At 32,000-tons, Seabourn Sojourn will be the identical sister ship of Seabourn Odyssey (which is expected to launch in June 2009). Like Odyssey, Sojourn will be over three times in size larger than the rest of the Seabourn fleet (as far as tonnage goes). Set to debut in June of 2010, this vessel is sure to embody the ultra-luxury cruising product that The Yachts of Seabourn are already so well known for. This means that you can count on top-notch service and gourmet cuisine onboard this vessel. Seabourn Sojourn will feature a bunch of spacious suites (such as her 1,397 square foot Grand Wintergarden Suites). Internet junkies don't worry, as Wi-Fi will be available throughout the ship. Of course, she'll also feature the fabulous watersports marina that each Seabourn ship is so well known for.
Seabourn Odyssey featuring cruises in the following regions (subject to change, based on the cruise line's discretion):
2010: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic, Western Europe 2011: Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, India, Mediterranean, Middle East, Northern Europe, South America, South Pacific, Transatlantic, Western Europe, World Cruise
Being a much larger vessel than the other Seabourn yachts, Seabourn Sojourn will feature many more accommodation types than what has typically been available on Seabourn before. All of the staterooms onboard this vessel will be luxurious suites, each with an ocean window or balcony (90% of them will have balconies). All of these suites will feature a separate living area with bedroom, walk-in closet, flat-screen interactive TV with DVD player, fully-stocked bar (replenished daily), writing desk, spacious granite bathroom (with separate tub and shower, twin sinks and glass vanity), hair dryer, 110/220 outlets, direct-dial telephone, electronic safe, as well as some audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. Seabourn Sojourn's suites will range in size from 295 to 1,397 square feet.
Accommodations onboard Seabourn Sojourn will be as follows (from most premium to least premium):
Grand Wintergarden Suites - 1,397 square feet
Wintergarden Suite - 1,097 square feet
Grand Signature Suite - 1,682 square feet
Signature Suite - 1,302 square feet
Owner's Suite - 760 to 1,062 square feet
Penthouse Suite - 534 square feet
Veranda Suite - 365 square feet
Seabourn Suite - 295 square feet
Seabourn's ships feature the innovations of celebrity Chef Charlie Palmer (a two-time James Beard award winner known for his progressive approach to American cuisine), featuring gourmet cuisine made possible by fresh ingredients and regional specialties. The dining is without a doubt one of the highlights of a Seabourn cruise, made obvious by the fact that Seabourn has won the International Five Star Diamond Award for the last 13 years (as of 2008).
There will be open-seating dining onboard Seabourn Sojourn. This means that guests will be able to eat where they want, when they want and with whomever they want. That, in combination with the open bar that's available while onboard, makes for a great dining experience. Please be aware that premium vintage wines will not be included in the complimentary list.
The Restaurant will be feature gourmet cuisine served on china and crystal. This will be the main dining venue onboard Seabourn Sojourn. Most evenings in this venue will be "jackets required," and there is usually at least one candlelit black tie optional affair. This venue will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there will be vegetarian and light menu options always available.
Restaurant 2 will serve wine and food pairings in small plates, featuring great presentations and offering a totally different dining experience in comparison with The Restaurant.
The Colonnade, only found onboard Seabourn Sojourn, will be an indoor/outdoor restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an open kitchen. There will be a different theme during each evening in this venue, offering a different menu each night.
The Patio Grill will be a casual outdoor venue (near the pool) serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Afternoon tea, a popular tradition among the luxury cruise lines, will be available daily onboard Seabourn Sojourn. A nice selection of scones and sandwiches will be served along with the tea.
Don't forget that 24 hour room service will be available for all passengers onboard Seabourn Sojourn. There will be a gourmet menu available for all three meals. It's an excellent option for a late night snack, or for when you're feeling a little lazy and would rather the food come to you. During dinner hours, you'll be able to order from the menu of The Restaurant to your suite and be served course-by-course.
Information regarding features onboard Seabourn Sojourn will be provided soon!
The daytime dress typically worn onboard a Seabourn ship is best described as country club casual. Examples of this type of dress would be Bermuda style shorts. Swimsuits, brief shorts, cover-ups and exercise attire should only be worn poolside, or in the spa and fitness center.
The evening dress code varies, depending on that particular night. There are three main types of evening dress codes on a Seabourn cruise: Casual (slacks and a sweater or shirt for men; skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse for women), Elegant Casual (slacks with a jacket over a sweater or shirt for men; sun-dresses, skirts or pants with a sweater or blouse for women) and Black Tie Optional (tuxedo or dark suit for men; evening gown or other formal attire for women). The Black Tie Optional dress code will usually occur one time during a one-week cruise, and three to four times on a two-week cruise. The evening dress code typically starts as of 6:00 pm on each day of the cruise.
Seabourn doesn't have a designated area for children onboard this ship, and doesn't have a set children's program either. Due to the nature of the product offered by Seabourn (with little or no activities for children available onboard), children usually don't go on such a cruise.
All gratuities are included for the onboard staff in the cruise fare charged by Seabourn. However, if a particular staff member really exceeds their duties you can feel free to give them a little something extra.
The minimum drinking age on all Seabourn cruise ships is 21 years of age.
The minimum age to gamble in the casino onboard a Seabourn cruise ship is 21 years of age.