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Seabourn Quest Accomplishes A Highly Successful First Season Of The New Ventures By Seabourn

Posted: April 14, 2022

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The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, Seabourn, has accomplished a highly successful first season of the new Ventures by Seabourn program in the Amazon on two astonishing Seabourn Quest voyages.

Throughout Seabourn Quest’s South America itineraries in February and March, guests delighted in exclusive opportunities to experience the natural phenomena found along one of the world’s most prevalent rivers as part of the cruise line’s inaugural Ventures on the Amazon program.

Knowledgeable and skillful expedition teams guided guests through a series of instructive and enlightening shore excursions. Guests involve themselves in Zodiac and kayak tours that exposed them to unconceivable wildlife native to the region including exotic birds, sloths, howler monkeys, pink river dolphins and even an anaconda.

Amazon Parrot

Delight in exotic birds like the Amazon Parrot

With Seabourn’s continuing emphasis on enrichment, guests exploring the Amazon on Seabourn Quest also enjoyed a heavy-duty onboard academic program, with more than a dozen Seabourn Talks from the ship’s inspiring expedition team including Dr. Hans-Petef Reinthaler, whose lecture subjects encompassed the geological history of South America and the continent’s intricate and endangered rainforest in the Amazon Basin; Juan José “JJ” Apestegui, an ornithologist and naturalist who focused on the more than 1500 bird species found in the Amazon; and Kara Weller, an Alaska native with an education in research who offered lectures on a series of biological topics including a detailed look at whales, dolphins and porpoises found along the coast of Brazil, as well as the most obscure species of the region

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Listen to lectures on a series of biological topics like Whales & Dolphines (Photo Credit: WWF Global)

Seabourn’s intimate ships offer key fundamentals that set Seabourn apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superb dining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner; award-winning personalised service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home on board.

 

“America’s Top Mixologist” Set To Enhance Complimentary Bar Offerings Onboard Seabourn

Posted: March 18, 2022

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Seabourn has partnered with world-renowned mixologist Brian Van Flandern to convert the onboard spirits through its whole fleet with improved bar offerings, new cocktail menus and more. This new partnership arises as the most recent food and beverage expansion that is changing the way guests wine and dine on the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line.

Van Flandern has been the bar ingredients available onboard to a whole new level, handcrafting characteristic cocktails, enlightening and teaching the bar staff across the Seabourn fleet on both new and classic mixology practices. He will also produce a menu of cocktails limited to the line.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”We are honored to bring Brian’s creative talents onboard our ships,” said John Delaney, senior vice president, global marketing and sales for Seabourn. “Upgrading our complimentary bar and cocktail offerings is another enhancement to our product, and we are confident that these unique touches will continue to elevate our award-winning culinary experience. Guests will enjoy an expanded spirits list, which will include more premium and ultra-premium whiskeys, tequilas, and other spirits,” Delaney added.[/pullquote]

Guests will enjoy a number of fresh balanced, remarkably tasty food-friendly cocktails with flavors from around the world. Additionally, he will work with Seabourn’s bar team to standardize the classics to provide guests with the same perfectly balanced and served cocktail throughout their cruise.

Leading Mixologist Van Flandern will take advantage of the local markets garden-fresh produce, botanicals and flavour that Seabourn ships visit, will create a unique list of hand crafted cocktails   Taking in the flavours from around the world, he will work with Seabourn’s bar team systemise the favourites to provide guests with the identical flawlessly balanced and served cocktail throughout their cruise.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”There is a global revolution taking place right now in the beverage industry as an entire generation is witness to the new golden age of the cocktail,” said Van Flandern. “I am delighted to join the Seabourn family, who share my philosophy that the guest experience is paramount and that fresh, quality ingredients are the key to a successful program.”[/pullquote]

Seabourn Encore Touches Water For The First Time

Posted: March 8, 2022

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Seabourn, the world’s premium ultra-luxury cruise line, celebrated another momentous occasion in the assembly of its new Seabourn Encore, with the ship floating out for the first time on Friday 4th April 2016.

Seabourn Encore was the main attraction during the traditional ceremony to commemorate this momentous occasion, the ship “floated out” from its dry dock to its outfitting dock at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy, where the final touches will be complete until the ship is delivered at the end of 2016.

The ship’s “madrina” cut the cord to activate the water flow to the ship’s building dock. Marnie Tihany, the director of business development for Tihany Design and wife of hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany, served as the madrina of Seabourn Encore. Adam Tihany is the visionary who will bring Seabourn’s bespoke aesthetic to life aboard Encore.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Seeing Seabourn Encore in the water is a very special moment and represents another important step toward the completion of our highly-anticipated ship,” said Richard Meadows, Seabourn President. “We continue to hear from our guests and travel industry partners about their excitement for this incredible ship, and they are just as eager as we are to welcome her to the Seabourn family later this year.”   [/pullquote]

Seabourn Encore is being fashioned by hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany, with fashionable interiors and modern design elements and innovations consistent with the line’s reputation for understated elegance.

Hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany fabricated the interior with chic and contemporary design features and novelties consistent with the line’s status for understated sophistication. The ship will inflate and develop the line’s award-winning and highly admired Odyssey-class ships, which modernised ultra-luxury cruising with heightened accommodations and ground-breaking amenities when they were introduced between 2009 and 2011.  Seabourn Encore will uphold the line’s high ratio of space per guest, giving guests a exceedingly tailored service by close to one staff member for each guest on board.

Seabourn Encore float out ceremony L-R Seabourn SVP John Delaney, Marnie Tihany, Director Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard Antonio Quintano

Pictured Left to Right Seabourn SVP John Delaney, Marnie Tihany, Director Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard Antonio Quintano

The 40,350-GRT ship will be constructed with a bonus deck and new extended public areas, and is anticipated to carry just 600 guests, based on double occupancy. In addition, every suite features a private veranda.

Seabourn Ultra-luxury Combination Voyages In Europe

Posted: February 26, 2022

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Seabourn is giving travellers the chance to explore more of Europe with their selection of Combination Voyages, with saving incentives.  See the sights of the picturesque coastlines of the French, Spanish, and Italian Riviera’s to the awe-inspiring Greek Isles to the exquisite Norwegian fjords.

picturesque coastlines

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Many of our Europe cruises are designed as seven-day cruises but are combinable for two to four weeks allowing guests to create itineraries that are very rich in port content,” said John Delaney, Seabourn’s senior vice president of global marketing and sales. “Our combination voyages are ideal for travelers seeking to visit many beautiful destinations throughout the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.”   [/pullquote]

Seabourn will offer guests their signature and matchless experiences featuring the popular “Shopping with the Chef” excursion, delighting guests escorted with the executive chef to local marketplaces absorbing the local produce and understand how different ingredients are carefully chosen to produce superb dishes onboard.

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Guests enjoying “Shopping with the Chef” (Photo Credit: Seabourn)

Onboard Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Odyssey guests will experience the hallmark “Marina Day”, featuring flattering watersports from the ships’ fold-out water sports stage at the most scenic seaports in the Mediterranean. Furthermore, numerous Seabourn Odyssey‘s itineraries will embrace Kusadasi, Turkey, featuring Seabourn’s signature courtesy Evening at Ephesus, a reserved classical concert in the ancient ruins under the stars.

The trio of luxury ships have been acclaimed as “game changers” for the luxury cruise sector when they came into service beginning with Seabourn Odyssey in 2009, and trailed by Seabourn Sojourn in 2010 and Seabourn Quest in 2011. The ships boast significant features that sets Seabourn apart: expansive, and thoughtfully appointed suites the majority with verandas; exquisite dining in a wide variety of settings; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines decanted at lunch and dinner; prize-winning tailored service and a relaxed, gregarious atmosphere. Each ship are 32,000 tons and carrying just 458 guests, the ships deliver one of the highest ratios of space per guest in the industry and unrivalled stages of personalised service with close to one staff member per guest.

Seabourn Together With Chef Thomas Keller Unveil New Culinary Repertoire On Award-Winning Luxury Fleet

Posted: February 19, 2022

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Seabourn is sharing the very first recipes developed by American Chef Thomas Keller on board Seabourn’s ultra-luxury, award-winning fleet. Featuring an assortment of culinary delights, in various dining locations aboard Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and Seabourn Quest.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”We are so pleased to share Chef Keller’s first menus aboard our beautiful fleet,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “His menus confirm that the partnership is going to elevate our already award-winning cuisine, and we are thrilled that Seabourn guests are now able to experience the masterful culinary styles of Chef Keller.”[/pullquote]

Chef Keller will bring a dining experience never seen at sea, working together with his veteran staff and Seabourn’s executive culinary team to cultivate the menu.  Seabourn have made all efforts to guarantee the arrangement is consistent, obtaining the white porcelain dinnerware by Raynaudused in Chef Keller’s fine dining restaurants.

Among the many culinary highlights are special theme nights in the Colonnade that pay homage to Chef Keller’s childhood, featuring classic comfort dishes such as BBQ Ribs served family-style on platters to complement a convivial shared dining experience. At the poolside Patio Grill are classic favorites including his signature Napa Burger and artisanal “Yountwurst.” Chef Keller’s formal French-American style of cuisine is featured on select evenings in The Restaurant, spanning a variety of menu items that could include:u

Paying reverence to Keller’s childhood, their will be special theme nights in the Colonnade, showcasing characteristic comfort dishes such as BBQ Ribs served family-style on platters to complement a welcoming shared dining experience. At the poolside Patio Grill are classic favourites as well as his signature Napa Burger and artisanal “Yountwurst.” Chef Keller’s official French-American style of cuisine is featured on select evenings in The Restaurant, covering a diversity of menu items that could include:

First Course:

  • Terrine of Moularde Duck Foie Gras
    • Truffle Pain de Genes, Compressed Asian Pear and Sicilian Pistachio

Main Course:

  • Buckwheat “Gnocchi”
    • Tamari Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms, Golden Beets, Savoy Cabbage and Yuzu
  • Sonoma Duck Breast “Poêle”
    • Crispy “Rillettes,” Glazed Harukei Turnips, Pickled Blueberries and Red Cabbage Puree

Desserts:

  • Ginger and Yoghurt Semifreddo
    • Whipped Green Tea and Lemon Meringue
  • Champagne and Granny Smith Apple Trifle
    • Crème Chantilly, Vanilla Custard, and Champagne Jelly

A new signature restaurant will be announced this May on Seabourn Quest, and will be launched across the entire fleet over the coming year, together with the line’s two new ships, Seabourn Encore launching in late 2016 and Seabourn Ovation launching in early spring 2018.