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Start with caviar and all the accouterments (unnecessary as they are) and move on to the seafood cassoulet before indulging in the surf and turf. The waters, the lands, the skies - there's no shortage of landscapes to experience in Alaska. Kayak through misty fjords; embark upon glacial masses in a zodiac or seaplane; indulge in oysters straight from ocean to table.
THE RESTAURANT
Each offers a version of the main restaurant called The Restaurant and the more casual The Colonnade eatery. Decor-wise, the Encore-class ships have a more yacht-like look than the older Odyssey-class vessels, with interiors created from top-to-bottom by well-known hospitality designer Adam Tihany. Tihany didn't work on the earlier vessels, which have a more Nordic-style sleekness. In addition, the ship is home to The Grill by Thomas Keller, an eatery created by the famed chef. It offers his take on the classic American restaurant of the 1950s and 1960s, with his versions of such iconic American dishes as New York strip steak and lobster thermidor.
The Restaurant
As a result, the Encore-class ships can hold 600 passengers, based on double occupancy, while the Odyssey-class ships are designed to carry up to 458 passengers. Some passengers raved about their facials and I actually saw (and envied) their clearly glowing skin. I tried a 75-minute deep-tissue massage; my masseur may have been slight but he had hands of steel. There was an ocean-view sauna in both the men’s and women’s changing rooms.
Caribbean
Seabourn welcomes you to all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruising refined to its purest form. Where hand-selected itineraries take you to places beyond the reach of larger ships. Its first ship, Seabourn Pride, entered service in 1988, followed by an identical sister, Seabourn Spirit, in 1989. A third vessel, originally planned for 1990, was delayed due to investors' financial constraints and was ultimately purchased by Royal Viking Line in 1992 as Royal Viking Queen. In 1995, Royal Viking Queen was transferred to a Kloster subsidiary, Royal Cruise Line, as Queen Odyssey. Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury small ship cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington.[1] It is owned by Carnival Corporation & plc.
Explore all eight dining venues on Seabourn Pursuit and get a virtual taste of our culinary world. Seabourn Quest offers a variety of dining options to suit every taste and every mood, with never an extra charge. Still, unlike many expedition ships, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture are luxurious vessels, with many of the upscale venues and amenities found on Seabourn's bigger, more traditional luxury ships.
That said, we had still had some amazing experiences, including flying over Peru’s Nazca Lines, exploring the Atacama Desert (the planet’s driest), and visiting a well-preserved former mining town, now a ghost town. We also what was touted as the world’s oldest mummies, about 8,000 years old. This itinerary is not a common one, more like a one-off; it’s really a way to get “in position” for the Antarctic season. I loved the video that the expedition team filmed during our voyage and screened on our final night; what a way to re-live an adventure. Best of all, we could scan a QR code or download a link so that we could share it with family members or keep it for ourselves. Many expedition lines used to charge for that video, and maybe some still do.
Fleet
Swimsuits and cover ups as well as exercise attire should be reserved for poolside, and at the spa and fitness center. A classic golden arc of sugary sand at South Friar's Bay, Carambola is home to the island's most luxurious beach clubs and restaurants. Board the St. Kitts Railway on a morning shore excursion, a memorable journey around the island on the Caribbean's first scenic railway before joining our signature "Caviar in the Surf" beach barbecue, an included onboard experience.
Is everything free on Seabourn cruises?
Designed with meticulous attention to detail and with the Seabourn traveler in mind, Seabourn Pursuit's luxurious suites define elegance and comfort. Your personal Suite Host and Suite Attendant are at your service for any extra needs, always with a warm and heartfelt smile. Enjoy fine dining in Malta, ouzo from Agios Nikólaos in Greece and sample delicious cheese and wine from France and Italy. The Mediterranean offers a variety of shore excursions including Shopping with the Chef for fresh ingredients at local markets and walking tours to take in the beautiful azulejos in Portugal. We are thrilled to announce the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit, our newest ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship. The naming of Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners serves as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that we visit, as well as our commitment to sustainable tourism.
The VIP area (pay for a half or full day CQ?) is akin to booking a poolside cabana at a five-star resort. Big-screen TVs, dedicated staff, and cozy quarters laid out around a spacious whirlpool tub provide a terrific excuse for skipping on shore activities at least one day of the cruise. Embark on an unparalleled journey through the cradle of civilization - the Mediterranean. From the moment you step on board your Seabourn luxury cruise ship, you will enter a world of history, culture, opulence, and exploration.
Order eggs Benedict topped with two generous heaps of caviar and no one blinks. Complimentary caviar (Regiis Ova, partially owned by star chef Thomas Keller) is offered, anywhere, anytime, with a once-a-sail deck party delivering a seemingly endless supply. You will not see caviar listed on the menu; it’s like a Seabourn devotee secret. The Restaurant dinners, like honey-roasted quail, were highlights, with deft chefs cooking intricate repasts with the finest ingredients.
Guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark, depending on where the ship docks. Also, some port facilities may not provide accessible transitions options between the tender and shoreside landing. When set up as two twin beds, the sleeping area in the main class of cabin feels cramped, but matching nightstands sit on either side of the split queen bed, and reading lamps sit above each bed.
Seabourn Venture was delivered on June 29, 2022 and inaugural voyage on July 27, 2022.[10] Seabourn Pursuit is scheduled for delivery in February 2023. Suites on these vessels are especially swanky, with bright bathrooms all featuring bathtubs. Walk-in closets provide ample storage, even for long sailings, and every room has a small drying closet for outdoor adventure clothing. The latter is a welcome touch after rainy days and wet landings (when you put on waterproof boots provided by the ship and step off the Zodiac into the water when you reach the shore).
In short, the ships are like smaller, more adventurous versions of the bigger Seabourn vessels. As is often the case with luxury vessels, none of the eateries have an extra charge. As is the case with the Odyssey-class vessels, the hub of each Encore-class vessel is its centrally located public gathering place known as Seabourn Square. Seabourn is one of about half a dozen major cruise lines that compete in the market for "ultra-luxury" cruises — voyages that promise a high level of elegance and pampering and have a high price tag to match.
Singular experiences to be had in one of the world's most wild and wonderful places. Introducing Seabourn Ovation, the sister-ship to the already prestigious Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Ovation represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises. Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture are the Seabourn ships you book to get off the beaten path. That said, the bars are not all stocked with the same liquor, so if you’re looking for something specific, you might need to bounce from bar to bar until you find it.
Our partners who list cruise pricing on Cruise Critic are required to provide prices for cruise only or cruise packages, per person, double occupancy, and are based on specific cabin types and sailing dates, and may not be available for all cabin types/sailings. When you book with one of our partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees as required by the U.S. Onboard the ship, the Seabourn Conversations program, which brings lectures from big-name experts is enormously popular, as is a once-per-cruise evening show highlighting the works of Sir Tim Rice (with video appearances by the lyricist himself). Passengers also flock to the spa and wellness program developed in partnership with Dr. Andrew Weil.
Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Seabourn is honored to see our fleet nominated in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Reader's Choice Awards. Share your unforgettable Seabourn experiences and vote for the ships that became your luxury home at sea this year. Rounding out the public spaces are a smaller version of Seabourn's spa and wellness center and a bar and lounge called The Club. Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture both have Seabourn's signature Seabourn Square area that offers snacks, coffee and a guest services desk.
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