Seabourn Cruise Lines

Intimate. Luxury.

With only three ships, this cruise line concentrates on quality, not quantity. With a nearly one-to-one ratio of crew member to passenger, you won't be left wanting for anything. Finishing touches elevate the cruise experience. A welcome aboard bottle of champagne chilling in your room, Chanel soap, Bose Wave sound systems and complimentary wine or liquor are just a few of the perks. It's hard to imagine sailing any other way.

Why Go?

• Lots of luxurious extras like champagne, mini-massages and one complimentary shore event
• Top of the line everything - linens, soap, food

Passenger Profile

Most passengers are over 60 and somewhat reserved. You won't find a lot of families since there are no kids' programs or childcare facilities. While one-week cruises are beginning to draw younger couples, they don't come aboard with kids in tow.

Staterooms

All rooms are suites with windows and come with a personal suite stewardess. This dedicated crewmember will keep your complimentary bar stocked to your tastes, draw your bath and serve you homemade cookies. The room features are also top-of-the-line. They include Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvet and feather pillows, flat-screen TV and DVD/CD players in each room.

Dining

Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer sets the tone. Gourmet food, whether you choose classic or lighter fare, is always on the menu. Their afternoon tea is sumptuously decadent, but if you want privacy, you can have room service delivered to your suite any time of the day or night - full menu choice, of course.

If you have a special diet, let Special Services know at least a month ahead of time and reconfirm with the maitre d' once you board ship.

Onboard Highlights

• Activities - You can melt under the touch of world-class spa treatments or stimulate your brain with a lecture from experts in art, business, history, literature and more. Since you'll be otherwise occupied, a personal shopper is available at certain ports of call.
• Nightlife - There's plenty of music, a piano bar and casino. While you can dance or watch movies under the stars, Seabourn has also been known to turn off all the lights to give passengers a star-gazing opportunity no other cruise line can offer.
• Theme Cruises - Since each cruise has a different guest for the Enrichment Program, each trip is its own theme cruise.

Shore Excursions

Because the ships are smaller, they get into ports that aren't visited by the larger cruise lines. Shore excursions are also less run-of-the-mill with receptions at private villas or zip-line canopy tours. With customer satisfaction as Seabourn's main goal, you will find something to suit your level of exertion and sense of adventure. One shore excursion is included with your cruise.

Need to know

• Dress Code - Although there's at least one formal night per cruise, the dress code is surprisingly relaxed. While formal nights require a tuxedo or dark suit for men and an evening dress for women, resort casual is fine most other times.
• Tipping - Seabourn practices no tipping since all crew gratuities are included in the fare. However, if you attend a shore excursion, the guides and drivers are not part of this program.
• Smoking - While smoking is allowed in the rooms and portside decks, the restaurants, main show lounge and elevators are smoke-free.
• Internet - You can check email from the Computer Center. If you have a laptop with WiFi, you can access the Internet from your room and most public rooms onboard.