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Seabourn’s Alaska & British Columbia In 2020 To Feature Seven To 14-Day Itineraries, Ventures By Seabourn, Exciting Shore Excursions And Pre- And Post-Cruise Journeys
SEATTLE, February 6, 2019 – Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruiseline, has its sights on setting sail into another great year in Alaska &British Columbia in 2020 with new offerings for guests exploring thebeauty, culture and history of The Great Land.
Looking back on Seabourn Sojourn's successes throughthe 2017 and 2018 seasons, and anticipating even more in 2019, theaward-winning line is curating a similarly enriching cruise schedule for thevessel in 2020, including NEW seven-day cruises heading both north and south;optional for-charge Ventures by Seabourn guided kayak, Zodiac and hikingtours as well as an exciting array of shore excursions; and twosuperbly crafted pre- and post-cruise Seabourn Journeys extending cruiseexperiences to treasured locations blended seamlessly into regular itineraries.Itineraries for the 2020 season are open for booking now, with the first voyage set to set sail fromVancouver on June 12, 2020.
"We're excited to be heading back north in 2020, and as in yearspast we'll have new ways for guests to be awed by the majesty of Alaska andBritish Columbia," noted Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. "Ourrange of itineraries from seven to 14-day cruises are a great option for a busygeneration, and through our Ventures by Seabourn, local shore excursionexperiences, and Seabourn Journeys guided excursions, guests are put right infront of the vast wilderness landscape. From escorted kayaking tours aroundicebergs and remote islands to Zodiac tours to glaciers and waterfalls,Seabourn guests can see the destination's raw, intimate beauty up close."
Seven Days Northbound and Southbound
Seabourn has scheduled 10 new seven-day cruises designed tocomplement Seabourn's popular lineup of 10-, 11- and 12-day voyages in Alaska& British Columbia. Heading northbound and southbound between Vancouver andJuneau, each seven-day cruise can be combined to create a 14-day roundtripcruise including spectacular glacier experiences at Hubbard Glacier andTracy/Endicott Arm with no repeat ports of call either way. In addition, should14 days be too much or seven days too little, the remaining 10-, 11- and 12-dayvoyages between Vancouver and Seward or Vancouver and Los Angeles are lovelyand leisurely as Seabourn guests so often prefer.
Alaska & British Columbia Up Close
The popular Ventures by Seabourn program will offer exclusive andimmersive experiences with adventurous activities available in the mostexciting destinations in Alaska & British Columbia in 2020. Expertly planned,professionally operated, and escorted by expert teams of guides includingscientists and local guides intimately familiar with the land, the optionalkayak, Zodiac, catamaran and hiking tours play off the modest size of SeabournSojourn by offering close-up touring opportunities that larger cruise shipscannot access.
Also part of the Seabourn Conversations program, the expeditionteam members regularly interact with guests throughout each sailing, sharingkeen insight and in-depth knowledge about the history, ecology and culture ofthe region. Their valuable insights are offered both in complimentary formalpresentations on a variety of topics and in more casual conversations overmeals or at leisure. In addition, the team chronicles their adventures withstories and photos via Seabourn's Ventures Tracker.
Ventures by Seabourn will be offered in select destinationsscheduled to visit during the 2020 season in Alaska & British Columbia,including:
·Alert Bay – A kayak exploration of Cormorant Marine Park,one of the best places to encounter the prolific wildlife of British Columbia,with double sea-kayaks paddled through forest-sheltered, scenic waters and landalive with seals, whales and eagles.
·Inian Islands – Join naturalist guides onboard Zodiacs toexplore picturesque, weather-beaten shorelines teeming with Steller sea lions,otters and seabirds, as well as whales drawn by rich sea-life just offshore.It's a privileged destination few travelers experience.
·Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords) – Paddle by kayak into thefurthest reaches of Misty Fjords, with untouched wilderness and wildlife atevery turn and the freedom to explore as few do.
·College Fjord – Board a Zodiac and prepare to be amazedsurrounded on all sides by 10 tidewater and large valley glaciers. Led byExpedition Team members, it's an exploration for all the senses with thethunder of calving icebergs impossible to forget.
·Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm – Paddle by kayak past icebergs,waterfalls and wildlife amid stunning backdrops of towering mountains en routeto North Sawyer or Dawes Glacier.
Excitement, for Shore
As with all Seabourn voyages, Seabourn Sojourn's journey toAlaska & British Columbia will offer exciting opportunities for guests tostep off ship and on shore for memorable activities that last less than a day.Scheduled shore excursions for the 2020 season include:
·Juneau: Taku Glacier Lodge, Glacier Seaplane Discovery & Yoga:A Mindful Living Tour – An extension of onboard programming of Spa & Wellness withDr. Andrew Weil, this Mindful Living Tour includes a flight in a classic deHavilland seaplane over five glaciers to Taku Glacier Lodge along the TakuRiver across from Alaska's largest and one of the world's few remainingadvancing glaciers. Feast on grilled wild Alaska salmon, join a certified yogainstructor for a soulful session, and enjoy a guided interpretive nature walk.
·Haines: Burro Creek Retreat & Crab Boil: A Mindful Living Tour – Anotherextension of Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, this tour unfolds atBurrow Creek Waterfall Lodge, a 120-acre rustic resort set just outside ofSkagway along the coastline of Lynn Canal – America's longest, deepest fjord.Take in stunning viewpoints, discover how the Lodge harnesses energy from thewaterfall, and enjoy an elegant off-the-grid dining experience led by aDungeness crab-and-shrimp boil.
·Ketchikan: Wildlife Safari Cruise & Beach Bonfire – Stepaboard the m/v Sea Lion for a wildlife viewing tour likely to seehumpback and orca whales, Dall's porpoise, harbor seals and bears, withexcellent photography opportunities from a 360-degree observation deck. Aleisurely break will be waiting on a remote island with an Alaska-style beachbonfire and local fare before touring Tongass Narrows, home to the world'slargest collection of totems.
·Sitka: Half-Day Salmon Fishing – Fall hook, line andsinker into one of the best-kept secrets of Southeast Alaska, with sport fishingfor king, silver, chum and pink salmon in Sitka Sound. With dramatic views andopportunities to see other marine wildlife, this is an all-around excitingexcursion for fishers of all skill levels.
The Journey, Continued
Designed for guests who can't get enough of Alaska & BritishColumbia, Seabourn Journeys offer pre- and/or post-cruise extensionsfeaturing beautiful destinations and exceptional experiences in treasuredlocations that cannot be accessed on single-day excursions from SeabournSojourn. Escorted by knowledgeable guides and offering hotel accommodationsas part of the package, the Seabourn Journeys to be offered for 2020 include:
·UNESCO Banff National Park & Rocky Mountaineer – Headinland by rail from Calgary on this seven-day pre-cruise Seabourn Journey toexperience the majesty and grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, Banff NationalPark and Lake Louise, with spectacular scenery and Gold Leaf Service on theRocky Mountaineer all the way.
·The Denali Experience – Truly a peak experience inAlaska, the line's four- and five-day, pre- and post-cruise Seabourn Journeyoptions travel by road, rail and air to the highest mountain in North America,with the natural splendors and experiences centered around the looming,snowcapped eminence of this majestic mountain and national park.
Seabourn's 2020 cruise season in Alaska & British Columbialaunches June 12 with Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage fromVancouver to Juneau, and finishes with an October 2 departure for Fjords& America's Gold Coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles.
Travelers looking to go sooner can also visit in 2019, with thefirst Alaska & British Columbia departure set for June 7, 2019 fromVancouver. 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 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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