Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, celebrated a record year in 2024, winning 45 of the travel industry’s top awards and receiving accolades from leading consumer and travel publications.
The award recognized many aspects of Seabourn’s travel experience, including ultra-luxury expedition products, service, suites, cuisine, entertainment and more. The awards also recognized the entire Seabourn experience, including Best Luxury Ship, Best Expedition Cruise Company and Best Expedition Ship. This rating comes from a survey of our readers, discerning travel reviewers and editors, and expert travel partners who keep us up-to-date on all new developments in the travel industry.
“We are truly honored to receive such recognition through these awards this year. This is a recognition of the hard work our wonderful Seabourn family puts into providing our guests with an unforgettable ‘Seabourn Moment.’ and a reflection of our passion,” said President Mark Tamis. “These accolades are an inspiration to us to continue to improve the luxury service we offer, and we are more committed than ever to delivering exceptional experiences that exceed expectations and create lasting memories,” said Seaborn. I’m here.”
For many years, Seabourn has consistently been rated as a top choice in the luxury travel sector. Seabourn’s 2024 awards and honors include:
Condé Nast Travel – Gold List
• World’s best cruise ship: Seabourn Ovation
Condé Nast Travel – Featured List
• World’s Best New Cruise Ship – Seabourn Pursuit
Condé Nast Traveler (UK) Readers’ Choice Award
• Best Small Ship Cruise Line – #1
• Best Expedition Ship Cruise Line – #1
• Best Medium Ship Cruise Line – #2
The world’s best cruises chosen by Condé Nast Traveler readers
• Best Medium Ships – Top 10
• Best Small Boats – Top 10
• Best Expedition Ships – Top 10
US News & World Report Best Cruise Line Ranking 2024
• Gold Badge Winner – Best Cruise Line for Couples – 2nd Place
• Gold Badge Winner – Best Cruise Line in the Mediterranean – 2nd Place
• Gold Badge Winner – Best Luxury Cruise Line – 2nd Place
Travel Weekly 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
• Best Cruise Line: Under 1,000 Berths
Forbes’ 12 Best Luxury Cruises with First-Class Service at Sea
• Best Small Ship Luxury Cruise – Seabourn Pursuit
Forbes Travel Guide
• FTG Star Award – Seaborn Ovation
Cruise Critic Editor’s Pick Award (USA)
• Best cost performance (luxury category)
• Best Cabin (Expedition Category)
Cruise Critic Editor’s Pick Award (UK)
• Best cost performance (luxury category)
• Best Cabin (Expedition Category)
• Best Service (Expedition Category)
TravelAge West – 2024 WAVE Awards
• Best New Expedition Ship – Seabourn Pursuit
2024 Cruiseline.com Member Choice Awards
• Best Luxury Cruise Lines
Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Award
• Best Luxury Cruise Line (2 years in a row)
TravelPulse – Travvy Awards
• Best Cruise Line – Small (less than 500 cabins) – Seabourn Pursuit – Bronze
Spartacus Travel Award
• Best LGBTQ Friendly Cruise: Seabourn
Business Traveler North America Award
• Best Expedition Cruise Line
Travel + Leisure – World’s Best Award
• Popular Intimate Ships Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024 – Top 5
• Favorite Midsize Ships Ocean Cruise Lines of 2024 – Top 5
2024 Luxury Awards Leaders
• Best Luxury Cruise Provider 2024 – USA
Food and Travel Magazine Award (UK)
• Boutique/Adventure Cruise Line of the Year
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Reader’s Choice Award
• Best accommodation
Nominate a reader’s choice award
• Best Luxury Ship – Gold
• Best overall small ship (up to 1,000 passengers) – Silver
• Best Expedition Ship – Silver
Travel Weekly Magellan Award
• Gold: Entire World Cruise: Seabourn World Cruise
• Gold: Luxury Ship Entertainment: Seabourn Conversations
• Gold: General Cuisine: Seabourn Debuts Solis: A Mediterranean Masterpiece at Sea
• Gold: Holistic giving back initiative: Seabourn redefines traditional maritime naming ceremonies to promote sustainable tourism
• Gold: Expedition Itinerary: 23 Days of Seabourn’s Remote Indonesia and Pacific Theater Islands: Uncovering the Hidden Wonders of the South Pacific
• Silver: Cruise Marketing – Live Event: Cruise Marketing x Live Event (Seabourn Pursuit Launch)
• Silver: All-inclusive luxury cruise ship: Seabourn’s ultra-luxury cruise experience
• Silver: Promotional Video: SOLIS Promotional Video Full – Cuisine: Seabourn Debuts Solis: A Mediterranean Masterpiece at Sea
• Silver: Luxury Ship Restaurant Design: Seabourn Debuts Solis Restaurant Design Celebrating Mediterranean Warmth
USA Today 10 Best Award
• Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers – Top 10
• Best Alaska Cruises – Top 10
• Best Hawaii Cruises – Top 5
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean travel and expedition travel, operating a fleet of six modern ships. The all-inclusive boutique ship offers all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views. Award-winning dining. Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines are always available. Renowned service provided by industry-leading staff. A relaxed and sociable atmosphere where guests feel at home. A pedigree in expedition travel with the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition vessels, including Seabourn Venture launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent in the world, visiting over 400. Ports, including famous cities and lesser-known ports and hidden gems. Seabourn guests will experience special services and programs, including partnerships with top entertainers, dining, personal health and well-being, and engaging speakers.
