Readers’ polls, critics and travel professionals recognize cruise line for top rankings.
SEATTLE – As the 2016 travel awards season comes to a close, Seabourn wrapped up the year with a total of 22 industry awards, several of which were readers’ choice nominations.
Most recently, the well-respected travel trade publication Travel Weekly named Seabourn “Best Cruise Ship – Under 1,000 Berths” in its annual readers’ choice awards.
“Our number one goal is to deliver an ultra-luxury travel experience that is second to none and it’s always humbling to know that our efforts are recognized by our guests and throughout the travel industry,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “These awards are a recognition of our commitment to deliver exceptional Seabourn moments that delight our guests and create the world’s finest travel experiences.”
Over the years Seabourn has consistently been rated as a top choice in the luxury travel segment. Total Seabourn accolades for 2016 include:
Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Small Ship Cruise Line
Conde Nast Traveller Reader Travel Awards – UK
Favourite Cruise Line – Small Ships
Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Cruise Ship – Under 1,000 Berths
Cruise Awards (International)
Best Boutique Cruise Line
Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick
Best Luxury Cruise Line
Magellan Awards (Travel Weekly)
Gold Magellan Awards
Cruise Lines – Small Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship – Spa Design
Cruise Lines – Blog for Seabourn Blog
Cruise Lines – Shore excursion
Cruise Lines – Itineraries
Cruise Lines – Direct Marketing
Silver Magellan Awards
Cruise Lines – Luxury Ship for Seabourn Quest
Cruise Lines – Loyalty Program
Cruise Lines – Entertainment
Luxury Travel Advisor
Best Cruise Line – Luxury Small Ships
Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Small Ship – Seabourn Sojourn
Best Service
SHAPE Healthy Travel Awards
Best Cruise to Refresh and Rejuvenate
Town & Country Travel Cruise Awards
Best For Design, Classic Luxury
Best For Active Travelers, Classic Luxury
Best for Food, Classic Luxury
Best for On-Shore Activities, Classic Luxury
Seabourn is set to christen its newest ship, Seabourn Encore, at a ceremony on January 7, 2017 in Singapore. The line will also take delivery of Seabourn Ovation in spring 2018. With the addition of these newest ships, Seabourn will offer the youngest and most modern ultra-luxury fleet in the industry. The ships will expand and build on the line’s award-winning and highly acclaimed Odyssey-class ships, which revolutionized ultra-luxury cruising with enhanced accommodations and innovative amenities when they were introduced between 2009 and 2011.
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