SEATTLE, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn,
the ultra-luxury cruise line, together with the Government of
Barbados, is developing plans to
restart guest sailings on a second ship through a series of new
summer voyages operating round-trip out of Bridgetown, Barbados, beginning on
July 18, 2021.
The brand also previously announced plans to resume guest
operations in Greece aboard
Seabourn Ovation starting July
3. More details on those plans are available here.
Seabourn Odyssey will operate 7-day cruises from
Barbados to Southern Caribbean destinations, including
idyllic ports of call in Antigua,
the British Virgin Islands,
Dominica, Grenada, St.
Lucia, St. Maarten, and
St. Kitts. The voyages are open
for booking on April 21. Guests can
also choose a 14-day option, which combines the two distinct 7-day
itineraries between Windward and Leeward Islands in the Caribbean
Sea. Previously released itineraries for Fall 2021 sailings include
additional port calls in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.
The itineraries include unique Seabourn experiences that become
highlights of every traveler's trip. The "Caviar in the
Surf" at Carambola Beach has become a perennial favorite,
allowing guests to enjoy beautiful beaches while Seabourn team
members wade through turquoise water to serve chilled caviar and
Champagne. The day also includes a lavish barbeque lunch featuring
grilled lobster, fresh fruit and other delicious dishes. A
Marina Day is also scheduled,
where the ship's staff treats guests to an afternoon of active
watersports operated directly from a platform on the back of the
ship.
"We are grateful to be working in concert with the Government of
Barbados to restart tourism in
Barbados and the Caribbean Sea,"
said Josh Leibowitz, president of
Seabourn. "The entire Seabourn family is energized to provide
our award-winning service, dining and entertainment on board
Seabourn Odyssey starting again this July."
"We look forward to welcoming Seabourn back to our shores and
are pleased with the outlook for the restart of the cruise
industry," said Sen. the Hon. Lisa
Cummins, Minister of Tourism and International Transport for
Barbados. "Safe travel is our
priority, and placing vaccinations and other key public health
travel protocols at the core of our cruise industry restart will
not only restore traveler confidence, but also offer comfort to
visitors and Barbadians alike."
Each sailing also features a sea day for time spent on board
enjoying venues like Earth & Ocean for al fresco dining,
cooling off with artisanal gelato made fresh daily by the culinary
team, or a host of activities available aboard Seabourn
Odyssey. Those who prefer quiet relaxation can find a
comfortable chair in Seabourn Square to read or even take time to
watch the scenery go by on deck or from their private furnished
veranda in their suite.
The series of voyages are open to any guests that are fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is a minimum of 14
days following the first or second dose (for those vaccines
requiring two doses) of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines
being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will
be required. Approved forms of documentation will be confirmed
closer to time of departure and must be shown at the terminal prior
to boarding. Seabourn team members will also be
vaccinated.
Seabourn guests will be required to comply with all health
protocols that may be in place at the time of their departure.
Travelers should check on travel requirements regularly, for both
inbound travel to Barbados and
their return home, since policies continue to change based on the
latest advice.
Additional initial preventive health measures under Seabourn's
"Travel Safe" program will also be in place, including health
screening questionnaires, face mask requirements, physical
distancing and capacity controls for indoor venues, as well as
enhanced environmental sanitation and upgraded high efficiency air
filtration in the heating & cooling system. The brand's
protocols are subject to change as work continues in collaboration
with medical experts and government bodies to ensure the practices
evolve in line with the latest advice. Seabourn's priority is to
protect the health and well-being of our guests, team members, and
the people in the communities the brand visits. More details on the
protocols are available on the Seabourn website.
Seabourn is finalizing additional details for these voyages,
including more information on the shoreside experiences, and will
share them in the coming weeks. They will also be posted on the
Seabourn website. Guests are encouraged to book early for best
suite selection, and the brand will offer flexible cancellation
terms through Book with Confidence as well.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel. Our
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 coming in 2021 and
2022. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe
travel with more than 400 ports including marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways. The line is also the official
cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage.
Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and
programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining,
personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
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:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently
operates a fleet of five modern ships with two under construction
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. Our highest
responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental
protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests,
team members, and the people and communities our ships visit.
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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 as the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice, produced exclusively by
Belinda King Creative Productions †
- 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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