Pictured, from left to right: Shane Buksh, Director, National & Strategic Accounts; Wendy Whitener, Director, Key Accounts; Mary Pat Sullivan, Travel Weekly, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships; Steve Smotrys, Vice President, Sales and Trade Relations; Jerilyn Giacone, Manager, Northeast Key Accounts.
Seabourn’s Top Travel Awards in 2023
Seabourn is celebrating another banner year after receiving 38 top travel industry awards and accolades from major consumer and travel publications in 2023.
Recognitions came from readers’ polls, discerning travel critics and editors, and expert travel partners who stay-up-to date with every new development in the travel industry. The awards honored many aspects of the Seabourn travel experience, including our ultra-luxury expedition experiences, wellness, suites, culinary and entertainment, as well as the overall experience with accolades such as best luxury line, best expedition ship and more.
“I am so very proud of the entire Seabourn family, and these accolades are a testament to our shoreside and shipboard teams’ unwavering dedication to delivering the best ultra-luxury travel experience at sea. These awards also reflect the voice of our guests and travel advisor partners, who have collectively expressed how we consistently provide unmatched ultra-luxury experiences," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “2023 was exceptional, with the successful launch of our second purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, and the continuous innovation of our onboard offerings and unparalleled dining options. As we head into 2024, we look forward to welcoming our extraordinary guests on board and creating unforgettable Seabourn Moments when they sail with us.”
Over the years, Seabourn has consistently been rated as a top choice in the luxury travel segment. Seabourn’s 2023 top awards and accolades include:
Travel Weekly 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
- Best Cruise Line: Under 1,000 Berths
- Best Cruise Line: Antarctica
Forbes - Best Luxury Cruises of 2023
- Best Small Ship Luxury Cruise - Seabourn Venture
Luxury Travel Advisor – Awards of Excellence
- Best Cruise Line for Expedition Ships
TravelAge West - 2023 WAVE Awards
- Best New Expedition Ship - Seabourn Venture
Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards
- Best Small Ship Cruise Line
2023 Cruiseline.com Member Choice Awards
- The Best Luxury Cruise Line
Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards
- Best Luxury Cruise Line
- Best Cruise Line Spa (5th consecutive year)
Travel + Leisure - World’s Best Awards
- Favorite Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2023 – Top 5
- Favorite Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines of 2023 – Top 5
Condé Nast Travel – Gold List
- The Best Cruise Ships in the World: Seabourn Odyssey
Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Best Cruises in the World
- Best Medium ships – Top 10
- Best Small ships – Top 10
- Best Expedition ships – Top 10
Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards (US & UK)
- Best Cabins (Expedition Category): Seabourn Cruise Line
Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
- Best Accommodations
- Best Wellness Facilities
Recommend Readers' Choice Awards
- Best Small-size Ship — Gold
- Best Expedition Ship — Silver
- Best Ultra-luxury Ship — Silver
- Best Cuisine — Silver
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
- Cruise Elements — Luxury Ship- Entertainment — Gold
- Cruise Marketing — Campaign- Advertising/Marketing — Gold
- Cruise Marketing — TV Commercial — Silver
TravelPulse – Travvy Awards
- Best Cruise Ship — Luxury — Seabourn Ovation — Silver
- Best Cruise Line — Luxury — Seabourn — Silver
- Best Cruise Line — Small (Under 500 Cabins) — Seabourn — Bronze
- Best Cruise Ship — Expedition/Adventure — Seabourn Venture — Bronze
USA Today 10Best Awards
- Best Small Cruise Ship: Seabourn Encore — Top 10
- Best Boutique Cruise Line — Top 10
- Best Adventure Cruise Line — Top 10
- Best Cruise Ship for Dining — Top 10
- Best Ocean Cruise Line — Top 10
- Best Small Cruise Ship: Seabourn Ovation — Top 10
Puget Sound Business Journal
- Women of Influence — Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn
WAVE Awards 2023
- Best Luxury Ocean Cruise
- Women in Cruise Awards — Lynn Narraway, Seabourn’s vice president of sales — UK and Europe
Thank you to everyone who voted for us – it means the world to us all on land and at sea. For more information about sailing on our award-winning fleet again, please contact a travel advisor, call Seabourn