Introducing the Seabourn brand who take cruise holidays to a whole new level

Your opportunity to savour a new era of ultra-luxury travel

In my role as your travel expert, I am lucky enough to work with some of the most luxurious brands on the planet. Part and parcel of working alongside these amazing companies means that I get to experience the highest-calibre of ocean life on some of the world’s most breath-taking cruise ships. This ensures that before I book you on your next adventure, that I know that you are getting the very best in high-end luxury travel.

Seabourn is a brand that I hold dear because they offer more than cruising – they offer thrilling expedition voyages that combine exhilarating adventure with pure indulgent luxury and elegance taking you to some of the world’s most remote and unspoilt destinations.

An exceptional experience in Antarctica

I've been privileged to experience the exceptional personalised service and attention to detail that makes a Seabourn Cruise one of the most wonderful holiday experiences you could ever wish for. Your holiday immersion starts from the moment you arrive; some would say from the moment you book your luxury Seabourn Cruise Experience. I've been fortunate enough to experience several sailings with Seabourn, some of my favourites being the Caribbean: Barbados roundtrip sailing 7 nights, European Mediterranean: Athens to Istanbul 7 nights, Asia: Singapore to Hong Kong 14 nights and Florida and the Caribbean: Miami roundtrip sailing 11 nights; all unique and exquisite.

More than just a cruise, Seabourn’s incredible expedition voyages mean you can discover underwater worlds by submarine, snorkel, zodiac and kayak in glorious sunshine or in the shadow of glaciers and icebergs and get a close to nature and its wildlife. Their private tour expeditions are headed up by 28 of the top academics, scientists and naturalists to make your experience truly memorable.

When it’s time to climb back onboard, the Seabourn ships can offer you ocean-front suites, world-class dining, luxurious spas to relax in and so much more. Each and every area has been carefully designed to provide elegant aesthetics that capture the romanticism of early explorers and the thrill of discovery. With 5 ultra-luxury vessels these stunning ‘Ladies of the Sea” are specifically designed and built to allow you to immerse yourself in the exotic and enjoy the first-class service Seabourn is renowned for.

A favourite event is the Seabourn Epicurean, an iconic experience on the last sea day of the cruise. This is a festival of exceptional food and drink served on the deck by the ships staff and officers; it’s a way to share memories and reflect on the incredible adventures you have experienced on your cruise. Another of Seabourn’s most popular events is their signature “Caviar in the Surf” beach barbecue. Seabourn's uniformed staff members plunge into the water and invite guests to wade in and enjoy iced champagne and caviar at a surfboard bar. The event includes a lavish barbecue lunch, water sports, music and ample time to soak up the sun on a pure white-sandy beach.

So whether you want to join Seabourn in a 2023 World Cruise, tracing a tantalizing path across the globe or explore Svalbard's wonderous fjords, take in the grandeur of Greenland’s glaciers and polar bear-haunted beaches, or simply soak up some sunshine and relax, a Seabourn experience will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Now that it’s time to start thinking about your next adventure, Curated Escapes Limited Edition in partnership with Seabourn can create an expedition to corners of the world you never could have imagined possible.

James Pettitt