Seabourn Cruise Line

The Seabourn Cruise Line is a cruise line headquartered in Miami (Florida, USA). Seabourn is a member of "The World's Leading Cruise Lines ," a marketing association of the 5- Star Brands of Carnival Corporation & plc. The marketing name of The Yachts of Seabourn has been dropped with the commissioning of the second new larger ship ( 450 passengers ) 2010.

History

Seabourn Cruise Line was founded in 1987 by the Norwegian industrialist Atle Brynestad. The cruise company was incorporated in November 1988 with the Seabourn Pride. The first sister ship Seabourn Spirit came a year later. The third planned and ordered Schichau Seebeck ship could first be assumed. It was built for the Royal Viking Line. In January 1993, the fleet was finally completed by this ship Seabourn Legend.

As early as 1991 the Carnival Corporation acquired 25 percent of Seabourn the world's largest provider of cruises and 1996 increased the share to 50 percent. 1998 merged Seabourn Cruise Line with the British Cunard Line ( Cunard Line Ltd.. ). During the same period acquired a consortium, which also includes Carnival Corporation belonged to the Cunard from Kvaerner ASA. A year later the Cunard Line and Seabourn thus was fully acquired by Carnival.

After the Carnival Corporation & plc was formed in 2003, followed by the reorganization of the Seabourn Cruise Line as a separate company within the Group.

After more than 15 years, Seabourn Cruise Line introduced in 2009 with the Seabourn Odyssey again a new cruise ship in service. In June 2010, the second building ( Seabourn Sojourn ) has been incorporated into the fleet, followed in 2011 with the Seabourn Quest, another ship of the " Odyssey " class. The Seabourn Sojourn was awarded in April 2010 by the European Cruiser Association as " Best Newcomer of the Year " with the Silver Award; a year later baptized in Barcelona Seabourn Quest received the Gold Award.

Between April 2014 and May 2015, the Seabourn Spirit and her sister ships Seabourn Pride and Seabourn Legend will be sold to the Windstar Cruises, according to the Seabourn Cruise Line. For this, another new building was announced.

The Seabourn Cruise Line refers to himself as a pioneer in the " ultra-luxury cruises " sector and has been since its foundation awarded several prizes. The relatively small first ships ( " boats " ) are characterized by a generous space ratio ( 48-71 GT / passenger), a high-quality equipment and special service. The same applies to the three new buildings, which are, however, with 450 passengers on board to give any more yachts.

The ships of the company control to destinations around the world, with smaller ports can be started.

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