Seabourn Encore Sets Sail for New Horizons: Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Makes Historic First Call in Continental U.S.
April 2025 — With the glimmer of Pacific waters beneath her hull and the legendary Queen Mary as her dockside neighbor, the Seabourn Encore made her much-anticipated maiden arrival to the continental United States this week, docking in Long Beach, California on April 9. The milestone marks a bold new chapter for Seabourn, the acclaimed leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel.
Known for delivering curated, high-touch journeys to discerning travelers around the globe, Seabourn’s Encore-class ship offers an elevated approach to ocean travel—blending intimate design with extraordinary itineraries. Her first-ever California call brought guests and local travel partners face-to-face with the ship’s refined interiors, attentive service, and signature yacht-like atmosphere.
“We are so proud to welcome Seabourn Encore to the continental U.S. for the first time as she continues her extraordinary season of travel.”
Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn
A Grand American Introduction
Seabourn Encore’s stop at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal wasn’t just symbolic—it served as a launching point for the ship’s latest chapter, a voyage that spans the Panama Canal, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and five continents, eventually arriving in Japan after an expansive 18,500-nautical-mile itinerary.
On her current journey, guests aboard Seabourn Encore will traverse:
Mexico’s sun-drenched coastlines
The lush rainforests and biodiversity of Costa Rica
Cultural treasures of Colombia
A transit through the Panama Canal, one of modern engineering’s most celebrated marvels
A sweeping transatlantic crossing to begin the ship’s Mediterranean and Adriatic summer season
It’s a curated odyssey that reflects Seabourn’s unique ability to blend luxury, exploration, and connection to place—with the ship itself serving as both sanctuary and springboard for discovery.
Life On Board the Seabourn Encore
Seabourn Encore is a study in contemporary elegance. Designed to host just 600 guests, the ship features all-suite accommodations, many with private verandas, and is known for its personalized service delivered by a nearly one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
Guests enjoy access to world-class culinary programming, including menus developed in partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Thomas Keller, as well as immersive enrichment programs and indulgent wellness offerings through the brand’s collaboration with Dr. Andrew Weil.
As the cruise industry continues to evolve in response to traveler desires for both comfort and cultural immersion, Seabourn Encore sets the standard for ultra-luxury cruising with global reach—anchored in thoughtful service, aesthetic excellence, and remarkable destinations.
A Season of Global Exploration
Following its time in North America and the Caribbean, Seabourn Encore will return to Europe for a summer season in the Adriatic and Mediterranean, visiting storied ports and secluded coastlines. Then, in November 2025, the ship begins a westward voyage to Japan, ushering in a new season of itineraries that bridge East and West through seamless, slow travel.
As Seabourn Encore sets sail from California, she leaves behind more than a port of call—she leaves a lasting impression. One of precision, poise, and possibility, tailored for those who understand that luxury isn’t just about where you go. It’s how you get there.