SEATTLE, September 20, 2017 - Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line,is shining brighter than ever this year with the recent receipt of 14 Goldand Silver 2017 Magellan Awards from the arbiters of travel excellence at TravelWeekly. Judged by an expert industry panel, the annual Magellan Awardshonor the best in travel and salute the outstanding travel professionals thatmake it all possible.

Markingthe third consecutive year that Seabourn has been honored with multipleMagellan Awards, the line earned seven Gold Magellan Awards for2017 in the following categories:

• Cruise - Overall Mid-Size Cruise Ship: Seabourn Encore
• Cruise Elements - Luxury Ship - Spa Design: Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, Seabourn Encore
• Cruise Elements - Luxury Ship - Entertainment: "An Evening with Tim Rice"
• Cruise Marketing - Website: "Extraordinary Worlds"
• Cruise Marketing - Promotional Video: Extraordinary Worlds Anthem
• Cruise - Overall - Education Program: Seabourn Academy
• Cruise - Overall - Loyalty Program: Seabourn Club
  

Seabournreceived seven Silver Magellan Awards for the year including:

• Cruise - Overall - Luxury Ship: Seabourn Encore
• Cruise Elements - Luxury Ship - Restaurant Design: The Grill by Thomas Keller, Seabourn Encore
• Cruise Elements - Luxury Ship - Suite Design: Luxurious Wintergarden Suites, Seabourn Encore
• Cruise - Expeditions - Itinerary: 14-Day Ultimate Glacier & Fjord Adventure, Seabourn Sojourn
• Cruise Marketing - Website: Seabourn Ovation Microsite
• Cruise Overall - Blog: Seabourn Blog
• Cruise - Expeditions - Shore Excursion: "Ventures by Seabourn"
  

"Wealways look forward to September in anticipation of the winners of TravelWeekly's annual Magellan Awards honoring the best in travel. This year'swait proved more rewarding than ever, with industry experts recognizing ourbrand as among the best in the cruise industry," said Chris Austin, seniorvice president of global marketing and sales for Seabourn. "As always, weare delighted to be recognized and travel professionals should book withconfidence knowing their clients will be provided with the finest ultra-luxurytravel experience at sea."

Judging for the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards was handled by toptravel industry experts including Richard Bangs, Executive Producer and Host ofRichard Bangs' Quests; Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to SeeBefore You Die; CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg; Bruce Beckham, formerCEO of Tourism Cares; Rob Kwortnik, a Professor at Cornell University School ofHotel Administration; Colleen Kelly, host of the American Public Televisionseries Family Travel with Colleen Kelly, and others.

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with intimate shipsoffering key elements that set the line apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointedsuites, many with verandas and all 100% ocean front; superb dining in a choiceof venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch anddinner; award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makesyour clients feel right at home onboard. The ships travel the globe to many ofthe world's most desirable destinations, including marquee cities, UNESCO WorldHeritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways.

Formore details about the award-winning Seabourn fleet, or to explore theworldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, call Seabourn at1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.