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14-DAY CROSSING TO THE CARIBBEAN

9th Nov 2024 | 14 nights | Seabourn | Seabourn Ovation

Unlimited Premium Beverages at all times
Ultra-luxury on smaller yacht-like ships
Tipping neither required or expected
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi by Starlink
World-class dining including specialty venues
All ocean-front suites, most with a private veranda
Funchal, Madeira
Carambola Beach
Fort-de-France
Unlimited Premium Beverages at all times
Ultra-luxury on smaller yacht-like ships
Tipping neither required or expected
Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi by Starlink
World-class dining including specialty venues
All ocean-front suites, most with a private veranda
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Day
Date
 
Arrival
Departure
 
1
9th Nov 2024 Saturday
Barcelona
17:00
2
10th Nov 2024 Sunday
At Sea
3
11th Nov 2024 Monday
At Sea
4
12th Nov 2024 Tuesday
At Sea
5
13th Nov 2024 Wednesday
Funchal, Madeira
08:00
18:00
6
14th Nov 2024 Thursday
At Sea
7
15th Nov 2024 Friday
At Sea
8
16th Nov 2024 Saturday
At Sea
9
17th Nov 2024 Sunday
At Sea
10
18th Nov 2024 Monday
At Sea
11
19th Nov 2024 Tuesday
At Sea
12
20th Nov 2024 Wednesday
At Sea
13
21st Nov 2024 Thursday
Carambola Beach
08:00
17:00
14
22nd Nov 2024 Friday
Fort-de-France
08:00
18:00
15
23rd Nov 2024 Saturday
Bridgetown, Barbados
07:00

The 600-passenger ship is the second in the luxury line's newest ship class, following Seabourn Encore in 2016. They each boast an extra deck and accommodate 150 more passengers than the line's previous trio of ships. The larger size may be new to past Seabourn cruisers accustomed to the smaller trio, but it brings additional dining options and spacious venues for indulgence.

Ovation introduces new dining experiences like a sushi restaurant and The Grill by Thomas Keller, offering more variety than its predecessors. The ship's design, led by renowned interior designer Adam D. Tihany, coupled with an extensive art collection, contributes to its allure. Despite its capacity, it provides ample intimate spaces for relaxation.

It stands out as the only ship in the fleet with upgraded high-speed internet technology, ensuring smooth online experiences for passengers. Despite its size, the ship retains a sense of familiarity and camaraderie among passengers.

Seabourn's dress code leans towards elegant casual attire, with slight variations for different venues and formal nights. Enforcement is relaxed but upheld in key areas like The Restaurant.

Daytime and evening entertainment

On port days, fewer daytime activities are available, but on sea days, Seabourn offers a variety of activities, though not as extensive as larger ships. Expect team trivia, bridge and dance classes, cocktail-making demos, beanbag toss or shuffleboard competitions, and galley or bridge tours. LGBT and solo traveller gatherings are arranged, along with enrichment lectures.

The Grand Salon (Deck 6) serves as the main theatre and concert venue, hosting evening attractions with two shows nightly. Musical entertainment by the ship's singers and dancers alternates with guest performers like solo violinists or comedians. Occasionally, live music deck parties replace sit-down shows. These events, along with sail-away gatherings, feature live music, unique cocktails, food stations or hors d'oeuvres, and lively conversation, creating a festive atmosphere.

Renowned lyricist Tim Rice collaborated with Seabourn to create the marquee show, "An Evening with Tim Rice," offering insights into his life and work, with live performances of songs from musicals like "Evita" and "The Lion King."

The Club (Deck 5) is the ship's dance lounge, with a bar and lounge chairs drawing crowds before and after dinner, accompanied by live music. Nearby, a small casino offers roulette, blackjack, and poker, with slot machines. The casino is smoke-free. The Observation Bar, a stunning venue, is popular for post-dinner drinks, featuring live music in a contemporary beachy setting.

Enrichment

Seabourn's Conversations program features guest speakers, especially on sea days. Port-intensive itineraries offer destination lectures. Topics range from mindful living to spa seminars.

For adventurous spirits, Ventures by Seabourn includes onboard lectures by historians and naturalists, complementing guided tours.

Bars and lounges

Each bar onboard offers inclusive beer, wine, and cocktails, with speciality menus curated by mixologist Brian Van Flandern. The Club, The Grill Bar, Patio Bar, Sky Bar, and Observation Bar each have unique atmospheres.

Outside Recreation

The main pool on Deck 9 is flanked by hot tubs, while Deck 5 offers a smaller plunge pool. Deck 7 features a secluded hot tub at the ship's front. The Retreat offers exclusive sun deck experiences.

Services

Seabourn Square acts as the ship's hub, offering concierge services and quiet spaces with ocean views. Computer stations and Wi-Fi are available for additional fees. The onboard shops sell various items, including designer wear and essentials.

Recreational facilities include a card room, meeting rooms, and a launderette. The ship's medical facility is on Deck 4.

The spa and fitness centre on Deck 10 offer standard services, as well as wellness-focused treatments and classes. The gym features various equipment and classes, including those inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil. Thermal suite passes are available for an additional fee.

Seabourn Ovation does not have a dedicated jogging track, but passengers can walk around Deck 10 overlooking the pool.

Following Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation offers more dining options than smaller fleet ships. It introduces Earth & Ocean, a new dining concept, replacing The Patio poolside grill every evening.

All restaurants are included in the cruise fare, including The Grill by Thomas Keller. Ship-made gelato is served in various venues, with different flavours daily.

A summary of the next day's menu is provided in suites each evening. Dinner hours vary; speciality restaurants open earliest at 6 p.m., while Earth & Ocean opens last at 7:30 p.m.

Complimentary caviar is available upon request at any time.

The Restaurant: Adam D. Tihany's elegant design seats up to 400 diners. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner offer diverse menus, including gelato.

Sushi: Lunch features bento boxes; dinner offers sushi and sashimi. Reservations not available.

The Grill by Thomas Keller: Reservation-required venue serving American classics with innovative twists.

The Patio: Daytime buffet-style grill; evening Earth & Ocean pop-up venue offers casual alfresco dining.

The Colonnade: Self-serve buffet for breakfast and lunch; themed dinners with table service.

Seabourn Square: Coffee bar with snacks throughout the day.

Afternoon Tea: Daily at 4 p.m. in the Observation Lounge.

Room Service: 24-hour service offering comfort food, including breakfast items and selections from The Restaurant menu during dinner hours.

All 300 rooms aboard Seabourn Ovation are suites, featuring separate sleeping and living areas. The basic suite includes a decent-sized balcony, marble-lined bathroom, and walk-in closet. Myriad cabinets offer ample storage space. Suites are uniformly decorated with warm grey carpets, cream walls, dark wood trim, and colourful furniture.

Eight suites are wheelchair accessible, 32 can accommodate a third bed, and 34 are interconnecting. Beds are extremely comfortable with a choice of firm and soft pillows and fluffy duvets.

Bathrooms are both efficient and luxurious, featuring dual sinks, ample storage, a rain-style shower, and a tub for Seabourn's signature Pure Pampering Bath experience. Standard amenities are by Molton Brown, with alternative soaps provided on embarkation day.

Each suite includes robes, slippers, a safe, tote bags, umbrellas, flat-screen TV with on-demand movies, and a stocked mini-bar. Champagne awaits passengers upon arrival, and additional liquor or wine can be ordered. Bedside outlets include USB, 110V, and 220V.

Veranda Suites: These make up the majority of accommodations, ranging from 246 to 302 square feet with balconies of 68 to 83 square feet. Features include a dining table for two, sofa, walk-in closet, vanity area, and bedside nightstands.

Penthouse Suites: Larger than Veranda Suites, these measure 450 square feet with balconies of 93 to 103 square feet. They include a larger living area, L-shaped sofa, dining table for two or four, and a screened sleeping area with a second TV.

Penthouse Spa Suites: These range from 639 to 677 square feet and include access to the thermal suite. They feature additional amenities such as special bath products, two TVs, a coffee-and-tea bar, and large balconies overlooking the ship's wake.

Owner's Suites: With balconies ranging from 142 to 900 square feet, these suites include separate sleeping and living areas, a pantry with wet bar, and guest bathroom.

Signature Suites/Grand Signature Suite: These measure 931 square feet with balconies of 960 square feet. Features include a spacious living area, whirlpool tub, wet bar, and pantry. The balconies have double-loungers.

Wintergarden/Grand Wintergarden Suite: The most prestigious accommodations, offering 989 square feet of space plus a 197-square-foot balcony. Features include a glass-enclosed solarium, jetted tub, dining table for six, and expansive living and dining areas.

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Best for...

Couples and friends who enjoy the Champagne and caviar lifestyle, along with excellent service and a relaxed, country club vibe

Not the best for...

Penny pinchers who care little for fine food and drink, loud family groups

Who goes on Seabourn cruise ships?

The age of most Seabourn passengers averages around 60 -- generally ranging up from 45. It's also not uncommon to have 30-plus nationalities onboard during a sailing, mostly from the US and Canada, and then from the UK, Australia, and Continental Europe. All are likely to be well-off and well-travelled. Although there are occasionally older children on board in summer, Seabourn is not really a family-oriented line.


Do I have to dress up on a Seabourn cruise?

Yes, although not during the day and never entirely formal. During the daytime, casual, resort-style attire, including shorts and jeans, is acceptable throughout the ship. After 6 p.m., you'll find varying levels of dress, including resort casual — trousers and a jumper or shirt for men, sundress, skirt, or trousers with a jumper or blouse for women. No jeans are ever permitted in The Restaurant. There's at least one Formal Optional evening for passengers who wish to dress up in The Restaurant or The Grill by Thomas Keller. It should be noted that on Seabourn formal means a jacket and buttoned shirt. Some men wear a tie or even a dinner jacket, but it's not a requirement, in line with Seabourn's more relaxed form of luxury travel. However, on Formal Optional evenings, the line requests no jeans in any of the lounges or dining venues.


Is everything included on Seabourn cruises?

No, but a lot is. You won't have to pay to dine in any of the onboard restaurants, or pay for gratuities (even in the spa), most wines and spirits, soda, water, coffees, cocktails or fitness classes. There is an additional charge for shore excursions, internet, dry cleaning, laundry and valet services, salon and spa treatments, and transfers. Past Seabourn cruisers may receive some of these amenities complimentary as a perk of being a past passenger. 


What are Seabourn's most popular activities?

When they can tear themselves away from the variety of onboard activities -- films with fresh popcorn, open bridge play in the Card Room, teatime, live music -- passengers are lured into ports of call that mix famous and unusual destinations that Seabourn's smaller ships can access, taking advantage of the rich choice of shore excursions. Onboard the ship, the Seabourn Conversations programme, which brings lectures from big-name experts is enormously popular, as is a once-per-cruise evening show highlighting the works of Sir Tim Rice (with video appearances by the lyricist himself). Passengers also flock to the spa and wellness programme developed in partnership with Dr. Andrew Weil.


  • Intimate ships with a private yacht-like ambience
  • All oceanfront suites luxuriously furnished, most with a private balcony
  • Intuitive, personalised service provided by a team passionate about surpassing guests' expectations
  • Premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Caviar, an additional indulgence offered throughout your voyage
  • World-class dining and culinary experiences that rival the finest restaurants anywhere, dine where, when and with whom you wish
  • Welcome Champagne and in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
  • Gratuities are neither required, nor expected
  • Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
  • Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning authentic experiences
  • Entertainment experiences, offering a variety of shows and live music
  • Wi-Fi packages with unlimited minutes powered by SpaceX's Starlink
  • Signature Events
  • Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability

What's included in the Seabourn Drinks Package?

What's included in the Seabourn Drinks Package?

The Seabourn Experience elevates the pleasure of cruising with an array of complimentary beverages that indulge the senses.

Guests enjoy fine wines poured generously at lunch and dinner, enhancing the culinary experience with each sip. Throughout the ship, open bars offer an assortment of premium spirits, ensuring that every moment onboard is accompanied by a drink of choice. This dedication to providing complimentary fine wines and spirits reflects Seabourn's commitment to luxury and refinement, making every voyage a journey of unparalleled indulgence.

Prices based on:

Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite

  • A full-length window
  • Glass door to private veranda
  • Comfortable living area
  • Queen-size bed or two twin beds
  • Dining table for two
  • Walk-in closet
  • Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies
  • Fully stocked bar and refrigerator
  • Makeup vanity
  • Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower

Cabin Grade
Cruise

OB
£3,148 pp

V1
£3,148 pp

V2
£3,353 pp

V3
£3,665 pp

V4
£3,870 pp

Signature Suite
Signature Suite

  • Expansive ocean views
  • Forward-facing windows
  • Dining for four to six
  • Bathroom with whirlpool bathtub
  • Guest bath
  • Pantry with wet bar
  • Two flat-screen TVs
  • Complimentary Internet/Wi-Fi service

Cabin Grade
Cruise

SV
£4,722 pp

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