
Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
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
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 & 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.
- https://www.cruisecritic.com/cruise/seabourn/seabourn-encore
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/cruise-ships/seabourn-encore/3
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/onboard-experiences/activity/marina-day
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/onboard-experiences/activity/pool
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/onboard-experiences/activity/sushi
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/onboard-experiences/activity/the-club
- https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/onboard-experiences/activity/the-retreat