Seabourn

Eddie Vilkins
Sep 27
2 min read

Average Age:

The average age on Seabourn is fairly high and usually over 60. Although this is changing and the age is younger at certain times of the year and on shorter cruises.

Key Signatures of the Brand:

Extreme Luxury – all-suite – small ships
Almost 1:1 guest to crew ratio
Separate lounge and bedroom area
Walk in robes
Marble bathroom double sink/shower/bath
Balconies large enough for deck loungers
Signature aft water sports marina on no expedition ships
Signature submarines on the Expedition ships
Signature events
Sail away parties
Galley Market Day
Caviar in the Surf

What’s Included:

All meals, including specialty dining
All tips paid
Unlimited caviar
Free Flow French
Full open bar
Full mini bar
Signature deck parties
Aft Water Sports Marina
Self-service laundry

What’s Not Included:

Shore Excursions
Spa treatments

Best For:

Primarily for adults, as there are no discounted rates for children.
Discerning travelers who value exceptional personalized service and modern, stylish design.
Seabourn has the most relaxed dress code among luxury cruise lines. While many guests still prefer to dress up for dinner, a collared shirt and jacket are sufficient, unlike other brands like Silversea, which require a tie and jacket.

Closest Competition and How They Differ:

The main competitors are Silversea (offering personal butlers) and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, both of which have slightly more formal dress codes and traditional designs, except on their newest ships.
Note that all high-end lines have eased their dress codes in recent years.
Each line typically has one formal night per week, where many guests dress up. However, there is no obligation to do so, and casual dining options are available on these evenings.
Silversea and Regent offer more inclusions, such as taxes and standard shore excursions, which makes them generally more expensive.

Cheaper Options

Windstar is worth considering if you have a tighter budget. They acquired the original Seabourn fleet and have beautifully refurbished them.
Their ships are smaller, accommodating around 250-300 passengers, and still feature many of the same signature elements found on the Seabourn fleet today. Their traditional all-suite cruise ships (distinct from their sailing fleet) have similar layouts, including separate lounge areas, walk-in closets, and marble bathrooms.
Azamara is another option, like Windstar, rated at about 5.5 stars, below Seabourn. Azamara's ships hold no more than 700 passengers, and both offer lower price points than the 6-star brands.

The Seabourn Fleet

Click through to visit the Seabourn website for each ship, providing full details on cabins, public spaces, restaurants, and deck plans.

Original Fleet

Smaller capacity at 450 passengers – 95% balcony - 5% ocean view

Note: The ocean view suites have a large picture window and are the same size.

The lowest prices generally apply to ocean-view suites.