All the classes of Seabourn cruise ships, explained

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• Find a Seabourn Encore Cruise from $2,154
• Seabourn Sojourn Dress Code
• Where does Seabourn Pursuit sail from?
• Seabourn Cruises unveils 2025-2026 itineraries with Japan Foliage and Caribbean voyages
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• Seabourn Ovation Dress Code
• Public Spaces

Like several other upscale lines that have gone into Antarctica voyages in recent years, Seabourn is targeting a high-end customer that wants to explore the continent in style. Seabourn Venture features high-end restaurants serving elegant cuisine crafted in part by leading American chef Thomas Keller, and every room on the ship is a suite with its own balcony — something that isn't often the case with expedition ships. A warm welcome, intimate spaces and your choice of 300 all veranda suites await on the ultra luxury Seabourn Ovation. Larger than the rest of the fleet and sister ship to Seabourn Encore, you’ll enjoy a wider choice of dining venues,... The shorter trips navigate between Juneau and Vancouver, while the 2-week cruises follow a round-trip route from Vancouver.

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If you're a first timer, it can feel like boarding a ship where the party has started without you, but special first timer meet-and-greets are held for this very reason and it doesn't take long to join in. Seabourn is also gay-friendly and there were a number of gay couples on our voyage. Designer Adam D. Tihany has gone for a richer, more sumptuous look than that sported by Seabourn's three Odyssey-class ships. There's widespread use of rich dark blue and acres of gleaming mahogany (veneer, of course, this being a cruise ship). Shining stainless steel also features throughout and, despite the darker colors, there's light everywhere, through skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows and clever design.

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In Northern Europe, Seabourn ships mostly sail out of Dover, England; Copenhagen; and Reykjavik. Whether the Baltic and St. Petersburg will return as Seabourn cruise destinations in coming years will depend on whether there is a resolution to the conflict. The line also operates some weekslong Arctic voyages that start in Iceland and Greenland and extend all the way into the fabled, ice-filled Northwest Passage above Canada. Some of Seabourn's Mediterranean itineraries also include a passage through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea for visits to Egypt and Jordan.

Seabourn Sojourn Dress Code

That said, I have mixed feelings about their larger size, which results in a slightly more crowded feel. This is most noticeable when at the main pool areas of the vessels, which aren't much bigger than the main pool areas on the Odyssey-class ships, despite the ships carrying about a third more passengers. Seabourn Pursuit is designed and built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and includes modern hardware and technology that will extend the ships’ global deployment and capabilities. It carries two custom-built submarines, 24 Zodiacs, kayaks, and a 24-person expert Expedition Team enabling guests to engage in up-close wildlife encounters, off-the-beaten path excursions, and enriching cultural experiences. A fully-inclusive "yacht" like experience, Seabourn Pursuit blends state-of-the art capability with world-class service and luxury.

Where does Seabourn Pursuit sail from?

Each of these groups is made up of ships constructed around the same time to the same basic design. Your entire experience - beautifully choreographed and seamlessly carried out, so you can relax and truly be on vacation. Seabourn Sojourn enchants her guests with an array of public areas scaled to encourage a relaxed sociability.

The ship quickly becomes your ship, with the comfortable feeling of home where people take care of you, rather than the big-ship feeling of being among strangers and valued only for your potential to spend more money. Gratuities are included on Seabourn and are not expected, although you might tip if, for example, you're in a suite and ask your butler to arrange a private cocktail party. Elegant casual means smart -- no shorts -- but a jacket isn't necessary and as of late 2022, nice jeans are allowed. Most of the women dress elegantly at night, more so than this dress code would suggest, so pack the jewels, some strappy shoes and a few dresses. The ship is laid out such that all the accommodations are forward and all the public areas are aft. The compact size, combined with the presence of forward and aft elevators and staircases, in addition to a dazzling spiral feature staircase looping from Deck 10 down to Deck 3, means that passenger flow is excellent.

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For the coming year, most of the line's itineraries in Asia will be 14-night voyages to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, with some voyages also including stops in Malaysia. As of the publishing of this story, a whopping 218 of the 505 voyages on the line's schedule for 2023, 2024 and 2025 included calls in the region. In a new addition for autumn 2025, Seabourn introduces cruises amidst Japan's vibrant foliage aboard Seabourn Quest. Navigating the Japanese archipelago, the vessel makes inaugural calls on all 4 main islands.

Seabourn Ovation Dress Code

Smoking is allowed on Sky Bar's open-air starboard area (midship Deck 9 / Deck 10 on Encore and Ovation ships) and also on the starboard open-air pool terrace of The Club lounge (Deck 5 aft). Seabourn Cruise Line's guests may also expect the unexpected - from exclusive luggage tags and travel document portfolios to the pleasure of a complimentary massage while lounging at the pool. Seabourn will even arrange for your luggage to be picked up at home and delivered to your suite.

Public Spaces

A seventh Seabourn vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, is due to debut in late 2023, allowing for an even more diverse array of itineraries. Seabourn also typically deploys at least one of its vessels to Alaska in the summer. Between May and July 2025, Seabourn Pursuit embarks on a series of 10-day departures exploring the Australia and Kimberley Coast region, connecting Broome and Darwin, Australia. In August 2025, Seabourn Venture embarks on a historic journey through the Northwest Passage, retracing the paths of earlier seafarers and explorers. Every USD 500 spent on onboard and pre-cruise online purchases earns 1 Club Point.

Passengers on the ship's longer, more exotic sailings skew older, but regardless of age, everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. For a ship of its size, however, Seabourn Pursuit offers a wealth of cozy areas to kick back and relax. The iconic Seabourn Square, located on Deck 6 at the back of the ship, features various amenities like a library, a guest services desk, a coffee bar and an outdoor area. On the opposite end of Deck 6, The Bow Lounge is unique to Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture and is the place to take in all the natural scenery.

Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the  ultra-luxury segment. In any given year, Seabourn offers far fewer sailings in Northern Europe than in the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean trips offer a wide range of port stops and vary greatly in length. Despite having just six vessels, the small luxury line operates voyages to more than 100 countries on all seven continents, from North America and Europe to Australia and Antarctica.

There is no formal youth program, but they do allow children and teens to board their ships. Keep in mind that infants who are 6 months or younger are not allowed on non-transocean sailings, and those who are 12 months or younger cannot go on transocean sailings. Since there are no specific facilities for children, parents must take responsibility for their children’s behavior and entertainment. Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone, and each person requires one adult chaperone. It includes an oceanview gym with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training services, a motion studio for fitness classes, a full-service hair and nail salon, and an exclusive Barber Shop, a men’s only refuge.