Cruise ship guide

Seabourn Encore

Encore gives every suite a private veranda and adds more space and dining choice to Seabourn’s small-ship approach.

Research checked: 25 October 2026.

Seabourn Encore cruise ship
SeabournSeabourn Encore
Guests
600
Gross tonnage
Not verified
First service
2017

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Onboard highlights

The current official ship page lists The Retreat, Seabourn Square. Those are useful starting points for comparing the onboard offer with the related ships below.

Accommodation and facilities

All accommodation is in ocean-front suites. The exact veranda provision depends on the ship and category, so use the published deck plan. Suite position also matters: check what is above and below the room and how far you will walk to the public spaces you expect to use most.

Dining and evenings

The Restaurant provides the main dining setting, with the Colonnade offering a more informal alternative. Seabourn Square is useful for coffee and a light bite between plans. Compare the current restaurant list for this particular ship, as the ocean and expedition vessels do not have identical dining arrangements.

Choosing a route

Seasonal itineraries; use the official ship page for dated sailings. Use the official booking page to compare dated departures, port times and sea days before arranging flights. A ship can change regions between seasons, so the name alone is not a reliable guide to its next homeport.

Who should consider it?

It is worth considering for a quieter luxury holiday with personal service and a smaller social circle aboard. Check the distinction between an ocean itinerary and an expedition departure before comparing fares. Shore activities, specialist experiences and spa treatments need their own look at the booking conditions.

Understanding the figures

Operator published guest capacity; occupancy basis not specified. First service year.

Sources and specification notes

Checked 25 October 2026. Official operator information takes priority; secondary references and unresolved differences are identified in this guide.