SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travel
experience, is preparing for its return to Alaska and British
Columbia in 2020 with adventures in "The Great Land" that
are sure to entice a range of travelers, including a series of
shorter seven-day voyages.
Drawing inspiration from the outstanding success of the past
three seasons, Seabourn has created an enriching and exciting
cruise schedule for Seabourn Sojourn to pursue in
summer 2020, including NEW seven-day cruises heading north and
south; Ventures by Seabourn optional,
for-charge guided kayak, Zodiac and hiking tours; a variety of
immersive shore excursions; and two available pre-
and post-cruise Seabourn Journeys. Seabourn is also enhancing
four itineraries in the region with scenic cruising of the
majestic Glacier Bay National Park, with narration and insider
observations by a National Park Service Ranger to enhance the
experience.
Guests who book may receive a number of benefits on select
sailings that could include suite upgrades, shipboard credits, air
credits, complimentary internet, discounts on back-to-back voyages,
and more.
"Alaska and British Columbia never fail to delight our
guests, who often come back for more," observed Rick Meadows, president of Seabourn. "We're
always excited to send Seabourn Sojourn north, and the 2020
season will be a great opportunity to see just how far Seabourn's
Ultimate Alaska will go."
There's a Seabourn Cruise Just Right for
You
Seabourn's 2020 season welcomes 10 new seven-day
cruises to complement Seabourn's popular lineup of 10-, 11- and
12-day voyages. With sailings between Vancouver and Juneau, each seven-day cruise can be combined
to create a 14-day round-trip cruise including spectacular glacier
experiences at Hubbard Glacier and Tracy/Endicott Arm. Guests who
book the back-to-back voyages can also save up to 15 percent on the
cruise fare.
Up Close and Personal - Venturing into Adventure
The
popular Ventures by Seabourn optional shore experience program
will return in 2020 with experiences centered around adventurous
activities within the region's most breathtaking destinations.
Escorted by an expert team of 14 that includes scientists and local
guides, the optional for-charge kayak, Zodiac, catamaran, and
hiking tours offer close-up touring opportunities that larger
cruise ships cannot access.
The world-class expedition team members will also be featured in
the ship's highly engaging and complimentary Seabourn
Conversations program. The team are also available to interact
with guests throughout the day and evening, sharing their keen
insight and in-depth knowledge about the history, ecology, and
culture of the region. Guests who can't get enough can get more
through team chronicles and photos shared via Seabourn's Ventures
Tracker.
Ventures by Seabourn destinations to be reached on the water or
on foot include Alert Bay,
Inian Islands, Rudyerd Bay (Misty
Fjords), College Fjord, Tracy
Arm/Endicott
Arm, Haines
(Skagway), Hubbard Glacier,
Wrangell and Harriman
Glacier.
The Great Land – By Land
Seabourn
Sojourn's journey to Alaska & British
Columbia will offer many exciting opportunities for guests
to step off ship and onto land for memorable shore excursions
lasting less than a day. Scheduled shore excursions for the
2020 season include:
- Haines: Burrow Creek
Retreat & Crab Boil: A Mindful Living Tour – Another
extension of Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, this tour unfolds at Burrow Creek
Waterfall Lodge, a 120-acre rustic resort set just outside of
Skagway along the coastline of
Lynn Canal – America's longest,
deepest fjord. Take in stunning viewpoints, discover how the Lodge
harnesses energy from the waterfall, and enjoy an elegant
off-the-grid dining experience led by a Dungeness crab-and-shrimp
boil.
- Sitka: Salmon Fishing at
Sitka – Fall hook, line and
sinker into one of the best-kept secrets of Southeast Alaska, with sport fishing for king,
silver, chum and pink salmon in Sitka Sound. With dramatic views
and opportunities to see other marine wildlife, this is an
all-around exciting excursion for fishers of all skill levels. This
excursion is part of the line's popular "Enjoy Your
Catch" experience, an exclusive culinary experience
offering a memorable opportunity for guests to not only hook but
also savor their own personal catch of the day prepared by the
onboard culinary team. "Enjoy Your Catch" experiences are also
available in other ports including Ketchikan, Icy Straight Point and Wrangell.
- Juneau: Deluxe Dog Sledding
Adventure by Helicopter – Fly over the Juneau Icefield and
soak in the views to reach Norris Glacier and the dog sledding camp
high on the glacier. On this once-in-a-lifetime experience, guests
will head out with a professional musher for a five-mile mush
across the glacier and the snowy terrain of the Juneau Icefield.
Guests will also learn about the care of the huskies and the
specific wellness program and care the animals receive.
So Much More to Explore
Guests can extend their time
in Alaska and British Columbia with Seabourn Journeys,
available pre- and/or post-cruise, featuring destinations and
experiences in treasured locations that cannot be accessed on
single-day excursions from Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn
Journeys available in 2020 include:
- The Denali Experience – Truly a peak
experience in Alaska, the line's
four- and five-day, pre- and post-cruise Seabourn Journey allows
guests options to travel by road, rail and air to see the highest
mountain in North America.
- UNESCO Banff National Park
& Rocky Mountaineer – Head inland by rail from
Calgary on this seven-day
pre-cruise Seabourn Journey to experience the majesty and grandeur
of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National
Park and Lake Louise, with
spectacular scenery and Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer
all the way.
Glacier Bay: Alaska's UNESCO
Treasure
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, Glacier
Bay has experienced many major glacier advances over millennia.
See its current state of beauty via enhancements to four
Seabourn Sojourn sailings in 2020 with the Official Cruise
Partner of UNESCO World Heritage, including:
- 10-Day Glacier Bay Sojourn – Sailing from
Vancouver, British Columbia to
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska from August
28-September 7, 2020, this 10-day journey will take in both
Glacier Bay National Park and the multi-glaciered marvel of College
Fjord, as well as a visit to Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords).
- 7-Day Glacier Bay & Canadian Inside
Passage – Departing Juneau,
Alaska bound for Vancouver,
British Columbia from September
25-October 2, 2020, this sailing will pack glaciers, rustic
frontier towns, and abundant wildlife viewing into one thoroughly
enjoyable week.
- 14-Day Glacier Bay, Fjords & Canadian Inside
Passage – Departing Vancouver on September 18, this voyage offers one of the most
immersive Alaska and British Columbia experiences, winding through
quaint ports and majestic landscapes, including a full day in
Glacier Bay National Park.
- 12-day Glacier Bay & Pacific
Coast – Departing Vancouver, British Columbia, this journey will
heard first north, then south to Los
Angeles from October 2-14,
2020, to close out Seabourn Sojourn's latest tour of
"The Great Land."
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with
intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart:
spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas and all
oceanfront; superb dining in a choice of venues; complimentary
premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times;
award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes
guests feel at home on board. The ships travel the globe to more
than 400 of the world's most desirable destinations including
marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports
and hideaways on all seven continents. The line is also the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO World Heritage, aiding its
mission of safeguarding and promoting the world's unique cultural
and natural heritage recognized for its outstanding universal
value.
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:
Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ultra-luxury
ships 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.
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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 in
partnership with UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice†
- 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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