A few weeks ago, our team had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Wendy Whitener, the North American Sales Director for Seabourn Cruises, during one of our exclusive fireside Q&A sessions with top luxury cruise executives.
This insightful conversation, also open for rewatching here, delved into the intricacies of the Seabourn Cruise Line, answering some burning questions we knew you would be looking to answer.
Seabourn Cruises – A Journey Beyond Borders
Seabourn has been a stalwart in the luxury cruise industry for 35 years, offering exceptional travel experiences. Their small yacht-style ships allow them to take guests to both hallmark and off-the-beaten-path destinations across all seven continents.
Aimed at offering something most luxury cruise lines cannot, Seabourn’s behind-the-scenes team makes sure to craft unique itineraries, ensuring a blend of popular and undiscovered locales all over the globe.
More intimacy means, at the same time, an even greater luxury. Their all-suite, purpose-built ships feature a 1:1 guest ratio, offering an elegantly casual feel for travel-savvy, stylish passengers.
Walk around an ultra-luxury suite while sipping on a glass of your favorite scotch, while taking in a wide ocean view from the comfort of your private veranda.
With Suites up to 300 square feet, there is no shortage of space onboard: A walking closet, spacious bathroom and a minibar stocked with your favorite beverages – Seabourn Cruises’ suites are a serene retreat from where to traverse the world.
So, what is included on Seabourn Cruises?
Seabourn’s commitment to all-inclusive luxury extends beyond expectations. From all meals, specialty restaurants, room service, and gratuities to an array of beverages, including specialty coffees, cocktails, and fine wines—every detail is considered.
Even mini bars are stocked to your preferences with full, litter-sized bottles. Internet? Starlink’s high-speed Internet connection is now part of the full Seabourn Cruises experience.
And don’t forget the complimentary caviar! Enjoy it after an exhilarating excursion off board, or served over a surfboard with champagne, unexpectedly floating on the Caribbean sea. It is that type of personal, elegantly casual touch that creates the famous “Seabourn Moments” – unexpected occurrences turning any random moment with Seabourn into an unforgettable, all-inclusive experience.
Are excursions included on Seabourn Cruises?
Understanding the art of personalized travel, there is a deliberate choice behind spa services and shore excursions being the only non-included features onboard: Seabourn believes in letting guests carve their own path, whether it’s renting a private car to go around their next port-of-call, taking a hike at their own pace or discovering local food. It’s about flexibility and creating the vacation you truly desire.
Seabourn Cruises destinations – A diversity of choices
Boasting two purpose-built expedition ships and five Ocean vessels, it is easy to stick to their “follow the sun” philosophy, exploring Alaska in the summer and Australia & New Zealand during the northern hemisphere’s winter.
Their around-the-world itineraries are served on an intimate yacht-like experience, allowing guests to reach off-the-beaten-path unexpected destinations in even the most hallmark destinations.
World Cruises and Grand Voyages- The adventure of a lifetime
Seabourn Cruises World Cruises are well known by savvy sailors, but what about Grand Voyages?
2025 may not feature a Seabourn World Cruise, but presents a 90-day circumnavigation of Africa, round-trip from Barcelona—a unique itinerary no other cruise line offers.
Get onboard such specialized exploration, or book now on early bird price your ticket to Seabourn’s 2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire, a 129-day voyage around the globe, with the volcanic islands of the Pacific as a special feature. Departing from Los Angeles, and disembarking in Vancouver, the voyage covers a circumnavigation of Australia & New Zealand, Japan’s cherry blossom season, and the last summer currents of Alaska.
Featuring 65 ports, six overnights, and three late-night sailings, this spectacular World Cruise kicks off with a Gala – a formal evening open to only full voyage sailors, amongst a variety of exclusive, new amenities provided.
From increased shipboard credit to private dining experiences and medical services, business class air, and all transfers included, World Cruisers will not even have to think about carrying their luggage around the airport, as Seabourn provides a valet service picking everything up from their home, and delivering it to their hotel. A truly seamless voyage around the globe.
What else is new with Seabourn Cruises? A culinary evolution and exclusive deals
Seabourn Cruises’ culinary experience is evolving, bidding farewell to Thomas Keller and introducing Solis—a fine dining restaurant inspired by the guests’ own suggestions and the places they love to visit.
As a culinary ode to the journeys offered onboard, Solis is a tribute to an all-favorite destination: The Mediterranean.
Debuting on Seabourn Quest in January 2024 and extending to the rest of Ocean ships by Spring 2024, Solis was designed by Chef Anton Egger and Chef Franck Salein, promising a celebration of flavors inspired by freshly crafted dishes served sea-front along the coasts of the turquoise colored sea.
From whimsical cocktails to vibrant plating, every meal at Solis is a sensory voyage, inviting guests to savor the essence of a dish prepared entirely from scratch, inspired by a light, modern cuisine bursting with color and character.
Why Seabourn you still ask? A personalized, laidback luxury experience
Blame it on their 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, or small yacht-inspired ships, but Seabourn is all about a laidback luxury experience
For guests not in need of a butler, but definitely appreciating the personal service offered by their suite steward, Seabourn offers the freedom only a resort type of vibe can have to crafting your ideal vacation.
From seasonal migration cruises to accessible suites for guests with mobility issues, Seabourn goes beyond boundaries. It’s not just a cruise; it’s a journey tailored to your preferences, filled with Seabourn Moments that linger long after you’ve docked.
Enjoy a symphony of luxury in every aspect of your way, from the onboard entertainment crafted through partnerships with renowned figures like Tim Rice to the attentive familiarity of a staff that knows exactly how you like your eggs in the morning, and what type of sparkling water you prefer.
Seabourn Cruises offers a symphony of luxury, from exclusive deals and world-class amenities to a personalized approach that lets you craft your own adventure. Embrace the laidback elegance and embark on a journey that transcends traditional cruising—a journey with Seabourn.
A voyage crafted to your preferences with Luxury Cruise Connections as an advisor
As we were able to discover in our one-on-one with Wendy, Seabourn truly places their focus on what guests want the most.
Being a luxury cruise travel agency fully appreciative of its industry connections, we are happy to not only delve into these exclusive conversations but actually offer our guests special deals on particular itineraries. We not only work with brands such as Seabourn, but we travel onboard them, knowing the experience inside out, and being able to offer our clients tremendous value.
If you happened to register for this past live session, you are probably now enjoying your special onboard credit added, but even if you didn’t you can still receive access to exclusive deals on last-minute voyages, and special-limited-offers to solo travelers – with reduced single supplement only 10% above current double occupancy fares on selected itineraries.
Eager to know more? You know what to do, contact our travel advisors today!
Mavi Parra is a journalist, content creator, and traveler with over 10 years of experience in various communications fields. Specializing in digital media and advertising, her work focuses on the relationships between travel, culture, and destinations. Currently, she is Luxury Cruise Connection’s content writer, developing engaging content to educate and promote luxury cruise travel.
