SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- There are so many
natural wonders for guests to behold on a Seabourn cruise to
Alaska, but nothing quite like the
mysterious and exotic Glacier Bay. As the world's finest
ultra-luxury cruise line returns to The Last Frontier starting this
May, Seabourn will provide a select number of opportunities for
guests to witness the icy beauty of the remote 3.3 million-acre
wilderness area with five separate sailings into Glacier Bay aboard
Seabourn Sojourn over the 2017 season ahead.
A U.S. National Park and Preserve that is part of a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Glacier Bay is located along the Inside Passage on
the southeastern coast of Alaska.
The park encompasses 5,130 square miles of wilderness dotted with
vast waterways, dynamic glaciers, emerald rainforests, striking
coastlines, deep sheltered fjords, and snow-capped peaks. A vibrant
ecosystem made up of terrestrial and marine species, the abundant
wildlife includes grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, numerous
bird species, sea lions, harbor porpoises, orcas, humpback whales
and many more. Glaciers are geared for dramatic displays of ice and
iceberg formation, including calving of icebergs into the bay – a
wonder of sight, sound, and splash that is not to be missed.
"Whatever the region we're exploring, Seabourn always strives to
offer the most enriching experiences to our guests," said
Richard Meadows, president of
Seabourn. "Taking them to see the wonders of Glacier Bay is a
fitting way to return to Alaska
for the first time in a decade-and-a-half."
With no roads leading into the park, air and water are the only
ways to explore Glacier Bay. As such, a cruise ship is an ideal way
to visit one of the world's largest international protected
areas.
Seabourn Sojourn's 2017 cruise schedule
offering access to Glacier Bay includes:
- 21-Day Kuroshio Route & Alaska: Kobe,
Japan to Seattle (May
11-27)
- 11-Day Ultimate Alaskan Sojourn: Vancouver to Seward (Jun 1-12. Additional itineraries
include Jun 26-Jul 7; Jul 21-Aug 1; and Aug 15-26)
Whatever the itinerary, Seabourn guests are guaranteed adventure
in Alaska with new optional
shore excursions and Ventures by Seabourn
guided kayak and Zodiac tours led by teams of scientists, scholars
and naturalists that bring the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska and British
Columbia alive. The up-close explorations will be featured
on Seabourn Sojourn's full series of 11-14 day itineraries
sailing from Vancouver, British
Columbia, and Anchorage
(Seward), Alaska. A glimpse of the Ventures by Seabourn
tours in Alaska can be viewed
here.
Seabourn's ships circle the globe throughout the year and
include more than 150 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its
itineraries. Through its multi-year partnership with UNESCO,
Seabourn offers deeper insight and behind-the-scenes information
about current and future World Heritage sites and projects. The
line has created special World Heritage Discovery Tours with
exclusive and enhanced content developed in cooperation with UNESCO
World Heritage site managers and tour experts. Fares for Seabourn
optional excursions that include UNESCO World Heritage Sites
include a small donation to UNESCO's World Heritage Fund.
Seabourn Sojourn's season in Alaska launches with the 11-DAY Ultimate
Alaskan Sojourn, departing from Vancouver, B.C., on Jun. 1, 2017, priced from $4,999 per person.
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 Conde Nast
Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are
renowned for:
- Intimate ships with no more than 300 suites
- Unique itineraries visiting must-see cities and hidden gems
where larger ships cannot follow
- Intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate
about pleasing our guests
- Spacious all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views -
many with verandas
- Gourmet dining experiences as fine as the best restaurants
anywhere
- Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured with lunch
and dinner
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.
Seabourn is an authorized concessioner of the National Park
Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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