Sometimes bigger is not better.

When it comes to cruises, my clients are often looking for different things.  My job is to help them select the right itinerary and cruise line to fit the type of vacation they desire.  Many of my clients are underwhelmed by the larger cruise ship experiences – which is why the intimacy, uniqueness and outstanding service of a Seaborn cruise is often the perfect choice.

The unique itineraries, outstanding service and gourmet quality food set Seabourn apart from other ocean cruises.  Seabourn really prides itself in being different than other, larger cruise lines that sail to similar destinations.

Smaller ships

With no more than 229 suites, a Seabourn ship won’t have you tripping over people in hallways or fighting for deck chairs at the pool.  The experience is like being a part of a private club – where “members” share expansive open decks and social areas and are lavished with attention by a crew ready to meet their every need.  Suites resemble five-start hotel rooms with lots of space (277+ feet!), complimentary in-suite bar, stocked with your favorite beverages, areas for entertaining and more.  Each suite has a personal suite stewardess to take care of your needs.  And that’s just in the basic suites – premium suites have even more amenities!

Watch this video to see what I mean!

Gourmet cuisine

Everyone knows that cruise ships are known for serving great food.  Seabourn takes that concept to a higher level.  Dining on a Seabourn cruise is comparable to dining in fine restaurants all over the world.  Complimentary wine is served with every delicious, authentic meal, with food that reflects regional flavors and is prepared with pride by Seabourn’s skilled chefs.  And whether you are eating in one of the ship’s luxurious dining rooms or having an intimate dinner for two in your stateroom, you’ll have quality meal presented with impeccable service.

Here’s another video to illustrate the level of dining you can expect on Seabourn.

Unique itineraries

One of the big advantages of the smaller Seabourn cruise ships is the ability to visit small ports that your average cruise line cannot reach.  On any of the six ships – Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn or Seabourn Quest – you’ll feel like you are sailing on a private yacht rather than large ship.  The list of ports on the Seabourn ships visit is mind-boggling, with so many ports in smaller, less-traveled cities – helping to create a really unique itinerary that cannot be assembled when sailing on a larger ship. In places like Antarctica, you’ll go where the big ships can’t, and passengers will even be allowed to make landings in zodiacs and go on to experience:

• Digital photography workshops
• Wildlife sightings from the ship and on shore
• Guidance and insight from a skilled expedition staff
• Inspiring Enrichment Program and special guest speakers on board

Onboard lecturers

Finally, one aspect of Seabourn cruises that sets it apart from many other cruise lines is its onboard lecturers.  To enhance your voyage, Seabourn invites luminaries of particular interest or experience to join guests on board.  These welcomed experts bring fascinating insights, opinions and entertaining conversation to guests seeking to learn more.  Explorers, well-known chefs, scholars, performers and subject-matter experts in many areas share your journey on Seabourn’s intimate ships. Not only will they often speak in front of groups, but they will function as a part of daily life aboard the ship – sharing meals, going ashore for adventures and chatting casually with guests throughout the cruise.

I am always confident that my clients’ experience on Seabourn will exceed their expectations.  Guests come back with comments like:

It was a true, gourmet dining experience.

Service was beyond expectations, and the crew treated us like family!

It was if they knew exactly what we wanted without us having to ask.

The onboard lecturers were top-notch well versed in the subject matter.

Getting into the smaller ports gave us a picture of how the locals live.

I can’t say enough about this smaller option for cruising – so I won’t!  I’ll let this final video do the talking for me.  And if reading this has peaked your interest, then we need to talk about a Seabourn cruise for YOUR next vacation!  Be sure to also check out Seabourn’s wonderful blog site for fun, interesting stories about real adventures at sea!