Seabourn

Seabourn Encore

Typically sails: Asia

Less ideal for

Big-ship-amenity seekers

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What makes it different

Why choose this ship

The Retreat sun deck with 15 private cabanas, only on Encore and Ovation
Dedicated sit-down Sushi restaurant, included, only on Encore and Ovation
Adds a deck and an enlarged central Seabourn Square over earlier Seabourn ships
600 guests served by 450 crew, close to one-to-one staffing

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

Retreat cabanas cost extra and are reserved day by day onboard
Marina watersports run only when weather, port and captain permit
Spa thermal area carries a fee beyond the cruise fare

Facilities and activities

On board

2 pools

Entertainment

The Club late-night music venue
Grand Salon theatre and lectures
Observation Bar
Sky Bar

Spa & wellness

The Spa at Seabourn
Motion Studio
Ocean-view fitness centre

Notable facilities

Seabourn Square guest hub
The Retreat with 15 cabanas
Retractable watersports marina
Sun Terrace with double loungers

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

Thirteen categories, all oceanfront suites with private verandas
Suites span 251 to 1,306 sq ft indoors, verandas 68 to 960 sq ft
Penthouse Spa Suites sit alongside Veranda, Penthouse and Owner's Suite grades
Six wheelchair-accessible suites in the inventory

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

Retreat canopy shields guests from sun and wind
Pool deck mixes shaded seating with two large whirlpool spas
The Club adjoins an open-air terrace with Sky Bar and whirlpools

Dining at a glance

Food styleStandoutIncluded-led

Food & Dining

Food Strength

EXCEPTIONAL

A major reason to choose this ship.

Food is a genuine reason to choose Seabourn.

Main Dining

Exceptional

Specialty Dining

Very Good

Buffet

Very Good

Included Dining

Exceptional

Dining Variety

Good

Why It Stands Out

• All restaurants included in the fare — no specialty surcharge
• Reviewers across several ships report few weak meals anywhere onboard

Best For Food

Included dining

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Seabourn patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

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From other cruisers

What cruisers are saying

Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.

Ship tour
Seabourn Encore - Let us show you around this incredible Ultra Luxury Ship
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen) · YouTube

Practical tips
Seabourn Encore Ship Tour and Review : 7 Things You Need To Know
Tips For Travellers · YouTube

Videos by independent YouTube creators.

Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Seabourn Encore.

Indicative only

Reference price

US$6,879 pp

12-night Asia

Planning reference · Not a live fare

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Where this ship information comes from ▾

Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.