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Seabourn Encore: ship guide
All-suite, all-veranda ultra-luxury for 600 guests, now sailing Alaska and Asia.
Best for: Couples and small groups of friends who want an all-suite, all-inclusive ship of 600 guests with a real restaurant choice, and who are drawn to Alaska in 2026 and 2027 or Japan and Southeast Asia in the winter between. Sails from Vancouver, Juneau, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo in 2026 and 2027.
About Seabourn Encore
Seabourn Encore was delivered by Fincantieri in December 2016 as the first of Seabourn’s two Encore Class ships, with sister Seabourn Ovation following in 2018. At about 40,350 gross tons and 690 feet, she carries 600 guests in 300 oceanfront suites, every one with a private veranda. The design by hospitality architect Adam D. Tihany added a deck over the earlier Seabourn ships and gave the line a bigger Seabourn Square, The Retreat sun deck and more dining room space without changing the intimate, club-like feel.
This is a ship for travelers who want the all-inclusive side of luxury cruising handled quietly: open-seating dining in every venue at no extra charge, premium spirits and fine wines poured whenever you like, a personal suite host and an in-suite bar stocked to your preference. Days are built around the destination, with Marina Day watersports from the stern platform in warm water, Ventures by Seabourn kayak and Zodiac outings in Alaska, and Seabourn Conversations talks from invited experts at sea.
In 2026 Seabourn Encore made her Alaska debut, sailing 7- to 15-day voyages between Vancouver and Juneau from May to September with Glacier Bay on many departures. From December 2026 to April 2027 she turns to Japan and Southeast Asia, with holiday, plum blossom and cherry blossom sailings from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, before returning to Alaska from May to September 2027 and Japan round trips from Tokyo in the fall of 2027.
- 300 oceanfront suites, all with private verandas, from 251 to 1,306 square feet inside
- Solis Mediterranean fine dining, Sushi and Earth & Ocean at The Patio, all included in the fare
- The Retreat, a flower-shaped sun deck with 15 private cabanas and a central whirlpool
- Seabourn Square living room with coffee bar, library and guest services in one space
- Marina Day watersports from the fold-out stern marina on warm-water itineraries
- Ventures by Seabourn kayak and Zodiac excursions with an onboard expedition team in Alaska
- Seabourn Conversations with visiting authors, scientists and explorers
- Complimentary Helly Hansen parka for every guest on Alaska sailings
Staterooms and suites
Veranda Suite
The entry category and the majority of the ship, 246 to 302 square feet inside with a 68 to 83 square foot veranda, a living area with dining table for two, walk-in closet, stocked bar and refrigerator and a bath with separate tub and shower; the four Veranda grades differ mainly by deck and position.
Penthouse Suite
About 436 square feet plus a 98 square foot veranda, with a separate bedroom, dining for two to four, two flat-screen TVs, a writing desk and a marble bath with double vanities; Penthouse guests add full-size Molton Brown amenities, a Nespresso machine and the Stream Wi-Fi package.
Penthouse Spa Suite
536 to 539 square feet with verandas of 167 to 200 square feet next to the spa, with an oversize rain shower and whirlpool tub, a second healthy-options bar, essential-oil diffusion, access to the Spa Serene Area and a Spa Concierge.
Owner’s and Signature Suites
Owner’s Suites run 526 to 593 square feet with verandas of 133 to 354 square feet; forward-facing Signature Suites reach 859 square feet with a 493 square foot wraparound veranda, dining for four to six, a guest bath, pantry with wet bar and whirlpool tub, with Swarovski binoculars and an airport transfer included.
Wintergarden and Grand Suites
The 989 square foot Wintergarden Suite has a glass-enclosed solarium with a tub and day bed on its veranda; connecting pairs on Deck 8 combine into Grand Signature and Grand Wintergarden Suites of up to 1,306 square feet inside with verandas up to 960 square feet.
Seabourn Encore deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 12
Sun Terrace, The Retreat.
- Sun TerraceThe Sun Terrace features double sun loungers. Slow things down and soak up the sun as you relax on a luxurious lounger.
Cost: Included - The RetreatA tranquil setting housed in a distinctive flower-shaped canopy that shields guests from sun and wind, The Retreat is ringed with 15 private cabanas designed as individual luxury living rooms.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Seabourn Encore
Dining on Seabourn Encore
The RestaurantIncluded
Open-seating main dining room with classic and creative fine dining and new seasonal recipes each week.
The ColonnadeIncluded
Indoor and outdoor casual venue with buffet or table service for breakfast and lunch and regionally themed dinners, including Alaskan seafood boils on Alaska sailings.
The PatioIncluded
Poolside grill for salads, artisanal pizza and burgers at lunch and relaxed al fresco dinners.
Earth & Ocean at The PatioIncluded
Evening poolside dining under the stars with a daily-changing menu of world flavors.
SolisIncluded
Seabourn’s Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant with rotating menus built around local specialties, by reservation.
SushiIncluded
Intimate Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi and nigiri from fish flown in from Japan, found only on Encore and Ovation.
Seabourn SquareIncluded
Coffee bar with specialty coffees, pastries, sandwiches and handmade gelato in the ship’s living room.
In-Suite DiningIncluded
Course-by-course dinner from The Restaurant menu served in your suite or on the veranda, plus an all-day menu.
Entertainment and activities
- Grand Salon production shows, comedy, live music and daytime lectures and films
- The Club with pre-dinner drinks, live music and late-night DJ dancing
- Seabourn Conversations with invited authors, scientists and explorers
- Marina Day watersports from the stern platform and Caviar in the Surf beach barbecues on select warm-water sailings
- The Retreat sun deck with 15 private cabanas, a central whirlpool and spa cabana treatments
- Observation Bar for afternoon tea and evening cocktails, Sky Bar with two small whirlpools, and a casino
- The Spa at Seabourn with full-service salon, ocean-view fitness center and Motion Studio yoga, meditation and TRX classes
- Ventures by Seabourn kayak, Zodiac and hiking excursions with the Alaska expedition team
Families and who it suits
Seabourn Encore suits adults and has no dedicated kids club or youth program; the ship’s pace, open-seating dining and lecture program are built for grown-up travelers, and children under 14 must be with a parent or guardian on Marina Day.
Best for: Couples and small groups of friends who want an all-suite, all-inclusive ship of 600 guests with a real restaurant choice, and who are drawn to Alaska in 2026 and 2027 or Japan and Southeast Asia in the winter between.
Sails from: Vancouver, Juneau, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo · Regions: Alaska, Japan, Southeast Asia
Shore excursions in Seabourn Encore’s upcoming ports
The ports on Seabourn Encore’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.
Ports from sailings departing Nov 3, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.
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Facts checked against Seabourn: Seabourn Encore, Seabourn: Gourmet dining, Seabourn press release: Seabourn Encore to make maiden Alaska debut in 2026, Seabourn press release: 2026-2027 fall, winter and spring season on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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