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Login Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships that came before her, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises.
CruiseCritic Review – Seabourn Encore August, 2026 Overall we were very pleased with our Seabourn Encore 14-day cruise to Alaska. The crew were exceptional and really tried to fulfill our every request. When we had a minor miscommunication about a food request the Chef followed up to ensure that everything was rectified (which it was). Our most recent cruises had been longer ones on Oceania (the older R-class ships) and we definitely felt that we had taken a step up in quality by moving to Seabourn. We also know that we were paying more. Ship Condition: The ship itself was in very good condition. The official CruiseCritic review says that the ship looks worn, but this was not our experience at all. The public rooms and our cabin were all in very good condition. The ship is due for a drydock shortly so what little needs to be done will likely be addressed then. Cabin: Our cabin was very roomy and we especially liked the room darkening curtain which separates the bed from the living area. One of us prefers to go to bed before the other and this allowed this to happen. The cabin was quiet and the bed comfortable. There was great storage space and our bags fit under the bed. For a cabin tour please view my video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqNQrJ92oK8. The bathroom was very nicely appointed and large enough for our use. Entertainment/Enrichment: A bit mixed; The Seabourn Six did a show “Classique” which I really enjoyed, but I found the comedian and the violin player to be not to my taste. The magician was very good. The presentations by the ship’s expedition staff were a bit disappointing. Their slides tended to be good, but their presentation style reminded us of nervous college students. At the beginning of their talks they did not tell us what their backgrounds were, which would have helped them to establish credibility. The style of delivery tended to be a bit quirky and the presentations not that well organized. Trivia was a lot of fun, hosted by Joe (Cruise Director) and Kate (Entertainment Manager). Food: Quality of food was fine (we are not foodies), but where Seabourn really let us down was the lack of somewhere to just grab a quick bite in the evenings. Seabourn Square (coffee shop with a few food items, salads, etc.) closes at 6:00 PM. The Collonade (buffet during the day) becomes a restaurant in the evenings, with very limited choices (usually two main courses). The Restaurant offers a full service dinner menu, and room service is an option. What is not available is somewhere to go if you want a simple dish which you can just pick up and eat there or take to your cabin. Although room service is an option this involves calling down, explaining your order, waiting half and hour or so, and then having to deal with clearing the table in your room and the room service tray and dishes. They will lay out a white tablecloth, etc. but again…. We just wanted so simple dishes on some evenings. Wine is included with your meals and we enjoyed the house chardonnays provided. Drinks at the various bars were also included and we enjoyed those. Upselling: We were a bit disappointed by the amount of Effy Jewelry promotions, especially in the amount of paperwork received in the cabin (which went right into the bin). Excursions: We did a mixture of ship provided excursions and private ones. We enjoyed the ship provided ones and recommend you book these well in advance as they do sell out, especially the Zodiac tours and catamaran trips. Being able to get close to the glaciers was a great experience. We found the expedition staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful to those with limited physical abilities. Atmosphere On Board: Seabourn is classified as an Ultra Luxury Line and we did wonder if the atmosphere on board would be too formal. Our experience was that fellow passengers were very pleasant and interesting. Most being well travelled, it was fun to talk with them about their travels and to learn of new destinations. There were a few children on board but they were well behaved not a problem. Formal Nights: We were on board for two weeks and once a week they had a (somewhat) formal night. For men a sports jacket and collared shirt were requested. On the formal nights there were a number of men in suits and some jackets and ties. A fair number were just in sports jackets and collared shirts, with no ties. The Restaurant was the location where more formal attire was most obvious, but there were alternative locations for those who chose not to dress up.
We did the 14 night Alaska itinerary from Vancouver, transfer to ship and embarkation very good, took about 20 minutes to get on, at 12.30, cabins were ready during lunch, we had a V4 cabin, the walk in closet is tight but lots of hangers and draw space, bath is very small , fine for me but my husband is tall and it’s difficult to get out off, bed is very comfortable , cabins and corridors need a refresh as looking a bit dowdy ! Staff were mostly excellent throughout and drinks flowed well, a couple of slow service nights in main dining room but they were very busy. The main issue is lack of restaurants, there is only the main dining room or Solis for 1 night out of 7, the buffet restaurant is open , tried it 1 night but like a canteen and in my opinion not suitable for 6 star cruising, the other problem is a lowering of standard on evening dining attire, I know we were in Alaska but hoodies and baseball caps have no place in evening restaurant , neither do scruffy jeans , honestly some passengers looked as though they were working on a building site! I did bring this up but they just said people were new to Seabourn and they needed to educate them, they didn’t adhere to the dress code which is smart jeans allowed, I find this disappointing , we enjoy Crystal and Regent and have always loved Seabourn but may have to now reconsider . Excursions were as expected although quite expensive but I know Alaska is like that Entertainment was good Overall we enjoyed ourselves but the food was quite repetitive and more work is needed here
An evolution of Seabourn’s oceangoing fleet, this ultra-luxury ship offers 13 categories of oceanfront suites with private verandas, capacity for 600 guests, one additional deck, and an enhanced and central common living space with a reimagined Seabourn Square. Suites range in size from 251 to 1,306 square feet of indoor space, with verandas adding an additional 68 to 960 square feet of outdoor living area. All suites offer sweeping ocean views through the glass doors of their verandas.
Our world-class dining and culinary experiences rival the finest restaurants around the globe - even when we sail in the most remote destinations.
Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment. All dining venues are complimentary, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when, and with whom you wish.
Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda.
Expand your horizons in our library, at a port lecture or at one of our many inspiring enrichment programs. To encourage and enhance this satisfying aspect of your Seabourn voyage, we invite luminaries of particular interest and accomplishment to join our guests on board – and bring fascinating insights, expert opinions and delightfully entertaining diversions to the conversation.
Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.
Share the journey with a daring explorer or celebrated performer as part of Seabourn Conversations, where experts don’t just lecture, they are part of the daily social scene. Complete your day at sea with world-class fine dining, exclusive entertainment, and an evening of dancing under the stars.
Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Connect with fellow travelers in Seabourn Square or rise to the challenge in a game of trivia.
Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most up-to-date techniques. Seabourn’s spas are suitable for guests wishing to maintain a personal fitness regime or discover a new one. A well-equipped ocean-view gym and Motion Studio is staffed by professional fitness trainers, and a full-service salon for men and women complement the spas.
Please note: Seabourn Encore does not offer any dedicated Kids & Teens facilities.
