Seabourn, has received 14 top travel awards and distinctions in one month from TIME, Cruise International, American Airlines Celebrated Living and Travel Weekly (U.S.) magazines. The accolades include best in luxury and readers’ choice selections, as well as recognition at other levels in a variety of categories for everything from being the best boutique cruise line and one of the world’s greatest places to best luxury cruise ships, design, onboard entertainment, marketing and loyalty program.
“We have a lengthy heritage of offering the highest quality luxury travel experience and are honored to be recognized as the best in travel by our guests, the publications’ readers, and our esteemed travel industry partners,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “The entire Seabourn family, both on board our ships and ashore, are committed to deliver the finest ultra-luxury travel experience and create unforgettable, exceptional Seabourn moments for our guests. These honors are a testament to their dedication and we thank everyone who voted for us.”
The month’s honors include:
“Best Boutique Cruise Line” – The British Cruise Awards – Named by the readers of Cruise International, the best-selling consumer cruise magazine in the U.K.
“Best Boutique Cruising Experiences” – 2019 Platinum List – American Airlines Celebrated Living magazine.
“World’s Greatest Places” – TIME – Editors from TIME selected Seabourn Ovation as one of 100 destinations, hotels and hospitality brands around the world that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience.
Travel Weekly – Magellan Awards – Judged by top travel industry professionals, including Richard Bangs, executive producer and host of Richard Bangs’ Quests; Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die; CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg; Bruce Beckham, former CEO of Tourism Cares; Rob Kwortnik, professor at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration; and others.
Six Gold Magellan Awards:
Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship-Entertainment – Seabourn’s Entertainment Offers Luxury of Choice
Cruise – Overall-Mid-Size Cruise Ship (501-1200 passengers) – Seabourn Encore
Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship-Suite Design – Seabourn Ovation’s Wintergarden Suites: Thoughtfully Designed and Tastefully Curated
Cruise – Overall-Luxury Ship – Seabourn Ovation: A Stunning Masterpiece
Cruise – Overall-Small Cruise Ship (500 passengers or under) – Seabourn Sojourn
Cruise – Overall-Loyalty Program – Seabourn Club Offers Valuable Benefits and Rewards to Loyal Guests
Five Silver Magellan Awards:
Cruise Marketing-Direct Mail – Seabourn 2020 World Cruise Promotional Package
Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship-Atrium Design – Seabourn Ovation Features Stunning Six-Deck Atrium
Cruise Elements – Luxury Ship-Spa Design – Spa & Wellness on Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore
Cruise – Overall-Education Program – Seabourn Delivers Unparalleled Level of Education for Travel Advisors with the “New Seabourn Academy”
Cruise Marketing-Promotional Video – Seabourn Produces “Who Do You Follow” Video for Travel Advisors
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