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Explore Hidden Glacier Bay Aboard Seabourn during 2017 Cruise Season in Alaska

Seattle,February 14, 2017 - There are so many natural wonders for guests to behold onaSeabourn cruise to Alaska, but nothingquite like the mysterious and exotic Glacier Bay. As the world's finestultra-luxury cruise line returns to The Last Frontier starting this May,Seabourn will provide a select number of opportunities for guests to witnessthe icy beauty of the remote 3.3 million-acre wilderness area with fiveseparate sailings into Glacier Bay aboard Seabourn Sojourn overthe 2017 season ahead.

A U.S.National Park and Preserve that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site,Glacier Bay is located along the Inside Passage on the southeastern coast ofAlaska. The park encompasses 5,130 square miles of wilderness dotted with vastwaterways, dynamic glaciers, emerald rain forests, striking coastlines, deepsheltered fjords, and snow-capped peaks. A vibrant ecosystem made up ofterrestrial and marine species, the abundant wildlife includes grizzly andblack bears, mountain goats, numerous bird species, sea lions, harborporpoises, orcas, humpback whales and many more. Glaciers are geared fordramatic displays of ice and iceberg formation, including calving of icebergsinto the bay - a wonder of sight, sound, and splash that is not to be missed.

"Whateverthe region we're exploring, Seabourn always strives to offer the most enrichingexperiences to our guests," said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn."Taking them to see the wonders of Glacier Bay is a fitting way to returnto Alaska for the first time in a decade-and-a-half."

With noroads leading into the park, air and water are the only ways to explore GlacierBay. As such, a cruise ship is an ideal way to visit one of the world's largestinternational protected areas.

SeabournSojourn's 2017 cruise schedule offering access to Glacier Bay includes:

  • 21-Day Kuroshio Route & Alaska: Kobe, Japan to Seattle (May 11-27)

Whatever the itinerary, Seabournguests are guaranteed adventure in Alaska with new optional shore excursionsand Ventures by Seabourn guided kayak and Zodiac toursled by teams of scientists, scholars and naturalists that bring theawe-inspiring beauty of Alaska and British Columbia alive. The up-closeexplorations will be featured on Seabourn Sojourn's full series of 11-14day itineraries sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, and Anchorage(Seward), Alaska. A glimpse of the Ventures by Seabourn tours in Alaska can beviewed here.

Seabourn's ships circle the globe throughout the year and includemore than 150 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its itineraries.Through its multi-year partnership with UNESCO, Seabourn offers deeper insightand behind-the-scenes information about current and future World Heritage sitesand projects. The line has created special World Heritage Discovery Tours withexclusive and enhanced content developed in cooperation with UNESCO WorldHeritage site managers and tour experts. Fares for Seabourn optional excursionsthat include UNESCO World Heritage Sites include a small donation to UNESCO'sWorld Heritage Fund.

Seabourn Sojourn's season inAlaska launches with the 11-day Ultimate Alaskan Sojourn, departing fromVancouver, B.C., on Jun. 1, 2017, priced from $4,999 per person.

For reservations or more details,please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391or visit www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursion call centeris available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.

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