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Seabourn’s 2018 Northern Europe Summer Voyages Showcase New Guest Shore Excursions Offering Explorations on Land and Water
SEATTLE, April 19, 2018 – Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxurytravel experience, will be traveling the waters of Northern Europe this summer, from the NorthAtlantic and North Sea to the Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal and more as the slantedsun warms cities from Iceland to Estonia and beyond. Travelers touring theregion in utmost luxury and comfort on board Seabourn Quest andthe maiden season of the line's newest vessel, Seabourn Ovation,will have abundant opportunities to explore on land and water. With aselection of never-before-offered shore excursions highlighting local culture,history, and natural beauty in the company of expert Seabourn guides, travelerscan uncover all corners of our extraordinary world.
The new shore excursions available to guests offer a diverse mixof opportunities including unique Partner Tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites,"flightseeing" via airplane, culinary experiences secured through localconnections, waterborne adventures, and optional for charge Ventures bySeabourn expeditions in select destinations.
"Shore excursions continue to be an essential element of theSeabourn luxury cruise experience, and are an integral part of the overallguest experience as we showcase our extraordinary world's to our guests," saidChris Austin, Seabourn's senior vice president of global marketing and sales."From walking in the ancient footsteps of the Vikings, to standing in the spaceof modern revolutionaries, our guests will enjoy many opportunities to discoverthe culture and beauty of Northern Europe no matter where they go this season."
Here's a peek at the new shore excursions that will be availablefrom Seabourn in Northern Europe in the summer ahead:
· LakeMyvatn Ultimate Flight (Akureyri, Iceland) – The brilliantflightseeing tour heads over dramatic Icelandic landscapes where "Game ofThrones" and "Oblivion" were filmed. Look for natural features such as Godafosswaterfall; Vatnajökull Glacier National Park with Dettifoss, the most powerfulwaterfall in Europe; Asbyrgi Canyon, held by legend to been carved by Sleipnir,the eight-legged horse of the Norse god Odinn; and more.
· Bremen'sMedieval Old Town & City Hall (Bremerhaven, Germany) – ThisUNESCO Partner Tour reveals the architectural and historical splendor ofBremen, Germany. Highlights include a walking tour to the breathtakinggothic-style Town Hall, constructed in the 15thcentury; sculptures of Bremen Town Musiciansand Roland, paladin of the first Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne; the restoredBremen Cathedral.
· Vision ofthe Fjords (Flam, Norway) – Another UNESCO Partner Tour, guests willexplore the spectacular scenery of the Flåm region of Norway by land and sea.Board the hybrid vessel Vision of the Fjords and cruise Aurlandsfjordinto the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjord, a 10.5-mile-long fjordnestled between steep mountainsides, waterfalls and narrow passages. Back ondry land, a picturesque drive takes in the settlement of Gudvangen and stunningpanoramic views the fjord and Aurland village from 2,000 feet above.
· RoyalJelling (Frederica, Denmark) – On this UNESCO Partner Tour,proceed through the picturesque Danish countryside to the Royal Jelling Museumof Denmark, site of the famous runic-covered Jelling Stones from the 10thcentury recounting the victory of Christianityover Nordic gods. Guests will also pass through Vejle, an historic townfeaturing relics from the Stone, Bronze, Iron and Viking ages.
· InsideTour: Hamburg & The Beatles (Hamburg, Germany) – BeforeBeatlemania, The Beatles cut their teeth in Hamburg, Germany. Get acquaintedwith the city through the eyes of the very young rockers, with a walking tourof original scenes from the earliest moments of their incredible career,including the clubs they played and the places they stayed. As John Lennonfamously said, "I was born in Liverpool, but I grew up in Hamburg."
· Venturesby Seabourn: In the Vikings Footsteps: A Walk to Herjolfsdalur (Heimaey,Westman Islands, Iceland) – This Ventures by Seabourn outing follows thefootsteps of bona fide Vikings who camped in a natural amphitheater facing theocean in Herjolfsdalur. They stayed years, and foundations of several buildingsare still visible today, representing the earliest known settlement in Iceland.
· FortressSuomenlinna (Helsinki, Finland) – This UNESCO Partner Tourexplores Suomenlinna Fortress Island in Helsinki, Finland, a unique monument ofmilitary architecture created in the 18thcentury. A guide will lead guests to specialplaces, including Bastion Bistro, housed in a building dating back to 1892, tosample the island's beer and brewery tradition.
· Saaremaa& the Craft of Beer Making (Saaremaa, Estonia) –Start the day at Pöide microbrewery before heading off on a walking tour of thequaint streets of Old Town Kuressaare, capital of Saaremaa Island in the BalticSea, with ancient buildings including Town Hall and the Weigh House, as well asan open-air market. A panoramic drive reveals more of Kuressaare back to port.
· Sand, Art& Local Produce (Skagen, Denmark) – The fishing village of Skagen is thenorthernmost town in Denmark, with a bustling harbor lined with woodenwarehouses that have been converted into seafood restaurants. This culinarytour includes a scenic drive to view the exhibits of Skagen Odde Naturcenter,designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon of Sydney Opera House fame. Guests willthen visit Pakhuset for marinated herring washed down with Aquavit, thetraditional spirit of Scandinavia.
· Behindthe Scenes at the Marlinsky Theatre & Tea with a Ballerina (St.Petersburg, Russia) – This tour offers a special, and otherwiseinaccessible, backstage tour of the world-renowned Marlinsky Theatre, part ofthe St. Petersburg UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the company of a curator. Ashort transfer arrives at a downtown restaurant where guests will share tea,pastry and conversation with a Russian ballerina.
· Berlin:East, West & Canals (Szczecin, Poland/Berlin, Germany) –Discover Berlin's charms from a new perspective: A cruise along the RiverSpree. This "Best Of" tour begins with a guided scenic drive through the NorthGerman countryside, with stops at Gendarmenmarkt Square and Brandenburg Gate.The cruise will reveal the sights and sounds of Berlin from the water as itpasses through the inner city with views of the Reichstag, the Berlin Cathedraland more. Afterwards, stop at Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall beforereturning to the port of Szczecin.
· GrøtfjordExploration by RIB and Bus (Trosmo, Norway) – Take an adventure deepinto nature by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) and bus. Destinations includeKvalsundet, crossing the bridge of Kvaløya Island; the very low "ghost island"of Gåsvær; the fishing village of Vengsøya; the idyllic village of Grøtfjordenwith its startling white beach; and the quintessential Norwegian fishingvillage of Kaldfjorden, departure point for a RIB ride down the fjord back toTromsø.
· Dettifoss:Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall (Vopnafjördur, Iceland) –The amazing roar of Dettifoss – 150 feet tall and 320 feet wide – thunderingthrough the Jökulsárgljúfur canyons and dropping into the Jökulsá á Fjöllumglacial river is a force of nature to behold. A self-made tribute to the forceof nature, the view of the waterfall, cliffs and the canyon is stunning andcompletely unobstructed by boardwalks and viewing platforms.
· Venturesby Seabourn: Pathway to a Local Treasure - Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall(Grundarfjordur, Iceland) – Guests will join the Ventures by Seabournteam for a walking tour in the surrounding areas of the small, fishing town ofGrundarfjörður, including the magnificent Kirkjufell Mountain -- considered bymany to be one of the most breathtaking mountains in the world. The trip willget even more scenic with a stop at the beautiful waterfalls of Kirkjufellsfoss.
· Venturesby Seabourn: Puffins at Papey by Zodiac (Djupivogur, Iceland) – Anaturalist will guide guests around Papey Island, home to number of wildlifeincluding eider ducks, arctic terns, puffins, black guillemot and many otherspecies. They will circumnavigate the island by Zodiac, exploring the shorelinein search of bird and seal sightings.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professionaltravel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursioncall center is available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.
For more Information:
Brian Badura
(206) 626-9158 or BBadura@seabourn.com
or
Ashley Fenton
Hawkins International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Ashley@hawkpr.com
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