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Seabourn Elevates 2019 Alaska and British Columbia Season With New Unesco Banff National Park & Rocky Mountaineer Journey
SEATTLE, November 5, 2018 – Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury travelexperience, is announcing a new pre-cruise opportunity for guests to explorethe beauty of western Canada during the upcoming 2019 season in Alaska andBritish Columbia through the UNESCO Banff National Park & RockyMountaineer Seabourn Journeys package. Guests will experiencethe grandeur of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the breathtaking UNESCO WorldHeritage site of Banff National Park and picturesque Lake Louise, including twodays on one of the world's most spectacular rail journeys in a luxury,glass-domed coach.
The signature seven-day land program is designed along the linesof other pre- and post-cruise Seabourn Journeys around the globe, offering in-depthexperiences of local culture, history and natural wonder with transportationand accommodations at first-rate hotels and restaurants included. Thisexclusive and optional Seabourn Journey is available in conjunction with selectdepartures for the 2019 Alaska and British Columbia cruises on board SeabournSojourn.
"This new Seabourn Journey is a perfect example of how Seabournheightens cruising with land-based exploration of the stunning scenery andculture of the most beautiful places on the planet, with the rail cars being aperfect complement to the overall luxury travel experience," said RichardMeadows, president of Seabourn. "For anyone planning a trip to Alaska andBritish Columbia in 2019 this will be a relaxing, eye-opening adventure in astunning region that guests will not want to miss."
Highlights of the weeklong UNESCO Banff National Park & RockyMountaineer Journey include:
· Take ascenic drive by premium motor coach through the Canadian Rockies toBanff, with captivating sights along the way including Hoodoos rockformations, Tunnel Mountain Drive, and Surprise Corner where views suddenlyopen up into picture-postcard-worthy perspectives on Banff.
· Discoverthe UNESCO World Heritage Site of Banff and Yoho National Parks on afull-day guided tour to dreamy destinations such as Lake Louise, TakakkawFalls, Spiral Tunnels in Kicking Horse Pass, and strikingly shaded EmeraldLake, the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and ponds, surrounded by unique flora.
· Tap a SeabournJourney Escort to plan a day of touring on your own in Banff NationalPark with possibilities including upscale shopping on Banff Avenue, theBanff Museum, soothing soaking in famous hot mineral springs, and more.
· Ride therails deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies with two days throughscenic canyons, valleys, and the lush coast of British Columbia onboard RockyMountaineer. Spacious seating in the bi-level, glass-domed GoldLeaf Servicecoach with historic storytelling from attentive hosts ensure a memorable trip,with Instagram-worthy moments around every bend.
The UNESCO Banff National Park & Rocky MountaineerSeabourn Journeys package is available on the following voyages from Vancouver:
· June 7,August 20, 2019: 11-day sailings from Vancouver to Anchorage (Seward)
· July 2and September 14, 2019: 12-day roundtrip cruises from Vancouver
Seabourn's 2019 Alaska and British Columbia season will include aseries of 11-, 12- and 14-day voyages between June and October 2019. Itineraryhighlights include:
· UltimateAlaska Sojourn – An 11-day voyage northbound from Vancouver, British Columbia toAnchorage (Seward), Alaska. Three departures from June to August will featureKetchikan, Sitka, Haines/Skagway and Juneau, as well as scenic cruising toTracy/Endicott Arm and Misty Fjords. Departures June 7, July 14, August 20.
· UltimateGlacier & Fjord Adventure – A 14-day sailing southbound fromAnchorage (Seward), Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Three departuresfrom June to September will begin with scenic cruising of the beautiful KenaiFjords and Aialik Glacier before visiting Alaska's marquee ports and addingPrince Rupert and the First Nations villages of Klemtu and Alert Bay in BritishColumbia's breathtaking Inside Passage. Departures June 18, July 25, August31.
· UltimateAlaska & Inside Passage – A 12-day round-trip Vancouver voyagesailing four times between July and September. These voyages visit Sitka,Ketchikan, Wrangell and Juneau in Alaska and traverse the beautiful CanadianInside Passage to Prince Rupert, Klemtu and Alert Bay en-route back toVancouver. Departures July 2, August 8, September 14, September 26.
All 2019 voyages in Alaska and British Columbia will offer highlycoveted Ventures by Seabournoptional for-charge shoreexcursions featuring guided Zodiac cruising and kayak excursions launcheddirectly from the ship, as well as hiking and wildlife viewing. Guests will notonly enjoy glaciers, fjords and rustic Alaskan ports that every Alaska cruiserexpects, but also signature "hidden gems" that larger ships cannot access. Theexcursions will be led by Seabourn Sojourn's expedition team ofnaturalists, science, wildlife, and historical experts who will be available tointeract with and inform guests in many ways throughout each sailing.
In addition to the new UNESCO Banff National Park & RockyMountaineer package, Seabourn also offers an additional Seabourn Journey toexplore Alaska more in-depth with the Denali Experience, which is available beforeor after select Seabourn Alaska voyages. The five-day Denali Experience is afully escorted, custom-designed land adventure promising awe-inspiring wonderwith luxury accommodations and culinary options. Venturing into the Great Land,Seabourn guests will soar high above glaciers in a flightseeing plane, as wellas head deep into the protected wilderness of Denali National Park with a guideto spot grizzly and black bears, wolves, moose, caribou and more.
For reservations or more details on Seabourn's 2019 season inAlaska and British Columbia, please contact a travel advisor; call Seabourn at1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursion call centeris available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ultra-luxuryships and is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusivealliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, PrincessCruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, P&O CruisesAustralia and fathom. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc(NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). Seabourn is the official cruise partner ofUNESCO World Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainabletourism at World Heritage sites around the world.
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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