Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruises and expedition journeys, will commence its 2024 Alaska season on May 10, 2024. The Seabourn Odyssey will set sail from Vancouver, embarking on a detailed and enriching itinerary that explores the region’s most sought-after destinations and secluded ports along the Inside Passage. This season will also be the Seabourn Odyssey’s last with the company, offering passengers one final chance to experience the iconic vessel.
From May to August 2024, the Seabourn Odyssey will undertake 12 weekly voyages, alternating northbound and southbound routes between Vancouver and Juneau. Each route showcases unique sites, adventures, and ports. Passengers have the option to combine two seven-day trips into a comprehensive 14-day round-trip journey from Vancouver. Additionally, the ship will feature two 10-day Alaska Fjord Odyssey itineraries and one 11-day Inside Passage & Alaska Fjords voyage, all beginning and ending in Vancouver. The Ventures by Seabourn program will also be available, offering optional kayak and Zodiac excursions led by an expert expedition team. The Seabourn Odyssey will conclude its farewell season with a 22-day voyage traversing Alaska and crossing the Pacific to Japan.
“While Seabourn will continue sailing to Alaska in the future, this upcoming season marks the final journeys of Seabourn Odyssey to ‘the Great Land,’ and we invite our guests to embark on one final voyage with her before she departs our fleet,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “As our very experienced Alaska Captain Tim Roberts shared with me once, ‘you have not seen Alaska until you have sailed with Seabourn’. This is because our meticulously crafted itineraries will take our extraordinary guests on the ultimate retreat into nature with a blend of up-close adventures and ultra-luxury amenities to immerse themselves in the beauty of Alaska. The ship’s intimate size and yacht-like atmosphere will grant them unparalleled intimacy with the land’s vast wildlife and breathtaking wilderness.”
Seabourn Odyssey’s 2024 Alaska season offers a variety of engaging itineraries:
Seven-Day Alaska Itineraries: Each week-long voyage traverses breathtaking waterways such as Seymour Narrows, Stikine Strait, Snow Pass, and Behm Canal, complemented by visits to culturally rich locations like Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangel, Prince Rupert, and Alert Bay in British Columbia. Each trip includes at least one glacier viewing experience, featuring the majestic Tracy or Endicott Arm, or Glacier Bay.
10-Day Alaska Fjords Odyssey: This roundtrip from Vancouver encompasses several sea days passing through Queen Charlotte Sound, Clarence Strait, and more, with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and the Tlingit village of Klawock. Guests can deepen their exploration with Ventures by Seabourn activities in places like Inian Islands, Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm, and Misty Fjords.
11-Day Inside Passage & Alaska Fjords: Departing from Vancouver, this voyage includes a day to explore Wrangell, nestled in the Tongass National Rain Forest, where attractions include the Stikine River, Shakes Glacier, and Anan Creek Bear Observatory, famous for its significant pink salmon run.
Ventures by Seabourn Experiences: Throughout the 2024 season, Seabourn offers luxurious adventure options such as hikes, kayaking, catamaran, and Zodiac tours guided by experts. These excursions allow close encounters with the region’s wildlife and natural beauty in places like Hubbard Glacier, Tracy/Endicott Arm, Inian Islands, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), and Alert Bay.
22-Day Farewell Voyage: Marking Seabourn Odyssey’s final journey starting September 2, 2024, from Seattle to Yokohama, this 22-day trip celebrates the vessel’s legacy with special activities, guest appearances by original crew members, local artists’ performances, and unique commemorative gifts. The route will cover Alaska’s southern glaciers, wildlife-rich Kodiak Island and Dutch Harbor, and Japan’s Hokkaido Island with its early fall foliage.
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