Seabourn's 2018 Alaska/British Columbia Season To Feature World-class Expedition Team Leading "Ventures By Seabourn" Optional Tours
Seabourn's 2018 Alaska/British Columbia Season To Feature World-class Expedition Team Leading "Ventures By Seabourn" Optional Tours
SEATTLE, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is putting immersive adventure at the forefront for its Alaska and British Columbia season this summer with an impressive offering of optional Ventures by Seabourn guided kayak, Zodiac, catamaran and hiking tours. From exploring Misty Fjords, Holgate Glacier and the Inian Islands by kayak or Zodiac, to hiking Mendenhall Glacier, Rainbow Falls and the Perseverance Trail, all Ventures by Seabourn excursions will be led by a skilled and knowledgeable Seabourn expedition team.
The team includes experienced wilderness experts, scientists, historians and Zodiac operators. Ventures by Seabourn excursions are available for-charge, in select destinations and can be booked in advance by guests. In addition, the line is working with a number of tour operators in Alaska on hiking excursions, bringing an additional wealth of expertise and information on the region.
Guests can participate in up-close exploration of the majestic beauty and fascinating history and culture of America's Last Frontier. Ventures by Seabourn will be a highlight of more than a dozen 11-, 12- and 14-day itineraries sailed by Seabourn Sojourn from June to mid-October in 2018.
"We are very pleased to share our experienced and qualified team for our 2018 season in Alaska and British Columbia. The strength of this group is that we have a fantastic variety of academic passion, old-school experience and present-day local knowledge," said Robin West, director of Expedition Operations for Seabourn. "The team will not only join the guests on Ventures outings in the field such as guided hikes, Zodiac tours and kayak adventures, but will add to the onboard experience with complimentary lectures on their fields of expertise such as marine biology, geology, ornithology and history, and will be on hand to point out wildlife, join guests for dinner, and answer questions about the wild and pristine destination they have all come to love."
Members of the handpicked expedition team for the 2018 Alaska and British Columbia include:
-- Juan Carlos Restrepo, Expedition Leader - With a passion for the great
outdoors and adventure, Juan has explored all the continents and oceans
of the world. He began his career in the expedition industry as a Dive
Master on luxury yachts and then took his love for expedition to the
Polar Regions.
-- Chris Srigley, Expedition Leader - Chris spends up to nine months a year
on expedition ships, including full seasons in Antarctica and the
Arctic. Along with regular duties on the expedition team, he serves as a
Polar Bear Guard, advancing landing parties and keeping a watchful eye
while guests experience natural wonders around them.
-- Nicki D'Souza, Assistant Expedition Leader - Nicki puts her years of
experience and passion for travel to good use assisting guests with
shore excursions all over the world. As an Expedition leader with many
maiden calls to her name, she has led voyages along the West Coast of
Africa, South America, Europe and Asia.
-- Natasha Hanson, Assistant Expedition Leader / Lecturer - An avid
outdoorswoman, Natasha has guided kayaking and hiking excursions in
numerous remote areas of the world. As a general naturalist with over a
decade of experience in the Polar Regions, she has shared her knowledge
with guests of various expedition ships.
-- Adam Jenkins, Assistant Expedition Leader / Lecturer - Adam has engaged
in myriad adventures on the sea, including single-handedly sailing a
27-foot sloop down the Pacific Coast and back up the East Coast to Nova
Scotia. He long ago developed a passion for leading expeditions and
working with adventure travelers and scientists.
-- Meredith Bass, Lecturer - After several years as a television news
reporter at ABC, Meredith joined a Seabourn voyage to Antarctica and
South America and found expedition travel to be the perfect platform for
in-depth experiences exploring nature and culture.
-- Jennifer Fought, Lecturer - Certified as a Zodiac operator at age nine,
Jennifer quickly developed a passion for the natural world and spent her
younger years camping, canoeing and riding horses. With a graduate
degree in Structural Geology, she has conducted research from the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico to the glaciers of Greenland.
-- Lisa Baldwin, Lecturer - Extremely passionate about the ocean, Lisa is a
competitive ocean swimmer, free diver, naturalist and avid traveler who
enjoys educating others about the natural environment. Her extensive
work as a field biologist and passion for health research gives her a
unique ability to be open, friendly and relate to guests on all levels.
-- Will Wagstaff, Lecturer - A birder since age five, Will has run his own
business leading wildlife walks around the Isles of Scilly, a famous
birding area to the southwest of Cornwall, UK. During the off-season, he
leads wildlife holidays to other parts of the world and has worked on
expedition cruise ships in the Arctic and Antarctica.
-- Brent Houston, Lecturer - Brent's involvement in wildlife research and
polar expedition travel for over 30 years has taken him on over 450
expeditions visiting 100 countries. Among many accomplishments, in 1995
he sailed with the British Royal Navy using helicopters to photograph
and document every known penguin colony along the Antarctic Peninsula,
discovering two colonies and several landing sites for tourists.
-- Joe Cockram, Lecturer - A birdwatcher since childhood, Joe has a
particular interest in seabirds. He has worked on some of Northern
Europe's most important nesting colonies and has traveled extensively.
His career as a shipboard ornithologist combines his passions as he
shares his knowledge to help others experience the incredible varieties
of species found around the world.
-- Captain Al Barnard, Zodiac Operator / Naturalist - Alaska-born, Barnard
has spent a lifetime working and exploring the waters of Puget Sound,
South East Alaska, the Yukon River and Yukon Territory. He has been a
member of the Sea Scouts of the Boy Scouts of America since 1957, and
currently volunteers as Commodore of Western Region 1, which includes
Alaska.
-- Bill Fletcher, Zodiac Operator / Naturalist - A summer job guiding in
Alaska sparked Bill's passion for sharing the wonders of the world. He
is currently Senior Director of Destination Marketing at Holland America
Line, Seabourn's sister cruise line, tasked with telling compelling
stories of the many places its ships visit around the world.
-- Ross Ellingwood, Zodiac Operator / Naturalist - Ross's love of adventure
has had a hold on him since college. In 2016, he spent six months
building a wooden rowing boat in his garage, and then took it on a
three-month, 1,100-mile exploration of the Inside Passage Waters. His
career has seen him guiding sea-kayaking trips and ice climbing in
Alaska.
Additional team members will join select sailings periodically throughout the 2018 season.
Seabourn Sojourn's 2018 season in Alaska and British Columbia combines ultra-luxury comforts with onboard programs such as Seabourn Conversations, a complimentary enrichment lecture and presentation series, and wildlife watching on deck. The unique voyages combine Alaska's most popular ports with rarely visited hidden gems of the Inside Passage and British Columbia, including destinations such as Alert Bay and Klemtu. The line has released a new video showcasing a captivating look at the luxuries, excitement and expertise that combine to create the Seabourn experience and Ventures by Seabourn in Alaska and British Columbia.
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.
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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
destination experiences in select destinations.
-- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences in partnership with
UNESCO
-- Spa & Wellness by Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living
program
-- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice
Seabourn 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, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World Heritage sites.
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