Cruising on Seabourn is a special experience to begin with. As an ultra-luxury all-suites cruise line, the baseline is high. Cruising in a Seabourn Penthouse suite elevates that experience to the next level. We had the opportunity to experience this on Seabourn’s inaugural cruise to Alaska. This ultra-luxury experience on an ultra-luxury line is a very special…
We are in the initial week of the inaugural Seabourn Alaska sailing. While we are only at the halfway point and I have already honed in on several things our readers will love! Here are seven things I think everyone can agree are amazing about the Seabourn Alaska cruises. (You can read more about the…
Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn returns to Alaska on June 1 after a 15 year absence from the popular cruise market. Seabourn will offer a series of 11-, 12-, and 14-night sailings between June and September this year. The voyages will offer guests the unique opportunity to experience Alaska up-close with a handpicked expedition team. Guests on…
The start of summer travel season means beginning vacation plans in the northern hemisphere. For millions, that means preparing to cruise on one of the hundreds of voyages that will depart over the coming months. May is the seasonal start for destinations such as Alaska and the Baltics. As well, the start of summer vacations marks the rise of…
I’m often asked why I like small ship cruising. Smaller luxury ships certainly lack some of the features of their larger counterparts. They have no rock climbing walls or Broadway musicals. But they also have several unique benefits due their small size. 1. Convivial passenger mix Fewer entertainment options means that socializing is the main entertainment. Smaller…
Mediterranean cruisers may be getting a bonus views with their summer cruise – scenic volcanic activity. That same volcano threatens air travel in Europe. Mount Etna is continuing to let off steam and has already caused some air travel delays for nearby air traffic. Volcanic activity poses an uncontrollable threat for air travel. During the 2010 volcanic eruptions…
Ladies, if you hate your friend – and yourself – get her a stripper. If you love your friend, get her a ManServant. So ends one of the best viral marketing videos I’ve seen. Although lets face it – a video that begins with talk of penis cakes and an uncomfortable video of a gyrating…
Recently I completed a cruise vacation in the Black Sea region that included a number of ports with limited online travel information. Not wanting to rely on a limited selection of cruise line shore excursions to see a smaller port, I road tested something new popping up in some destinations – free city tours given by…
Seabourn cruise line has announced a unique partnership with the United National Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This arrangement commits one million dollars from Seabourn across the multiple years of the agreement in exchange for access to special onboard speakers as part of the line’s Seabourn Conversations program that enriches guests through unique destination…
Packing for a luxury cruise on Seabourn requires careful planning and management of a carry-on bag. We discuss our packing strategy and challenges.