Seabourn ship will resume service sooner than planned

The luxury line Seabourn has announced that its ship Seabourn Encore will resume the cruise earlier than scheduled.

The ship is now scheduled to resume service on February 19, 2022 with a series of new 10 and 11 night itineraries to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean, round trip from Lisbon, Portugal. Previously, Bis was due to return on April 17th. This will be the third Seabourn ship to resume sailing.

Seabourn Encore will sail around the Spanish archipelago and the charming island of Madeira between February and April. The ship will also make a 15-night Mediterranean voyage from Lisbon to Athens, Greece, from which it will complete its initially scheduled deployment to the Eastern Mediterranean this summer.

Travelers who wish to take a longer cruise to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean can take advantage of a 22 or 26 night combo cruise offered in March and April with a 10% reduction on the cruise fare.

Additionally, the cruise line has announced that its entertainment partner Sir Tim Rice will be on board. Bis‘s first return trip on February 19. He will appear live on stage to share career highlights, tell stories and perform alongside the singers and dancers of Seabourn.

The ship will also host a new contemporary male vocal group called “The Kings”, which will feature the best of modern musical theater as well as powerful pop / rock vocals. Performances of “The Kings” are currently scheduled for departures on February 19 and March 1.

“The Canary Islands are a tropical paradise for sun seekers and nature lovers, making it a great getaway this time of year. We saw the opportunity to bring Seabourn Even earlier than expected to these destinations rich in culture, history and renowned cuisine, and with our partnership with UNESCO, to help guests discover something special throughout. out of the way, ”said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn.

“We also look forward to welcoming Sir Tim Rice back on board to celebrate the ship’s maiden voyage in service, making this a very memorable vacation our guests will never forget.”

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Seabourn Encore (Photo: Seabourn Cruises)

Located near the Moroccan coast, the Canary Islands were seen as a bridge between four continents. Each of its eight islands has its own unique personality, with nature as the main attraction. Destinations for Seabourn Encore will include Santa Cruz de La Palma, Puerto de la Estaca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Las Palmas and Arrecife, as well as a stopover in Funchal, Portugal.

The ship’s Mediterranean destinations will include Barcelona, ​​Spain; Valletta, Malta; Syracuse and Crotone, Italy; and Kerkira (Corfu), Sámi, Thira (Santorini) and Naoussa on various islands off the Greek coast.

Santorini, Greece

As an official UNESCO World Heritage cruise partner, these cruises will offer guests a variety of options to experience cultural sites and natural wonders at select ports of call, with ‘World Heritage Tours’ visiting World Heritage sites and “discovery tours” with exclusive World Heritage shore excursions.

Passengers can also choose to extend their vacation with land tours through the Seabourn Journeys collection. The one that will be offered to guests embarking or disembarking in Lisbon is the UNESCO Lisbon, Fatima and Porto Tour, which lasts four days and three nights.

Sights and experiences throughout the trip include a visit to the religious site of Fatima to observe pilgrims and visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Sanctuary, as well as several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the historic center of Porto, including the town hall and the San Bento train station. The Duoro Valley will also be a place of interest, where guests will be rewarded with a wine tasting and a visit to some of the historic buildings of the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest operating universities in the world. continued.

Seabourn EncoreThe new Canary and Mediterranean cruises will open for booking on October 5, 2021.

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