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Destination-driven dining, specialty cocktails and curated moments on deck bring Alaska to life on board
SEATTLE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in luxury and expedition travel, has unveiled a new regionally inspired culinary program created specifically for the line's Alaska season. Developed to reflect the region's unique ingredients, traditions and sense of place, the program introduces a series of destination-driven dining and beverage experiences that unfold throughout each voyage.
The program was launched on Seabourn Encore's inaugural Alaska season in May 2026 and builds on Seabourn's tradition of regionally inspired cuisine and extensively features Alaska's culinary traditions and coastal influences throughout each voyage.
"Seabourn Encore's Alaska season gave us the opportunity to bring the destination into focus in a more intentional way," said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. "From the first evening on board through the final days of the voyage, the culinary program is designed to reflect where guests are and deepen their connection to the experience."
The new offerings comprise a series of dining experiences that unfold across The Restaurant and The Colonnade. From a celebratory first-night sailaway to a mid-cruise family-style dinner paired with scenic cruising, the program treats every meal as an opportunity to reflect the region. Locally sourced seafood, foraged ingredients and partnerships with Alaskan artists shape a dining experience that evolves throughout each sailing.
The Midnight Sun Dinner menu artwork is created in partnership with Crystal Worl, an Alaskan Native artist whose work explores themes of Indigenous identity, nature and place and has been featured in galleries and collections across the country. The collaboration brings a layer of cultural depth to the dining experience, connecting guests to Alaska's artistic traditions alongside its culinary ones.
The beverage program extends the destination-driven approach beyond the dining table, with a collection of original cocktails and a curated selection of local beers available throughout the voyage. The Glacier Fir and Inside Passage Punch cocktails are crafted with pristine Alaska glacial ice and blends regional ingredients with refined technique, creating flavors as distinctive as the landscapes that inspired them.
Five specialty cocktails have been designed for Seabourn Encore's Alaska season:
When the weather and the scenery align, the culinary program extends to the open decks, where curated moments bring the flavors of the region into Alaska's dramatic outdoor setting. These are informal, weather-dependent experiences designed to complement the day's scenic cruising. Guests can enjoy a caviar event, Glühwein and hot chocolate service, and Salmon & Corn Chowder on deck, with availability varying based on weather and itinerary.
On May 14, 2026, Seabourn Encore made its maiden arrival in Vancouver and kicked off the line's 2026 Alaska season. Between May and September 2026, the ship will operate a series of seven- to 14-day voyages between Vancouver and Juneau, navigating narrow fjords, remote waterways and coastal communities beyond the reach of larger ships. Itineraries move between iconic ports such as Juneau and Ketchikan and lesser-known destinations including Alert Bay, the Inian Islands and quieter stretches of the Alaska and Canadian Inside Passage. Every voyage will feature glacier viewing, with more opportunities to visit Glacier Bay National Park than any other luxury cruise line. A dedicated Expedition Team of naturalists, historians and wilderness experts travels on board each voyage, while Ventures by Seabourn offers optional expert-led Zodiac, kayaking and hiking excursions along remote shorelines and glaciers. Guests receive a complimentary Helly Hansen PolarShield Parka.
Fuente: PRNewswire
