Seabourn Highest-rated Small Ship Line In Conde Nast Traveler readers' Choice Awards

Third Consecutive Win for Ultra Luxury Line

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Oct 17, 2012, 09:28 ET

SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The ultra luxury, small-ship cruise fleet Seabourn continues to impress the discerning readers of Conde Nast Traveler, who awarded the line its prestigious "Readers' Choice" designation as the "Best Small Ship Cruise Line" for the third consecutive year in the magazine's 25^th annual survey of top travel experiences. It was the fourth time in five years that the magazine's well-traveled readers have recognized Seabourn as the best.

The award celebrates the line's consistent ability to deliver exceptional vacations and outstanding service that attract and delight sophisticated, affluent travelers. It is only the latest of many accolades the line has garnered. Recently, Seabourn was named "World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" for the fourth consecutive year by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. In addition, the line has been included on Conde Nast Traveler's prestigious "Gold List" of top travel choices for each of the 17 consecutive years since the list first appeared in 1994.

"We're extremely pleased that "Conde Nast Traveler readers named us the best once again," said Seabourn President Richard Meadows. "The readers continue to reward our dedicated and hard-working employees both at sea and ashore, who focus every day on providing our guests with the very finest travel experiences."

Seabourn recently completed a three-ship expansion, adding new ships that drew rave reviews and acclaim as "game-changers" for the luxury cruise segment. The expansion included the launch of Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and the Seabourn Quest.. Each ship carries 450 guests, providing the highest ratio of space per guest in the industry and unmatched levels of personalized service from nearly one staff member per guest. Seabourn's fleet includes the line's original trio of 208-guest ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend.

All six ships offer key elements that set Seabourn 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; the aforementioned award-winning service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home on board.

Seabourn's ships travel the globe throughout the year, sailing to many of the world's most desirable destinations. Cruises of seven days to World Cruises of more than 100 days visit hundreds of ports, including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways.

For more information, contact a travel professional, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com .

The complete list of 2012 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award winners is here.

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 Conde Nast Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:

Six intimate ships with just 104 or 225 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 and Costa Cruises. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL andNYSE: CUK), and supports the Ocean Conservation & Tourism Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best practices for protecting the marine environment.

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