Seabourn · All-suite line
Researched, not sailed yet
Seabourn runs small, all-suite ships with open bars, fine dining and a marina that folds out of the stern for water sports. In winter it turns around in Miami for the Caribbean. Kathryn has not sailed Seabourn yet and says so.
Seabourn Ovation at anchor off Portofino. Credit
What it actually is
- Ships carry around four hundred and fifty to six hundred guests. Every cabin is an ocean-front suite.
- Drinks, dining and gratuities are included. Excursions cost extra.
- The Marina opens on calm days for kayaks, paddle boards and swimming off the ship.
- Dining includes The Grill by Thomas Keller on most ships.
Where it sails from, near you
Seabourn sails Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries from Miami and Fort Lauderdale in winter.
Port pages: Miami, Port Everglades, Port Canaveral, Tampa.
Who it fits
- Couples who want a very small ship and a quiet, elegant crowd.
- Travellers who want to swim off the back of the ship.
- Foodies who care about who cooks.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a lot of evening entertainment. Small ships have small shows.
- Families. Seabourn does not run kids' programmes.
Questions about Seabourn
Also all-suite
Ask Kathryn about Seabourn.
She will price it against the suites she has stayed in and tell you where it wins.