Conde Nast Traveler Readers Name Seabourn "Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" For 2015

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Oct 20, 2015, 10:00 ET

SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury, small-ship cruise line, has been voted "Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" for 2015 by the sophisticated and discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Over the last decade, the ultra-luxury line has dominated the "Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" category in the magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards.

"Condé Nast Traveler readers are well-traveled and know luxury, and we're honored to have received their highest recognition," said Seabourn President Richard Meadows. "We strive to provide the best ultra-luxury cruises on the seas, and we are pleased to receive recognition of our efforts by those who experience it."

Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Award is a true testament to the line's exceptional itineraries and outstanding service that continue to attract sophisticated, affluent travelers year over year. The coveted award is only the latest of many accolades Seabourn has garnered this year. Seabourn's excellence was also celebrated in Travel + Leisure's 2015 World's Best Awards, Travel Weekly's 2015 Magellan Awards, and Saveur's 2015 Good Taste Awards.

As the 2015 awards season comes to an end, Seabourn is looking forward to introducing the exciting programming and brand developments that lie ahead, including new destinations, enrichment programs, culinary initiatives in partnership with Chef Thomas Keller, and in December 2016, the launch of Seabourn's newest ship, Seabourn Encore.

Seabourn's intimate ships offer key elements that set the line apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superb dining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner; award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home onboard. The ships travel the globe throughout the year, sailing to many of the world's most desirable destinations, including marquee cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lesser-known ports and hideaways.

For more details about the award-winning Seabourn fleet, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, 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 no more than 300 suites
Unique itineraries visiting must-see cities and hidden gems where larger ships cannot follow
Intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate about pleasing our guests
Spacious all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views - many with verandas
Gourmet dining experiences as fine as the best restaurants anywhere
Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured with lunch and dinner

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 andNYSE: CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World Heritage, and also supports the Ocean Conservation & Tourism Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best practices for protecting the marine environment.

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