SEATTLE,
March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest
ultra-luxury travel experience, announced today that it will name
its first new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship
Seabourn Venture, paying tribute to the remote destinations
visited by the brand's highly successful expedition and Ventures by
Seabourn excursion programs and the fascinating places yet to be
explored in the future.
Seabourn began offering expedition experiences during its
first sailing to Antarctica in
2013 led by a highly qualified, world-class expedition team and
those itineraries have been offered every season since. The success
of the Antarctica program opened
the door for similar optional experiences under the name Ventures
by Seabourn featuring Zodiacs, kayaks, and guided hikes offered on
Seabourn ships in a number of desirable destinations around the
world, including Alaska,
Australia & New Zealand, South
America, and Northern European destinations such as
Norway and Greenland.
"The name Seabourn Venture is an exciting step in
the process of launching even more immersive voyages designed
specifically for the expedition traveler who dares to go beyond the
norm in terms of destinations and experiences they seek," said
Richard Meadows, president of
Seabourn. "Combined with the team of 26 experts that will bring the
expedition experience to life, we are going to draw on our pedigree
to deliver breathtaking experiences and I know Seabourn
Venture is going to create lifetime memories for the adventurer
that wants to go farther, into more remote destinations than they
may have ever seen before, in true Seabourn
ultra-luxury."
Seabourn Venture is scheduled to
launch in June 2021, with a second
yet-to-be-named sister ship slated to launch in May 2022. Both ships will be designed and built
for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and will
include a plethora of modern hardware and technology that will
extend the ships global deployment and capabilities. The new ships,
which are being built by T. Mariotti, will be a brand new
innovative design, created specifically for the ultra-luxury
expedition traveler, and will include many features that have made
Seabourn ships so successful. A new and exciting offering will be
two custom-built submarines carried onboard, providing an
unforgettable view of the world beneath the ocean's surface.
The ships will also be designed to carry a complement of
kayaks and 24 Zodiacs that can accommodate all onboard guests at
once, which will allow for a truly immersive experience.
Each ship will feature 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda
suites. More details and full-color renderings of the ship and its
interior spaces will be released in the months ahead.
Specific details about itineraries and booking
availability will be released in Spring 2019. The first ship is
currently planned to sail in the Arctic in late summer 2021, with a
full summer season in Antarctica
to follow.
Both expedition vessels will feature an onboard crew that
will include outstanding and well-traveled expedition teams
comprised of highly regarded wilderness experts, scientists,
historians and naturalists. During each sailing, team members
regularly interact with guests, providing keen insight to deliver a
rich holistic travel experience. These fascinating, accomplished
experts are also part of the Seabourn Conversations program,
providing in-depth insights into the history, ecology and culture
of the places they visit. Their valuable insights are offered both
in formal presentations on a variety of topics and in more casual
conversations over meals or at leisure.
Seabourn continues to represent 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, more than 170 UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways.
To learn more about Seabourn or to request a brochure,
contact a travel professional, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, or
visit www.seabourn.com
About Seabourn:
Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern
ultra-luxury 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, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom.
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 expedition cruising
vacations are known for:
•
Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
•
Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about
exceeding guests expectations
•
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
•
Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations
• Spa
& Wellness by Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful
living program
•
World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where, when
and with whom you wish
•
Purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with
advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and
comfort
•
World-class Expedition Team, delivering immersive
experiences
•
Handcrafted itineraries developed for the expedition traveler to
the most coveted and familiar remote destinations in the
world
• Two
custom-built 6-guest submarines giving the option to extend your
expedition further for greater ocean exploration
•
Enhanced expedition experiences with Zodiacs, mountain and ebikes,
scuba diving, snorkeling and optional kayaks
• Open
bridge policy*, hosted by members of the Expedition Team providing
firsthand access to the ship's command center and officers
navigating your journey
•
Meticulous and purposeful adventurers' resort at sea designed for
the luxury traveler with unique attributes and spaces to enhance
your experience
• All
veranda, all ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed
•
Committed to environmental stewardship and
sustainability
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