Five reasons Seabourn should be on your 2025 wanderlust wish list

The fusion of six-star, all-inclusive comfort and unprecedented freedom is Seabourn’s speciality. Forget jostling through the Mediterranean’s mainstream tourist hotspots and fighting for towel space on the beach. Seabourn’s intimate floating retreats whisk guests away from the crowds, accessing picturesque ports and hidden gems. All-suite accommodation, impeccable service and spacious poolside cabanas dial up the private members’ club ambience. Here’s what makes Seabourn the ultimate serene escape.

Personalised journeys

Whether it’s Seabourn Encore’s odysseys around the Greek islands and Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, or Seabourn Ovation traversing the French and Italian Rivieras, itineraries are carefully curated to delight discerning travellers. Marquee ports meet unspoiled islands and boutique harbours that are off limits to larger cruise ships.

Take the ten-day Tyrrhenian Treasures & Malta voyage, which pairs quaint seafaring villages such as Mġarr on Gozo, Malta’s under-the-radar neighbour, with the iconic yachting havens of Capri and Monte Carlo. Enhance each day with exclusive, optional guided experiences to match your personal passions and desired pace. Sampling vintages at a Tuscan vineyard will tempt wine connoisseurs, while active types can hike in Mount Etna’s foothills and beach lovers can hop on a private boat tour of the Amalfi Coast.

Captivating culture

The Mediterranean’s ancient wonders are at your fingertips as a Seabourn guest. Gaining privileged access to Unesco World Heritage Sites, marvel at the Moorish Alhambra Palace on the ten-day Spain & Moroccan Gems trip or wander the remains of Troy and Sparta on the seven-day Turkey & Greek Isles Gems voyage. Encounters with local artisans, such as a Greek olive oil producer or Turkish carpet weaver, show time-worn practices are alive and well. A Provençal or Sicilian market visit, accompanied by one of Seabourn’s executive chefs, is the perfect way to clue up on regional culinary cultures.

Continue illuminating conversations over cocktails with Seabourn’s visiting experts – perhaps an archaeologist, an intrepid explorer or a philosopher – who are sure to shed fresh light on the destination. Overnight stays in storied cities such as Valletta or Casablanca dig even deeper into Mediterranean life.

Decadent dining 

The indulgence begins the moment you step on board, with a Champagne welcome and minibar stocked with your favourite tipples, courtesy of Seabourn’s suite attendants. They never fail to impress with their near-clairvoyant service and attention to detail, knowing whether you prefer to wake up to a flat white or English breakfast tea.

With Seabourn providing one of the most generous all-inclusive offerings around, the trickiest decision for you is which of its exceptional restaurants to sample. Will it be the sleek sushi counter, multi-sensory Mediterranean-inspired creations at Solis, or dining under the stars at Earth & Ocean? Complimentary fine vintages are freely poured and conversation flows.

Another culinary highlight is Seabourn’s signature, globe-hopping Galley Market Lunch – be sure to go with an appetite to make the most of this globe-hopping feast. Guests can help themselves to premium spirits and wines from open bars whenever they fancy, meaning there’s always a celebratory atmosphere. Raise a toast to a trip filled with gourmet memories.

Exquisite entertainment

The ancient ruins of Ephesus on Turkey’s Aegean Coast make an unforgettable setting for an evening of classical music. A special performance (exclusively offered on the seven-day Greek Isles & Ephesus itinerary) exemplifies Seabourn’s take on holiday entertainment – enrichening, atmospheric and authentic.

Traditional instruments and soulful serenades from talented musicians enliven evenings in select destinations. No cheesy tribute acts around here. As for more high-octane diversions, special Marina Days offer an array of complimentary water sports. Conditions permitting, windsurfing, kayaking or water-skiing in a breathtaking bay is bound to be a holiday highlight.

Recharging relaxation

Seabourn turns unwinding into an art form. Once settled into your elegant suite – each with its own ocean-facing veranda and full-length window – discover an on-board world of wellness that spans restorative treatments at Seabourn’s spa, meditation sessions in the Motion Studio and workouts in an ocean-view fitness room.

Or take your pampering outside by treating yourself to a private spa cabana at The Retreat. This concierge-serviced alfresco enclave, only found on Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore, also provides plenty of space for lounging, cocktail sipping and whirlpool soaking, all beneath a flower-shaped sun canopy. The Mediterranean Sea breeze does, after all, make massages even more blissful.

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