Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotels, Journeys and Sightseeing

Hotel-Only Stays
We can suggest luxury hotels in the cities where you both embark for your voyage and disembark after your cruise. Relax and explore from renowned establishments compatible with your Seabourn cruising lifestyle. We'll make it easy, by including private airport, hotel and ship transfers, and daily breakfast. Hotel-only stays are ideal for the savvy independent traveler who wants to explore the city on their own! Book as many hotel nights as you would like, then build upon that foundation with your own self-designed itinerary. The cities chosen for embark/disembark are often even more exciting than any of the port stops, so be sure to maximize your vacation plans to include hotels both pre- and -post cruise! Information and hotel suggestions will be included in your preliminary cruise documents, or feel free to call us. Note: Seabourn is unable to arrange hotel stays at properties that we do not have established relationships with, but we’ll happily arrange for any of your transportation needs (see Pre- and Post-Cruise Transfers FAQ).

Multi-Day Journeys
For guests wishing to extend their time in the chosen embark/disembark city we recommend booking multi-day Journeys, specially designed for intimate, small groups. Journeys are escorted by professional guides who will illuminate cultural and historic aspects throughout your stay. Journeys offer a variety of inclusions such as sightseeing, some meals, museum tours and more. Journeys are ideal for guests who want to leave the day-to-day planning with a local tour operator. The operators with whom Seabourn partners are experts in their field, and they carefully craft multi-day itineraries to fit the discerning tastes of Seabourn guests. Educational, fascinating and fun, Seabourn Journeys are truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and are an ideal way to ensure that you make the most of your cruise vacation. After all, you don’t know when you’ll be returning, so make the most of your pre- and post-cruise experience!

4- or 8-Hour Sightseeing

Another option that many guests choose is to combine a hotel-only stay with the conveniences of a 4- or 8-hour Car & Driver sightseeing option. Seabourn is able to offer sedans for 1 or 2 persons, or vans for 3 or more persons. The per-vehicle price includes use of your chosen vehicle, Driver and separate English-speaking Guide. If you have a specific itinerary in mind, the Driver/Guide will work with you to ensure that your sightseeing expectations are met. Or, if you’re like most people, you may want to let the Driver/Guide do the work and let them craft a custom itinerary for you. Either way you can’t go wrong! These Car & Driver sightseeing options are an ideal way to explore the city with a minimal time commitment. You’ll see the absolute best the city has to offer.

If you are arriving or departing on the day of embark/disembark, Car & Driver sightseeing options also offer a perfect solution for transportation between the airport and ship, airport and hotel or hotel and ship. Likewise, Car & Driver options can be an ideal way to spend time while waiting for hotel check-in or to avoid waiting at the airport for your return flight home. Some people have even used their Car & Driver to take them to an elegant local restaurant, a perfect way to relax and reminisce after an unforgettable Seabourn cruise. Regardless of how you choose to make use of your Car & Driver, you can rest assured you will receive safe and reliable transportation, informative narration and unmatched professionalism. Available in either half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) increments. And, if you find that you need additional time, you can pay your Driver/Guide directly on an hourly basis to increase your allotted sightseeing time. Note: Car & Driver options do not include entrance fees, Driver/Guide gratuities, meals or other inclusions.

Custom Arrangements

Do you have your own once-in-a-lifetime custom tour in mind? We’d love to hear about it! E-mail the Hotel & Tour Management Department of Seabourn at LandPrograms@Seabourn.com and tell us where you’d like to go. Custom sightseeing and multi-day Journeys can be arranged in conjunction with any embark/disembark port. Custom arrangements may include, but are not limited to: sightseeing options in a language other than English, museum visits and pre-arranged meals. You may also customize one of our existing Seabourn Journeys based on your specific needs, such as added or alternate tours, additional nights, first class airfare and more. We are happy to work with you on any custom request. Note: Kindly allow at least 3 weeks prior to the start of your cruise to send us your detailed itinerary request. We will be in touch as quickly as possible to discuss your travel requests.