Why Seabourn’s entertainment is second to none

The six-star cruise line has been a pioneer in small-ship travel since it was founded 35 years ago.

Its four elegant, intimately sized ocean ships transport passengers to bucket-list destinations including Alaska, Australia & New Zealand, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, the Mediterranean and more.

But Seabourn also understands that the journey is just as important as the destination – which is why it’s not only ashore that you’ll enjoy unforgettable moments.

The luxury line calls them ‘Seabourn Moments’ – and they are a small part of what sets a Seabourn cruise apart from other holidays at sea.

These special moments could encompass anything from an enjoyable marina day – whereby you’ll be able to try your hand at thrilling watersports ranging from water-skiing and snorkelling, to paddle-boarding  from the unique retractable platform found at the stern of Seabourn’s ships – to signature events such as Caviar in the Surf.  

Offered at sun-kissed destinations including St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean and Koh Kood in Thailand, uniformed crew hand out complimentary glasses of premium champagne and chilled caviar (from floating surfboards) to Seabourn guests stood in waist-deep in water as warm as a bath.

In colder climes, expect a Caviar on Ice party instead – in which the delicacy (dubbed black gold) is served on deck surrounded by majestic icebergs and imposing glaciers, onboard one of Seabourn’s two ultra-modern, ultra-luxury PC-6 class expedition ships.

And the culinary delights continue ashore too thanks to Seabourn’s ‘Shopping with the Chef’ experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the regional market du jour with the ship’s chef to pick up local produce and aromatic spices for the kitchens. Chances are you might recognise some of the ingredients when sitting down for dinner later that evening…

Other signature Seabourn events include exclusive Privileged Access experiences. Fancy enjoying a private classical music concert among the famous ruins of Ephesus after hours, when all the other visitors have left? Seabourn can make it happen.

Exclusive complimentary experiences such as An evening at Ephesus only help make already fascinating destinations even more exceptional.

Of course, the boutique cruise line brings world-class entertainment on board ocean ships too. Produced by Belinda King Creative Productions, the Seabourn Six – talented singers and musicians fresh direct from the West End – perform crowd-pleasing shows such as Better Together, Skyline, and Earth Song in the sumptuous Grand Salon theatre.

Sometimes, weather permitting, the entertainment moves out onto the deck. Case in point? Classique, a sensational classical crossover concert, and Sessions – an acoustic pool-side music set designed to celebrate life and travel – are both performed al fresco under clear, blue skies.

What’s more, to expand your horizons even further, the line invites expert speakers to join selected voyages.  

Author Ann Cleeves OBE, ex politician Lord Jeffrey Archer, former Special Agent for the FBI Robert K. Wittman, American journalist Walter Seff Isaacson, and garden historian Caroline Holmes, best-selling author Louise Penny, and broadcaster Stephen Cole are just some of the luminaries who have been confirmed to join Seabourn’s upcoming ‘Authors At Sea’ programme.

What unites all the speakers is their expertise – and passion to share it in a lively and engaging way. Make no mistake: the speakers won’t just lecture you. They’ll be around to join meals and partake in casual chats throughout the voyage, as will your fellow travellers – interesting, interested people who enjoy talking together and sharing their passions, adventures, and life stories with like-minded new friends.

All told, it’s special moments such as these – included in your fare – that help ensure every single sailing with Seabourn offers an onboard experience you’ll never forget.

For more information on boutique cruising with Seabourn, visit seabourn.com