The Seabourn Conversations summer and fall 2023 season includes Apple co-founderSteve Wozniak; royal butlerGrant Harrold; and former head of MI5, DameStella Rimington
SEATTLE,June 6, 2023/PRNewswire/ --Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, announced a powerhouse line up of speakers for its Seabourn Conversations program during the summer and fall 2023 seasons. Designed to enlighten, inform and entertain guests, the complimentary onboard enrichment program offers guests the chance to interact with the finest minds in science, history, culture and dining. Scheduled speakers include Apple Co-founderSteve Wozniak;Royal Butler Grant Harrold; former head of MI5, DameStella Rimington; Michelin Star ChefRobert Thompson; and more.
The conversations will take place on Seabourn voyages between June andNovember 2023并遵循几个主题从皇室和葡萄酒terests to expedition and culture. Each speaker will offer fascinating insights, expert opinions and enlightening conversations while presenting lectures, sharing meals, adventuring ashore, and socializing with guests throughout the voyage.
"Seabourn is known to provide extraordinary experiences for extraordinary people. We are proud to offer a phenomenal lineup of accomplished speakers for our Seabourn Conversations program, creating truly enriching 'Seabourn Moments' for guests while they experience Seabourn's uncompromising luxury and intuitive, genuine service," saysNatalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "Seabourn attracts like-minded, accomplished, and outstanding people. This program lives up to this promise, and we are so delighted to bring onboard these distinguished speakers who are leaders in their respective fields."
Upcomingspeakers in the Seabourn Conversations program include the following:
- Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-founder
June 11-25, 2023| Seabourn Ovation roundtrip fromCopenhagen
A Silicon Valley icon, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist for more than 40 years,Steve Wozniakhas helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II. He also influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak andSteve Jobsfounded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. - Explorers and adventurers
July 2-16, 2023| Seabourn Venture roundtrip fromReykjavik
Alison Levine-Seabourn Venture Godmother Alison Levine is a history-making polar explorer and mountaineer. She served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition and was one of only 20 people to have climbed the highest peak on each continent and skied to the North and South Poles. When not challenging herself outdoors, Levine focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She was a contributing author to the book "Leadership in Dangerous Situations."
Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piperis a former NASA Astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain, having served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. Selected as an astronaut by NASA, she is a veteran of two space flights in 2006 and 2008, logging almost 28 days in space where she has completed five spacewalks.
Dr.Beth Healeyhas worked in extreme and remote environments, includingSvalbard,Siberia,Greenland, and the North Pole. As a research M.D. for the European Space Agency, she overwintered inAntarcticaat spaceflight analog 'Concordia,' otherwise known as 'White Mars,' where she researched the effects of isolation and extreme environment. - ChefRobert Thompson, Youngest chef to receive aMichelin Star
Aug 1-25, 2023| Seabourn Quest London toQuebec
Born inBedfordshire, England, celebrated chefRobert Thompsonacquired a love of cooking at just 10 years old. In 2007, Robert became the youngest chef to be awarded aMichelin Starin his own right. He achieved this at Winteringham Fields,England, before earning a star at The Hambrough on theIsle of Wight.Guests will enjoy a live cooking demonstration, experience Robert's Guest Chef dinner menu in the Colonnade and have an opportunity to book a bespoke tasting menu with premium wines. Chef Robert will also be sailing on Seabourn Sojourn6月29日–July 13, 2024fromLisbonto DoverandSept. 7– 21, 2024 roundtrip from Dover. - DameStella Rimington, Former Director General MI5
Oct 29–Nov 5, 2023| Seabourn Ovation fromBarcelonato Rome
DameStella Remingtonis known as the role model for the character "M" played by DameJudi Denchin the James Bond 007 films. Appointed Director General of MI5 in 1992, she was the first woman to take the post and the first Director General to be publicly named in the Government's new spirit of open-ness. She retired inApril 1996.A best-selling thriller writer, she chaired the Judging Panel for the Booker Prize for Fiction in 2012. - Royal Interest Voyage
Nov 5-11, 2023| Seabourn Encore fromAthens, Greeceto Tenedos,Turkey
Grand Harrold, Royal Butler-Regarded as a leading UK Etiquette Expert, Royal Commentator, British Entertainer, and Broadcaster, Grant also works with and advises Royals and their households across the globe. A popular Seabourn speaker, Grant will talk about his life as the Royal Butler – and will even host a Royal Etiquette class.
Brian Aris, Celebrity Photographer- Brian has been photographer to the royals for many years, capturing the wedding ofPrincess Margaret'ssonDavid Linley, photographing Majesty the Queen Mother at Clarence House and Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret at Kensington Palace, producing the official portraits of Her Majesty The Queen's 70th birthday, photographingKate Middletonand more. He has also photographed stars such as Sting,Trudy StylerinDorset, Bowie,Liza Minelli,David Beckhamand more. - Justin Van Breda, Renowned Interior Designer
Nov 5-12, 2023| Seabourn Ovation fromRometoBarcelona
Born inCape Town, South Africa,Justin Van Bredawas educated in English and Politics at Stellenbosch University before turning toward the creative world of design. He studied at Design Time School of Interior Design inCape Townbefore venturing toLondonon what was going to be a year out. In early 1999 he started working forNicky Haslamat NH Design and within 9 months was made Creative Director. During late 2001, he returned toSouth Africato curate his first furniture collection, pieces of which still form the backbone of the designs. Still working closely withAfrica, Justin's outreach and workshop programs are very close to his heart, and he has a great appreciation for the craftsmen and designers he brings together to collaborate in the name of creative endeavor. - Wine Interest Voyage
Nov 12-19, 2023| Seabourn Encore fromIstanbul, TurkeytoAthens, Greece
World Wine Guys -Wine, spirits, food and travel writers, educators, television presenters, emcees and hosts, as well as award-winning journalists and best-selling and award-winning authors,Mike DeSimoneandJeff Jenssenare the wine editors at Robb Report Magazine. Mike is also the official taster for Spanish wines at Wine Enthusiast.
Will Lyons,Sunday Times Wine Critic -一个记者、报纸专栏作家获奖wine writer and broadcaster, Will is most widely known for his writing in The Wall Street Journal and The Sunday Times, and is currently Vice President of the Sunday Times Wine Club. For more than a decade he has published a weekly column on drinks, formerly in The Wall Street Journal and now The Sunday Times. His humorous, informed, down-to-earth writing has been recognized in both the Glenfiddich and Roederer wine writing Awards.
Sailing fromIstanbul, this voyage includes special interest wine and food experiences ashore. Onboard, guests will be entertained by world-renowned wine experts with talks, tastings, pairing advice, together with premium 'wine and dining' opportunities.
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About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships with one under construction. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit scheduled to enter service in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visitwww.seabourn.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Seabournis consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such asDepartures, Travel + LeisureandCondé Nast Traveler.Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with ChefThomas Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Spa & Wellness with Dr.Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with SirTim Rice, produced exclusively by Belinda King Creative Productions †
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available onSeabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on boardSeabourn VentureandSeabourn Pursuit
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