SEABOURN ELEVATES CULINARY PROGRAM WITH NEW MENUS, CONCEPTS, AND MORE IMMERSIVE LOCAL EXPERIENCES

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Seabourn, a leader in luxury cruise travel, is enhancing its culinary program with a stronger focus on destination-inspired dining experiences. The cruise line is implementing new dinner menus, expanding local ingredient sourcing, and increasing chef-led shore excursions. Key updates include 24 new menu items at The Restaurant, expanded 'Shopping with the Chef' programs in ports like Ho Chi Minh City and Quebec City, and enhanced regional cuisine offerings featuring fresh seafood. Executive chefs are developing relationships with local purveyors to secure regional ingredients, offering experiences like fresh seafood tastings in Alaska and oyster shucking in Prince Edward Island. The program aims to create authentic dining experiences that reflect local cultures and flavors across their fleet.

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• Enhanced focus on locally sourced, fresh ingredients demonstrates commitment to quality
• Introduction of 24 new menu items shows menu innovation and variety
• Expansion of complimentary 'Shopping with the Chef' program adds value for guests
• Increased regional cuisine offerings and local partnerships could improve guest experience

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New dinner menus, enhanced local sourcing and expanded "Shopping with the Chef" highlight Seabourn's destination-focused culinary direction

SEATTLE, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, is expanding its culinary program to deepen guests' connection to the destinations they explore. From elevated menus inspired by global flavors to expanded chef-led shore excursions and reimagined onboard dining concepts, these enhancements reflect Seabourn's commitment to creating authentic and immersive dining experiences at sea.

At the heart of the enhancements is a renewed focus on regional authenticity and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Executive chefs across Seabourn's fleet dedicate time ashore forging relationships with small purveyors and markets to secure the best regional ingredients, which are reflected in the onboard offerings and experiences. The result is a destination-inspired dining experience where the dishes tell a story of the people, places and cultures behind them.

"Seabourn has long set the standard in culinary excellence, and these enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to destination-driven experiences," said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. "After traveling across the fleet and listening closely to our guests, onboard teams, and travel partners, we're exploring even more ways to spotlight regional flavors and locally sourced ingredients, with freshness and flavor at the heart of every dish. When it comes to sourcing locally, we believe more is more, and there's more to come."

Local Sourcing Elevates Onboard Dining
With a deep commitment to source the freshest local ingredients and to elevate onboard dining experiences to the highest levels, Seabourn is increasing and elevating its regional cuisine offerings to continue to celebrate the authentic flavors of the world. Seabourn's regional menus feature even more destination-specific dishes, such as locally and sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon. Guests might sip a boutique wine sourced that same morning or enjoy a honey pairing curated from a local farm. Signature moments include a fresh seafood tasting following a wildlife tour in Wrangell, Alaska.

More Fresh Seafood, More Often
Fresh-caught seafood will be featured prominently across all dining venues, with rotating Chef's Specials at The Restaurant, and grill events at The Patio. In addition, culinary shore excursions will also be offered, including:

• Live cooking demo and hands-on seafood preparation with a local chef to experience Alaska's flavors, such as fresh crab and salmon in Alaska
• Oyster shucking at a farm in Prince Edward Island, Canada
• Fresh lobster tastings in Bar Harbor, Maine

New Dinner Menus for The Restaurant
Seabourn will introduce new dinner menus for The Restaurant, with 24 new appetizers and main courses inspired by local cuisines and featuring fresh seafood. Highlights include:

• Marinated Diver Scallops & Smoked Trout Carpaccio, Ossetra Caviar
• Grilled Sirloin of Beef & Lobster Spring Roll, Pomme Purée, Wilted Spinach, Sweet Confit Garlic, Beef Jus
• Seared Seabass, Wild Forest Mushrooms, Tomato Marmalade, Lemon Zucchini, Potato Cream
• White & Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse, Chocolate Crème Anglaise, Salty Caramel Gelato

Stepping Out with Seabourn Chefs
Seabourn is also expanding its signature complimentary "Shopping with the Chef" program, offering more opportunities for guests to join the ship's executive chef on visits to local markets at various ports of call. Guests can discover regional ingredients and culinary traditions alongside the experts who bring them to life on board. Examples of new ports where the experience will be offered include:

• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Penang, Malaysia
• Nagasaki, Japan
• Quebec City, Canada
• Late-night night market tours in Bangkok, Thailand, and Kanazawa, Japan, and more.

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 visit www.seabourn.com.

About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships. 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 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.

Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).

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FAQ

What new culinary enhancements is Seabourn (CUK) implementing in 2025?

Seabourn is introducing new dinner menus with 24 new items, expanding local ingredient sourcing, and increasing chef-led shore excursions including 'Shopping with the Chef' programs in various ports.

Which new ports are included in Seabourn's expanded 'Shopping with the Chef' program?

The program is expanding to include Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, Nagasaki, Quebec City, and late-night market tours in Bangkok and Kanazawa.

What new culinary experiences does Seabourn offer in Alaska?

In Alaska, Seabourn offers fresh seafood tastings following wildlife tours in Wrangell, locally sourced wild Alaskan salmon, and live cooking demonstrations with local chefs featuring fresh crab and salmon.

What are some of the new menu items being introduced at Seabourn's The Restaurant?

New items include Marinated Diver Scallops & Smoked Trout Carpaccio, Grilled Sirloin of Beef & Lobster Spring Roll, Seared Seabass with Wild Forest Mushrooms, and White & Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse.