The award-winning ultra-luxury, small ship cruise line Seabourn has unveiled the names of its two new ships, both inspired by its current fleet.

Announcing Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation - the first will launch in late 2016 and the second in spring 2018.

The line has revealed renderings and updates about Seabourn Encore via a new dedicated microsite.

Filled with imagery, details and news on the ship’s progress, including “sunsets until launch”, the microsite offers an inside look at Seabourn’s stunning new ultra-luxury ship.

Additional details, news and images will be revealed on the site on an ongoing basis.

Expanding on the line’s popular and highly acclaimed Odyssey-class ships, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will build on the success of the Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest.

This award-winning class of ships revolutionised ultra-luxury cruising with enhanced accommodations and innovative amenities when they were introduced between 2009 and 2011.

Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will maintain the line’s high ratio of space per guest, enabling highly personalised service by close to one staff member for each guest on board.

With the addition of the two new ships, Seabourn will have the youngest and most modern ultra-luxury fleet in the industry.

“Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will applaud the current fleet in both vessel design and guest experience,” said Seabourn president Richard Meadows.

“Both words, Encore and Ovation, pay tribute to the tremendous success and outstanding accomplishments our current ships have achieved.

“They are perfect names to celebrate Seabourn’s expanding fleet.”

Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will be configured with one additional deck, newly expanded public areas, and modern design elements and innovations consistent with Seabourn’s reputation for understated elegance.

The new 40,350-GRT vessels are expected to carry 604 guests each, based on double occupancy, and every suite will feature a private veranda.

Hospitality design icon Adam Tihany has signed on to design both Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation in their entirety, drawing inspiration from the line’s rich history and yachting heritage.

He will design all indoor and outdoor guest areas, including the multiple dining venues, The Spa at Seabourn, showrooms, casino and lounges, outdoor deck areas, and the popular Seabourn Square, the social hub of the ship with a club-like ambiance.