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'''MV ''Seabourn Encore''''' is an luxury [[cruise ship]] built by [[Fincantieri]] of Italy for [[Seabourn Cruise Line]]. The first of a new class of ships about 26% larger than Seabourn's three Odyssey-class vessels, it will hold about 34% more passengers, based on double occupancy.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=New Seabourn ship to be line's biggest ever|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/01/21/new-seabourn-cruise-ship/4707897/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|date=January 21, 2014}}</ref> It was delivered on 30 November 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.it/16/11/30/fincantieri-consegna-nave-crociera-extra-lusso-seabourn-encore-3.html|title=Fincantieri: consegna nave crociera extra-lusso 'Seabourn Encore' (3)|date=2016-11-30|accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref>
'''MV ''Seabourn Encore''''' is an luxury [[cruise ship]] built by [[Fincantieri]] of Italy for [[Seabourn Cruise Line]]. The first of a new class of ships about 26% larger than Seabourn's three Odyssey-class vessels, she holds about 34% more passengers, based on double occupancy.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=New Seabourn ship to be line's biggest ever|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/01/21/new-seabourn-cruise-ship/4707897/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|date=January 21, 2014}}</ref> She was delivered on November 30, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metronews.it/16/11/30/fincantieri-consegna-nave-crociera-extra-lusso-seabourn-encore-3.html|title=Fincantieri: consegna nave crociera extra-lusso 'Seabourn Encore' (3)|work=metronews.it|date=November 30, 2016|accessdate=November 30, 2016}}</ref>


==Concept and construction==
==Concept and construction==
Seabourn signed a letter of intent for the construction of ''Seabourn Encore'' in October 2013,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=Another super-snazzy cruise ship is on the way|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/10/18/seabourn-cruise-new-ship/3009077/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=USA Today|date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> and announced its name in January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=First look at luxury line Seabourn's next ship|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2015/01/29/seabourn-encore-first-look/22514785/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=USA Today|date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> A steel plate-cutting ceremony was held in April 2015.<ref name="tp 2015-04-13">{{cite news|last1=Norton Masek|first1=Theresa|title=Construction Starts on Seabourn’s New Luxury Ship|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/construction-starts-on-seabourns-new-luxury-ship.html|accessdate=April 14, 2015|work=[http://www.travelpulse.com/ TravelPulse.com]|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
Seabourn signed a letter of intent for the construction of ''Seabourn Encore'' in October 2013,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=Another super-snazzy cruise ship is on the way|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/10/18/seabourn-cruise-new-ship/3009077/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=USA Today|date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> and announced her name in January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Gene|title=First look at luxury line Seabourn's next ship|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2015/01/29/seabourn-encore-first-look/22514785/|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=USA Today|date=January 29, 2015}}</ref> A steel plate-cutting ceremony was held in April 2015.<ref name="tp 2015-04-13">{{cite news|last1=Norton Masek|first1=Theresa|title=Construction Starts on Seabourn’s New Luxury Ship|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/construction-starts-on-seabourns-new-luxury-ship.html|accessdate=April 14, 2015|work=TravelPulse.com|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>


==Architecture and equipment==
==Architecture and equipment==
''Seabourn Encore'' will be larger than the Odyssey-class vessels, with an additional deck and expanded public areas. Adam D. Tihany, a well-known hospitality interior designer, was appointed to design the indoor and outdoor guest facilities. According to Fincantieri, fuel consumption will be “significantly reduced” by optimization of the ship’s hydrodynamics.<ref name="tp 2015-04-13"/>
''Seabourn Encore'' is larger than the Odyssey-class vessels, with an additional deck and expanded public areas. Adam D. Tihany, a well-known hospitality interior designer, was appointed to design the indoor and outdoor guest facilities. According to Fincantieri, fuel consumption is “significantly reduced” by optimization of the ship’s hydrodynamics.<ref name="tp 2015-04-13"/>


==Service history==
==Service history==
''Seabourn Encore'' is due to enter service in January 2017, following two "pre-inaugural" cruises departing in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Forgione|first1=Mary|title=Seabourn opens sales for newest ship Encore's 2016 and 2017 cruises|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-trb-seabourn-encore-cruise-ship-20150303-story.html|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> It will have a naming ceremony in Singapore on January 7, 2017, and will then depart on its official maiden voyage, a 10-day cruise to Bali, Indonesia.<ref name="t 2015-03-25">{{cite news|last1=Macmillan|first1=Sally|title=Encore's inaugural|url=http://www.traveller.com.au/cruising-by-yourself-good-news-ahoy-1m3hwe|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=[http://www.traveller.com.au/ traveller.com.au]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> After the maiden voyage, which sold out in just two days,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Norton Masek|first1=Theresa|title=Seabourn Encore Inaugural Voyage Sells Out in Two Days|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/seabourn-encore-inaugural-voyage-sells-out-in-two-days.html|accessdate=April 14, 2015|work=TravelPulse.com|date=March 6, 2015}}</ref> ''Seabourn Encore'' will head to Australia.<ref name="t 2015-03-25"/>
''Seabourn Encore'' entered service in January 2017, following two "pre-inaugural" cruises departing in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Forgione|first1=Mary|title=Seabourn opens sales for newest ship Encore's 2016 and 2017 cruises|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-trb-seabourn-encore-cruise-ship-20150303-story.html|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> She had a naming ceremony in Singapore on January 7, 2017, and then departed on her official maiden voyage, a 10-day cruise to Bali, Indonesia.<ref name="t 2015-03-25">{{cite news|last1=Macmillan|first1=Sally|title=Encore's inaugural|url=http://www.traveller.com.au/cruising-by-yourself-good-news-ahoy-1m3hwe|accessdate=April 11, 2015|work=traveller.com.au|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> After the maiden voyage, which sold out in just two days,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Norton Masek|first1=Theresa|title=Seabourn Encore Inaugural Voyage Sells Out in Two Days|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/seabourn-encore-inaugural-voyage-sells-out-in-two-days.html|accessdate=April 14, 2015|work=TravelPulse.com|date=March 6, 2015}}</ref> ''Seabourn Encore'' headed to Australia.<ref name="t 2015-03-25"/>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://encore.seabourn.com/ Seabourn Cruise Line official site page about the ship]
* [http://encore.seabourn.com/ Seabourn Cruise Line official site page about the ship]
*[http://www.traveller.com.au/oceans-heaven-lapping-up-luxury-aboard-the-seabourn-gts3j2 "Seabourn Encore cruise ship review: Lapping up luxury in oceans heaven"] – review by Sue Bennett in ''[http://www.traveller.com.au/ traveller.com.au]'' ([[Fairfax Media]])

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Seabourn Cruise Line rendering of Seabourn Encore
History
NameSeabourn Encore
OperatorSeabourn Cruise Line
Port of registry Bahamas
BuilderFincantieri
Laid downSeptember 15, 2015
LaunchedMarch 4, 2016[1]
CompletedNovember 30, 2016
In serviceJanuary 7, 2017
General characteristics
Class and typeEncore-class cruise ship
Tonnage40,350 GT
Capacity604 passengers

MV Seabourn Encore is an luxury cruise ship built by Fincantieri of Italy for Seabourn Cruise Line. The first of a new class of ships about 26% larger than Seabourn's three Odyssey-class vessels, she holds about 34% more passengers, based on double occupancy.[2] She was delivered on November 30, 2016.[3]

Concept and construction

Seabourn signed a letter of intent for the construction of Seabourn Encore in October 2013,[4] and announced her name in January 2015.[5] A steel plate-cutting ceremony was held in April 2015.[6]

Architecture and equipment

Seabourn Encore is larger than the Odyssey-class vessels, with an additional deck and expanded public areas. Adam D. Tihany, a well-known hospitality interior designer, was appointed to design the indoor and outdoor guest facilities. According to Fincantieri, fuel consumption is “significantly reduced” by optimization of the ship’s hydrodynamics.[6]

Service history

Seabourn Encore entered service in January 2017, following two "pre-inaugural" cruises departing in December 2016.[7] She had a naming ceremony in Singapore on January 7, 2017, and then departed on her official maiden voyage, a 10-day cruise to Bali, Indonesia.[8] After the maiden voyage, which sold out in just two days,[9] Seabourn Encore headed to Australia.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Seabourn Encore Launched at Fincantieri's Marghera Yard". March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Sloan, Gene (January 21, 2014). "New Seabourn ship to be line's biggest ever". USA Today. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "Fincantieri: consegna nave crociera extra-lusso 'Seabourn Encore' (3)". metronews.it. November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  4. ^ Sloan, Gene (October 18, 2013). "Another super-snazzy cruise ship is on the way". USA Today. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  5. ^ Sloan, Gene (January 29, 2015). "First look at luxury line Seabourn's next ship". USA Today. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Norton Masek, Theresa (April 13, 2015). "Construction Starts on Seabourn's New Luxury Ship". TravelPulse.com. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  7. ^ Forgione, Mary (March 4, 2015). "Seabourn opens sales for newest ship Encore's 2016 and 2017 cruises". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Macmillan, Sally (March 25, 2015). "Encore's inaugural". traveller.com.au. Fairfax Media. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  9. ^ Norton Masek, Theresa (March 6, 2015). "Seabourn Encore Inaugural Voyage Sells Out in Two Days". TravelPulse.com. Retrieved April 14, 2015.


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