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• Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia – Goldring Travel’s Third Expedition – Part I
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• Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia – Goldring Travel’s Third Expedition – Part III (South Georgia Island)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia – Goldring Travel’s Third Expedition – Part IV (Hope Bay, Cuverville Island, Lemaire Channel and the Iceberg Graveyard)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia – Goldring Travel’s Third Expedition – Part V (Paradise Bay, Torgersen Island & Half Moon Island)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia – Goldring Travel’s Third Expedition – Part VI (Patagonia)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part I (Pre-Cruise Perspectives and Santiago)  
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part II (Desolation, Getting the Party Started and Perspective – Chilean Patagonia)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part III (Ushuaia and The Drake Passage – Are We There Yet?)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part IV (First Days in Antarctica: Revelations, Deception and Ansel Adams)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part V (Antarctica Weather, Wonder & WOW!)
• Seabourn’s Antarctica Revisited – Part VI (The Falklands – It’s Ain’t Over Till Seabourn Says It Is Over!)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part I
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part II (Falkland Island Penguins)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part III (Drake Passage and Greenwich Island-Yankee Harbour)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part IV (Torgersen Island/Neko Harbor – “The Lifting of the Fog!”)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part V (Peterman Island)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part VI (Captain Larsen and Class, Crossing the Southern Polar Circle & Breaking Records)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part VII (Waterboat Point, Kayaking…and Sadness)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part IX (Punta Arenas & Goldring Travel Goes Local and Culinary)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part X (El Brujo Glacier, Galley Market Lunch and Castro, Chile)
• Antarctica and Patagonia: An Adventure on the Seabourn Quest – Part XI (Reflections + Puerto Montt and Heading Home)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part 1 (Getting There)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part II (Calm Seas, Great Views, but a Rough Start)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part III (A Seabourn Moment and “Such a Hike. Oy!”)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part IV (Tourism, Tracy Arm, Kayaking and a Duck)
• Seabourn Sojourn in Alaska – Part V (Seabourn Ventures: Inian Islands, Icy Strait and College Fjord)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part I (Getting There…Oy Vey…and Copenhagen)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part II (Seabourn Signature Suite & Gothenburg, Sweden)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part III (Olso & Sandefjord, Norway…Getting Culinary – Norwegian, Sushi and Earth & Ocean…and Discussing Whaling!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part IV (Newcastle upon Tyne, Thomas Keller and Complimentary Wines)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part V (Invergordon, Scotland – Glenfiddich Whisky!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VI (Scrabster, Scotland and Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland – Who Knew?)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VII (Goldring Travel Grand – Scottish & English – Culinary Event, Galley Market Brunch & More)
• Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise -Part VIII (Bremerhaven and The Kiel Canal, Germany)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part I (Getting Ready and Looking Forward)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part II (Barcelona and Mahon, Menorca)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part III (Monaco and Portovenere, Italy)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part IV (Rome and Amalfi, Italy)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part V (Syracusa, Sicily and Crotone, Italy…and Chef David )
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part VI (Corfu, Greece – A Culinary & Cultural Day to Remember!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2018 Culinary & Cultural Cruise – Part VII (The Seabourn Chefs Let Loose! and Katakalon, Greece)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part I (Getting There and Getting On With It)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part II (Tangier, Morocco: Why It Is “Culinary & Cultural”; Not “Food & Wine”)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part III (Cadiz and Portimao : Sherry, Cocktails, Cheese…and a Mixology Competition!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part IV (Incredible Private Cooking Demonstration and Fireworks in Gibraltar)
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part VI (Tapas…And I Mean Tapas!)  
• Goldring Travel’s 2017 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise – Part VII (The Famous Food & Wine Event: Chef’s Nine Court Tastin g)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part I
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part II (British Wine Tour and More)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part III (Torquay, Pokémon Go and Little Things)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part IV (Stornoway, Scotland and Smoked Salmon)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part V (Kirkwall, Ullapool, Whiskey and the Kindness of a Stranger)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part VI (Oban, Greenock and Belfast – Seabourn Moments!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2016 Culinary & Cultural (Food & Wine) Cruise on the Seabourn Quest – Part VII (Belfast, Liverpool – And Another Seabourn Moment!)
• Part I (A Look Back and A Look Forward)
• Part II (Copenhagen & The First Day)
• Part III (Flam & Alesund)
• Part IV (Slovlaer and Tromso)
• Part V (Honningsvag) – Ventures By Seabourn
• Part VI (Sea Days & Private Culinary Events)
• ​Part VI (Bergen, Stavanger & The Last Two Culinary Events: Shopping with the Seabourn Chef and A Cheese Tasting)
• Preparations and a Plan…Sort Of! 
• Take Off…and A Fresh Perspective 
• Air Travel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Meat! 
• The First 24 Hours and Ihhabela, Brazil 
• The Little Things (Paranagua and Porto Belo, Brazil) 
• Seabourn Quest’s Chef Creates An Incredible Tasting Event 
• The Event: Montevideo, Uruguay- Caviar, Caviar and Sturgeon ​
• Part II (Perspective)
• Part III (Storms A Brewing…And A Double Rainbow!)
• Part IV (Fish & Chips…And A Great Beer)
• Part V (Cork, Ireland and a Lucky Leprechaun Named Darina Allen)
• ​Part VI (A Day at Sea with Special Events…And Then A Most Charming Port )
• Part VII (Bordeaux- Day 1)
• Part VII (Bordeaux- Day 2: Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lynch-Bages)
• Part VIII (Relaxing and “Basque”ing)
• Part IX (Shopping With The Chef)
• Part X (The Goldring Travel Food & Wine Tasting)
• The Beginning…Almost .
• The Beginning…Leaving On A Jet Plane
• Oy, Such Problems!
• Doing So Much and Doing Nothing
• A Sea Day and Some Thoughts About The Dining Experiences
• Shopping with the Chef and Sicilian Seafood Experiences
• Malta and Food for Thought
• Pizza or the Wintergarden Suite’s Spa? Let’s Try Both!
• The Food & Wine Tasting to Die For!
• Finding Pizza and What It Means to “Travel”
• 2009 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit
• Some Pre-Cruise Thoughts and My Plan
• The Start: It’s All About The Clothes???
• Walking With Wine In Venice
• Finally Onboard…Err, I Mean, Home!
• Split, Croatia: Shopping With the Chef & Chilling Out Seabourn Style
• Its About The Fish!
• Meeting Up With The Big Sister & Chef’s Surprises
• Some Final Thoughts
• Travelogue Part I
• Travelogue Part II
• Travelogue Part III (The Food & Wine Tasting!)
• Goldring Travel’s 2007 Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise
• Part VI – The Photos!
• The Inaugural & Maiden Voyage Travelogue
• The Inaugural & Maiden Voyage Travelogue – Part II
• The Inaugural & Maiden Voyage Travelogue – Part III (The Seabourn Sojourn Has Been Delivered!)
• Seabourn Sojourn Inaugural and Maiden Voyage – Part VI
• Seabourn Sojourn Inaugural and Maiden Voyage – Part XII – Some Videos and Photos
• The Ca’ Segredo Hotel Starts The Sojourn
• First Impressions
• Cuisine, Venues, People
• The Standard Suites – Part I
• The Standard Suites- Part II
• The Upper Suites
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part I
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part II
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part III
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part IV (Georg Breuer Riesling Tasting)
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VI
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VII (Bamberg Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting)
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part VIII
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part IX (Food & Wine Tasting on the AmaCerto)
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part X
• (Amsterdam to Budapest) – Part XI – The Tokaji Wine Tasting
• Goldring Travel Experiences Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VI (Hualien, Taiwan and Okinawa – The Kindness of Strangers)
• AmaWaterways Mekong River Cruise – Radio Interview
• Part V (Getting There & Day 1: Hanoi)
• Part VI (Let the Tour Begin!)
• Part VII (Halong Bay…and A Monk)
• Part IX (The Ship)
• Part X (The Egg)
• Part XI (Happy Pizza)
• Part XII (The Killing Fields)
• Part XIII (Our Last Days)
• Review and Reflection of the 2012 AmaWaterways AmaLotus Vietnam and Cambodia Tour and Cruise

         – Avalon Myanmar – Myanmar River Cruise – April 2017

• Avalon Waterways Myanmar – Part I (March 2017
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part II (Getting Here & Getting It On)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part III (Yangon – Day 2)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part IV (Bhamo to Katha)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part V (Katha to Tigyang)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VI (Kya Hnyat to Kyauk Myaung)

• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VII (Mingun to Mandalay)
• Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VIII (Sagaing to Bagan)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part IX (The Ship: Avalon Myanmar)

Avalon Waterways – Myanmar (Burma) – Reflections: “Isn’t This Amazing!?”

   *Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey – Singapore to Dubai (April 8, 2018)

• Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey – April 8, 2018 (Singapore to Dubai) – Revisiting the (Upgraded) Experience
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part I (Getting There and Getting Set)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part II (Initial Impressions and Myanmar)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part III (“Cruise Global, Go Local” in Sri Lanka)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part IV (The Culinary Experience)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part V (Cochin, Goa & Mumbai, India)
• Azamara Journey Asian Adventure – Part VI – Reflections (Azamara Journey vs. Regent Seven Seas Voyager)

* Azamara Quest – Southeast Asia and Japan (February 2015)

•  Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part I
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part II
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part III (Bali and Komodo Island) 
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part IV (Upscale Meets ????)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part V (Manila, Philippines – By Day and AzAmazing Evening) 
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part V (Perspectives on Experiencing Developing Ports)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VI (Hualien, Taiwan and Okinawa – The Kindness of Strangers)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VII (Doing It On Your Own – Part A – Dontonbori, Osaka)
• Azamara Club Cruises in Asia – Is it Amazing? Part VIII (Doing It On Your Own – Part B – Kyoto – Why You Can’t Rely Only On Guidebooks or TripAdvisor!)
• Celebrity Xperience – The Galapagos- Part I
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part II (Getting There, Pre-Cruise, Baltra & Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part III (More Than You Expect)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part IV (Sea Lions & Boobies & Penguins, Oh My!)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part V (The Attack of the Flightless Cormorant…and Other Cool Stuff!)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part VI (Incredible Birding, Baby Sea Lions and So Much More)
• Celebrity Xperience In The Galapagos- Part VII (Reflections & Updates on the Ships – Including the new Celebrity Flora – and What to Consider.)              

– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Part I – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part II – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part III – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part IV – How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Some Final Observations and Thoughts

– The Prologue to the Travelogue – The Adventure Begins…With a Bump or Two – Settling In Made Easy – Luxury Touches Here, There and OK, Not, Everywhere…But There Are Lots of Them! – Asian Flair Onboard and On Shore – Private Tours, Israel and Conflicts in Perceptions and Perspective Celebrity Equinox 2009 – Egypt…Impressive and Depressing – Dining With the Captain and the Reidel Wine Seminar – The Last Dinner (Tuscan Grille) and Disembarkation – What Happens When A Class Act Meets Highly Discounted Cruise Fare

– How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? – Part I – How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? – Part II – How Upscale to Luxury is a Celebrity Cruise Experience? The Review – Part III

– Celebrity Solstice 2008 Inaugural Cruise – Part I – Celebrity Solstice 2008 Inaugural Cruise – Part II

Celebrity Summit “Solticized” – A Ship Inspection (2012)

– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part I – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part II – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part III – Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part IV (Food & Wine!)

– Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV – Part V – Part VI – Part VII – Part VIII – Part IX – Goldring Travel’s Pacific Exploration of Crystal Cruise’s Luxury Experience – “Reflections”

– Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – A Winter Transatlantic Crossing on Her 10th Anniversary

– Immersing In fathom’s Social Impact Programs

– Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part I – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part II – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part III – Cruising the Peruvian Amazon With G Adventures – Part IV (What Group Travel Should Really Be About!)

– Norwegian Gem – Budget Cruises Pitching Luxury: You Don’t Get What You Pay For, You Only Think You Do.

– Paul Gauguin (2007)

– Princess Cruises Doesn’t Treat You Like Royalty; Celebrity Cruises Does! Which is a Better Value for the Upscale Cruise Guest? Part I – Celebrity Silhouette vs. -Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part II: The Standard Veranda Staterooms – Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part III: Treating You Right From The Start – Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part IV: The Wine Lists Speak Volumes (As Do The Beverage Packages)

   Regent Seven Seas Voyager – August 2017

• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Getting There and First Impressions
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part III (Florence and Ajaccio: Starting to Drill Down on the Regent Experience)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part IV (La Spezia and Monaco: Consistent Inconsistencies and Misses)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part V (Antibes and Marseilles: The Ensemble Experience, Cultural Wine “Tasting” and Sette Mari – Luxury Experiences for Sure)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: Rome to Barcelona – August 1, 2017) – Part VI (Palamos, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca & Valencia: Culinary Bliss..and Consistent Inconsistencies)
• Goldring Travel Revisits Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Seven Seas Voyager: August 1, 2017) – Caveat Emptor! Consistently Inconsistent: Not a “Six Star Luxury” Cruise Experience

– Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Travelogue – Prologue – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas – My First 24 Hours – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas – A Hurricane Runs Through It…Almost – Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Travelogue – The Last Days …

– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part I – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part II (Getting There, The Stateroom and First Impressions) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part III (“You Can’t Teach Five Star Service” and Bonafacio, Corsica) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part IV (Calvi, Monaco, Portofino, Porto Azzurro…and Stale Bread) – Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part V (My Last Day…and How The Chef’s Team Makes It Happen)

• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part I
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part II (Singapore & Raffles Hotel)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part III (Ship Happens: Singapore Day 2)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –  Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part IV (The Ship Arrives)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises –  Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part V (The Expedition Begins – Orangutans & Jimmy Buffett)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VI (What is an Expedition Cruise? Why am I Here?)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VII (Myanmar – No Complaints!)
• Silversea Expedition Cruises – Silver Discoverer Indonesia/Myanmar Expedition: Part VIII (Myanmar – Developing Tourism & Finding Nemo Again)

• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part I
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part II
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part III
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part IV
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part V
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part VI
• Silversea Silver Shadow Alaska Cruise Review – Part VII

– A Few Days in Taipei, Taiwan – Who Knew? – Part I – A Few Days in Taipei, Taiwan – Who Knew? – Part II – A Few Days in Taipei, Taiwan – Who Knew? – Part III (Spa, Beauty and Fashion) – A Few Days in Taipei, Taiwan – Who Knew? – Part IV (Cuisine: Street, Sublime & Surreal)

– Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze Inaugural Cruise – Part I – Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze Inaugural Cruise – Part II – The Transformation of A Cruise Line – Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze Inaugural Cruise – Part III – The Windstar Experience 2.0

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Is seabourn cruise line for sale i’m not the only one wondering.

I read an interesting article yesterday in Cruise Week , “ Report on CCL/Raising Cash “.  It states, in relevant part:

In a report out on Carnival Corp. this morning headlined “CCL-Don’t rule out selling a brand or two in order to raise cash/reduce debt” .  Patrick Scholes of Truist Securities writes, “ …While investors have been more focused on the possibility of debt and/or equity raise(s), we believe the possibility of selling one or more brands should not be overlooked….We reached out to CCL to inquire about such a sale(s) possibility and they gave us a high level reminder that they evaluate all opportunities at the right price (as has been the case when asked about such items in the past). …It would not surprise us if a private equity group and/or sovereign wealth fund would be interested in a brand such as Holland America and/or Seabourn .”

Cruise Week goes on to state, “This is not the first time we have heard of reports regarding brands potentially for sale. Last year we heard of Holland America and Seabourn perhaps for sale and Sycamore Partners [who ultimately purchased Azamara from Royal Caribbean] as a potential suitor as well. Nothing came out of it. “

So is Carnival Corp. stating that it is open to offers? That anything is for sale at the right price? Or is it that it doesn’t want to commit to retaining Seabourn?  

With Seabourn once being considered the Crown Jewel of the Carnival Corp. family, but now not exactly receiving a resounding show of love- knowing the rumors are out there –  let’s take a look!

I have often-times complained about Seabourn’s pricing strategies -as for years it focused on ridiculously high prices and then, as cruises came closer in, prices would drop and amenities would be added. This resulted in many thousands of dollars in booked cruises having to be repriced lower.  And, of course, Seabourn chasing the business that it sent away! There are basically – to my mind – only two realistically possible reasons for this:  (1) Overly optimistic views of demand and customer perception of Seabourn’s value; and/or (2) Making Seabourn’s financial prospective views look stronger than they really are. (Having the “potential” to sell at higher prices allows for showing more “potential” profits on the books.)

When this seemingly omnipresent practice is coupled with the infiltration of the Holland America and, now, Princess philosophies…which have little to do with delivering the best luxury experience, but rather   more homogeneity across the three brands , it again looks to the bottom line being more of a balance sheet sort of approach. And where the cost savings are is in the Pre-Cruise Experience which, without question, has suffered mightily over the past few years. 

But there is another factor that continues to make me wonder if Seabourn is for sale:  The lack of new cruise ships .  Yes, the Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit are eventually going to be out there, there is nothing publicly out there about new classic ships.  The Seabourn Ovation was launched in 2017 and the Seabourn Odyssey – though still in great shape – was launched way back in 2009; thirteen years ago. So while diversifying into the expedition world is one thing, Seabourn’s failure to expand in the luxury cruise world is of note.  

Keep in mind that the other luxury brands are all building not only new ships, but increased luxury cruise capacity. Heck, just two examples: Silversea has two new ships in service ( Silver Dawn – which was just christened last week – and Silver Moon – which is soon to be) along with the Silver Nova (late 2023). Regent Seven Seas recently launched the Seven Seas Splendor . Each of those ships has a greater guest capacity than both of the Seabourn expedition ships combined.

To color that further, Seabourn’s new “parent”, Princess, and its other “parent” Holland America both have new cruise ships.  What does that say about CCL’s commitment to – or is it confidence in – Seabourn’s near-term luxury cruise growth?

As I have written before,  almost all of the longtime Executives and many of the top hotel staff have left Seabourn ; mostly for other cruise lines. The consistent issue expressed is the corporate culture and the failure to treat them as valued and knowledgeable humans. The failure to retain those who are most committed to, and familiar with, a brand is not a sign of stability or focus on the future.

Add to that Seabourn’s recent practice of collecting the final payments on Seabourn Venture cruises when it knew the cruises would not be happening due to construction delays, and it really makes me wonder to what extent that troublesome practice was to glom guests’ money versus its effort to pad the balance sheet.  

To be fair, while there are some strong sales in the luxury cruise market, there is also a good bit of softness brought about not only by Covid, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the emotional recalcitrance of many to making what now seems like a giant leap back into international travel. 

I spent nearly two decades involved with Seabourn; most of them more than a mere travel agent. I have many friends that still work for Seabourn, and many clients that still have cruises booked with it. Obviously the past few years have been tough…and then rough. But that does not mean I wish Seabourn harm or that it cannot deliver the luxury experience that so many desire. 

What it means is that I believe Seabourn is for sale and that nothing could be better for the brand than it being sold. I stated my real concerns back when Seabourn was merged with Holland America and pretty much every concern I had has come to pass. And when the two of them were merged with Princess, it became clear that the focus was not on “product” but “profit”. And when the “profit” wasn’t forthcoming…here we are.

So while I still have a soft spot in my heart for Seabourn and firmly believe that Seabourn – if managed correctly and given enough of the proper support it deserves – can be what it’s reputation was built on, at this point all I can do is hope that the rumors are true.

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One of the world's best-known luxury cruise brands to shrink in size with ship sale

Another major cruise line is downsizing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luxury line Seabourn on Thursday announced it had sold one of its six vessels — the 458-passenger Seabourn Odyssey — to a Japanese company that offers cruises aimed at the Japanese market.

The buyer of the ship, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., will charter it back to Seabourn for the next 17 months so that Seabourn can continue offering all the departures that are currently on Seabourn Odyssey's schedule. No sailings will be canceled.

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Seabourn Odyssey's last voyage for Seabourn is now Aug. 22, 2024.

First unveiled in 2009, Seabourn Odyssey is the oldest of Seabourn's six vessels. It has sailed for the line for all its 14 years in service.

"We are proud that Seabourn Odyssey carried our guests across the world for the last 14 years and are happy to see her join a great company, MOL," Seabourn president Natalya Leahy said in a statement accompanying the announcement.

The departure of Seabourn Odyssey will represent a significant downsizing for the Seabourn brand, which is considered one of the leaders in luxury cruising. The ship currently accounts for about 16% of Seabourn's passenger capacity.

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Seabourn Odyssey's departure from the Seabourn fleet comes as the line's parent company, Carnival Corporation, struggles to put its financial house back in order following a massive, multiyear downturn in revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The downturn forced the company to take on an enormous amount of debt to stay solvent — debt that must now be paid down. As of December, the company's total debt stood at $34.55 billion, up from less than $12 billion at the start of 2020.

For context, Carnival Corporation — the parent company of Seabourn, Carnival Cruise Line , Princess Cruises and six other cruise brands — made about $2.9 billion in profits in its last good year (2019).

Carnival Corporation's recent financial maneuvers included shedding its least profitable ships, cutting service on remaining ships and increasing fees for shipboard services in an effort to cut costs and boost revenue.

Carnival Corporation has also paused new ship orders for its nine brands for now.

Seabourn didn't say how much money the sale of Seabourn Odyssey would raise for Carnival Corporation's coffers.

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In all, Carnival Corporation has shed 26 vessels across its nine brands since the start of the pandemic. It went into the pandemic with 105 vessels. The downsizing has included the removal of four ships from the company's Holland America brand and six ships from its Carnival Cruise Line brand .

Even as it sheds one of its six existing vessels, Seabourn is preparing to welcome a new ship to its fleet. Due in August, the 264-passenger Seabourn Pursuit will be a small expedition ship of the same design as its 7-month-old Seabourn Venture .

Given its small size, Seabourn Pursuit will only partially make up for the lost passenger capacity caused by the removal of Seabourn Odyssey.

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• March 16, 2023

Carnival Corporation’s luxury and expedition cruise line Seabourn has announced the sale of its ship Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL).

Following the sale, Seabourn will continue to operate all of its published voyages on Odyssey through August 22, 2024 under a charter agreement. Following the end of the chartering term, the ship will be delivered to MOL.

“We are proud that Seabourn Odyssey carried our guests across the world for the last 14 years and are happy to see her join a great company, MOL,” said Seabourn President Natalya Leahy. “As we prepare to say farewell to Odyssey in September 2024, I am excited to further optimize our fleet as we grow our expedition business. With the addition of Seabourn Pursuit this summer, Seabourn will have one of the most modern fleets in the ultra-luxury segment with an average age of just seven years.”

Seabourn’s fleet expansion into the ultra-luxury expedition market allows for a more diverse offering of itineraries across all seven continents, with more guest capacity overall compared to 2019 — even after Seabourn Odyssey leaves the Seabourn brand.

Seabourn entered the luxury expedition market last year with the launch of Seabourn Venture. The line’s second expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, is scheduled to debut this year.

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Ranging from 10 to 48 days, these shorter segments are ideal for guests who are not able to sail on the entire 129-day World Cruise to still experience a part of this exciting voyage. Full itinerary details are available on Seabourn’s website.

“Our 2026 World Cruise aboard Seabourn Sojourn will be a remarkable voyage visiting destinations throughout an impressive portion of the Pacific. This region will feature extraordinary cultural and culinary experiences as well as scenic natural wonders for guests to create memorable Seabourn Moments,” said Natalya Leahy , president of Seabourn. “For guests who are looking to experience parts of this amazing adventure, we’re pleased to offer these shorter segments as an option for them to get a taste of our World Cruise and visit some of their top destinations.”

The new 2026 World Cruise segments include:

Pearls of the South Pacific: Los Angeles to Sydney (Duration: 49 days) – Island-hop in ultra-luxury style visiting six unique island groups including the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti & French Polynesia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and New Zealand – with no less than eight ports of call at the last. Highlights include extended stays in the tropical paradises of Honolulu, Bora Bora, and Tahiti, as well as an overnight in Auckland, New Zealand, to rest up before exploring the untouched and renowned natural beauty of Fiordland National Park. Featured shore excursions include a Catamaran Lagoon Cruise with Shark Ray Feeding & Beach BBQ in Bora Bora; a Taste of Vanilla & Taha’a Motu Picnic in Papeete, Tahiti; a Mystery Island Drift Snorkel in Vanuatu; a Unique Kiwi Experience in Wellington, New Zealand; a Kaikoura Whale Watch Ocean Safari via helicopter in Kaikoura, New Zealand; and many more.

Coral Coast: Circumnavigation & Sapphire Seas: Sydney to Hong Kong (Duration: 39 days) – Rugged coastal beauty will be the focus of a carefully crafted circumnavigation of Australia, with 14 distinct ports, overnight stays in Sydney and Melbourne, and extended stays in Hobart and Broome. The itinerary includes Seabourn’s first-ever call to Robe amid the pristine Limestone Coast of South Australia, as well as cruising the Kimberley Coast, teeming with breathtaking wilderness and marine life. Lombok and Bali in Indonesia, and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines are also on the itinerary. Featured shore excursions include Discover the Blue Mountains in Sydney; Wildlife and Wineries in Melbourne; Sunset Camel Rides at Cable Beach in Broome; Litchfield National Park: Termite Mounds & Falls in Darwin; Royal Temple, Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Pagoda in Benoa, Bali; Subterranean River National Park in Puerto Princesa; and many more.

Isle of Jade and Beyond: Hong Kong to Tokyo (Duration: 23 days) – From the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Busan, South Korea to the tranquil beauty of hidden ports such as Ishigaki, Miyako, and Aomori in Japan, every destination will tell a tale inspired by local culture, cuisine, and crafts. A mesmerizing circumnavigation of Japan will cruise scenically in the historic Japan Inland Sea and Kanmon Strait. Featured shore excursions include Evening Harbor Cruise in Hong Kong; Taroka Gorge & Kang-Ten Temple in Hualien, Taiwan; Explore Gjang Temple and Forest in Busan; Sanriku Coastline by Train & Kitayamazaki Cliffs in Miyako, Japan; and more.

Golden Gardens & Glaciers: Tokyo to Vancouver (Duration: 22 days) – The home stretch of the World Cruise begins amid the gleaming energy of Golden Week in Japan and proceeds with a transpacific voyage across sparkling blue ocean waters to Alaska as the season begins to change to summer. Cruise lesser-sailed waterways to smaller ports in the Last Frontier, where life will be revealed through expanding moments against a backdrop of rugged volcanic terrain, indigenous history, and seaside gems that shine. Featured shore excursions include Local Sake Brewery & Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Japan; Lake Mashu and Onsen in Kushiro, Japan; and more.

Seabourn Sojourn is set to depart for the 2026 World Cruise from Los Angeles on January 6, 2026. The ship will wind its way through the lush volcanic islands and atolls of the South Pacific, around the wild coasts of Australia, and through the beguiling islands of Japan in time for spring flower season. It will then sail to Alaska, exploring Glacier Bay National Park and before finishing in Vancouver on May 15.

The 129-day 2026 World Cruise will weave together 63 exquisite destinations in 14 countries over 28,000 nautical miles, with seven overnights, seven extended stays, and two crossings of the International Date Line through the Ring of Fire.

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Luxury cruise line Seabourn wants to help travelers escape the cold in style — and for less — with a big winter sale that has up to 25 percent off fares.

The sale, which must be booked by Jan. 31, has savings on select Caribbean getaways, the company shared with Travel + Leisure . The sale offers travelers the chance to bundle Seabourn’s 15 percent Sail of the Year discount with an extra 10 percent discount for a total of up to 25 percent off.

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• April 1, 2024

Seabourn announced that four individual segments of its 2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems voyage are now open for sale.

Sailing aboard the Seabourn Sojourn and ranging from 10 to 48 days, these shorter segments allow guests to experience parts of the 129-day world tour. Full itinerary details are available on Seabourn’s website.

“Our 2026 World Cruise aboard Seabourn Sojourn will be a remarkable voyage visiting destinations throughout an impressive portion of the Pacific. This region will feature extraordinary cultural and culinary experiences as well as scenic natural wonders for guests to create memorable Seabourn Moments,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “For guests who are looking to experience parts of this amazing adventure, we’re pleased to offer these shorter segments as an option for them to get a taste of our World Cruise and visit some of their top destinations.”

The new 2026 World Cruise segments include:

• Pearls of the South Pacific: Los Angeles to Sydney (9 days) –visits islands including Tahiti and French Polynesia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and New Zealand. Highlights include extended stays in Honolulu, Bora Bora and Tahiti, as well as an overnight in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Coral Coast: Circumnavigation and Sapphire Seas: Sydney to Hong Kong (39 days) –The voyage includes a circumnavigation of Australia, with 14 ports, overnight stays in Sydney and Melbourne and extended stays in Hobart and Broome. The itinerary includes Seabourn’s first-ever call to Robe amid the Limestone Coast of South Australia.
• Isle of Jade and Beyond: Hong Kong to Tokyo (23 days) –From Hong Kong, Tokyo and Busan, South Korea to ports such as Ishigaki, Miyako and Aomori in Japan, guests onboard the Soujourn will get to experience local cuisine and culture.
• Golden Gardens and Glaciers: Tokyo to Vancouver (22 days) –The journey begins in Japan and proceeds with a transpacific voyage to Alaska.

The Seabourn Sojourn will depart for the 2026 World Cruise from Los Angeles on January 6, 2026. The ship will explore the volcanic islands of the South Pacific, sail the wild coasts of Australia and discover islands of Japan before sailing to Alaska. The voyage ends in Vancouver on May 15.

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7 Best All-Inclusive Cruise Lines in the World

• Many cruise companies bundle food-and-beverage packages and other perks into the up-front cost, but only a few are truly all-inclusive cruise lines.
• These major cruise lines stand out for their luxe offerings and truly all-inclusive approach to cruising.

While many cruise lines offer food-and-beverage packages and other inclusive options, only a few can accurately claim to be fully all-inclusive. Most all-inclusive cruise lines tend to offer high-end luxury cruises, and typically these cruises have a large up-front cost with little to no final bill at the end of the voyage.

For most all-inclusive cruise lines, the price covers a double occupancy stateroom, the majority of meals and gratuities; onboard activities; laundry service; and all drinks, including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, etc.; plus taxes and fees. Some also offer free onboard Wi-Fi, flights, specialty dining, and many activities and shore excursions. What’s not typically included even on all-inclusive cruise lines are premium purchases such as spa treatments and top-shelf spirits.

And while these lines cover a lot, keep in mind that there are usually optional activities outside of the parameters of the all-inclusive cruise, which would cost extra.

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The Best All-Inclusive Cruise Lines in the World

Several major ocean cruise lines, along with smaller and more intimate cruise companies, operate as fully all-inclusive. At the top of our list are Regent Seven Seas, Scenic, Seabourn, Silversea, Viking, Virgin Voyages, and Azamara. Here’s what you should know about each of these all-inclusive cruise lines.

1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises

All-inclusive cruises with Regent Seven Seas come with a hefty price tag, but each of its six ships are a nearly perfect example of luxury at sea. And because the luxury fleet sails to 500+ ports of call, you can go pretty much anywhere in the world in a high-end cruise environment, a place where nearly every expense is included in the up-front cruise price.

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What’s Included on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

An all-inclusive cruise with Regent Seven Seas includes round-trip airfare (in business class for cruises that embark from an overseas departure port), airport-to-ship transfers, 24-hour room service, open bar, gratuities, Wi-Fi, laundry service, and unlimited shore excursions. There are also occasional offers that add on things like complimentary pre- and post-cruise overnight hotel stays or two-for-one cruise fares.

Rooms on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The all-suite rooms on each Regent Seven Seas all-inclusive cruise are beautifully designed to give you ample space to spread out and enjoy your private space. Different room categories offer a variety of layouts, but each is designed with luxury in mind. Each room also has a verandah.

Optional Extras on Regent Seven Seas

Nearly everything is included when you book an all-inclusive cruise with Regent Seven Seas, but optional extras may include spa treatments or special activities such as cooking classes. 

2. Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

Known for over-the-top luxury paired with once-in-a-lifetime adventures, Scenic Luxury Cruises offers all-inclusive river cruises and ocean voyages that are all about experiential travel in some of the world’s most spectacular places.

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What’s Included on Scenic Luxury Cruises

With Scenic, an all-inclusive cruise means full onboard butler service, dining experiences with cocktails, free Wi-Fi, an in-suite mini-bar refreshed daily, spa experiences (including meditation classes, aromatherapy showers, and saunas), and transportation to and from the airport. Gratuities are covered in the cost of your cruise, including gratuities for shore excursions. Also included are shore excursions and special onboard programs led by destination and subject matter experts.

Scenic Luxury Cruises sometimes offers two-for-one specials (i.e., “second guest sails free”) on select ocean voyages. Solo travelers can sometimes take advantage of waived solo supplement charges on select sailings.

Rooms on Scenic Luxury Cruises

All of Scenic’s ships offer suites with adjustable Scenic Slumber Beds and luxury linens and bath products, plus a pillow menu. Depending on the vessel, rooms have separate sleeping and lounge areas, ambient lighting, private verandas (some with the Scenic Sun Lounge system, which allows you to transform a balcony into a conservatory with the touch of a button).

Optional Extras on Scenic Luxury Cruises

Helicopters and submarine excursions are not included in the all-inclusive price and come at an additional cost. One-on-one spa treatments and fitness classes are also extra. 

3. Seabourn Cruises

All-inclusive cruises on Seabourn have a distinct country club vibe. Carrying just a few hundred passengers per ship, each of Seabourn’s seven all-suite vessels emphasize comfort, intimacy, and perhaps most of all, food. All onboard restaurants are included in the price of your cruise, including The Grill by Thomas Keller.

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What’s Included on Seabourn Cruises

The cruise price on Seabourn ships includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, specialty dining experiences, onboard activities, use of water sports equipment, some shore excursions, and gratuities. Some specially priced packages also include round-trip airfare as well as pre-cruise hotel stays.

Rooms on Seabourn Cruises

Seabourn’s cruise ships feature all-suite accommodations with custom beds, walk-in closets, marble bathrooms with full tub, shower, and luxury products. There’s an in-suite bar with complimentary wine and spirits. And each stateroom includes a suite host and suit attendant, who can do everything from draw you a bath to personalize your nightly turndown service.

Optional Extras on Seabourn Cruises

Wi-Fi, airfare, spa services, and most shore excursions are not part of Seabourn’s all-inclusive cruise rate.

4. Silversea Cruises

If you’re looking for an all-inclusive cruise that will take care of every detail of your trip from the moment you leave home until the moment you return (including privately chauffeured door-to-door transfers to and from your home), Silversea is the cruise line for you. With sailings that call on 900 destinations, the options feel nearly endless. Silversea’s ships max out at 250 staterooms (most are smaller), so the experience feels exclusive and intimate.

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What’s Included on Silversea Cruises

In addition to private airport transfers, Silversea cruises include round-trip airfare, butler service, Wi-Fi, laundry services, one shore excursion per port, onboard entertainment (including dancing and cooking lessons), all meals, most alcoholic beverages, and a pre-cruise hotel stay.

Rooms on Silversea Cruises

All Silversea’s suites feature ocean views, and most staterooms have private teak verandahs. All suites include the services of a butler, who will customize your stateroom with optional amenities like personalized stationery, your favorite wines, and select toiletries. Rooms feel bright and airy, with separate living and sleeping areas.

Optional Extras on Silversea Cruises

Spa treatments and top-shelf wines and spirits are not included in the cruise price.

5. Viking Ocean Cruises

While it doesn’t consider itself a luxury cruise line, Viking Cruises offers top-of-the-line cruises that most people would consider “trip of a lifetime” material. Viking cruises are also kid-free (no one under the age of 18), which makes its all-inclusive cruises perfect for adult couples and groups of friends.

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What’s Included on Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking’s all-inclusive price includes non-alcoholic drinks and some alcoholic beverages at lunch and dinner, a shore excursion in each port, access to the spa’s thermal suite, various fitness classes, 24-hour room service, laundry services, free Wi-Fi, and airport transfers. Some special promotions also include round-trip airfare.

Rooms on Viking Ocean Cruises

Because there are no interior staterooms on Viking cruises, every room comes with a verandah. Rooms range in size from a modest 270 square feet to an enormous 1,448 square feet. Amenities are based on what room type is purchased, but all rooms include a spacious bathroom and a king-sized bed. 

Optional Extra on Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking’s all-inclusive cruise prices do not include spa treatments, gratuities, or cocktails. 

6. Virgin Voyages

Another all-inclusive cruise line known for its adults-only voyages (passengers must be at least 18 years old), Virgin Voyages is geared more toward younger adults than empty nesters and retirees. It sails to destinations around the world, including the South Pacific, Europe, and the Caribbean on its “Lady” ships ( Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady , and the  Brilliant Lady ). 

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What’s Included on Virgin Voyages

Virgin’s approach to 24-hour dining is what really sets is apart from others ( read our full review here ). Instead of buffets, Virgin’s all-inclusive sailings invite guests to dine at nearly two dozen different specialty restaurants onboard.

Each cruise with Virgin Voyages also includes Wi-Fi, tips and gratuities, theatrical productions, and group workouts. Non-alcoholic drinks are also included, but alcoholic beverages are sold at a per drink price starting at $5.

Rooms on Virgin Voyages

Virgin’s cabins range from interior with a porthole view to elaborate suites. By its count, 86% of its staterooms come with its signature “Sea Terrace Hammock,” a perfect way to kick back and rock with the gentle lolling of the ship on your terrace. Staterooms feel modern and sleek, and suites are over-the-top affairs with lots of extras like curated in-room bars, roomy balconies, and private lounge access.

Optional Extras on Virgin Voyages

Spa treatments, alcoholic beverages, and shore excursions are not included in the cost. And if you decide to get a tattoo at sea at Squid Ink, that’s on both you and your bill. 

Azamara’s luxury cruise ships are small (each ship can accommodate roughly 700 guests) and feel more like boutique hotels than mega cruise liners. With fewer guests than most other all-inclusive cruise lines, Azamara is able to cater to its guests in a more personal way.

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What’s Included on Azamara Cruises

Included with your all-inclusive booking are gratuities for staff, select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, self-service laundry, shuttle service to and from port, and concierge service. Each room also has fresh-cut flowers delivered, which is a nice luxury touch.

Rooms on Azamara Cruises

Azamara ships have traditional staterooms and suites. Most rooms come with balconies where you can enjoy the sunrise or to take in the view as you leave each day’s port of call. No matter which category of stateroom you select, you will have access to an onboard Destination Celebration or “AzAmazing Evenings” event (generally private VIP tours of cultural interest). The most luxurious class of rooms, however, also come with butler service, afternoon tea, in-room spirits, specialty dining seating, and an onboard credit.

Optional Extras on Azamara Cruises

Shore excursions, spa services, and transportation from your home to the ship are not include in the all-inclusive cruise price with Azamara.

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Celebrity ascent: the best dining, amenities and more on celebrity cruises' newest ship.

Top-notch eateries, adults-only areas and entertainment options stand out.

Celebrity Ascent Review

Megan duBois

Key Takeaways

• There are 32 different dining and drinking venues on board, from Le Voyage by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud to the line's iconic Martini Bar.
• The onboard entertainment is incredible. The "Awaken" show combines popular music with acrobatics and lasers, while Ascent After Dark: Shine the Night invites cruisers to don metallic or sequin outfits for a deck party under the stars. 
• The Solarium adults-only pool area is a relaxing spot with comfortable lounge chairs, a pool and hot tubs; head to Eden for delightful cocktails and optimal sunset views.

You can think of Celebrity Cruises as the more adult cousin of Royal Caribbean International – which makes sense, considering both cruise lines are owned by Royal Caribbean Group. With all of the recent buzz around both brands, I was excited to sail on Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, in its debut month. I embarked out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in December 2023.

The 17-deck, 141,420-ton ship has 1,646 staterooms and can carry 3,260 guests at double occupancy. At 1,073 feet long and 128 feet wide, the ship has plenty of space for upscale amenities, edgy entertainment and incredible dining venues. The Edge Series ship also has more than 1,400 crew members who hail from 60 different countries around the world.

As an avid cruiser who has taken more than 50 ocean and river voyages on almost a dozen cruise lines, I found Celebrity Ascent lived up to the hype. The ship itself is stunning, and each area has a distinct vibe. I loved the ample amount of food and drink opportunities – there are 32 different venues – and the standout onboard entertainment was like nothing I had seen before on a cruise ship.

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Celebrity Ascent itineraries

Celebrity Ascent sails around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean over the next few years. Summer 2024 brings Ascent to Mediterranean ports of call in Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. The Mediterranean season ends in October 2024, with a 13-night transatlantic sailing departing from Barcelona, Spain.

Late fall and winter sailings depart from Fort Lauderdale. The Caribbean season runs between November 2024 and April 2025. It includes seven- to nine-night voyages calling on ports like Aruba , Bonaire and Curacao ; Bimini, Bahamas ; Labadee, Haiti; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands ; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic ; and St. Maarten and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In late April 2025, it's back to the Mediterranean for the 2025 season between May and October. Ascent then returns to the Caribbean for sailings in late 2025; destinations include southern Caribbean locales, plus the Panama Canal and Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Similar Caribbean sailings are also on sale for early 2026.

Who should sail on Celebrity Ascent?

Celebrity Ascent, like its Edge Series sister ships, caters to adults traveling together. The overall vibe of the ship is upscale and modern, with plenty of places to grab a drink, enjoy a meal and watch a show. Couples can enjoy an elevated date night in Le Grand Bistro, while the aptly named Sunset Bar – which overlooks the rear of the ship – is the spot to be with a cocktail in hand as the sun sets into the horizon. This bar was easily my favorite spot on board; I spent most afternoons here enjoying a cocktail.

The deck parties, of which Ascent After Dark: Shine the Night is the premier event, are a fun time – but they aren't so loud that guests can hear the bass thumping in the staterooms below. Shows at The Theatre are fully immersive, with incredible technology and great music that had me dancing in my seat.

If you are traveling with children, know that there aren't many places on board for kids to just hang out and be kids. The Camp at Sea kids club is crammed into a small area on Deck 3, away from the main Grand Plaza and The Martini Bar.

Cruises on Ascent can be expensive, but Celebrity often runs deals on sailings. Without any promotions, sailings around the Mediterranean in 2024 and 2025 may run between about $1,000 and $5,600 per person. In comparison, 2024 and 2025 Caribbean voyages may cost between about $2,000 and $4,400 per person before discounts. (Note: Cruise rates can change frequently, based on demand and availability.)

The stateroom

There are over two dozen different stateroom styles on Celebrity Ascent. The smallest (and usually cheapest) rooms are the Inside Staterooms, which offer between 181 and 202 square feet of space. For solo travelers, the Single Inside Staterooms offer the same amenities as a double occupancy room, but with a smaller 103-square-foot layout and no single supplement fee at booking.

Ocean View Staterooms are slightly larger, at 200 to 242 square feet. There are three different room styles; the main difference among them is the size of the window. Options range from small windows in the middle of the wall to large, floor-to-ceiling picture windows.

Ascent's balcony cabins are quite varied, but the majority are Infinite Veranda Staterooms, where the balcony is actually a uniquely designed window that can be opened to let the ocean breeze in. There is a set of glass doors that can be drawn to make this space more private, as well.

Concierge Staterooms allow guests access to a dedicated concierge staff and exclusive onboard events. AquaClass cabins all feature the infinite balcony design, plus unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite, complimentary dining at Blu restaurant, fitness classes and a spa concierge.

Celebrity Ascent's suites are all part of The Retreat, the line's ship-within-a-ship concept where cruisers have access to an exclusive restaurant, a sun deck with a pool, a lounge and a dedicated crew. Suites range in size and style, from smaller 319-square-foot studios to massive two-bedroom suites offering more than 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.

When I sailed on Celebrity Ascent, I stayed in an AquaClass stateroom. The main living space had a king-size bed, which was cozy after long days of exploring the ship and nights spent on the dance floor. I found the cabin's couch a bit uncomfortable, but there was plenty of storage space in the large closet and drawers. Conveniently, the bed was high enough to fit my suitcases under.

Because this was my first time in an Infinite Veranda room, I was interested to see how the balcony actually worked. After pressing a button for the window to roll down, my room instantly filled with humid air – not the sea breeze I was expecting. The air conditioner also turns off when the window is down, so it takes a long time for the room to cool off again. I only opened the window once because of this. For me, the extra veranda space served as more of a sitting area to take in the views than a spot to enjoy the ocean breeze.

My stateroom's bathroom was spacious, with a larger-than-usual standup rain shower. I also loved the eco-friendly bath amenities, which smelled divine. I used the in-room bathrobes and slippers every day of the cruise.

I loved that my AquaClass stateroom came with some amenities that are not included in other Infinite Veranda rooms. There were two yoga mats, two bottles of water that were refreshed daily, a welcome bottle of sparkling wine, an umbrella, binoculars, complimentary shoeshine service and a pillow menu. AquaClass guests also have unlimited access to the spa's thermal suite, complimentary fitness classes and a dedicated spa concierge. I went to the thermal suite daily to enjoy the heated loungers and steam rooms.

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Best amenities on Celebrity Ascent

On Celebrity Ascent, you'll never be bored. Over just a few days, I was able to participate in game shows and dance parties, sit back and enjoy live music, and spend some time by the pool. While I don't gamble, the casino always seemed to be full when I walked by, and someone was always cheering about hitting the jackpot.

For live entertainment, be sure to catch Flash Flair Fusion, the nightly bartending performance at the Martini Bar. Meanwhile, the Theatre hosted three main shows during my sailing: "Residency," "Awaken" and "Bridges." (Based on my experience, "Awaken" is the production to prioritize.)

Additionally, The Club hosts most of the ship's game shows and some smaller live music events. I loved hanging out at this venue; it was never overly packed with people, and the games were pure fun. I even got called up on stage to participate in one of the games and ended up winning a Celebrity Cruises-branded hat.

For some outdoor fun, hit the onboard pickleball court. Or, head to the Rooftop Garden, where float pools face the ocean and plenty of comfy seating awaits. I loved how lush this space felt, thanks to all of the live plants surrounding the seating areas. This is also the spot to catch movies at night.

If you're looking for an even more unique place to hang out, head to The Magic Carpet. This bright orange, glass-encased bar hangs out over the side of the ship and is the perfect spot for an after-dinner drink. The Magic Carpet can move up and down the side of the ship, docking at select decks for a set amount of time. I loved hanging here at night as the ship was pulling out of port to see the islands light up and watch other ships pass by.

When planning out your evenings, keep in mind that it can be a trek to get from one onboard activity to the next – especially when there is very little time between many of the major scheduled events. One night, I started in The Club to watch a game show, then immediately had to get to the Theatre. After the theater performance, I had to walk the entire length of the ship and take the stairs to get to the night show in Eden. Then, after Eden, it was time for the Shine the Night deck party. By the time I got back to my stateroom, I was exhausted.

Best dining venues on Celebrity Ascent

There are 32 different spots for food and drinks on Celebrity Ascent, including four main dining rooms; four casual complimentary eateries; eight specialty restaurants; 14 cafes, lounges and bars; and two exclusive venues.

Included with the base fare are meals at the four main dining rooms, all of which serve the same menus every day, plus a small exclusive menu that's tailored to the theme of each restaurant. (For example, if you're dining in Cyprus, there is a small list of Cyprus-exclusive dishes that highlight Mediterranean cuisine, while the Normandie restaurant serves up French favorites.)

Other restaurants included in the cruise rate are Eden Cafe & Bar, which serves light bites and sweets; Mast Grill, offering burgers and salads; and Oceanview Cafe, a buffet open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For an additional cost, head to specialty dining venues like the stunning Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, which is great for date night; Le Grand Bistro, a fun take on a classic French Bistro; or Eden Restaurant, which features an entirely plant-based menu.

My favorite specialty dining option – and overall favorite restaurant on the ship – was Raw on 5. It features stunning chilled seafood towers, fresh sashimi and hot dishes like fresh lobster and shrimp wontons. Each dish was prepared beautifully, the service was top-notch and our table next to the window offered great views.

However, one restaurant I would skip is Fine Cut Steakhouse. It is a pretty standard steakhouse, and nothing on the menu really stood out to me. The upscale ambiance was also diminished by music floating in from the nearby Grand Plaza and Martini Bar (think: everything from One Direction to Cher). While both artists are great to hear while sipping a martini in a public space, I don't want to hear them while dining at an expensive restaurant.

Best excursions on Celebrity Ascent

Travelers cruising to the Caribbean should book a beach outing. There are abundant excursion options in St. Maarten and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands . If you're into local brews, try the Small Group: Brewery & Beach Tour Philipsburg, St. Maarten .

On a past Mediterranean cruise, I explored both Florence and Pisa, Italy, while docked in the Italian city of Livorno. Celebrity offers a similar excursion aboard the Ascent. The day trip includes a scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside; exploring Florence and seeing the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo; and a trip to Pisa to see the iconic learning tower. In Rome , consider doing an all-day tour where you can see the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter's Square.

Regardless of where your cruise is headed, you may choose to explore ports on your own instead. If that's the case, be sure to give yourself enough time to get back to the ship. I always try to return at least an hour before the scheduled sail away time.

Overall impressions of Celebrity Ascent

When it comes to ships that cater to a mostly adult audience, Celebrity Ascent really has it all. From stunning common areas to incredible dining and entertainment, I was never bored on this ship. What I loved most was the wide range of entertainment, from pop-up music around the ship to full-blown experiences that need to be seen to be believed. The food on the ship is a step above most other major cruise lines, and the number of dining options is great, especially for longer sailings.

While I loved my room's location and amenities as a whole, I found the Infinite Veranda design to be a bit of a waste. When I did use it, my room got hot quickly and took a while to cool back down. I would consider booking a traditional veranda cabin next time, or a stateroom with a large picture window to save some money without sacrificing the ocean views.

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Megan duBois has been covering travel, cruising and theme parks for over five years. She has taken more than 50 cruises, has traveled to four continents and more than 25 countries, and has visited a dozen theme parks around the world. Her work appears online and in print in major publications like U.S. News & World Report, Travel + Leisure, The Points Guy, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes and more.

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