On special sailings, we offer our guests the enriching opportunity to meet and learn from luminaries in the arts, politics, cooking, literature and television. Always an intimate affair, our Enrichment Program guarantees you’ll have the best seats in the house.

Here you can learn the secrets from the most innovative chefs in the world. Personalities share their experiences in the limelight or fond memories of their fascinating careers. Others share their insights with you about world affairs, technology, society or the arts.

Dress Circle

TV Icon Hugh Downs
In 1985, the Guinness Book of World Records certified Downs as the person with the most exposure on network television with a total of over 15,000 hours. Downs received six Emmy Awards and has broadcast from every continent and both poles. He was anchor of ABC’s primetime newsmagazine 20/20 for 21 years and host of PBS’ Live from Lincoln Center for a decade.

Past guests have included:

Walter Cronkite – Broadcast veteran
Hugh Downs – 20/20 co-host
Alex Trebek – Host of Jeopardy
Bernard Kalb – Veteran foreign correspondent
Alan Arkin – Actor
Michelle Phillips – Actress/Singer
Paul Theroux – Author
Mary Sue Milliken – Chef and Food Network personality
Paulette Mitchell, Author of 12 bestselling cookbooks.

Chef's Circle

Mary Sue Milliken
Mary Sue Milliken, co-founder of Santa Monica-and-Las Vegas’ delightfully Mexican-inspired Border Grills and Los Angeles’ pan-Latin Ciudad, and one half of the Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales.”

Paulette Mitchell
Paulette Mitchell, a renowned chef and author of twelve books. Her two most recent books include "A Beautiful Bowl of Soup" and "The Spirited Vegetarian", the first vegetarian cookbook to use wine or spirits in every recipe.

Rob Feenie
Representing the burgeoning Pacific Northwest food scene is Rob Feenie, whose Relais Gourmands flagship Lumière in Vancouver is unanimously cited on both sides of the border as one of Canada’s finest restaurants.

LIFE ON BOARD

The Art of Service Perfected Aboard Seabourn, your dreams will come true.		Ashore and Onboard The Seabourn life is whatever you want it to be and so much more.
The Seabourn Difference Intimate ships with just 104 or 225 suites. A Seabourn ship is like a private club, where members share expansive open decks, inviting social spaces, and the personalized attention of an exceptional crew.		All Suite Accommodations Your home away from home is a superbly appointed luxury suite. Here, you can revel in sublime comfort as the world passes by.
Daytime Activities Relish the ease of Seabourn life, where your choices are abundant--and virtually all complimentary.		Dining No matter what your dining pleasure, Seabourn’s award-winning staff is there for you – when you want… with what you want.
The Spa at Seabourn Spoil yourself in a state-of-the-art spa.		Nighttime Activities Sublime Seabourn nights offer the best of both worlds--gourmet dining and a wide variety of entertainment options or the ease of casually elegant alternatives.

PROGRAMS

Enrichment Programs Enrich your mind with noteworthy experts.		Vintage Seabourn The sommeliers on board our ships offer guests a Vintage Seabourn pre-purchase option, granting you access to a varied selection of premium wines from the ships' well stocked and diversified cellars, at specially privileged prices.
Personal Valet Easy come, easy go with Personal Valet service.

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