The Yachts of Seabourn, as the name implies, are very much a yachting experience, with an air of personalised service and bespoke luxury. The Yachts of Seabourn travel throughout the world, with cruises available anywhere on the globe, from the Norwegian fjords, to the hot sun of the Caribbean or the Arabian Sea.
There are four yachts in the Seabourn fleet. They all offer a high standard of facilities and they are also quite small, with three of the yachts carrying a maximum of 208 passengers. The yacht Odyssey has the capacity for 450 guests. So this is very much an intimate experience and some guests have described it as being like on board a friend’s yacht: only with better service!
The emphasis on The Yachts of Seabourn service is on privilege and exclusivity, a bit like a gentleman’s club, but for everyone. This may not be the cheapest of experiences, but it is certainly bespoke and very, very luxurious.
Each suite on the yachts has at least one member of staff assigned and they are all trained to remember the guests’ names and to ensure that their every whim is catered for.
One of the almost unique aspects of the The Yachts of Seabourn yachts is their size. They can reach places that the other larger ships simply cannot access, yet they are built to offer real luxury. They are very robust so they can withstand the seas, no matter how turbulent the waters are.
There is also an open bar policy throughout the yachts, so whenever you feel thirsty, you can get a drink to quench it.
Meals are cooked to order in the restaurants, but if you don’t like a very formal atmosphere, then you can choose to dine at the grill. So if you want very fine dining or just a casual meal, you will find both on offer, every night.
There is no requirement to tip staff (nor do staff expect any gratuities) so you don’t have to feel that huge tips need to be provided on top of the cost of the cruise.
Seabourn also offers a programme of enrichment lectures and workshops, where you can learn more about a topic that interests you, such as top quality cooking. Sometimes guest celebrities from television or radio may come to talk about their work or give a lecture on their specialised area.
All yachts also have a spa facility, so you can just sink into an aromatherapy or beauty treatment or enjoy the fantastic benefits of reflexology. Not relaxing is simply not an option on a Seabourn yacht, even for the most stressed out executive.
If wine is your poison, then you can choose to buy a package of vintage wines before you board, three of which you can enjoy when on board, just to make your holiday that little bit more special.
When you do venture onto land, the staff will do everything they can to accommodate any wishes or preferences that you may have. All you need to do is tell them what these are!
The Yachts of Seabourn offer quite a unique cruising experience.
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