1. Seabourn launches 'Authors at Sea' program enhancing guest experiences. 2. Best-selling authors will engage with guests on select 2025 voyages. 3. Seabourn aims to enrich cruising with literary and historical insights. 4. The program is part of Seabourn's 'Conversations' enrichment initiative. 5. Seabourn operates ultra-luxury ships visiting over 400 global ports.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is further enhancing its diverse and enrichment offerings with the launch of "Authors at Sea," a new program available on select sailings featuring best-selling authors, historians and biographers, along with live events and hands-on workshops for aspiring authors.
Beginning in 2025, Seabourn will welcome on board a star-studded line-up of literary luminaries on select sailings between March and December 2025, including Debbie Macomber; Ann Cleeves OBE; Robert King Wittman, Lord Jeffrey Archer and more. "Authors at Sea" is part of the line's popular Seabourn Conversations enrichment and guest entertainment program, and guest authors will also engage with guests, sharing meals, adventures ashore and casual chats throughout the voyage.
"Onboard entertainment and enrichment are so important to the Seabourn experience, and our 'Authors at Sea' program brings together celebrated writers to connect with guests in a meaningful way through engaging conversations and interactive sessions," said Handre Potgieter, Seabourn's director of entertainment and enrichment. "We are dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences and memorable moments at sea, and this new program was designed to further inspire and enrich our guests when they sail on Seabourn."
Designed to enlighten, inform and entertain guests, Seabourn Conversations is the line's complimentary onboard enrichment program and offers guests the opportunities to interact with the finest minds in literature, history, science and more. Each speaker offers fascinating insights, expert opinions and enlightening conversations while presenting on stage, sharing meals, adventuring ashore, and socializing with guests throughout the voyage.
For reservations or more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, please call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a professional travel advisor.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
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