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14 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

DEPARTURE
Sep 28, 2025
SHIP
Seabourn Encore
PRICE FROM
£7,394 pp
DURATION
14 Nights

Itinerary

Istanbul

Turkey
Day 1

The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. Istanbul embraces this enviable position with both a certain chaos and inventiveness, ever evolving as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan crossroads. It’s often said that Istanbul is the meeting point of East and West, but visitors to this city built over the former capital of two great empires are likely to be just as impressed by the juxtaposition of old and new. Office towers creep up behind historic palaces, women in chic designer outfits pass others wearing long skirts and head coverings, peddlers’ pushcarts vie with battered old Fiats and shiny BMWs for dominance of the noisy, narrow streets, and the Grand Bazaar competes with modern shopping malls. At dawn, when the muezzin's call to prayer resounds from ancient minarets, there are inevitably a few hearty revelers still making their way home from nightclubs and bars. Most visitors to this sprawling city of more than 14 million will first set foot in the relatively compact Old City, where the legacy of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires can be seen in monumental works of architecture like the brilliant Aya Sofya and the beautifully proportioned mosques built by the great architect Sinan. Though it would be easy to spend days, if not weeks, exploring the wealth of attractions in the historical peninsula, visitors should make sure also to venture elsewhere in order to experience the vibrancy of contemporary Istanbul. With a lively nightlife propelled by its young population and an exciting arts scene that’s increasingly on the international radar—thanks in part to its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2010—Istanbul is truly a city that never sleeps. It’s also a place where visitors will feel welcome: Istanbul may be on the Bosphorus, but at heart it’s a Mediterranean city, whose friendly inhabitants are effusively social and eager to share what they love most about it.

DURATION
14 Nights
Seabourn Encore
by Seabourn
FROM
Istanbul, Turkey
DEPARTURE
Sep 28, 2025
ARRIVAL AT
Venice
ARRIVAL
Oct 12, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Accessible Cruising
Adult-Oriented Amenities
Adventure
All-Inclusive
Cultural
Romantic Getaway
Senior
Solo
Ultra Luxury

About this cruise

Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. She crowns a fleet of luxury cruise ships that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships that came before her, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises.

September 2025

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The Restaurant

Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is beautiful, the cuisine is exquisite, and the service is simultaneously flawless, friendly and fun.

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The Restaurant

Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is beautiful, the cuisine is exquisite, and the service is simultaneously flawless, friendly and fun.

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The Restaurant

Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is beautiful, the cuisine is exquisite, and the service is simultaneously flawless, friendly and fun.

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The Colonnade

Choose from a lavish buffet or table service, with seating available both inside and outside

Special theme nights feature elevated interpretations of classic comfort dishes, such as Clam Bake and BBQ Ribs, served family-style on platters.

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The Colonnade

Choose from a lavish buffet or table service, with seating available both inside and outside

Special theme nights feature elevated interpretations of classic comfort dishes, such as Clam Bake and BBQ Ribs, served family-style on platters.

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Sushi

Seabourn researched the best ingredients and developed a menu that is a perfect blend of authenticity to maintain the root of the cuisine, and a twist of Seabourn’s culinary expertise. The sushi concept is a modern line that is steeped in tradition using the finest ingredients. Hamachi, tuna, shrimp and other fresh fish products will be shipped from Japan to Sushi and served à la carte for dinner. The menu features caviar and small plates, along with a selection of maki rolls, sushi and sashimi, and salads. In addition, the restaurant will feature three varieties of bento boxes for lunch: meat, seafood and vegetarian.

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Sushi

Seabourn researched the best ingredients and developed a menu that is a perfect blend of authenticity to maintain the root of the cuisine, and a twist of Seabourn’s culinary expertise. The sushi concept is a modern line that is steeped in tradition using the finest ingredients. Hamachi, tuna, shrimp and other fresh fish products will be shipped from Japan to Sushi and served à la carte for dinner. The menu features caviar and small plates, along with a selection of maki rolls, sushi and sashimi, and salads. In addition, the restaurant will feature three varieties of bento boxes for lunch: meat, seafood and vegetarian.

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Seabourn Encore

Seabourn

FROM

£7,394 pp

  • What's included?

Included

  • Intimate ships with a private yacht-like atmosphere masterfully designed by iconic hospitality atelier Tihany Design*
  • All ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed, most with a private veranda
  • Intuitive, personalized service provided by a team passionate about exceeding guests' expectations
  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Complimentary caviar, an extra indulgence offered throughout your voyage
  • World-class dining and culinary experiences that rival the finest restaurants anywhere
  • All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
  • Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
  • Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
  • Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning authentic experiences
  • Ventures by Seabourn®, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations
  • Complimentary entertainment experiences, offering a variety of shows and live music
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi packages with unlimited minutes powered by SpaceX's Starlink
  • Complimentary Signature Events: Marina Day, Caviar in the Surf®, Evening at Ephesus, Shopping with the Chef, Caviar on the Ice, Polar Plunge, and more
  • Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
  • Gratuities are neither required nor expected

Not Included

  • Spa & Beauty Treatments
  • Telephone & Internet packages
  • Laundry services
  • Shore excursions
  • Flights & Transfers
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