Seabourn Cruises
OVERVIEW
Seabourn was a pioneer in small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising. The line’s fleet of intimate, all-suite ships carry between 450 and 600 guests each. On board, guests are served by a crew numbering nearly as many as the guests, hand-picked and extensively trained to deliver Seabourn’s style of thoughtful, personalized hospitality. Owned by Carnival Corporation, Seabourn says its ships attract accomplished people who enjoy travelling well, and sharing fun and adventures with other interesting people.
Silversea currently operates five small luxury ships and one purpose-built expedition ship. Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest are sister ships carrying 450 passengers. The newer and larger Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation carry 600 passengers each. The latest addition to the fleet is the luxury expedition vessel Seabourn Venture, which carries 264 passengers to polar regions and far-flung ports. Sister vessel Seabourn Pursuit is scheduled to arrive in 2023.
DESTINATIONS VISITED
Silversea’s small luxury ships allow guests to explore all of the world’s seven continents and over 900 destinations in all. The line’s expedition cruises carry travellers in luxury to some the world’s most unspoiled landscapes, from the Galápagos Islands to the tropical paradise of Polynesia and the icy wilderness of Antarctica.
GOSEABOURN.COM RESOURCE FOR TRAVEL ADVISORS
GoSeabourn.com is designed to give agents the tools to book, plan, promote and learn how to successfully sell Seabourn luxury cruises. There are three primary areas on the site: POLAR Online booking engine, Promo Toolkit and Seabourn Academy. Agents also can see upcoming events and read the latest e-Newsletter.
Travel professionals will find additional access to the POLAR Online booking engine in the ‘Book’ tab at GoSeabourn.com. Important information about visas and passports, cancellation policies, groups, gift orders, the air program, check-in and Travel Professional Appreciation Fares are also located in this area.
SEABOURN CRUISES TRAVEL ADVISOR TRAINING
Seabourn Academy gives travel advisors the opportunity to learn about one of the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experiences, and how to find, attract and satisfy a luxury travel clientele.
About six hours is required to complete the core course training and become a Seabourn Academy Graduate. Rewards include an online, downloadable graduation certificate and an online, downloadable email signature logo. CLIA members earn 10 CLIA credits toward ACC or MCC. Canadian graduates are eligible for 12 credits from ACTA (Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.) Reduced Travel Advisor Appreciation Fares are also available to graduates. Advanced specialist training is also available.
AGENT RATES & FAMS
Reduced travel advisor appreciation fares are available at GoSeabourn.com. Rates and application forms are posted there and updated regularly. Agents must complete the Seabourn Academy to apply. Familiarization trips are invitation-only and not announced online.
LOCAL AGENT SUPPORT
In the United States, Seabourn local agent support is provided by key account managers.managers. Find the one responsible for your area at GoSeabourn.com.
AGENT MARKETING TOOLS
The PromoToolkit at GoSeabourn.com enables advisors to create customized flyers, emails, ads and more with an easy-to-use program. The site is also where you will find the latest Seabourn promotions.