SEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2017 travel awards season has concluded and Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is shining with 22 top travel industry awards and distinctions, including best in luxury and readers' choice nominations.

In addition to the top-tier awards, the company received additional recognition from consumer and trade outlets at other levels in a variety of categories. The breadth of honors received by Seabourn in 2017 was notable with awards and accolades for everything from being the world's best small ship cruise line to dining to marketing, suite design to spa design, onboard entertainment to shore excursions, best in the Mediterranean to the best itineraries in Africa/Middle East.

"As we mark 30 years as an industry leader, with the most consistent and newest ultra-luxury fleet and Seabourn Ovation launching in May 2018, we're proud to know that our efforts to provide the best ultra-luxury cruise experience are recognized by our guests and throughout the travel industry," said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. "The honors we received in 2017 are a recognition of our teams' focus both on board and on shore who are committed to deliver exceptional Seabourn moments that delight our guests and create the world's finest luxury travel experiences."

Over the years, Seabourn has consistently been rated as a top choice in the luxury travel segment. Seabourn's 2017 top awards and accolades include:

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

  • World's Best Cruise Line – Small Ship

Telegraph Travel Awards

  • Best Small Cruise Line

World of Cruising magazine - Wave Awards

  • Best Luxury Cruise Line

Cruise International Awards

  • Best Luxury Cruise Line
  • Seabourn Encore – Best New Ship (Highly Recommended)

Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards 

  • Best in Cruise Lines – Under 1,000 Berths

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
  Gold Magellan Awards

  • Cruise – Overall Mid-Size Cruise Ship: Seabourn Encore
  • Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship – Spa Design: Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, Seabourn Encore 
  • Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship – Entertainment: "An Evening with Tim Rice"
  • Cruise Marketing – Website: "Extraordinary Worlds"
  • Cruise Marketing – Promotional Video: Extraordinary Worlds Anthem
  • Cruise – Overall – Education Program: Seabourn Academy
  • Cruise – Overall – Loyalty Program: Seabourn Club

Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers Choice Awards

  • Best Luxury Ship – Seabourn Encore
  • Best Africa/Middle East Itineraries

U.S. News & World Report

  • Gold Badge Winners - Best Cruise Lines for Couples

Cruise Critic UK Editors' Picks Award

  • Best Luxury Cruise Line
  • Best Enrichment

Cruise Critic Australia Editors' Picks Award

  • Best Luxury Cruise Line

Cruise Critic US Editors' Picks Award

  • Best Enrichment

The Food & Wine Hotel Awards 2017

  • Star Chefs at Sea – Seabourn/Thomas Keller

Cruisetruth.com – "Best at Sea" Awards

  • Best "Over The Top" Suites at Sea

Seabourn continues to represent the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas and all 100% ocean front; superb dining in a choice of venues; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times; award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home on board. The ships travel the globe to many of the world's most desirable destinations, including marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways.

Guests who sail on Seabourn will continue to find a number of innovative offerings and programs, including partnerships with a select group of companies and individuals whose dedication to superior quality, exceptional service and consistent customer satisfaction matches Seabourn. These programs include 'An Evening with Tim Rice', the new evening entertainment experience created exclusively for the line in association with Belinda King Creative Productions; Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, offering guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being; and The Grill by Thomas Keller, reminiscent of the classic American restaurant from the 50's and 60's. Exclusive to Seabourn, The Grill is a unique culinary concept for Chef Keller, focusing on updated versions of iconic dishes. Guests will be treated to table-side preparations of Caesar salad and ice cream sundaes, as well as a range of other favorites like premium steaks, whole roasted chicken, and Lobster Thermidor, presented à la carte.

For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

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Notes to Editors:

Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.  Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:

  • Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
  • Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
  • Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
  • All ocean front suites, luxuriously appointed
  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
  • Tipping is neither required, nor expected
  • Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed 
  • World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Chef Thomas Keller
  • All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
  • Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
  • Ventures by Seabourn, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend destination experiences
  • Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences in partnership with UNESCO
  • Spa & Wellness by Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program
  • An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice

Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World Heritage sites.

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