REG-Carnival PLC: Seabourn Extends Pause to Global Ship Operations

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07/05/2020 07:05

SEABOURN EXTENDS PAUSE TO GLOBAL SHIP OPERATIONS INTO OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2020

SEATTLE, May 6, 2020 – Seabourn (http://www.seabourn.com/), the world’s
finest ultra-luxury travel experience, announced today that it will extend
the voluntary pause of global operations for its five cruise ships.  

The pause will apply to each of Seabourn’s five ships differently with each
having a different “effective through” date in either October or November.
Specific details are as follows:
* Seabourn Odyssey: paused through the Europe season, with its operations
pause effective through November 20.
* Seabourn Sojourn: paused through Alaska/British Columbia season, with its
operations pause effective through October 13.
* Seabourn Quest: paused through the Canada/New England season, with its
operations pause effective through November 6.
* Seabourn Encore: paused through the Europe season, with its operations pause
effective through October 19.
* Seabourn Ovation: paused through Europe season, with its operations pause
effective through November 6.
The brand had previously announced a pause in its global ship operations from
March 14 – June 30, 2020, effectively cancelling all voyages scheduled to
operate during that timeframe. The decision to cancel additional voyages is a
proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances continuing to evolve
from the global response to the COVID-19 situation.

“We know travelers, as well as our past guests, are thinking about and
looking forward to traveling based on a lot of information we are seeing
lately. With many cruise ports still closed, destinations opening in phases,
and airline capacity limited, a continuation of our pause gives us additional
time to prepare for our eventual return to service,” said Rick Meadows,
president of Seabourn. “When we resume and social gathering is acceptable
once again, we will do so with the health and safety of our guests, crew and
the people in each of the destinations we visit as a priority, just as it has
been throughout our history.”

Seabourn will be communicating changes for voyages scheduled to depart in the
extension window with all booked guests and their travel advisors.

Guests Automatically Receive Future Cruise Credit

Guests with impacted cruises will automatically be cancelled, and all guests
will receive a Future Cruise Credit as follows:
* Paid in Full: those guests paid in full will receive 125% Future Cruise
Credit of the base cruise fare paid to Seabourn.
* Under Deposit: those guests with bookings under deposit will receive a
Future Cruise Credit valued at 125% of the deposit amount paid, plus an
onboard credit of $300 per suite.  
The Future Cruise Credit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and
may be used to book sailings departing through Dec. 31, 2022. The amount of
non-cruise fare purchases may be transferred to a new booking to be used in
any manner selected by the guest. Alternatively, guests may request a refund
of the monies paid to Seabourn, which will be reimbursed to the original form
of payment.  

Guests and their travel advisors will be sent specific details applicable to
their booking. Seabourn asks guests and travel advisors to use the online
resources available on its website first rather than calling the Reservation
Call Center for information about the cancellations due to the possibility
of high call volumes and the potential of long on-hold wait times.

For reservations or more information about Seabourn, please contact Seabourn
at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

About Seabourn:

Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ultra-luxury ships and is a
proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard
Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn
is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).
Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage under a
multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage
sites around the world.

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Notes to Editors:

Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by
professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel
publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. 
Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
* Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
* Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding
guests expectations
* Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
* All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
* Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
* Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your
preferences
* Tipping is neither required, nor expected
* Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed 
* World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with
Chef Thomas Keller
* All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
* Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
* Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your
experience in select destinations*^
* Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the Official Cruise
Partner of UNESCO*
* Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living
program*
* An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice†
* Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn
Encore, Seabourn Ovation 
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture

For more Information:

Brian Badura
(206) 626-9158 or BBadura@seabourn.com 
or 
Amanda Clark 
Hawkins International Public Relations   
(212) 255-6541 or Amanda@hawkpr.com



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