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Seabourn Announces New Partnership With World-Renowned Mixologist Brian Van Flandern

"America's Top Mixologist" set to enhance complimentary bar offerings, fashion new cocktail menus, and more

SEATTLE, March17, 2016 - Seabourn has entered into an agreement with world-renownedmixologist Brian Van Flandern to transform the onboard spirits acrossits entire fleet with upgraded bar offerings, new cocktail menus and more. Thisnew agreement comes as the latest food and beverage development that istransforming the way guests wine and dine on the world's finest ultra-luxurycruise line.

Van Flandern has been elevating the bar ingredients available onboard,handcrafting classic cocktails, educating and training the bar staff across theSeabourn fleet on both new and classic mixology techniques. He will also createa menu of cocktails exclusive to the line.

"We are honored to bring Brian's creative talents onboard our ships,"said John Delaney, senior vice president, global marketing and sales forSeabourn. "Upgrading our complimentary bar and cocktail offerings isanother enhancement to our product, and we are confident that these uniquetouches will continue to elevate our award-winning culinary experience. Guestswill enjoy an expanded spirits list, which will include more premium andultra-premium whiskeys, tequilas, and other spirits," Delaney added.

Van Flandern will use fresh produce, botanicals and flavor profiling to createa unique list of hand crafted cocktails that takes advantage of the localmarkets that Seabourn ships visit. Guests will enjoy a number of freshbalanced, remarkably tasty food-friendly cocktails with flavors from around theworld. Additionally, he will work with Seabourn's bar team to standardize theclassics to provide guests with the same perfectly balanced and served cocktailthroughout their cruise.

"There is a global revolution taking place right now in the beverageindustry as an entire generation is witness to the new golden age of thecocktail," said Van Flandern. "I am delighted to join the Seabournfamily, who share my philosophy that the guest experience is paramount and thatfresh, quality ingredients are the key to a successful program."

Mr. Van Flandern, whom the Food Network hailed as "America's TopMixologist," has an unequaled passion for the craft of cocktail making. In2004, he was part of the opening team for Thomas Keller's restaurant Per Se inNew York City as head barman, applying the chef's philosophy offlavor-profiling behind the bar and discovering techniques to createwell-balanced, food-friendly cocktails.

Not long after being ranked number two mixologist in the world at the Bois MixMasters Championship and winning the United States Bartenders Guild Iron BarChef Competition, Van Flandern founded a New York-based cocktail consultancy todesign cocktail lists and train bartenders in the art of mixology at some ofthe finest restaurants and resorts around the globe. He has made appearances onThe Barefoot Contessa, Bar Rescue, Diary of a Foodie, and otherculinary focused television programs.

Seabourn's intimate, award-winning ships offer key elements that set Seabournapart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superbdining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines pouredat lunch and dinner; award-winning personalized service and a relaxed, sociableatmosphere that makes guests feel right at home while on board. Seabourn'sships circle the globe throughout the year, sailing to the world's mostdesirable destinations at their peak seasons including marquee cities andlesser-known yachting harbors and hideaways that few travelers ever see.All-inclusive fares offer tremendous value for one of the world's finest travelexperiences.

For reservations or more details, please contact a travel professional; callSeabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.<?xml:namespace prefix="u1"?><?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

For more Information:
Irene Lui
(206) 626-9122 or ilui@seabourn.com
or
Ashley Fenton
Hawkins International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Ashley@hawkpr.com

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