Seabourn Pride

Founded in 1986 by Norwegian investors intent on creating the most luxurious yacht-like cruise ships ever built, Seabourn gave berth to the elegant Seabourn Pride and Seabourn Spirit in 1988 and 1989. The Seabourn name immediately became synonymous with ultra-luxury. Despite relatively short history, Seabourn underwent significant machinations, briefly expanding with bigger, older ships, only to return to its yacht-like core - a move that has pleased passenger loyalists luxuriating in a preference for Seabourn’s original vision. Seabourn in 1996 acquired Seabourn Legend, a third identical sister, originally sailing as the Royal Viking Queen for the now defunct Royal Viking Line and subsequently as the Queen Odyssey for Royal Cruise Line, also gone. For the historical record, Carnival Corporation acquired 25 percent of Seabourn in 1991 and now holds a majority stake. In 1998, Carnival picked up Cunard Line for some $500 million and merged it with Seabourn, while keeping the two brands separate. A trio of Cunard ships became Seabourn vessels after extensive revamps. Royal Viking Sun was renamed Seabourn Sun and Cunard’s Sea Goddess I and Sea Goddess II were renamed Seabourn Goddess I and II. In 2001, Seabourn opted to return to its seagoing roots, operating the three original yacht-like jewels without distraction of attempts to meld larger, older ships into the ultra-luxury product framework. The Seabourn Goddesses 1 and II, once the Sea Goddesses, were sold back to their original Norwegian owner, now operating them as SeaDream 1 and II for the cushy SeaDream Yacht Club. Booming popularity of private verandas had left the relatively veranda-free Spirit, Pride and Legend (only six suites had them) at a competitive disadvantage. So Seabourn added French Balconies - sliding glass doors with small verandas - to 44 of the standard suites to create the Seabourn Balcony Suite category.

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Built at Schichau Seebeckwerft in Bremerhaven, Germany, Seabourn Pride was christened by former child star Shirley Temple Black.

About Gratuities
On the Yachts of Seabourn, gratuities are included in the fare, and tipping is neither required nor expected.

Disabled Access
Seabourn has limited facilities for guests in wheelchairs or for those with significant health problems. Medical problems or physical disabilities, which may call for treatment by the ship’s medical staff or for assistance during embarkation, must be brought to the line’s attention in advance.

Ship Features

Staterooms
Among 104 all ocean-view suites, all include a living area and bedroom, five-foot wide picture window or balcony and walk-in closet. Categories include Owner’s Suites, Double Suites, Classic Suites, Balcony Suites and Seabourn Suites.

Stateroom amenities
Suites have a refrigerator, television, VCR, radio and direct-dial telephone, and electronic safe. Bathrobes, slippers, umbrellas, and hair dryers are provided for use on-board, and suites also have a stocked mini-bar, fresh fruit and flowers, stationery, shampoo, conditioner, designer soap and lotion.

Kid & Teen Stuff
Seabourn vessels do not have facilities, programs or counselors for youngsters.

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Life Aboard

Dining
The 215-seat Restaurant aboard Seabourn Pride features an elegant open seating arrangement for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At lunch and dinner, complimentary wines from California, France, Chile or Italy are selected to enhance menus of the day. Wine stewards provide a list of premium vintages available at an additional charge. There is a non-smoking area, and following dinner, passengers enjoying pipes or cigars are accommodated in the Constellation Lounge. The Veranda Café offers a casual alternative for dining on formal nights. Complimentary room service is available 24-hours and course-by-course en-suite dining can be arranged during restaurant hours.

Sports / Health / Fitness
Deck 7 has a Health Spa & Beauty Salon with whirlpools, steam rooms, a sauna and a gym/exercise area with a professional instructor offering assistance for all fitness levels. Passengers may indulge in massages, aromatherapy or facials, and other treatments. Watersports Marina Facilities (weather permitting) include an enclosed steel mesh pool allowing passengers to swim in the ocean, sail boating, windsurfing, pedal boating, and water skiing.

Entertainment
215-seat Magellan Lounge.

Casino
Seabourn Pride’s casino accommodates 20.