I am excited to share I have been selected as a Distinctive Voyages Host with Travel Leaders Network, and my first hosting assignment is onboard the Seabourn Encore September 29, 2024. As a Distinctive Voyages Host, I will host guests for a Welcome Reception onboard, be available throughout the voyage to assist guests and answer questions, and I will escort guests on an exclusive shore excursion.
I love the Mediterranean and I look forward to sharing it with those experiencing the region for the first time or those who, like me, can’t get enough. We’ll visit ports in Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece on this Athens roundtrip voyage. I am especially excited to visit ports that will be new to me, and I’m already studying to learn as much as I can.
The Seabourn Encore is an ultra-luxury mega yacht with only 300 verandas and suites. Seabourn offers attentive service, exquisite dining, and immersive itineraries. Unlike the large ships most people sail, this is a small-ship experience that is able to navigate in waterways others cannot. Seabourn is known for its luxury experience and casual elegance. You won’t need to pack a ball gown or tuxedo; country-club casual is the dress code.
People can sometimes be nervous that “luxury” means formality, stuffiness, and high prices. Seabourn, however, welcomes everyone to be comfortable and relaxed. There is one formal night for every seven days, but if you don’t want to dress formally, there are plenty of dining venues where you can dine without dressing up. You can even order room service at no additional charge and you can do it once or for every meal.
Regarding cost, the Seabourn cruise is mostly-inclusive. Your price includes beverages, internet service, restaurant dining, room service, entertainment, and there are no gratuities. There are additional charges for things like spa and salon services and for shore excursions. Until Jan 31, Seabourn is offering this sailing at 25% off with a reduced deposit and up to $1000 in onboard credit. Compare that to a contemporary sailing in which you need to purchase a beverage package, internet service, dining, and pay gratuities. In the end, this ultra-luxury yacht experience is less expensive and has greater value for your money than a standard cruise crowded with thousands of guests.
Here you can see the comparison between two Mediterranean sailings a week apart, both in the Mediterranean. The Contemporary cruise itinerary is limited to ports where large ships with thousands of guests can navigate. The Seabourn cruise can go where the big ships can’t and does so with a more inclusive offering. Add up to $1000 onboard credit available for those who book before Jan 31, and the Seabourn cruise is not only less expensive, but provides more value.
| Travel Component | Contemporary Cruise 7-Days Sept. 2024 | Seabourn Encore 7-Days Sept. 24 |
| Cruise Fare | $3,337.50 | $3,620 |
| Unlimited Beverage Package | $392.00 | INCLUDED |
| Unlimited Restaurant Dining | $260.00 | INCLUDED |
| Internet Service | $140.00 | INCLUDED |
| Gratuities | $112.00 | N/A |
| TOTAL | $4,241.50 | $3,620 |
If you are interested in joining us for this voyage, call me or any of our Travel Advisors today:
- Chris Lay: 770-282-4006 | clay@dreamvacations.com
- Rose Hicks-Lay: 770-282-4006 | rhickslay@dreamvacations.com
- Krupal Swami: | k.swami@dreamvacations.com
- Dana Klauss: | d.klauss@dreamvacations.com
You can also visit our voyage website for this voyage and register to be on the voyage mailing list.
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