SEABOURN MODIFIES SPRING 2025 ITINERARIES FOR SEABOURN ENCORE; WILL INCLUDE 18 MAIDEN CALLS AND FIRST-EVER VISIT TO U.S
The ultra-luxury cruise line will offer a special 10 percent savings on new bookings made on Seabourn Encore's new Spring 2025 deployment
SEATTLE, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to include a series of new voyages to Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and the Mediterranean between March and May 2025. The new deployment features 36 destinations in 18 countries, and many "firsts" for Seabourn Encore, including 18 maiden calls and the ship's first transit through the historical Panama Canal and its first-ever visit to the U.S. Guests who book by November 19, 2024, can enjoy a special 10 percent savings on new bookings made on Seabourn Encore's revised 2025 voyages.
Seabourn Encore was originally scheduled to sail westbound from Asia to Europe. However, changes were made to the original planned itineraries to prioritize the safety of guests and to avoid the Red Sea. Instead, the ship will head eastbound from Singapore to Dubrovnik, traveling nearly 20,000 nautical miles across four continents and two oceans.
Seabourn Encore will make 18 maiden calls, including its first transit through the Panama Canal and its maiden visit to the U.S., in Hawaii, California and Miami in March and April 2025. The ship will also visit two new ports of call in Japan never before visited by the Seabourn fleet - Tokushima, renowned for its serene landscapes, and Wakayama, celebrated for its beautiful temples and coastal scenery. Additional itinerary highlights include overnight calls in Honolulu, Hawaii; Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; Kobe, Japan; and evening departures from Yokohama, Japan; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Cartagena, Colombia.
Also new on select voyages will be a bespoke, curated onboard entertainment program, featuring a star-studded line-up of performers and guest speakers. Additional details will be announced soon.
"We are pleased to offer these new and exciting voyages on our beautiful Seabourn Encore to visit and explore a diverse range of destinations," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "We are proud to mark Seabourn's maiden visits to two brand-new ports, giving guests the unique chance to experience two enchanting destinations in Japan with our signature ultra-luxury service. We hope guests will take advantage of our special offer and join Seabourn Encore as she sails to a number of destinations for the very first time."
The new voyages range from seven to 25 days and may be combined for longer sailings up to 53-day global adventures. They include the following:
-- March 2, 2025 - 14-Day Southeast Asia & Japan, from Singapore to Kobe
-- March 16, 2025 - 25-Day Japan & Hawaiian Islands Pacific Crossing, from
Kobe to Long Beach
-- April 9, 2025 - 19-Day Panama Canal Passage, from Long Beach to Miami
-- April 28, 2025 - 12-Day Atlantic Crossing, from Miami to Lisbon
-- May 10, 2025 - 8-Day Western Mediterranean Mosaic, from Lisbon to
Civitavecchia (Rome)
-- May 18, 2025 - 7-Day Amalfi Coast & Adriatic Gems, from Civitavecchia
(Rome) to Dubrovnik
Featured Overnight Stays
-- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City covers an area of more than
800 square miles, stretching westward from the South China Sea to the
Cambodian border. Its land is overwhelmingly rural, dotted with villages
and clusters of houses set amidst rice paddies. The downtown section is
still known as Saigon, and it is here the economic changes sweeping
Vietnam and their social implications are more evident.
-- Kobe, Japan - One of the first cities in Japan opened to trade, Kobe has
a cosmopolitan air that includes a venerable Chinatown and a section of
19(th)-Century Western-style buildings in the Kitano neighborhood. The
city's history began in the 3(rd)-Century with the construction of the
Ikuta Shrine. Many visitors ascend Mt. Rokko via the Shin-Kobe Ropeway,
for panoramic views over the city and the glass domed Nunobiki Herb
Garden on the slopes. Kobe is also the gateway to the Kansai district
and offers day-trip access to the fabled Torri of Kyoto.
-- Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. - Honolulu offers an array of cultures that blend
harmoniously, allowing each to retain its distinct flavor. The downtown
sector combines Hawaii's royal history with the modern-day action of a
major metropolitan center. Waikiki Beach, with its impressive hotels and
glittering atmosphere, is a famous tourist hub and resort destination of
international renown. Honolulu is also the location of Diamond Head,
Oahu's famous volcanic landmark, and Pearl Harbor, the largest natural
harbor in Hawaii and the only naval base in the United States to be
designated a National Historical Landmark.
Featured Extended Stays
-- Yokohama, Japan - The port of Yokohama provides seamless access to
Tokyo, Japan's capital and the most populous city on earth. Guests can
peruse the historic and immaculate Imperial Palace and Gardens before
hitching an enchanting rickshaw ride through the lanterns and statues of
the Asakusa district and its Sensoji Temple. The city is filled with
oddities such as the Skytree Tower and the Tokyo Dome entertainment
complex.
-- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Puerto Vallarta offers the delights of long,
white sand beaches, temperate waters, lush green mountains rising
sharply from the shore, and riotous mariachi bands. The arrival of a
major studio film company and two of the world's best-known stars
(Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) quickly changed Puerto Vallarta
into one of Mexico's major Pacific resorts.
-- Cartagena, Columbia - Situated in a bay on the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena
had the most extensive fortifications in South America, once guarded by
29 stone forts and a high wall of coral-stone measuring 16-miles long,
40-feet high and 50-feet wide. Completed in 1657, the Castle of San
Felipe de Barajas is said to be the most grandiose work of military
architecture erected by Spain in the Americas. Today, Cartagena's riches
are found in the Boca Grande, an area of the city with beautiful
waterfront hotels, trendy restaurants, casinos and boutiques.
On sale now, Seabourn Encore's revised 2025 itineraries and additional details are available on Seabourn's website. For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a professional travel advisor.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of seven modern ships. The 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, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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