Cruise line
Seabourn
- Year
- 1987
- Class
- Luxury
- Fleet
- 6
- Total Cruises
- 2209
- Price From
- 138 EUR
Regions: World cruises, Panama Canal, Asia, South America and Antarctica, European River Cruises, Alaska, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean, Mediterranean/Europe, Transatlantic cruises
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Review - Seabourn
Seabourn Cruise Line - a luxury cruise company whose ships sail all over the world, offering both short seven-day cruises and exclusive 100-day-or-longer round-the-world voyages. The company’s fleet consists exclusively of small ships, which can call at small ports that are usually not visited by major ocean liners. There are five ships that can be divided into 2 groups. The ships in the first group, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend, were built in the late 1980s - early 1990s. In October 2006, Seabourn ordered three new luxury cruise ships. These were Seabourn Odyssey (built in 2009), Seabourn Sojourn (2010) and Seabourn Quest (June 2011).
By the end of 2016, the company plans to build a seventh, ultra-luxury ship that will provide the ideal replacement for the three older vessels.
Regardless of the ship’s age, each one offers a wide range of options for guests’ fully enjoyable stay on board: excellent spas, restaurants and bars, swimming pools and jacuzzis, libraries and internet centers, as well as many entertainment programs. The suites are equipped with everything you need and stand out for their enhanced comfort and convenience. The staff are consistently polite, attentive and professional. It is no coincidence that, according to surveys conducted by the well-known travel publications Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Seabourn was recognized as the company No. 1 in the category «Best Luxury Cruise Line» (World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line).
Having been a pioneer in the small-ship cruise industry in 1986, the company is still one of the leaders in this segment. 90% of cabins on Seabourn ships are suites, cruises follow unique routes designed so that each region is visited at the most favorable time of year for it. The company’s staff have repeatedly received all kinds of awards in the tourism and service sectors, and their staff-to-guest ratio on board ships is almost 1:1. Personalized service and warm hospitality are Seabourn’s defining features.
Cruising regions: Antarctica and Patagonia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, India, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, New England and Canada, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Transatlantic cruises, Round-the-world cruises.
Seabourn offers:
1. The most exquisite cuisine at sea. Seabourn is not without reason a member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of the most prestigious gourmet haute cuisine organizations in the world. The ship’s restaurants feature highly qualified chefs, only natural and the best ingredients, always an original menu, and exquisite rare wines.
2. Fascinating conversations with interesting people - the art of communication has always been central to Seabourn. For this purpose, the company invites professionals and experts from a wide range of fields: researchers, scientists, chefs, artists, politicians and many others. They won’t give you lectures - they will share their knowledge and take part in conversations throughout the voyage: at the table, on excursions, by the pool - in general, they will do everything to make your cruise enjoyable and as interesting as possible.
Seabourn Conversations program options:
- discussions about art (music, theatre, dance, film, literature and the visual arts);
- conversations with celebrities (actors, singers, etc.);
- culinary discussions (chefs, critics, food producers);
- conversations about countries (in accordance with the ship’s itinerary, specialists in geography and history);
- discussions about modern society and its history (politicians, diplomats, economists);
- scientific discussions (astronomers, geologists, biologists and naturalists, physicists, etc.).
Recommended for
Older-generation ships (Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Legend) are recommended for conservative guests whose average age is from 60 years. New-generation ships (Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest), thanks to their onboard innovations and a broader choice of entertainment, are ready to offer an extremely interesting luxury holiday to younger guests (from 40 years and older). There are no children’s areas on board Seabourn ships, as these vessels are not designed for traveling with children.
Highlights
- Capacity of 208 or 450 guests, offering individual service.
- The ships’ small size allows them to call at unique ports that are unavailable to larger ships. The most convenient berths are in the city’s central areas.
- Top-level service.
- All suites feature panoramic windows or balconies.
- Many open bars with complimentary wines at lunch and dinner.
- Meals in all onboard restaurants are included in the price and do not require additional payments.
- A mini-bar in every cabin, stocked according to each guest’s personal preferences.
Gratuities
No gratuities. The staff’s main reward - is your satisfaction.
Loyalty Program - Seabourn
For its loyal customers, Seabourn offers two loyalty programs: Milestone Awards and Seabourn Club Points.
Milestone Awards - is the total number of days that a loyalty program participant has spent on Seabourn cruises.
The main prize of Milestone Awards - a complimentary cruise of up to 7 days after reaching 140 cruise days, and up to 14 days after reaching 250 cruise days.
As cruise days are accumulated - 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 - the cruise company will be happy to present the participant with an outstanding gift from Tiffany & Co.
Seabourn Club Points - bonuses that entitle members to additional onboard benefits: one point per cruise day for each loyalty program participant; additionally, for each cruise day spent in a penthouse or premium suite; for each night that guests spend on the Seabourn Journey for every $500 spent onboard the ship or on online purchases through the cruise company website.
Seabourn Club Points club tiers and benefits
1 - 19 points - simple membership in the Seabourn Club Points benefits club:
- special celebratory events onboard;
- Seabourn Club Points club hostess available to guests on every cruise;
- 5% discount on future cruises when booking onboard;
- special offers and discounts on cruises only for club members.
20 - 69 points - silver tier:
- in addition to the benefits of a Seabourn Club Points club member, at your choice, one of the following options: 10% discount on shore excursions, 10% discount on fine wines and spirits, a complimentary internet package (2 hours), complimentary phone service (20 minutes), membership in Seabourn Club Signature Massage, a day in the Spa Serene Area (only on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest), one complimentary laundry (washing) service, and also
- branded luggage tags.
70 - 139 points - gold tier:
- in addition to the benefits of a Seabourn Club Points club member, at your choice, any two of the following options: 10% discount on shore excursions, 15% discount on fine wines and spirits, a complimentary internet package (3 hours), complimentary phone service (30 minutes), membership in Seabourn Club Signature Massage, a day in the Spa Serene Area (only on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest), one complimentary laundry (washing) service, and also
- branded luggage tags;
- 10% discount on luggage delivery services;
- a subscription to Travel + Leisure or Conde Nast Traveler.
140 - 249 points - platinum tier:
- in addition to the benefits of a Seabourn Club Points club member, at your choice, any three of the following options: 15% discount on shore excursions, 20% discount on fine wines and spirits, a complimentary internet package (4 hours), complimentary phone service (40 minutes), membership in Seabourn Club Signature Massage, a day in the Spa Serene Area (only on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest), one complimentary laundry (washing) service, and also
- branded luggage tags;
- membership in Seabourn Club Concierge;
- 15% discount on luggage delivery services;
- a subscription to Travel + Leisure or Conde Nast Traveler.
250 and above points - diamond tier:
- in addition to the benefits of a Seabourn Club Points club member, diamond-tier club members receive all of the options listed below: 15% discount on shore excursions, 25% discount on fine wines and spirits, a complimentary internet package (unlimited), complimentary phone service (40 minutes), membership in Seabourn Club Signature Massage, a day in the Spa Serene Area (only on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest), complimentary laundry and pressing services, daily newspapers by guests’ preference, and also
- branded luggage tags;
- membership in Seabourn Club Concierge;
- 20% discount on luggage delivery services;
- a subscription to Travel + Leisure or Conde Nast Traveler.
Dress code - Seabourn
The cruise company recommends having three types of clothing during your journey:
- everyday clothing for rest and sports activities (casual)
- clothing and footwear for excursions depending on the season and route characteristics (sport and casual)
- elegant clothing for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, the casino, clubs, bars.
In the evening, a strict dress code applies onboard.
Cancellation policy - Seabourn
When booking a cruise online, no penalties arise, as the booking is considered a request!
The booking is automatically cancelled if the order is not confirmed by payment by the client.
If the cruise is paid, the cruise company Seabourn applies the following conditions for cancellation of the order at the tourist’s initiative to cover the actual costs incurred, depending on the remaining time before the start of the cruise:
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Cruises lasting from 1 to 59 days |
Amount of actual costs |
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From the time of booking to 62 days before the start of the tour |
15% of the full tour price |
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61 -47 days before the start of the tour |
50% of the full tour price |
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46 - 21 days before the start of the tour |
80% of the full tour price |
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20 - 11 days before the start of the tour |
95% of the full tour price |
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10 days or less before the start of the tour, as well as no show for any reason |
100% of the full tour price |
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Cruises lasting 60 days and more |
Amount of actual costs |
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From the time of booking to 96 days before the start of the tour |
15% of the full tour price |
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95 - 47 days before the start of the tour |
50% of the full tour price |
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46 - 21 days before the start of the tour |
80% of the full tour price |
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20 - 11 days before the start of the tour |
95% of the full tour price |
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10 days or less before the start of the tour, as well as no show for any reason |
100% of the full tour price |
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Booking under the «Instant Payment» rate |
Amount of actual costs |
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From the time of booking and until 0 days before the start of the tour |
100% of the full tour price |
In the event of cruise cancellation in cases where the Client has оформил an insurance policy «for impossibility of departure», the Client must immediately inform the Company of the occurrence of the insured event. If the amount of compensation under the insurance policy does not cover the full cost of the actual expenses arising as a result of the Client’s cancellation, the entire difference between the amount covered by the insurance policy and the actual costs incurred as a result of the cancellation must be reimbursed by the Client to the Company.
In case of cancellation by the Client of tours for dates of the high-demand period (New Year, Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, May holidays, and others designated by the Cruise Company) and under the Cruise Company’s special promotions (offers, sales, etc.), the Cruise Company Seabourn. applies the following cancellation rules:
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Cruises for dates of the high-demand period or Special Offers and Promotions |
Amount of actual costs |
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From the time of booking |
100% of the tour price |
Change of last name in a cruise. If the Client is unable to use the booked services and cancels the cruise order, they have the right to replace the last names of the Tourists in the cruise order with those of Tourists who agree to use the booked cruise instead of them. The Client is required to notify the Company in writing about the cancellation with the possibility of changing last names no later than 30 (thirty) working days before the start of the cruise. The new Client must not have any difficulties with document processing (visas, air travel, accommodation in hotels, etc.).
The new Client pays all costs related to the change of these details when booking a cruise.
When replacing last names in a cruise order, the Client pays $50 for each person as administrative costs. The new Client assumes full responsibility for the complete payment of the tour price and the missing funds under the contract for the cruise tour and signs a new contract with the Company.
When replacing last names, the Cruise Company cancels the booking using the corresponding cancellation rules and confirms the new booking under the new last names according to the rate that will be valid at the time of the new booking.
Age limits - Seabourn
Age requirements by cruise company Royal Carribean International
Minor children (under 21 years old): any passenger under 21 years old must be accompanied by parents/guardians or by an accompanying person over 21 years old who lives in the same or adjacent cabin and is fully responsible for the minor passenger. This age restriction does not apply to married couples where one of the spouses has not yet reached 21 years of age (presentation of a marriage certificate is required).
Infants:
- to take the cruise, children must be strictly at least 6 months old;
- in any cruise, the itinerary schedule of which includes 3 or more consecutive days at sea, children aged over 12 months are allowed;
- for Transatlantic, Pacific, Hawaiian cruises and cruises to South America, the child must be 12 months or older;
- all children (from 6 months to 18 years) must have separate personal international passports.
