.
"We've been saying for some time that our resumption of service
will come gradually, and this action reflects that discussion. The
health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the people in
destinations we visit remain a top priority," said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. "Like
many who watch the travel industry, we are encouraged by the signs
emerging around the world that point to travel's progress toward
return. When our expert science and medical advisors and our
destinations support the ability to resume travel on Seabourn,
we'll be ready."
Seabourn will be communicating changes for voyages scheduled to
depart in the extension timeframe with all booked guests and their
travel advisors.
Guests currently confirmed on Seabourn Sojourn's 2021 World
Cruise will be automatically re-accommodated in the same suite on
Seabourn Sojourn's 2022 World Cruise, at rate paid, within 30
days.
Guests with impacted cruises (except World Cruise 2021) 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 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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