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SHIP OVERVIEW

Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of the small ship cruises.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2016
  • Year Refurbished

  • Year Entered Present Fleet

    2016
  • Country of Registry

    The Bahamas
  • Tonnage (GRT)

    40350
  • PAX (basis 2)

  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    600
  • Passenger Decks

  • Number of Crew

  • Officers' Nationality

    International
  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

    International

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    300
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    0
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    0
  • Interior

    0
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.8

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Based on 12 reviews

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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.

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Great food, Nicely appointed Ship.

NOVEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Great staff, food and ship.

CONS

Service needs better communication and training

RECOMMENDED

No

Seabourn touts being a luxury line so for a first time sailor I was expecting an equivalent to Silversea and Regent. Although a lot of boxes were checked, they can use a little more polish. Teamwork in the dining room and Colonade was lacking. Serving staff although working very hard, seemed to run into each other not knowing what the other was doing. Was expecting butler service, Our room steward did a good job but would have liked the upgraded service. Food was Very good and the front desk staff were exceptional. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Sailed on the Encore 10/4/2023

OCTOBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

service, food, entertainment

CONS

The public windows needed washing. Few items needed some patches or repair.

RECOMMENDED

No

All the singers, musicians and dancers were fantastic. they belong on broadway. The cruise director Ross Robert made the cruise so much fun, he is a wonderful host, comedian, singer and overall does a wonderful job. The staff made us feel very special almost like family. Night at Ephesus was the highlight of the cruise.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Seabourn…a cut above

OCTOBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Great food, excursions, shipboard entertainment

CONS

None

RECOMMENDED

Yes

After sailing on Silversea for years we found Seabourn to be a couple points better. Unbelievable staff made us feel at home on day one.All the little extras add up to #1 for us. Looking forward to our next cruise with Seabourn. Great experience, lots of activities made to enrich the ports of call From food immersion to University level lecturers of history made it so much better. Great entertainment dancers, musicians and singers were really fabulous.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Seabourn…a cut above

OCTOBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Great food, excursions, shipboard entertainment

CONS

None

RECOMMENDED

Yes

After sailing on Silversea for years we found Seabourn to be a couple points better. Unbelievable staff made us feel at home on day one.All the little extras add up to #1 for us. Looking forward to our next cruise with Seabourn. Great experience, lots of activities made to enrich the ports of call From food immersion to University level lecturers of history made it so much better. Great entertainment dancers, musicians and singers were really fabulous.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Seabourn Encore

JULY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Small ship, Thomas Keller restaurant,

CONS

not much nightlife,

RECOMMENDED

No

<div>We visited Greece and Turkey on our ports of call.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div>

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Not What We Expected

JULY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

All inclusive cruising with no surprises

CONS

The ship feels dated.

RECOMMENDED

No

It seems odd to say "this was my first time" after having already sailed on 75+ sea cruises and over 60 river cruises. Yet, it was our inaugural experience on Seabourn and it was not what we'd thought it would be like. "Is this your first Seabourn" was indeed a question we heard from many a guest, but instead of it being some kind of snobby inquisition as we'd (possibly) unfairly expected, it was more of a welcome. That relaxed style permeated our entire week onboard. From the friendly greetings of the crew to the international nature of the guests, the atmosphere on the Encore was exactly what you want on vacation. We enjoyed the "All inclusive" nature of the cruise with no nickel and diming: from caviar and champagne to cappuccinos to room service. We tried it all and found everything to be of an acceptable standard. We found the food variety and choice to be good, but it was only our visits for sushi and the dinner in Thomas Keller that left us with "wow" moments. Overall, we would do it again, but the one drawback was the ship which felt dated and a bit old fashioned. However, we also recognize that this is the charm for some of the hardcore Seabourn guests.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Best way to cruise

JULY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Service with attention to details

CONS

None

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Happy to travel on this ship again

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Always A Great Experience.

MAY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

The overall level of quality of ambiance of the ship, the accomodations, the food, and the servivce.

CONS

You have to disembark.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Seabourn provides just the right balance of high end services without getting too "fussy". Very comfortable and friendly. The entertainment led by Robert and Luperci is top notch. The entire experience is wonderful.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Beautiful ship with excellent staff

JANUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Wonderful suites. Friendly workers. Excellent food.

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Seabourn deserves their high ratings.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Seabourn Encore

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

All great.

CONS

Could have more activities on ship on Sea days.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Great trip.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
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    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Barcelona to Rome

SEPTEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Wonderful Cruise

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Seabourn Encore Maiden Voyage

DECEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Crew was wonderful. Food was fantastic.

CONS

None

RECOMMENDED

No

For it being a Maiden Voyage, Seabourn had everything ready and it was fantastic. Typical Seabourn cruising.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

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