The ship that started it all inspired one critic to declare that "Seabourn is in a class by itself." And in 1988, when the sleek, 10,000-ton Pride emerged from the Schichau Seebeckwerft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany, that was literally true.
At that time, most ships of Pride's size (and therewere more then than now) carried more than 400 guests. Seabourn Pride, christened by Ambassador Shirley Temple Black, topped out at half that many.
The idea that every guest sailed in an expansive, ocean-view suite was revolutionary. The concept of open-seating dining accommodating all guests was exceptional. And the notion of including nearly everything for the cost of the fare was a rare thing as well. But the most important element of the Seabourn experience, to founding president Warren S. Titus, was the unparalleled level of personalized service provided to guests.
Hand-picked staff, recruited from the finest European hospitality schools and hostelries, are re-trained and managed according to the philosophy that every request is a golden opportunity to create delight, that the unexpected pleasure is what truly makes an experience memorable, and that the rendering of the very best service is a product of professional pride, not influenced by the expectation of a gratuity.
That remains a core value of all Seabourn ships today. By a trick of history, Seabourn Pride and its sisters remain as exceptional today as they were when launched - in a class by themselves.
400 Square Feet (37 square meters) Features include living area with forward facing window, bedroom with one queen-size bed only, private verandah with French doors and partial view, spacious alcove closets, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, generous bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
Double Suite - D1
Consists of two Category A suites combined. Features include living room with two picture windows, bedroom with one queen-size or two twin beds, dining room (which converts to a second bedroom with one fold out queen size bed only), two walk in wardrobes, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, two spacious bathrooms (one with tub, shower and very large vanity and one with shower only and large vanity) and a personal safe.
Double Suite - DS
Consists of two Category A suites combined. Features include living room with two picture windows, bedroom with one queen-size or two twin beds, dining room (which converts to a second bedroom with one fold out queen size bed only), two walk in wardrobes, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, two spacious bathrooms (one with tub, shower and very large vanity and one with shower only and large vanity) and a personal safe.
Outside Suite - D4
All suites include living area and bedroom, five-foot wide picture window or Balcony, walk-in closet, flat-screen television with DVD player, fully-stocked bar, Bose Wave Radio CD, writing desk, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets, direct-dial telephone and private electronic safe.
Outside Suite - OS
All suites include living area and bedroom, five-foot wide picture window or Balcony, walk-in closet, flat-screen television with DVD player, fully-stocked bar, Bose Wave Radio CD, writing desk, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets, direct-dial telephone and private electronic safe.
Owner's Suites - OW
575 Square Feet (54 square meters) Features include living room with semi-circular couch and expansive ocean view, dining area, forward facing private verandah, bedroom with one queen-size bed only, one spacious alcove closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, generous bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
277 Square Feet (26 square meters) Features include living area and bedroom, one queen-size bed or two twin beds, picture window, walk in closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully-stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
277 Square Feet (26 square meters) Features include living area and bedroom, one queen-size bed or two twin beds, picture window, walk in closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully-stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
277 Square Feet (26 square meters) Features include living area and bedroom, one queen-size bed or two twin beds, picture window, walk in closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully-stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
277 Square Feet (26 square meters) Features include living area and bedroom, one queen-size bed or two twin beds, picture window, walk in closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully-stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
Suite - B2
277 Square Feet (26 square metres) Provding doors opening to fresh sea breezes from a private mini-balcony, these suites feature living area with bedroom, one queen-size or two twin beds, picture window, walk in wardrobe, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
Suite - B3
277 Square Feet (26 square metres) Provding doors opening to fresh sea breezes from a private mini-balcony, these suites feature living area with bedroom, one queen-size or two twin beds, picture window, walk in wardrobe, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
277 Square Feet (26 square meters) Features include living area and bedroom, one queen-size bed or two twin beds, picture window, walk in closet, television with VCR, Bose Wave CD Stereo System, fully-stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, and a personal safe.
We know that our guests understand fine dining. And celebrated Chef Charlie Palmer delivers on all levels; with an innovative menu that fills the senses with wonder. From traditional fine dining in our open-seating Restaurant and an eclectic and adventurous menu in Restaurant 2 to themed dining in The Colonnade and more casual fare in the Patio Grill, our acclaimed made-to-order dining experience is enhanced by our personal custom of welcoming you like an honored guest - whose preferences are carefully noted, then thoughtfully indulged every night.
Perhaps that's why Seabourn has been honored with the prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award for the last 13 years and was ranked Top Cruise Line Food in Conde Nast Traveler's 2007 Reader's Poll.
Seabourn yachting lifesm offers you a choice of up to five dining venues. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in one of our traditional restaurants. Dine on deck in one of our al fresco eateries, or at your request, you can have dinner from The Restaurant served course-by-course in your suite, complete with white linens, fine china and silver service.
Don't miss special culinary events like Shopping with the ChefSM at local markets in select ports around the world. Learn from the masters of the Chef's CircleSM as guest chefs from well-known restaurants share their culinary secrets. Enjoy tempting treats and rare estate teas, compliments of our popular Seabourn to a TeaSM, complete with white glove service and relaxing, live music.
No matter what your dining pleasure, Seabourn's award-winning staff is there for you - when you want... with what you want.
An adult must accompany children under 18 years of age traveling with Seabourn Cruise Line. If that adult is not the legal parent or guardian, written permission from the parent is required.
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