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Seabourn Odyssey Review

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Seabourn Odyssey cruise ship facts

• 2009 launched
• 2019 refurbished

Our Seabourn Odyssey review explains everything about this luxury cruise ship, from the rooms to the restaurants. There’s also video tours and advice.

In this review

Everything about Seabourn Odyssey is designed to impress. It is a spectacularly beautiful cruise ship with spacious suites, chic public areas, five-star dining and great entertainment.

• Caviar on-demand.
• Amazing food.
• An exclusive, club-like atmosphere.
• Genuine teak verandas.
• It’s all hot!

Our review ratings

Seabourn odyssey deck plan.

The Seabourn Odyssey deck plan is easy to get around. There are a total of 10 passenger decks, the highest of which is deck 11.

• Reception : Deck 7
• Accommodation : Decks 4 to 10
• Main dining room : Deck 4
• Theatre : Deck 6
• Observation lounge : Deck 10

The famous water sports marina is located on Deck 2.

About Seabourn Odyssey

When Seabourn Odyssey debuted in 2009 she set new standards in luxury cruising. Built by the Italian company T. Mariotti, she was the first in the Odyssey-class of cruise liners which featured design innovations like a retractable marina.

Seabourn Odyssey is much bigger than the first ships in the Seabourn fleet. However, she still has an intimate feel. There is space for just 450 guests, each one pampered by attentive staff. In fact, three staff members are on hand to serve every four guests on Seabourn Odyssey!

Every guest on Seabourn Odyssey stays in a suite, and almost every suite has a genuine teak veranda . There are 229 suites ranging in size from the huge Wintergreen Suite to the roomy Ocean View Suite. The Ocean View Suites are the only ones that do not have verandas.

The interior of Seabourn Odyssey is different to other cruise liners. The Nordic-inspired design team chose a classic northern European decor. They used light beechwood panelling and sharp Nordic lines, as well as bright open spaces. The effect is striking and as you’ll see from our Seabourn Odyssey review, it makes you feel like you’re staying in a chic hotel.

Seabourn Odyssey inclusions

Like all ships in the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Odyssey is all-inclusive. Once you get onboard you won’t need to pay for anything else.

Your cruise fare includes all meals, even in speciality restaurants . It also includes all alcoholic beverages, meaning you can enjoy Champagne, wine or spirits when ever you like.

During our Seabourn Odyssey review the house Champagne was Nicolas Feuillatte. Premium alcoholic beverages can also be purchased, but in our view the house wines and spirits were excellent.

Speciality teas and coffees are included in the cruise fare as well.

Also included in the cruise fare are all gratuities, so there is no need to tip. However, if you have a private cocktail party in your suite we do recommend showing your appreciation to the stewardess and staff.

Seabourn Odyssey almost always has a free shuttle service from the port to the town centre, especially if it is some distance away.

Seabourn Odyssey guests also get a handy tote bag to use when going ashore or around the ship.

On each voyage bath products by Molton Brown are supplied free of charge.

Dining delights

Seabourn is renowned for five-star food. On Seabourn Odyssey this is especially so. During our Seabourn Odyssey review voyage the quality of the produce was exceptional and the preparation of every dish was superb. No matter what voyage you take, get set for a mouth-watering journey!

There are four dining venues . The Restaurant is the main dining room. It is a spectacular place with high ceilings and chandeliers. The Restaurant has a modern French-inspired menu. There is also The Colonnade which has al fresco dining and themed buffets. While the poolside Patio has a casual and laid back atmosphere.

Seabourn Odyssey has just one speciality restaurant – The Grill by Thomas Keller. Keller is a Michelin-starred chef and he designed the menu for this classic American steakhouse.

Our Seabourn Odyssey review rates each of these onboard restaurants and includes video tours as well.

The ever popular Seabourn Square serves light snacks as well as tea and coffee throughout the day.

Seabourn Odyssey dress code

Seabourn Odyssey has a dress code similar to an up-market beach resort. During the day it is resort-casual, while at night it’s more showy.

Before 6:00pm guests can wear shorts, jeans and T-shirts, but swimwear is not acceptable in any of the restaurants. In the evening it will be either elegant casual or formal. This will be flagged each day in the Herald newsletter.

Elegant casual-wear for women includes slacks or a skirt, as well as a blouse. For men it includes slacks and a shirt (jacket optional). Formal ware includes evening gowns for women, and for men it can be either Tuxedos or suits.

The number of formal nights will depend on the length of the cruise. Voyages of up to 13 days have just one formal evening. On cruises of 14 to 20 days there are two formal evenings, while longer voyages have three.

However, Seabourn have responded to guest feedback and now only ask those dining in The Restaurant to dress up on formal nights. That means you can wear elegant casual in any other dining venue on formal evenings.

During our Seabourn Odyssey review many guests enjoyed dressing up on formal nights, even if they were not dining in The Restaurant.

Fellow guests

Seabourn Odyssey has a loyal following. She is popular all year round. On our Seabourn Odyssey review voyage there were repeat guests. Indeed, a lot of them told us they’d sailed on Seabourn Odyssey many times.

The age of Seabourn Odyssey guests ranges from 40 to 70-years. They are mostly active and are also well travelled.

During our Seabourn Odyssey review most guests came from the U.S.A. and U.K. Canadians were also on board. An increasing number of Australians are also choosing to sail on Seabourn Odyssey.

Seabourn Odyssey is gay-friendly.

Seabourn Odyssey conclusion

We think Seabourn Odyssey delivers the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation. It is like a floating five-star resort. There’s spacious suites, world-class dining, a spa and exciting nightlife. As our Seabourn Odyssey review shows, it all makes for the ideal luxury vacation. Visit the Seabourn website for Seabourn Odyssey voyages and destinations.

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Odyssey: A lesson in contradiction

By Host Dan , May 25, 2022 in Seabourn Cruise Line

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I just disembarked Odyssey in Los Angeles after a 3-week Panama Canal cruise.

My intention was to create a travel-logue on board, towards the end of the cruise.  I was shocked and disappointed to find out that the log-in link to CC was blocked by SB's IT dept.  This was verified by an officer, after she tried to log on to the CC site, called someone in IT and was told of the block.  Too bad.  I was ready, willing, and able, (at the time), to go in-depth with observations, crew comments, and other general issues.  Now, after a hectic flight home, getting re-acclimated to home life, etc., I don't have the time or desire to write a full review.  (Could this be the reason SB decided to block CC on board?)  One can only speculate.  I wondered why there were no more (ship side) on board travel posts after April 14, from the ships.

I will post a few observations from the 3- week cruise.  Please post any questions you may have, and I'll be glad to

respond on this thread.  

Jan Stearman, cruise director.  What can I say about Jan?  Only that in my years of sailing SB, I feel Jan is the very best at what she does.  Her interaction with guests, confident demeanor, and just plain professionalism shined through most of this cruise.  (I say most, as Jan was laid up for about 6 days.   James, the ACD, took over beautifully, in Jan's absence.)  Hat's off to Jan!

The constant scraping of paint and varnish.  The constant smell of paint.  The condition of deck 5 aft. (Garbage on the floor, staining, and just unkept) was not acceptable.  This was a huge annoyance throughout the journey.  What did they do when in dry-dock?  The ship should have been sparkling.  Far from it.  The public bathrooms, (off the Club especially), were in need of a deep clean.  Some were even "gross".

The breakfast and lunch in the Colonnade were consistently good.  The food in the restaurant was mediocre at best.  Entree's seemed to be "convention" quality, and not up to par for a luxury experience.  The food was on par to any mass-market cruise.  This is not the Seabourn way, IMHO.

Trivia with Jan and the entertainment staff was brutal (in a good way.)  It seemed like most of the passengers participated.  I was part of a small group (4 to 6 people at any given time).  Most groups had 10 players.  I was part of the Bar Fly team.  We won.

The Thomas Keller Grill was hit-or-miss.  The tableside Caesar salad was delightful.  the entrees were either excellent, or just plain bad. No in between.  We dined at TK 3 times.  Dined at Earth and Ocean and Patio Grill.  Not memorable.

I did not participate in any SB shore excursions, but heard quite a few complaints.  Swim with the Dolphins, great experience, but not told that if you want photos of the experience, its going to cost $300 per person.  This was not disclosed up front.  A couple was left behind on a city tour.  (They were right on time for the motor coach, but the guide forgot to do a head count).  Overall the feedback from the Shore excursions were not good.  Especially the fact that the tour operators and official shore ex. were not vetted.

Of course I met some wonderful people on board.   A shout out "hey" to one of our fellow CC members, she knows who she is!  Making new friends is never an issue on SB.

The on board entertainment staff was excellent!  (when not in quarantine for COVID).  Some of the guest performers were Roy Tan, excellent pianist and artist, and Lou Gazzara, American Idol finalist on season 2 of the show.  They both were very approachable, very talented and very down to earth.  The lecturer was excellent throughout our Panama Canal voyage, and beyond.

There is a lot more to report, and I'll try to answer any questions anyone might have.

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34 minutes ago, Host Dan said: Hello all!   I just disembarked Odyssey in Los Angeles after a 3-week Panama Canal cruise.   My intention was to create a travel-logue on board, towards the end of the cruise.  I was shocked and disappointed to find out that the log-in link to CC was blocked by SB's IT dept.  This was verified by an officer, after she tried to log on to the CC site, called someone in IT and was told of the block.  Too bad.  I was ready, willing, and able, (at the time), to go in-depth with observations, crew comments, and other general issues.  Now, after a hectic flight home, getting re-acclimated to home life, etc., I don't have the time or desire to write a full review.  (Could this be the reason SB decided to block CC on board?)  One can only speculate.  I wondered why there were no more (ship side) on board travel posts after April 14, from the ships.  

Interesting. I reported on CC about a SB cruise in real time a few years ago.  Much to my chagrin, Mr. SLSD mentioned that I was doing this  to the CD (who was filling in for Ross at the time).  When we got back to our suite that evening, Cruise Critic had been blocked (it had been available earlier throughout the cruise) . We had a work around ---gogoduck  

Disappointing that  you encountered unclean restrooms.  Clearly not acceptable.  Did you report the unclean restrooms to the Hotel Director?

highplanesdrifters

Oh my!  Thanks for your report. How sad that they are blocking CC.  Sailing soon and prepared for hiccups, but not for prepared for the conditions you have experienced. Thanks for the heads up.

19 minutes ago, SLSD said:   Disappointing that  you encountered unclean restrooms.  Clearly not acceptable.  Did you report the unclean restrooms to the Hotel Director?

No I did not.  

That sounds awful, Dan.  Almost completely opposite to what Seabourn has been like up to now.  I can only associate it with  lack of trained staff, mainly due to covid, as as happened on other lines, and fewer of them, or maybe the prospect of SB being 'taken over' by the Saudis, with lack of morale amongst the Officers and staff.  If the deal has not yet been done, you would think Carnival would want to present a good image of the line to them.  Sad for Jan Stearman, who is a lovely lady and great CD.

It will be interesting to read your views, highplanesdrifter.

About Jan and Ross for that matter, we all know that the shipboard staff are terrific, talented people. The same cannot be said for much of what head office mandates, sadly, and we saw this on the cruise preceding the MIA to LA cruise when we were on Ody post dry dock. The condition and cleanliness of the decks with rust and worn treads on deck steps etc was shocking to me.

Come to think of it, HAL ran Seabourn operationally for way too long. Who likes a rotating menu of one week at Earth and Ocean and 2 weeks at Colonnade when your cruise is longer? Who is enthused by the same menu at TK Grill likewise? Who appreciates these boring port schedules eg a 4 hour only stop in HK that I recall a few years ago on Sojourn. And what about those creative menus on Silversea’s Muse class ships with 8 restaurants including one that offers dishes from the locale? Who can defend those unpadded, narrow and ancient weather-worn deck chairs we last saw on Odyssey? Nothing on Seabourn shows investment favor luxury - as of a few years now.

I just hope that the anticipated investment by a new owner is done quickly and the 5 ships’ hardware and software get attention asap. If Carnival cannot/will not invest in them, well, someone else has to do so to keep our business. Then the excellent shipboard staff will be dealing with an appreciative customer base, as it should be.

Happy and healthy sailing!

1 hour ago, lincslady said:     It will be interesting to read your views, highplanesdrifter.

I'll do what I can to post some during trips. I always appreciate when folks post and have been remiss in posting semi live in the past.   We leave on Sunday for SS Cloud Southampton to Tromso. Last minute booking. Gotta do something with those FCC's before they disappear.   August we will be on Seabourn Venture, Svalbard/Greenland/Iceland.  October, SS Wind, Puntareanas/Valparaso.  So..there will be a lot to compare and contrast. These are not normal times, every cruise is different as is every cruise line.   I'm expecting a lot more bumps in the road so if we get some smooth sailing, yahoo!

@SLSD do you mean duck duck go?

We were also on the MIA to LAX Cruise. It was our first on Seabourn.

While we were very impressed with the crew and their continuous attempts to make the pax happy and comfortable, we were disappointed with a number of issues:

• We agree with Dan that the condition of the ship was  not what we expect of a luxury ship. This may be due to the fact that we normally only cruise on the newer ships in the fleet. One can probably not expect a 12 year old ship to compete with a ship that is only 1 - 2 years old. However, we should be able to expect a ship recently out of dry dock to be in the best condition possible.
• We were disappointed with the dining experience. While we generally  found the food to be adequate, there was very little we found to be exceptional. We dined in the TK Grill 5 times. The Caesar salad, Dover sole and lamb chops were very good. Other items were acceptable but not very memorable. There were always items on The Restaurant menu that we found acceptable, however very few that we really desired. We were impressed that we could request a special dish that would be prepared with 24 hours notice. However we were frustrated by the inability to make that request with knowledge of what would be included on the menu we might prefer. We were also disappointed by the limited dining venues. We are accustomed to about 4 specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room. Due to these items we will probably return to Regent or maybe even HAL for our future cruises.
• We did participate in 4 of the SB shore excursions. While the objective of the excursion was normally fun and interesting, we were disappointed by the amount of bus travel on 2 of the 4 and particularly on one 4.5 hour excursion with at least 3 hours of bus travel that was not mentioned in the description. I also got in significant trouble with my wife due to a “Luxury Sailboat Ride” that wound up being much rougher than my wife appreciated.
• We were also disappointed with the personal laundry facilities. We are used to having a laundry room on each floor rather than only 2 rooms for the whole ship. They were also not particularly comfortable without even a chair on which to sit.

We did find the other PAX on Seabourn to be extremely friendly. We made new friends and enjoyed our interaction with almost everyone. We were very impressed with the entertainment, particularly Roy Tan and Lou Gazzara. 

5 hours ago, highplanesdrifters said:     @SLSD do you mean duck duck go?

Yes  Sorry, it's been a while. 

CwazeAndCwaze

So VERY similar to our experiences.

Thank you, Dan.

Ouch, Seabourn and Regent were our favorite cruise lines pre Covid. We have had 4 Regent cruises canceled during covid. We have a 30 day Seabourn cruise in February that is paid in full. We are so looking forward to this cruise. We have a unique itinerary before and after this cruise so we are not able to cancel.

I have wondered why CC is so quiet on the Seabourn board. Now I know. I am watching the Regent board light up with live experiences and issues being addressed. I expect minor issues on any ship  but not wide spread issues and certainly I expect transparency.

I do hope others post their experiences. That includes Scott. I do not think at this time you will get much push back. I personally want to know experiences. If problems were told to management was it fixed? If this type of experience becomes consistent I will have my high volume, luxury travel agent check into it.   

Dan, thank you for your review  

I am following this thread with a little apprehension as I'm on the Sojourn for a 21-day Med trip in September.  As some of you may remember, I always post up a 'live' journal and hope to do the same as usual.  

On my last foreign trip I was staying at the Sofitel in Cartagena, Colombia, and they had blocked TripAdvisor because (they said) guests posted negative comments and asked for perks like free dinners in exchange for deleting their posts. 

yogi bernard

So Seabourn or Crystal. Or is it a toss up? up?

3 minutes ago, yogi bernard said: So Seabourn or Crystal. Or is it a toss up? up?

Crystal is no more.

No more what? Expensive? Luxurious?

I had always heard it was the nest, so if I'm going to do this thing I want to do it right.

Time to get my future cruise deposits back 

3 minutes ago, yogi bernard said: No more what? Expensive? Luxurious?   I had always heard it was the nest, so if I'm going to do this thing I want to do it right.    

Crystal Cruise Line is no longer in business.

OK. So in dolphin-speak, Crystal is not.

That's too bad.

Thanks for the clarification Host.

Dan, Did SB also block other social media like FB and IG. Couldn't someone who wants to post live from a cruise use one of these?

11 minutes ago, Xerxes10 said: Dan, Did SB also block other social media like FB and IG. Couldn't someone who wants to post live from a cruise use one of these?

Sure they could.  The difference is that CC already has a broad, worldwide audience in place.

20 minutes ago, Host Dan said: The difference is that CC already has a broad, worldwide audience in place.

I am sure there are many more followers of the two Seabourn groups on Facebook than people who follow the Seabourn forum here on CC. I'm surprised they would bother to block a specific site on an ad hoc basis. I can only say I've posted to CC on every Seabourn cruise we've been on.

CabinBoy2020

16 hours ago, ernieb said: We were also on the MIA to LAX Cruise. It was our first on Seabourn. While we were very impressed with the crew and their continuous attempts to make the pax happy and comfortable, we were disappointed with a number of issues: We agree with Dan that the condition of the ship was  not what we expect of a luxury ship. This may be due to the fact that we normally only cruise on the newer ships in the fleet. One can probably not expect a 12 year old ship to compete with a ship that is only 1 - 2 years old. However, we should be able to expect a ship recently out of dry dock to be in the best condition possible. We were disappointed with the dining experience. While we generally  found the food to be adequate, there was very little we found to be exceptional. We dined in the TK Grill 5 times. The Caesar salad, Dover sole and lamb chops were very good. Other items were acceptable but not very memorable. There were always items on The Restaurant menu that we found acceptable, however very few that we really desired. We were impressed that we could request a special dish that would be prepared with 24 hours notice. However we were frustrated by the inability to make that request with knowledge of what would be included on the menu we might prefer. We were also disappointed by the limited dining venues. We are accustomed to about 4 specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room. Due to these items we will probably return to Regent or maybe even HAL for our future cruises. We did participate in 4 of the SB shore excursions. While the objective of the excursion was normally fun and interesting, we were disappointed by the amount of bus travel on 2 of the 4 and particularly on one 4.5 hour excursion with at least 3 hours of bus travel that was not mentioned in the description. I also got in significant trouble with my wife due to a “Luxury Sailboat Ride” that wound up being much rougher than my wife appreciated. We were also disappointed with the personal laundry facilities. We are used to having a laundry room on each floor rather than only 2 rooms for the whole ship. They were also not particularly comfortable without even a chair on which to sit.   We did find the other PAX on Seabourn to be extremely friendly. We made new friends and enjoyed our interaction with almost everyone. We were very impressed with the entertainment, particularly Roy Tan and Lou Gazzara. 

I was on the same cruise with you and, in fact, am still onboard until tomorrow in Vancouver.  I agree with you and Host Dan. I posted on the Crystal board about the totally unacceptable situation with my cabin. The problem was rectified to my satisfaction one week into the cruise.  

I agree the condition and design of the ship is disappointing. The low ceilings and heavy curtains and clunky shades on the windows in public spaces are depressing.  The constant cleaning/maintenance on deck 5 made it frequently unusable for walking.

I, too, wished for more variety in menus and dining options. IMO the food was better than a recent cruise on Azamara, but just barely.   

The crew were overall excellent. Many were genuinely kind, worked hard to please, and eager to chat. That’s one reason I cruise. Also many nice guests onboard.   

I did just two SB excursions. One in Costa Rica to a Andalusian horse ranch was excellent. Another in Chiapas for a cooking demo and lunch was fun.   

Maybe the Saudis will inject some much needed cash and improvements into this line. It would be great if they bought the Crystal ships as well!

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59 minutes ago, CabinBoy2020 said: The constant cleaning/maintenance on deck 5 made it frequently unusable for walking.

Yes, skip the cleaning and the maintenance.  Then we can have more postings like:

On 5/25/2022 at 9:37 AM, markham said: The condition and cleanliness of the decks with rust and worn treads on deck steps etc was shocking to me.

Some complain that there's uncleanliness.  Some complain that there's too much cleaning.

Guess you can never please everyone.

3 hours ago, Host Dan said: Sure they could.  The difference is that CC already has a broad, worldwide audience in place.

Not only that, but:

1.  Many pax deliberately do not use Facebook, for a variety of reasons, and 

2.  For at least two luxury lines where I saw fresh Facebook posts that were the least bit critical of the experience on the line, ( not SB)  they were quickly shut down when the rah-rah moderators took down the posts or closed the thread, noting the FB forums they set up are for basically for happy talk about cruise enjoyment , not for criticisms and negative commentary ( especially when a lot of people chimed in on the negativities).  What was left was so skewed to happy happy happy that I wondered if it was real.

Cruise Critic also censors but allows *criticism*, within reason.

I wondered if there were no live reports because very few are on board and those on board who might post are too worn out to post .  Or perhaps on the ships they blocked because there are internet connection issues, with people posting pictures and even video, making it harder to use for others?

Have been on for eight days.   Always access to CC.  I've never been so happy to get off a ship.   

Some satisfactory aspects, but too many unSeabournish things.   That, plus government induced aggravations wear on me.  

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Seabourn launches 2024 Alaska season with Seabourn Odyssey's final sailings

Seabourn , renowned for ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, commenced its 2024 Alaska season on Friday, May 10, as the Seabourn Odyssey set sail from Vancouver (BC Canada) . This season promises an immersive journey to both popular and seldom-visited ports along the Inside Passage . Notably, this marks the final season for Seabourn Odyssey with the cruise line, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience this iconic ship.

During the 2024 season, Seabourn Odyssey will embark on 12 seven-day voyages from May to August, navigating between Vancouver and Juneau with distinct itineraries for northbound and southbound routes. Guests can also opt for extended 14-day round-trip voyages. Additionally, the ship will feature two 10-day Alaska Fjord Odyssey itineraries and an 11-day Inside Passage & Alaska Fjords voyage, all departing from Vancouver in June. Passengers can further enhance their experiences through Seabourn's Ventures by Seabourn program, which offers guided kayak and Zodiac tours led by expert expedition teams.

The highlight of Seabourn Odyssey's final season will be a 22-day Farewell Voyage, departing from Seattle on September 2, 2024, and concluding in Yokohama, Japan . This special journey will traverse Alaska's stunning landscapes, visit wildlife-rich destinations like Kodiak Island and Dutch Harbor , and explore Japan's Hokkaido Island during the autumn foliage season.

Seabourn Odyssey's 2024 Alaska season is designed to provide guests with luxurious adventures and memorable experiences, complemented by the renowned hospitality and expertise of Seabourn's expedition team. The program includes scenic cruises through breathtaking glaciers and visits to culturally significant towns, ensuring a truly enriching voyage for all aboard.

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SEABOURN HONORED WITH 38 TOP TRAVEL AWARDS IN 2023

SEATTLE, December 18, 2023 – Seabourn , the leader in ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel, celebrates another banner year after receiving 38 top travel industry awards and accolades from major consumer and travel publications in 2023.

Recognitions came from readers’ polls, discerning travel critics and editors, and expert travel partners who stay up to date with every new development in the travel industry. The awards honored many aspects of the Seabourn travel experience, including its ultra-luxury expedition experiences, wellness, suites, culinary and entertainment, as well as the overall experience with accolades such as best luxury line, best expedition ship and more.

“I am so very proud of the entire Seabourn family, and these accolades are a testament to our shoreside and shipboard teams’ unwavering dedication to delivering the best ultra-luxury travel experience at sea. These awards also reflect the voice of our guests and travel advisor partners, who have collectively expressed how we consistently provide unmatched ultra-luxury experiences," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “2023 was exceptional, with the successful launch of our second purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit , and the continuous innovation of our onboard offerings and unparalleled dining options. As we head into 2024, we look forward to welcoming our extraordinary guests on board and creating unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moments’ when they sail with us.”

Over the years, Seabourn has consistently been rated as a top choice in the luxury travel segment. Seabourn’s 2023 top awards and accolades include:

Travel Weekly 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

·       Best Cruise Line: Under 1,000 Berths

·       Best Cruise Line: Antarctica

Forbes - Best Luxury Cruises of 2023

·       Best Small Ship Luxury Cruise - Seabourn Venture

Luxury Travel Advisor – Awards of Excellence

·       Best Cruise Line for Expedition Ships

TravelAge West - 2023 WAVE Awards

·       Best New Expedition Ship - Seabourn Venture

Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards

·       Best Small Ship Cruise Line

2023 Cruiseline.com Member Choice Awards

·       The Best Luxury Cruise Line

Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards

·       Best Luxury Cruise Line

·       Best Cruise Line Spa (5 th consecutive year)

Travel + Leisure - World’s Best Awards

·       Favorite Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2023 – Top 5

·       Favorite Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2023 – Top 5

Condé Nast Travel – Gold List

·       The Best Cruise Ships in the World: Seabourn Odyssey

Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Best Cruises in the World

·       Best Medium ships – Top 10

·               Best Small ships – Top 10

·               Best Expedition ships – Top 10

Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards (US & UK)

·       Best Cabins (Expedition Category): Seabourn Cruise Line

Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

·       Best Accommodations

·       Best Wellness Facilities

Recommend Readers' Choice Awards

·       Best Small-size Ship - Gold

·       Best Expedition Ship - Silver

·       Best Ultra-luxury Ship - Silver

·       Best Cuisine – Silver

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

·       Cruise Elements- Luxury Ship- Entertainment - Gold

·       Cruise Marketing- Campaign- Advertising/Marketing - Gold

·       Cruise Marketing - TV Commercial – Silver

TravelPulse – Travvy Awards

·       Best Cruise Ship - Luxury - Seabourn Ovation - Silver

·       Best Cruise Line - Luxury - Seabourn - Silver

·       Best Cruise Line - Small (Under 500 Cabins) - Seabourn - Bronze

·       Best Cruise Ship - Expedition/Adventure - Seabourn Venture – Bronze

USA Today 10 Best Awards

·       Best Small Cruise Ship: Seabourn Encore - Top 10

·       Best Boutique Cruise Line - Top 10

·       Best Adventure Cruise Line - Top 10  

·       Best Cruise Ship for Dining - Top 10

·       Best Ocean Cruise Line - Top 10

·               Best Small Cruise Ship: Seabourn Ovation - Top 10

Puget Sound Business Journal

·        Women of Influence - Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn

Wave Awards 2023

·       Best Luxury Ocean Cruise

·       Women in Cruise Awards - Lynn Narraway, Seabourn’s vice president of sales - UK and Europe

About Seabourn:  

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of seven modern ships. The 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, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers. 

For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com . 

Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). 

Seabourn Kicks off 2024 Alaska Season

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Seabourn’s 2024 Alaska season kicks off with the Seabourn Odyssey departing from Vancouver on May 10, 2024. 

The season will also mark Seabourn Odyssey’s final season with the cruise line, providing one one last chance for guests to sail on the ship.

“While Seabourn will continue sailing to Alaska in the future, this upcoming season marks the final journeys of Seabourn Odyssey to ‘the Great Land,’ and we invite our guests to embark on one final voyage with her before she departs our fleet,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.

“As our very experienced Alaska Captain Tim Roberts shared with me once, ‘you have not seen Alaska until you have sailed with Seabourn’. This is because our meticulously crafted itineraries will take our extraordinary guests on the ultimate retreat into nature with a blend of up-close adventures and ultra-luxury amenities to immerse themselves in the beauty of Alaska. The ship’s intimate size and yacht-like atmosphere will grant them unparalleled intimacy with the land’s vast wildlife and breathtaking wilderness.”

The Seabourn Odyssey will sail 12 seven-day voyages from May through August 2024, sailing northbound or southbound between Vancouver and Juneau. Each seven-day sailing can also be combined to create a 14-day roundtrip Vancouver voyage. The Odyssey will also offer two 10-day Alaska Fjord Odyssey itineraries, as well as one 11-day Inside Passage and Alaska Fjords journey in June. The ship will complete its final season with a 22-day Farewell Voyage, traveling through Alaska before crossing the Pacific to Japan.

Seabourn Odyssey’s final Alaska season will offer a range of guided activities for guests to get up close to wildlife via hike, kayak, catamaran and Zodiac. Ventures by Seabourn will include explorations of Hubbard Glacier, Tracy/Endicott Arm, Inian Islands, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), Alert Bay in British Columbia, and more.

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Seabourn Begins 2024 Alaska Cruise Season

L uxury expedition cruise line, Seabourn, began its 2024 Alaska cruise season on May 10, 2024 as the Seabourn Odyssey sailed from Vancouver for the first departure of the season. 

Seabourn Odyssey will offer 12 seven-day Alaska voyages now through August, 2024, sailing both northbound and southbound versions of the itinerary, which sails between Vancouver and Juneau to visit the Seymour Narrows, Stikine Strait, Snow Pass, Behm Canal, Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell, Prince Rupert and Alert Bay. 

Additionally, a few 10-day Alaska Fjords Odyssey departures offer a roundtrip sailing from Vancouver to Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Juneau and, for the first time, the Indigenous-owned port of Klawock on Prince of Wales Islands. Seabourn was the first cruise line to visit Klawock when it opened on May 6. 

An 11-day Inside Passage & Alaska Fjords itinerary also sails from Vancouver and visits Tongass National Rainforest, in addition to the same destinations along the 10-day Alaska Fjords Odyssey. 

After the Alaska cruise season ends, the Seabourn Odyssey will be retired from service with the cruise line. To commemorate its retirement, Seabourn is offering a 22-day Farewell Voyage departing from Seattle on September 2. It’ll travel to Alaska before sailing to Hokkaido and ending in Yokohama, Japan. 

"While Seabourn will continue sailing to Alaska in the future, this upcoming season marks the final journeys of Seabourn Odyssey to 'the Great Land,' and we invite our guests to embark on one final voyage with her before she departs our fleet," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. 

"As our very experienced Alaska Captain Tim Roberts shared with me once, 'you have not seen Alaska until you have sailed with Seabourn',” continued Leahy. “This is because our meticulously crafted itineraries will take our extraordinary guests on the ultimate retreat into nature with a blend of up-close adventures and ultra-luxury amenities to immerse themselves in the beauty of Alaska. The ship's intimate size and yacht-like atmosphere will grant them unparalleled intimacy with the land's vast wildlife and breathtaking wilderness."

The line’s 2025-2026 cruise itineraries and departures are currently available to book.