#Seabourn Encore

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Seabourn stellt Neue Routen für 2026 vor – dabei sind zwei Einzigartige Gelegenheiten zur Beobachtung der Sonnenfinsternis

SEATTLE, 11. Oktober 2024 – Seabourn, die führende Reederei im Bereich Ultra-Luxus-Kreuzfahrten und Expeditionsreisen, hat ein aufregendes Programm für das Jahr 2026 bekanntgegeben. Die luxuriöse Flotte, bestehend aus der Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest und Seabourn Sojourn, wird zwischen März und Dezember 2026 den Mittelmeerraum, Nordeuropa, Alaska, Japan sowie Kanada und…

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On August 17, 2022, Sarah reunited with her godmothered ship the Seabourn Encore for “An Intimate Evening of Music and Conversation” on board the cruise in Greece. 

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Bahamalar bayraklı kruvaziyer Bodrum'a geldi

Bahamalar bayraklı “Seabourn Encore” isimli kruvaziyer, Muğla’nın Bodrum ilçesine geldi. Kuşadası Limanı’nın ardından ilçeyi ziyaret eden 180 metre uzunluğundaki yolcu gemisi, Bodrum Cruise Port Limanı’na yanaştırıldı. Gemide çoğu ABD’li ve İngiliz 571 yolcu ile 410 personel bulunduğu belirtildi. İşlemlerin ardından gemiden inen yolcular, Paşatarlası ve Kumbahçe sahillerinde yürüyüş yaptı, tarihi…

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Saturday, June 17 - Misty Fjords

We got up early as we made the turn into the Misty Fjords area. We were headed up an arm and an anchorage near the head of the fjord. This area has no glaciers as they retreated hundreds of years ago, and as a result the forest is more diverse, and this area has never been logged. On our way in, Misty Fjords certainly lived up to its name, with large amounts of fog lacing the mountains, and swirling currents on the water surface. Because of the narrowness of the fjords, we have had pilots on board since we left Sitka, and some times, as when we motored in place in Tracy Arm, there were actually two pilots on duty. Usually there are just pilots for navigation as we come into a port, so this is probably a hefty expense for all ships navigating in Alaska.

We reached our anchorage around 8, and we got ready for our last kayak outing. It was overcast and misty, and we hugged the shore to see all the interesting things at low tide. There were incredible waterfalls, and once again I will try to include them in a later post, since they are on my little camera and not my phone. There were no glaciers to see here, but there was still a lot of snow above us - later in the year the waterfalls will dwindle to a trickle. We kept hoping to see bears or other critters on shore, but there was only a brief glimpse of a mink or marten, and only a few birds, but the scenery was spectacular as we paddled to the end of the fjord. This area was designated a National Monument (under the Forest Service) and wilderness area in 1978, although the wilderness designation only covers the land or we wouldn't be here.

We had the Seabourn ship anchored nearby, but around a little bend, so that most of the time they were out of sight, and some sightseeing boats came in briefly, but were gone quickly. After we finished our paddle, we were the last Zodiac to do the kayak to boat to boat to ship exchange, so while we were waiting to unload, our Zodiac wrangler, who is one of the expedition team and an active birder, took us in near shore to see a flock of Barrow's Goldeneyes that had just landed. The Zodiac trips seem to see a little more wildlife than we do from the kayaks, but we are on the water much longer, and have a quiet, water's edge view.

When we got back to the ship, the sun started to break through the clouds and we went from Misty Fjords to Sunny Fjords. With the sun we could really see all the colors in the rocks, and we all enjoyed being on deck, with a Cornhole game to keep us occupied. Even the Captain played, since there was not much else going on. We were able to sail out a bit earlier than originally planned, which gave us time to watch the higher glacier sculpted valleys shine in the sunshine, and a passing mist give us a view of a rainbow.

Back in the main channel we passed New Eddystone Rock, an old volcanic plug. From a distance it looked really jagged, but up close that was mostly due to all the trees growing on it. It was getting towards low tide again, and it was obvious it wasn't just a single tall rock, but a larger island underneath which could be a real hazard. We passed by just before dinner, but soon afterwards the clouds closed in again and it got windy and cool on deck, and we were glad to go inside to a wonderful meal and an encore of our Entertainment Director Grace's opera program. She will be getting off the ship in Vancouver and our hotel manager presented her with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers (where did they come from, considering we are in the middle of nowhere?), and she was pretty overcome. It was a lovely way to end a great day.

We will only have about half a day in Prince Rupert tomorrow, but figure the stop is mainly so we don't have to worry about customs and immigration when we get to Vancouver. We have a short hike planned and would like to see a little of the town, but we'll see if the weather cooperates. It will be our last stop before Vancouver.

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Το κρουαζερόπλοιο SEABOURN ENCORE στην ΣκιάθοNo

Το κρουαζερόπλοιο SEABOURN ENCORE στην ΣκιάθοNo

ΑΝΤΑΠΟΚΡΙΣΗ :ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΙΔΗΣ Το κρουαζερόπλοιο SEABOURN ENCORE στην Σκιάθο Εντυπωσιακή έμφάνιση του κρουαζιερόπλοιου MV SEABOURN ENCORE στην Σκιάθο φέρνοντας τουρίστες να γνωρίσουν το νησί και να δοκιμάσουν τα ντόπια προιόντα την περιοχής. Το SEABOURN ENCORE ξεκίνησε το ταξίδι του με τους καλεσμένους του να γνωρίζουν την Ελλάδα και τα νησιά μας ,με στάση στην κοσμοπολίτικη Σκιάθο και τωρα…

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Carnival Corporation Launches First of Three New Ships in 2017: Seabourn Encore from its Seabourn Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line

As demand continues to rise for cruise vacations -- one of fastest-growing segments of vacation industry - three of 10 brands from world's largest leisure travel company add new ships in 2017

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company, recently launched the Seabourn Encore, the first of three new ships that will enter service in 2017 across three of its 10 global cruise brands. Carnival Corporation will also launch Majestic Princess from Princess Cruises in April, which will be the world's first cruise ship built specifically for the Chinese market, and its Germany-based AIDA Cruises brand in July will launch AIDAperla, one of the world's most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced ships.

Following the launch of Seabourn Encore, the upcoming 2017 additions of Majestic Princess and AIDAperla are part of the 17 ships scheduled for delivery for Carnival Corporation and its brands through 2022, creating measured capacity growth over time that enables the company's global fleet to meet accelerating demand for cruise vacations in every region of the world.

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"On the heels of launching three new ships in 2016, it is exciting to have three more new ships join our fleet in 2017 as we re-invest on multiple fronts to continue raising the bar in providing our guests with a great vacation experience at an exceptional value," said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation.

Added Frizzell: "Introducing new ships is part of our long-term strategy to build state-of-the-art vessels that are highly efficient to operate while creating excitement and demand among consumers. Of course, as stunning and beautiful as our new and existing ships are, what matters even more is the passionate focus of our 120,000 employees on providing our guests with extraordinary experiences to over 700 ports around the world that land-based vacations simply cannot match. All in all, it is rewarding to see more and more consumers recognizing that cruising is the world's best vacation and vacation value."

The three new ships scheduled to join Carnival Corporation's fleet include:

Seabourn: Seabourn Encore – Official launch date of January 2017 Seabourn Encore, the fourth all-suite ship in Seabourn's fleet, was launched Jan. 7 at a festive evening ceremony pier side at Marina Bay Cruise Center in Singapore, a key Asian shipping hub and popular homeport in southeast Asia for Carnival Corporation cruise ships. The launch featured international recording artist and world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presiding over the naming ceremony as godmother of the new 600-guest ship.

The vessel was designed by hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany and features contemporary interiors and modern design elements and innovations consistent with the line's reputation for understated elegance. Tihany is also designing a second ship, Seabourn Ovation, which is currently under construction and scheduled to launch in spring 2018.

Seabourn Encore will expand and build on the line's award-winning Odyssey-class ships, which revolutionized ultra-luxury cruising with enhanced accommodations and innovative amenities when they were introduced between 2009 and 2011. The 40,350-gross ton ship is configured with one additional deck, expanded public areas and a private veranda for every suite.

Seabourn Encore will maintain the line's high ratio of space per guest, enabling highly personalized service by its exceptional crew.

The new vessel continues Seabourn's reputation as the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line. Seabourn has been named the "World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" by readers of both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines. Cruise Critic named Seabourn "Best for Luxury," and numerous other publications have recognized the brand for its luxurious accommodations, extraordinary level of service, exceptional dining and unrivaled spa facilities.

Princess Cruises: Majestic Princess – Official launch date of April 2017 Majestic Princess will be the world's first cruise ship built specifically for the Chinese market, where Carnival Corporation, led by Princess Cruises and Italy-based Costa Cruises, maintains industry leadership in a market expected to eventually become the world's largest cruising region. The 143,000-ton vessel, with capacity for 3,560 guests based on double occupancy, will showcase the exclusive Princess Class experience enhanced with features designed specifically for Chinese travelers.

Majestic Princess will also offer the international flavor of cruising with Princess Cruises, drawn from the brand's award-winning expertise as the world's leader in premium destination cruising.

Majestic Princess will be the only cruise ship that offers two specialty dinner menus designed by Michelin star chefs at sea in China.

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One offering is Harmony, created in partnership with Richard Chen, former chef of Wing Lei – the first Chinese restaurant in North America awarded a Michelin star. Harmony will feature haute Chinese cuisine paired with pristine ocean views and modern décor, serving Chen's interpretation of classic Cantonese dishes.  The second Michelin star dining experience will be "La Mer – A French Bistro" from three-Michelin star chef Emmanuel Renaut.

The ship will also offer Princess' signature Movies Under the Stars, with the largest outdoor screen at sea, and the exciting Princess Water Color Fantasy fountain and light show.

Guests will also experience the signature SeaWalk, the industry's first glass-floor walkway at sea, and SeaView Bar featuring "flair" bartending with the best views at sea.

The Piazza Atrium, the central focal point of the ship, features live entertainment throughout the day and evening. It is a grand spectacle surrounded by The Shops of Princess, nearly 1,100 square meters of luxury boutiques, which include designer brand shops from Cartier, Bvlgari and Chopard and leather goods from Burberry and Gucci, to name a few.

Accommodations will be configured to appeal to families and multigenerational travelers, and all outside staterooms will have private balconies.

AIDA Cruises: AIDAperla – Official launch date of July 2017 AIDAperla is the 12th and second of a new-generation vessel in the fleet for AIDA Cruises, the most recognized cruise brand in Germany and one of the country's fastest-growing and most successful tourism businesses that has pioneered the "green cruising" concept. At 124,500 tons with 1,643 cabins, AIDAperla will be among the world's most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly cruise ships.

AIDAperla will – like its sister ship AIDAprima -- feature the revolutionary hull design that significantly enhances energy efficiency. It will also use the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which was a first in the cruise industry on AIDAprima. This modern technology enables the ships to glide on a cushion of air, further reducing fuel consumption.

The ship will also feature AIDA's Spray Bar, an exclusive, all-white champagne lounge, which is spread across two decks and operated via partnership with Moët & Chandon.

More New Ships to Join Fleet in 2018 In 2018, Carnival Corporation plans to launch three new ships from Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn. The Carnival Horizon, sister ship of the Carnival Vista, from Carnival Cruise Line is scheduled for delivery in March 2018; the Seabourn Ovation from Seabourn is scheduled for delivery in spring 2018; and ms Nieuw Statendam, sister ship of ms Koningsdam, from Holland America Line is scheduled for delivery in November 2018.

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Here's a short preview of our trip so you can decide if it is of interest. On the 15th, we fly to Athens for 4 days where we will meet our great travelling companions, Rob and Brenda from Australia. We then board the Seabourn Encore for a voyage that will bring us to Singapore for Christmas. In brief, stops are: Crete, Haifa, Ashdod (Jerusalem), Suez Canal, Jordan, Oman, Emirates. Maldives. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and finally Singapore for 4 days over Christmas.

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Seabourn Encore Luxury Cruise Ship

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Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Encore enlisted the celebrity chef Thomas Keller to elevate the dining experience. Which shows that Seabourn means business when it comes to it’s all-inclusive culinary program. That was already the case before Seabourn  luxury cruise line launched its new Seabourn Encore. Even well before bringing on Keller, it was winning food awards across its fleet.

So…

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Turisti ricchi e africani, attraccano sulla stessa banchina

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Turisti ricchi e africani, attraccano sulla stessa banchina

E’ stata puntuale all’attracco la mattina del 10 maggio la nave da crociera “Seabourn Encore”. Un palazzo galleggiante, battente bandiera delle Bahamas,  lungo 200 metri e largo 36, con 600 passeggeri a bordo e 400 membri di equipaggio. Imponente, lussuosa, proveniente dai porti della Grecia è giunta sino al molo di Crotone quasi per rifiatare, poiché il tempo di tappa di questa nave da crociera, come tutte quelle che sono approdate qui, non supera le dieci ore. Ma in queste dieci ore, la città che spera, che anela vie di sviluppo, che ancora crede in un futuro migliore, allestisce gazebo; fa saltellare gruppi folk in costume tipico calabrese, distribuisce cartine della città; apre“boccacci” di melanzane sott’olio e affonda coltelli in forme di pecorino da offrire ai ricchi  croceristi discesi dalla nave. E siccome a Crotone città, tutto sommato, non è che ci sia poi tanto da visitare, fiammanti pullman attendono i graditi ospiti per accompagnarli in un minitour in direzione Capocolonna e Santa Severina. Oramai questo è un protocollo; collaudato e non suscettibile di miglioramenti, poiché più di così non è davvero possibile fare e non sarebbe neppure giusto e conveniente farlo, neanche quando si è animati dal più fervente credo nelle strategie di marketing. Perché, quand’anche lo volessero, sia pure folgorati dal fascino dell’antica colonia greca, i passeggeri di quella nave non avrebbero a disposizione adeguati mezzi di trasporto per ritornare quaggiù. Questa è storia, poiché di navi da crociera nel porto di Crotone se ne vedono già da alcuni anni a questa parte. Ma il dieci maggio del 2017 quello della “Seaburn Encore” si è rivelato non essere l’unico attracco previsto. Già nella mattinata la nave “Vos Prudence”di “Medici senza Frontiere”, con a bordo 866 migranti, si attardava al largo di Catanzaro lido, ciò quando avrebbe dovuto attraccare nel porto crotonese all’alba del giorno successivo; ossia quando l’unica banchina adatta ad accogliere traffico passeggeri si sarebbe liberata. Il tempo c’era tra la partenza della nave da crociera e l’arrivo di quella con i migranti. Mai visto un traffico navale tanto intenso a Crotone, neppure nei tempi cui si riferiva Otello Profazio nella sua celebre ballata dal titolo “Il rapimento della bella”. All’epoca “’nta lu portu di Cutroni cinqucentu navi ci sta”; navi saracene, di pirati e di mercanti . Qualcuno degli equipaggi rapì la fanciulla curiosona e ne chiese il riscatto; questo il contenuto della canzone. All’epoca dei saraceni così stavano le cose; poteva starci il rapimento di vergini a fronte di un riscatto. Ma erano altri tempi, molti più oscuri, tuttavia meno gravidi di incertezze, paure, dubbi e perplessità. Liberate al più presto il porto di Crotone, finitela con queste pagliacciate; smettetela di far ballare quegli sfigati vestiti da improbabili pecorari di alvariana memoria e liberate il corso da tutti quei gazebo perché sta arrivando una nave carica di disperati. I due attracchi erano programmati per non coincidere, ma la nave di Medici senza frontiere con il suo carico di 866 migranti evidentemente non poteva stare all’ancora altre 24 ore in mezzo al mare; ciò è comprensibile e quindi l’arrivo della “Vos Prudence”è stato anticipato alla stessa giornata del 10 maggio. Questa nave è la seconda nella disponibilità della ong di “Medici senza frontiere”; 75 metri di lunghezza,in grado di ospitare a bordo sino a mille persone; tredici addetti (tra medici e assistenti) e diciassette membri d’equipaggio; equipaggiata con pronto soccorso, ambulatorio, farmacia e aree per trattare i casi più vulnerabili; ovverosia con tutto quello che gli utenti degli ospedali calabresi dell’era di Massimo Scura sognano ogni volta che gli viene un“pantico”. Può consolare però l’idea che una siffatta struttura, sia pure galleggiante, costa“appena” diecimila euro al giorno mantenerla; quattrini che, evidentemente, sono nella piena disponibilità dell’organizzazione umanitaria che possiede la “Vos Prudence”e che detiene, in comproprietà, pure la nave “Aquarius”. La vita umana tuttavia non ha prezzo, mente la schiavitù deve avere prezzi contenuti, possibilmente stracciati; in questi due parametri risiedono le ragioni del felice matrimonio tra globalizzazione e finanza. A noi, poveri e inermi cittadini, non resta che vivere l’incredibile contrasto tra l’approdo di una nave di ricchi e quella stracarica di disperati. Un paio di pullman per portare a spasso i croceristi e almeno 14 per portare alle destinazione assegnate gli 800 passeggeri soccorsi dalla nave di Medici senza frontiere. Qualche centinaio di euro nel primo caso, non meno di 42 mila nel secondo. Il costo è riferito al solo trasporto in autobus dei migranti; poi ci sono gli annessi e connessi; perché i volontari, e non se ne abbia male a nessuno per quanto diciamo adesso, un qualcosa (un bonus, una regalia, un corrispettivo dietro rilascio di regolare fattura) devono pure averla in cambio della solidarietà prestata, altrimenti la storia dei 5 miliardi che lo Stato italiano spende ogni anno per far fronte all’emergenza migratoria in atto nel Mediterraneo è una bufala. Poi ognuno può pensarla come vuole, compresa la constatazione che per svuotare l’Africa del suo miliardo e duecentomila abitanti ci vorrà ancora qualche anno. Poco importa se, una volta arrivate in Europa, tutte quelle anime di Dio, saranno costrette a vagare per gli inferi prima ancora prima di essere trapassati.  Riflessioni, niente di più, nel mentre in una bella giornata di maggio, con l’aria delle feste mariane che si respira a pieni polmoni, sul corso cittadino si balla sulle note di “Calabrisella mia”mentre nelle stanze ufficiali si approntano gli ultimi preparativi per accogliere e smistare una nuova ondata di “turisti per fame” facendo in modo che questi ultimi non si incrocino sul porto con coloro che hanno tirato il collo alla propria liquidazione concedendosi una crociera prima di rendere l’anima a Dio. Perché di giovani crocieristi, da che a Crotone (e sono trascorsi begli anni),  fanno tappa navi da crociera, se ne saranno visti si e no in tutto una ventina. Nell’altra schiera di naviganti: donne incinta a dire basta, minori non accompagnati a iosa; giovani a perdita di vista. Che sfiga però questa povera Crotone; ogni volta che rivolge lo sguardo fuori dalle sbarre della cella d’isolamento nella quale sembra essere reclusa, arriva un corvo per cacciargli un occhio. Sarà pure vero che gli occhi (soltanto agli sfigati, però) crescono ogni volta che si perdono, ma è un dato di fatto che i corvi sono volatili molto prolifici da queste parti.

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Sarah Brightman battezza Seabourn Encore a Singapore

Sarah Brightman battezza Seabourn Encore a Singapore

Seabourn Encore, la nave da crociera più grande della flotta Seabourn, è stata battezzata oggi a Singapore.

Madrina della cerimonia una star internazionale (vanta 30 milioni di album venduti), Sarah Brightman, soprano e attrice inglese.

Durante la cerimonia si sono alternati i discorsi ufficiali con danze tradizionali locali, con leoni e dragoni, trampolieri e suonatori di tamburi, che hanno…

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On January 7, 2017, Sarah became the godmother of the Seabourn Encore cruise ship during its naming ceremony in Singapore. Also pictured: Seabourn Captain Mark Dexter and Seabourn President Richard Meadows.

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First New Cruise Ship of the New Year: the Seabourn Encore

For those of us who love cruise travel, it's like celebrating the first baby of the New Year!  Seabourn's new Encore was introduced to the world at a festive evening ceremony pier side in Singapore January 7th, and we can't help gushing over the first cruise ship arrival of 2017.

International recording artist and the world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presided over the naming ceremony as Godmother of the new 600-guest ship, the first of two new all-suite vessels for the luxury, small-ship cruise line.

Guests and VIPs joined Seabourn staff to enjoy the vibrant, entertainment-filled launch festivities as a projection screen showed the climactic moment when Brightman sent a bottle of champagne smashing against the bow of the ship, a time-honored ship christening tradition. A host of local musicians and cultural acts, including lion dancers and stilt walkers, energized the event to send the ship and her guests off in style.

The launch of Seabourn Encore marks the start of a new era of ultra-luxury cruising.  It's the fourth all-suite vessel to join the Seabourn fleet and the first of two new ships to be designed by hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany. The second, Seabourn Ovation, is currently under construction and is scheduled to launch in spring 2018.

All ships maintain some of the signature elements we love most about Seabourn: a high ratio of space per guest, enabling highly personalized service by close to one staff member for each guest on board, all-suite accommodations, Seabourn’s signature water sports Marina, an open-bar policy serving premium wine, champagne and spirits, and renowned menus. With the addition of these two new ships, Seabourn will have the youngest and most modern ultra-luxury fleet in the world.

Intended by Tihany "to feel more like a luxury yacht," Seabourn Encore features modern design elements and innovations. Somehow, they manage to take our breath away, and still stay in keeping with Seabourn's understated elegance. The Encore has an additional deck and newly expanded public areas. New features include The Retreat, a secluded sanctuary for you to stretch out and relax in private cabanas, and Sushi, a one-of-a-kind dining destination found on no other ship in the Seabourn fleet.

With the inaugural voyage, Seabourn Encore is also marking the formal debut of several new onboard partner programs we've written about before: Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil offers guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being; a new production show, 'An Evening with Tim Rice', created exclusively for Seabourn will also have its debut on board in the ship's Grand Salon; and Seabourn Encore will also feature The Grill by Thomas Keller, a restaurant inspired by the classic American chophouse that first opened on Seabourn Quest last year.  If you're not sailing on the Encore, you can still enjoy all three programs on other Seabourn ships; they'll be rolled out across the entire Seabourn fleet by 2018. 

Following the naming ceremony, Seabourn Encore departed on its Inaugural Voyage, the 10-day Gems of the Java Sea cruise, bound for Indonesia. The ship will then move on to Australia and New Zealand voyages, then cruise back to Singapore, on to Dubai, and cruise through the Holy Land before ending her winter season at Athens at the beginning of May.  She will then summer in the Mediterranean, arriving in Barcelona, Spain, on September 13 for the start of her autumn season.  

A busy debut sailing season for one of luxury cruising's most highly anticipated new ships. Wishing the Seabourn Encore, and everyone who sails on her, Happy Voyages!

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Saudi fund in early talks to potentially buy Carnival's ultra-luxury Seabourn brand

Saudi fund in early talks to potentially buy Carnival’s ultra-luxury Seabourn brand

An aerial view of Seabourn Encore cruise ship docked at Bodrum Cruise Port on April 27, 2022, in Mugla, Turkey. Ali Balli | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Carnival is in preliminary discussions to sell its Seabourn ultra-luxury cruise brand to the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, people familiar with the situation told CNBC. Talks between the two parties are still ongoing. A deal of this size would…

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A Night to Remember: Seabourn Encore Christened in Singapore

Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line, formally introduced Seabourn Encore to the world at a festive evening ceremony pier side in Singapore today. International recording artist and world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presided over the naming ceremony as godmother of the new 600-guest ship, the first of two new all-suite vessels for the company.

Guests and VIPs joined Seabourn staff to enjoy the vibrant, entertainment-filled launch festivities as a projection screen showed the climactic moment when Brightman sent a bottle of champagne smashing against the bow of the ship, a time-honored ship christening tradition. A host of local musicians and cultural acts, including lion dancers and stilt walkers, energized the event to send the ship and its guests off in style.

"The launch of Seabourn Encore marks the start of a new era of ultra-luxury cruising," said Richard Meadows, President of Seabourn. "Seabourn Encore marks a major step forward in terms of growth for our company. This ship is stunningly beautiful and I know guests are going to be absolutely captivated as they step aboard and see it firsthand."

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"We are honored that Singapore hosted the christening of Seabourn's crown jewel. This event marks another milestone in our partnership with Seabourn Cruise Line and the Carnival Corporation," added Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board. "It is also testament to the growing appeal of Southeast Asia as the destination of choice for discerning travellers. We are confident that Seabourn's guests will enjoy experiencing the rich and diverse offerings of the region, and look forward to welcoming more of Carnival Corporation's ships to Singapore."

Following the naming ceremony, Seabourn Encore departed on its Inaugural Voyage, the 10-day Gems of the Java Sea cruise, bound for Indonesia. The ship will then move on to a 16-day Great Barrier Reef & Gold Coast and back-to-back 16-day Australia & New Zealand voyages. The ship will then reverse the earlier 10-day Gems of the Java Sea cruise to Singapore, proceed on 16-day Jewels of India & Arabia cruise to Dubai, and finish her first season with a 19-day Arabian Gems & Holy Land voyage before ending her winter season at Athens on May 5.

Seabourn Encore will spend summer 2017 along the Mediterranean, offering rich and diverse itineraries including a 7-day Greek & Italian Jewels cruise departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on May 6, followed by a 7-day Riviera Allure voyage departing Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on May 13. She will go on to offer a series of 7-, 10-, and 14-day cruises throughout the region, including a dynamic Mediterranean Moments itinerary that departs Barcelona (Spain) on June 3 and makes stops along the charming cities and coastal villages of France, Monaco, Italy and Greece. In August, the ship will finish summer with a 10- or 20-Day UNESCO Gems of the Western Mediterranean cruise, arriving in Barcelona, Spain, on September 13 for the start of its autumn season.

Seabourn Encore is the fourth ultra-luxury vessel to join the Seabourn fleet and the first of two ships to be designed by hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany. The second, Seabourn Ovation, is currently under construction and is scheduled to launch in spring 2018.

Intended by Tihany "to feel more like a luxury yacht," Seabourn Encore features modern design elements and innovations in keeping with Seabourn's reputation for understated elegance, as well as one additional deck and newly expanded public areas. New features include The Retreat, a secluded for-charge sanctuary for guests to stretch out and relax in private cabanas, and Sushi, a one-of-a-kind dining destination found on no other ship in the Seabourn fleet.

With the inaugural voyage, Seabourn Encore is also marking the formal debut of several new onboard partner programs. Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil is being introduced in partnership with The Onboard Spa by Steiner, offering guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being. A new production show, 'An Evening with Tim Rice', created exclusively for Seabourn in association with Belinda King Creative Productions, will also have its debut on board in the ship's Grand Salon. Seabourn Encore will also feature The Grill by Thomas Keller, a restaurant inspired by the classic American chophouse that first opened on Seabourn Quest last year. All three partner programs will be rolled out across the entire Seabourn fleet by 2018.

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[jackdelaney40]

Boat day!!! After 3 years of disappointments we finally board Seabourn Encore. We finished Last night with happy hour on the roof top, then dinner at an outdoor garden up the street. Food was good. Bed early as we will try to squeeze more sights into the morning.