Seabourn
Parent company: Carnival Corporation & plc
PremiumSee how Seabourn describes itself vs how we list it
What to say on a call
Best for
- 1Fare is genuinely all-inclusive: spirits and fine wines selected by Seabourn's sommeliers, all dining venues, gratuities, Wi-Fi and an in-suite bar are complimentary, so the quoted price is close to the final price (a separate premium wine and spirits list is sold on board and online).
- 2Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit are purpose-built PC6 Polar Class expedition ships, each carrying 24 Zodiacs, kayaks and a 19-person Expedition Team, so the same brand covers both classic luxury cruising and true polar expeditions. (The current Venture and Pursuit ship pages do not mention submarines; only older 'will be' pre-launch copy on the expedition-ships page does.)
- 3All-suite, small ships (average around 450-600 guests on the classic ships) mean a high staff-to-guest ratio and a quiet, personalized feel
Payments & cancellations
Final payment
Per cruise line21 days or less: 120 days prior. 22-69 days: 150 days prior. 70+ days: 180 days prior.
Final payment due date depends on cruise length: 21 days or less - 120 days prior to departure; 22 to 69 days - 150 days prior to departure; 70 days or more - 180 days prior to departure.
Deposit
Not published: Seabourn's current US pages don't state the standard deposit; confirm it with Seabourn or on the booking confirmation.
Not published on Seabourn's current US cancellation policy page or Cruise Contract. Deposits on specially priced promotions may be 100% non-refundable.
Cancellation penalties
Per cruise lineSee details below
Cruises 21 days or less: 121+ days = $100/guest fee; 120-91 days = 15%; 90-61 days = 50%; 60-46 days = 75%; 45 or fewer days = 100%. Cruises 22-69 days: 151+ days = $250/guest; 150-121 days = 15%; 120-91 days = 50%; 90-76 days = 75%; 75 or fewer days = 100%. Cruises 70+ days: 181+ days = $500/guest; 180-151 days = 15%; 150-121 days = 50%; 120-91 days = 75%; 90 or fewer days = 100%.
Applies to: Bookings made December 17, 2024 or later
Policy explicitly labeled for bookings from Dec 17, 2024 onward; earlier bookings may follow a prior schedule.
Onboard extras & packages
Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.
- Gratuities (standard rooms)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Gratuities (suites)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Drink package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Premium drink package
- Included (premium spirits and fine wines)Per cruise line
- Soda package
- IncludedUnofficial tip
- Non-alcoholic package
- IncludedUnofficial tip
- Wi-Fi (basic)
- Included (Surf Wi-Fi package, 1 device per guest)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (premium)
- Stream package (streaming, 2 devices): automatic for Penthouse and Premium suites and Seabourn Club Diamond and above; Ocean View and Veranda suites upgrade for a nominal per-guest charge (price not published)
- Specialty dining package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Specialty dining (avg per meal)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Fitness classes
- Included (no fitness classes on Seabourn Venture or Seabourn Pursuit)Per cruise line
- Spa / thermal pass
- Spa Serene Area day pass is a Seabourn Club / suite benefit; no purchase price published
- Air program
- Flight Ease (book online, through a travel advisor or with Seabourn Reservations)Per cruise line
- Other fees & perks
- Personal Valet Luggage Service (optional, through Luggage Forward) - bags picked up at the guest's home and delivered to the onboard suitePer cruise line
Accessibility & special needs
- How to tell the cruise line
- Guests submit the Special Requirements Information (SRI) form at booking or at least 45 days before departure, and can email access@seabourn.com. Per cruise line
- Wheelchairs & scooters
- Guests bring their own wheelchair or scooter, which must be 23 inches wide or less and 100 lb or less without the battery, or rent from Special Needs at Sea or Scootaround. Devices over 100 lb can't be moved onto tenders, and on expedition ships wheelchairs and scooters can't go in the Zodiacs, so guests must manage stairs and boarding with limited help. Per cruise line
- Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests get suite kits with visual and tactile alerts, visual alarms, captioned TVs, amplified phones, and assistive listening in the show lounges. Blind and low-vision guests get screen-reader-friendly daily programs and menus, an accessible Seabourn Source app, and a familiarization tour. Per cruise line
- Service animals
- Only trained service animals are allowed; they need current vaccinations and the port documents required by each country. The cruise contract requires written notice at booking and Seabourn's written approval. Per cruise line
- Medical equipment & pregnancy
- Guests may bring oxygen concentrators, CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizers, and ventilators without approval, but must bring all their own supplies and carry the equipment themselves at boarding (rentals are through Special Needs at Sea or Scootaround). Guests who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the cruise can't book or board. Per cruise line
Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.
Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium
Loyalty program
Seabourn ClubPer cruise line
- 1Club Member — 0-14 Club Points (opt-in on first sailing)
- 2Silver — 15-49 Club Points
- 3Gold — 50-99 Club Points
- 4Platinum — 100-199 Club Points
- 5Diamond — 200-499 Club Points
- 6Diamond Elite — 500+ Club Points
Guests may say
“Seabourn Club”
Military & veterans
We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.
How military rates work → PremiumAirport transfers
Seabourn's Flight Ease air program includes group airport-pier transfers on embarkation and disembarkation day, and its land/hotel programs include airport-hotel-pier transfers. Guests whose flights deviate lose the group transfer but can buy private transfers through Seabourn.
Which ports: Not listed; see page.
What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.
Cruise family
Carnival Corporation & plc
Loyalty between brands: No shared program found. Each brand has its own (Carnival Rewards, Captain's Circle, Mariner Society, Cunard World Club, Seabourn Club).
No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.
See the whole family →Good to know
Infant minimum age
Per cruise lineInfants must be at least 6 months old at embarkation; 12 months for transocean crossings and remote itineraries with more than two consecutive sea days.
Dress code and formal nights
Per cruise lineEvenings are Elegant Casual (jacket optional). Ocean ships have formal nights in The Restaurant (1 on cruises up to 13 days, 2 on 14-20 days, 3 on 21+ days); Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit have none.
Expedition voyages include excursions
Per cruise lineOn Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, shore excursions, Zodiac cruises, hikes and similar experiences are included; kayaking and some other experiences cost extra.
The Retreat cabanas (Encore and Ovation only)
Per cruise lineThe Retreat on Deck 12 of Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation rents private cabanas at $180 per port day or $349 per sea day (each including a $30 spa credit); guests must be 18 or older.
Complimentary self-service launderette
Per cruise lineEvery ship has a free launderette with washers, dryers, soap and irons; full laundry and dry cleaning by the suite attendant are extra.
Fleet
- Ships
- 5 ships (Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Pursuit)Per cruise line
- Newest ship
- Seabourn Pursuit (entered service August 2023)Per cruise line
- Ship classes
- Odyssey-class (Quest), Encore-class (Encore, Ovation), Expedition (Venture, Pursuit)
Where they sail
Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
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"Last updated" is the most recent check or change to any single fact.
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"Per cruise line" = confirmed on the line's own site.
"Unofficial tip" = from an experienced travel professional; helpful, but not confirmed by the cruise line.