SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel company, has announced
Seabourn Encore will resume service earlier than anticipated
starting on February 19, 2022, with a
series of new 10- and 11-day itineraries to the Canary Islands and
the Mediterranean roundtrip from Lisbon,
Portugal, during the winter and spring of 2022. The
ship, which was set to return on April 17, 2022, will become the third ship in
Seabourn's fleet to return to service.
Seabourn Encore will explore and celebrate the
beauty and culture of the Spanish archipelago, as well as the
charming island of Madeira, between February and April 2022. In addition, the ship will sail on a
15-day voyage along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea from
Lisbon to Athens, Greece, where it will be positioned
for its originally scheduled Eastern Mediterranean deployment in
the summer. Guests in the spirit for a longer cruise to the Canary
Islands and the Mediterranean can enjoy a 22- or 26-day Combination
Cruise offering in March and April, with all of Seabourn's
ultra-luxury trimmings along for the ride, and a 10% discount to
sweeten both experiences. Seabourn's new Canary Islands and
Mediterranean voyages will be open and available for booking
from Seabourn beginning October 5,
2021.
In addition, Seabourn and Belinda King Creative Productions are
set to welcome Entertainment Partner Sir Tim Rice on board Seabourn Encore's first
return to service voyage on February 19,
2022. Sir Tim Rice will
appear live on stage to share his career highlights, tell
captivating stories and perform alongside the Seabourn singers and
dancers. In addition, Seabourn and Belinda King Creative
Productions will premiere "The Kings", a brand new contemporary
male vocal group exclusive to the brand. The experience will be
offered with limited engagements to showcase not only the best in
modern musical theatre but powerhouse pop/rock vocals, taking
guests on a unique musical journey for a truly memorable evening.
Performances of "The Kings" are currently scheduled to run on the
Feb. 19 and March 1, 2022 voyages.
"The Canary Islands are a tropical paradise for sun-seekers and
nature enthusiasts, making them a beautiful getaway at this time of
year. We saw the opportunity to bring Seabourn Encore back earlier
than anticipated in these destinations rich in culture, history,
and renowned cuisine, and with our partnership with UNESCO, to help
guests discover something special all along the way," said
Josh Leibowitz, president of
Seabourn. "We're also looking forward to welcome Sir
Tim Rice back on board to celebrate
the ship's first voyage back in service, making for a very
memorable holiday that our guests will never forget."
Located near the coast of Morocco in North
Africa, the Canary Islands have been considered a bridge
between four continents, and thus a critical navigation point. Each
of eight islands in the archipelago has a personality all its own,
with nature is the main attraction and even the most developed
areas remaining untouched and authentic. Destinations for
Seabourn Encore include Santa
Cruz de La Palma, Puerto de la Estaca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la
Gomera, Las Palmas, and Arrecife, plus a call at Funchal,
Portugal.
Sailing west from Lisbon and
the Atlantic coast of Portugal,
Seabourn Encore will offer travelers a relaxing and
rejuvenating voyage across the site blue waters of the
Mediterranean with visits to small ports that offer the best of
their regions – including especially distinctive culinary, with
shore excursions including opportunities to shop with Seabourn
chefs for fresh ingredients at local markets. Destinations include
Barcelona, Spain; Valletta, Malta; Syracusa and Crotone,
Italy; and Kérkira (Corfu), Sámi,
Thira (Santorini), and Naousa on
various islands off the coast of Greece.
Seabourn's new Canary Islands voyages will offer guests an
abundance of activities to engage and enjoy both on and off the
ship. As the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage,
Seabourn Encore will offer a wealth of options for guests to
discover remarkable sites of culture and natural wonder at select
ports of call, with "World Heritage Tours" visiting World Heritage
Sites, and "Discovery Tours" with exclusive and enhanced World
Heritage shore excursions. For example, in the Canary Islands, join
a North Island Discovery Tour at Santa Cruz de La Palma; discover The Beauty
of El Hierro at Puerto de la Estaca; and take A Hike Through
Garajonay National Park at San Sebastian de la Gomera, and
more.
There will also be wide selections of shore excursions at ports
of call throughout the voyages, creating opportunities for guests
to discover new places and cultures and jump into new experiences.
All shore excursions are carefully curated, led by the best local
agents, and feature choice of activities of different durations,
contents, and types.
Guests will also have the opportunity to take their travel
further with a choice offering from the Seabourn
Journeys collection. All Seabourn Journeys are superbly
crafted and choreographed with stays in five-star hotels and most
meals included, and offer guests make new memories amid sites of
wonder:
- UNESCO Lisbon, Fatima &
Porto (4 days/3 nights) will be offered pre- and
post-cruise for guests embarking or debarking in Lisbon. Sites and scenes throughout the
Journey include a visit to the religious site of Fatima to observe
pilgrims and take in the Chapel of Apparitions and the Sanctuary,
and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the historic center of
Porto including City Hall and San
Bento Train Station. Explore the Duoro Valley and be rewarded with
a wine tasting, and visit historic buildings of Coimbra University,
among the world's oldest universities in continuous operation.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel. Our
all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with
oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium
spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service
provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable
atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition
travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new
ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships coming in 2022 and
2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe,
traveling to more than 400 ports including marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways. The line is also the official
cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage.
Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and
programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining,
personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
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.
About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently
operates a fleet of five modern ships with two under construction
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, and P&O Cruises Australia. 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. Our highest
responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental
protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests,
team members, and the people and communities our ships visit.
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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 cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- 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
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice, produced exclusively by
Belinda King Creative Productions †
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn
Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture
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