Seabourn News

Seabourn debuts Encore in Singapore
Seabourn has formally introduced Seabourn Encore to the world during a glamorous and festive evening ceremony. International recording artist and soprano Sarah Brightman presided over the naming ceremony as godmother of the new 600-guest ship, the first of two new all-suite vessels for the company.

Keel laying ceremony for Seabourn Ovation takes place ahead of 2018 launch
In a busy week for the luxury cruise line, Seabourn has welcomed the keel laying celebrations for Seabourn Ovation at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy. With Seabourn Ovation’s launch date set for spring 2018, the ceremony marked a significant milestone in the construction of Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury ship.

Seabourn Encore prepares for November launch
Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury vessel, Seabourn Encore, has reached an important maritime milestone with the completion of its final round of sea trials off the coast of Italy in the Adriatic Sea. Seabourn Encore departed the Fincantieri shipyard on earlier this month November for three days at sea, where a team of officers and engineers tested the ship’s technical and mechanical systems.

Seabourn to launch dedicated on-board wellness programme
Seabourn, in partnership with The Onboard Spa by Steiner, has created a fleet-wide mindful living programme, which will offer guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being. Seabourn has worked with Andrew Weil, a pioneer in integrative medicine in the USA, to create the exclusive new Spa and Wellness with Dr Andrew Weil programme, to be launched in January 2017.

Seabourn Ovation begins to take shape with steel cutting ceremony
Seabourn has taken a giant step forward toward the launch of its next new vessel, Seabourn Ovation, with the commemorative cutting of the first steel. The ceremony, held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, was presided over by Seabourn president Richard Meadows and Genoa shipyard director Raffaele Davassi.

Seabourn unveils plans for two new luxury cruise vessels
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.

Seabourn unveils names of its newest ships
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.

Seabourn signs up for new Fincantieri vessel
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced the formal signing of a contract for construction of a new all-suite vessel, continuing the fleet modernisation that the company began in 2009 with the launch of Seabourn Odyssey. This new class of ship, which includes the Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest, has won acclaim from luxury cruisers, travel agents and journalists alike.

Holland America Line and Seabourn celebrate partnership renewal
In recognition of Earth Day, Holland America Line and Seabourn today are announcing the renewal of their partnership with Marine Conservation Institute. The partnership with the Washington State–based organisation began in 2010 with the “Our Marvelous Oceans” program, and will continue with the signing of a new three-year agreement that runs through 2016

Seabourn introduces new elegant penthouse spa suites
Seabourn is enhancing its spacious, all-suite accommodations with the introduction of Penthouse Spa Suites on its award-winning new trio of intimate ships. Seabourn Quest will emerge from a scheduled drydock in May, 2013 boasting four new elegant Penthouse Spa Suites located directly above the industry leading Spa at Seabourn facility.

Sabre inks deal with Seaborne Airlines
Sabre Travel Network has signed a multi-year agreement with Seaborne Airlines to market its fares, schedules and inventory to Sabre-connected travel agents. The full-content deal with Sabre is part of Seaborne Airlines’ growth strategy that includes selling through the agency channel, and leveraging on the Sabre GDS for a global customer reach.

Windstar Cruises picks up three vessels from Seabourn
Xanterra Parks & Resorts, parent of Windstar Cruises, has acquired three yachts from Seabourn Cruises. Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend will be integrated into Windstar’s fleet over a two-year period beginning in the spring of 2014, doubling its size.