The ultra luxury cruise pioneer, Seabourn Cruise Lines consists of, the award winning, Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend, which carries 208 guests and is 10,000 tons. The Seabourn Odyssey which accommodates 450 guests all-suite, “ultra luxury” to describe the level of personal care, attention and service onboard, and the newly christened Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn are renowned for their signature delights such as all-suite accommodations, intimate service with one staff member per guest onboard. Culinary pleasures aboard as celebrity chef Charlie Palmer unveils his latest creations. Complimentary open bar, aromatherapy bath selections, shore excursions, water sports from the ships own unique marina, name but a few of the unique pleasures to be experienced.
Career Opportunities with Seabourn
The company - Seabourn Cruise Liners
Seabourn is the world’s most celebrated cruise line. Having consistently received the top awards, ratings and honours in travel and cruise guidebooks, we’re on a mission to create a totally new concept in cruise holidays: luxury yachts offering levels of personal service equal to that found in the very best hotels, resorts and restaurants on shore. So for anyone considering a Seabourn cruise ship career, you’ll need to be dedicated. If, like us, you’re striving to be the absolute best at what you do, step aboard and join us for the cruise career journey of your life.
Roles onboard our Cruise Ships
For all the cruise ships in our fleet, we recruit at every level and have a strict policy of promoting from within, whenever and wherever possible. We’re therefore looking for serious and highly motivated professionals who are keen to make a hospitality career at sea with us, providing the standards of service and cuisine that ensure our discerning clients come back time and time again. A career in the cruise industry, particularly on board a Seabourn cruise liner, is a job like no other.
Training received on our Cruise Liners
As you might expect, a Seabourn cruising job offers exceptional development opportunities. The progress of our people is a high priority at Seabourn Cruise Line. All new recruits undergo initial ship’s safety training after arrival. However, there is no substitute for experience and, with the diverse and high level service environments we offer, you will certainly benefit in time through ongoing on-the-job training. Further formal training is also provided on board all cruise ships for service related roles.
Our Specifics
Working at sea, contract periods tend to be four months on, two months off. This may vary depending on which cruise ship you are assigned to, as each has a separate itinerary. And that’s not the only benefit of a career on one of our cruise ships. We offer competitive salaries, food and accommodation is paid for, and flights to and from your cruise ship are free. Plus of course, the whole time you’re working on board, you get to see and experience some of the most incredible parts of the world.
The requirements
There has never been a better time to apply for a career onboard a Seabourn cruise ship. It is likely that your current job will give you sufficient experience to work on a cruise liner. Almost every shore-based travel or hospitality related job working with members of the public should give you the ideal platform to apply for opportunities at sea. The most important attributes for a successful career in the cruise industry are a recognised professional diploma or equivalent and relevant hotel service experience (preferably 4* or 5*) as well as fluent written and spoken English.
The next step
Cruise ship careers are exciting, fun and highly rewarding. While you are onboard the cruise liner, you will have endless opportunities to visit many overseas countries and places of interest. Few other hospitality jobs can offer such variety. But you must understand, working on board a cruise ship isn’t for everyone. It’s hard work and disciplined. Which is why you must genuinely enjoy being with people and be dedicated to customer service. If you tick those boxes, your career at sea awaits.
News
Seabourn introduces the newest Ultra-Luxuray Yacht - Seabourn Sojourn - Christened at Greenwhich - London 2010
During a beautiful sunset ceremony on the River Thames in London, Seabourn’s highly anticipated new Seabourn Sojourn was named by British supermodel Twiggy, who served as godmother to the new yacht. More than 700 guests and staff attended the naming ceremony and burst into applause as the bottle of champagne smashed.
Sojourn arrived into London in the early hours of Friday morning and began two days of celebrations. Guests at the Naming Ceremony on Friday were treated to the best of Seabourn’s epicurean delights at a deck party before Twiggy officially named the yacht at 1900hrs. Followed by a gala dinner and a sunset party where guests were entertained by electric string quartet, Siren, culminating in an epic firework display over the London skyline. On Saturday 5th June, Breast Cancer Haven hosted a charity fundraising event onboard Sojourn to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Guests included the charity’s ambassador, Kimberley Walsh, BBC News Reader Sophie Raworth and actor, Julian Fellowes.
Video of Sojourn’s arrival into London and inaugural events:
Twiggy Seabourn Sojourn #1
Twiggy Seabourn Sojourn #2
