SEABOURN INTRODUCES REGIONALLY INSPIRED CULINARY PROGRAM ABOARD SEABOURN ENCORE FOR ALASKA SEASON | News

Seabourn, a leader in luxury and expedition travel, has unveiled a new regionally inspired culinary program developed specifically for the line’s Alaska season. Developed to reflect the region’s unique ingredients, traditions and sense of place, the program introduces a series of destination-focused food and beverage experiences that unfold throughout each journey.

Launched during Seabourn Encore’s inaugural Alaska season in May 2026, the program builds on Seabourn’s tradition of regionally inspired cuisine and comprehensively incorporates Alaska’s culinary traditions and coastal influences throughout each voyage.

“Seabourn Encore’s Alaska season gave us the opportunity to showcase the destination in a more intentional way,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “From the first evening on board through the final days of the journey, the culinary program is designed to reflect where guests are and deepen their connection to the experience.”

A culinary program shaped by the destination
The new offering consists of a series of dining experiences set in The Restaurant and The Colonnade. From a celebratory sail on the first evening to a family-style dinner during the cruise combined with scenic cruises, the program treats every meal as an opportunity to reflect the region. Locally sourced seafood, foraged ingredients and collaborations with Alaskan artists create a dining experience that evolves with each sailing.

Surf & Sear Sailaway – A sailing dinner exclusive to Alaskan itineraries, served buffet style at The Colonnade on the first night of any voyage departing from Vancouver or Juneau. The menu combines seafood and steak to start the journey, with dishes like Weathervane Scallops, Chilled Alaskan Crab and more.
Alaskan Seafood Boil – An immersive three-course experience served at The Colonnade, centered on an individual pot of king crab legs, Alaskan salmon, mussels, bacon-wrapped scallops and shrimp. The tables are covered with paper tablecloths, guests are presented with Seabourn brand bibs and team members wear lumberjack shirts and jeans, complete with crackers and fish picks.
Fisherman’s Table – An intimate, shared dining experience at the table at The Colonnade spotlighting salmon and halibut, served mid-cruise and timed to scenic sailing near Sitka on one route and Misty Fjords on the other.
Midnight Sun Dinner – An elevated, Alaskan-inspired dinner at The Restaurant that brings the wild spirit of the region to the table. The menu includes dishes such as Wild Mushroom Consommé, Alaska King Crab Salad, Olive Oil Poached Black Cod and Baked Alaska. Custom menu artwork was created in collaboration with Alaskan Native artist Crystal Worl.
Alaskan Earth & Ocean – An Alaskan twist on the Earth & Ocean menu, brought to The Colonnade two nights per trip with different menus each night, offering an exploration of Alaskan cuisine in a warm indoor setting.
Alaskan Brunch – An elevated brunch served once per cruise during a scenic day of sailing at The Restaurant, where locally sourced seafood and spicy flavors are added to brunch favorites as glaciers pass by. Menu highlights include Smoked Copper River Salmon, Alaskan Crab Benedict, Foraged Mushroom Omelette and an Alaskan-inspired Baked Alaska.
Alaskan Fish & Chips – A lunch feast at The Restaurant, combining perfectly battered fish with steak fries, classic comfort and local beers. The fish is sustainably sourced from local waters and battered for a light, airy crunch. The menu also includes Alaskan Seafood Chowder and an Individual Baked Alaska.
A collaboration rooted in Alaska
The Midnight Sun Dinner menu artwork was created in collaboration with Crystal Worl, an Alaska Native artist whose work explores themes of Native identity, nature and place and can be seen in galleries and collections across the country. The collaboration adds a layer of cultural depth to the dining experience, allowing guests to explore Alaska’s artistic traditions in addition to culinary traditions.

Cocktails and local brews inspired by the region
The beverage program extends the destination-focused approach beyond the dining table, with a collection of original cocktails and a curated selection of local beers available throughout the journey. Made with pristine Alaskan glacial ice, the Glacier Fir and Inside Passage Punch cocktails combine regional ingredients with refined technique, creating flavors as distinctive as the landscapes that inspired them.

Five specialty cocktails have been designed for the Seabourn Encore season in Alaska:

Glacier & Fir – a light aperitif style sipper.
Midnight Sun No. 20 – starts with anise up front, bright and warming, then ends with cocoa, leaning into the prominent note of Westland.
Denali Bramble – simple and accessible, leaning on the regional berry flavor.
Inside Passage Punch: A classic rhubarb forward punch.
Aleutian Sunset – a delicious and classic patio pounder.
Alaska, al fresco
When the weather and scenery align, the culinary program expands to the open decks, where curated moments bring the flavors of the region to Alaska’s dramatic outdoor setting. These are casual, weather-dependent experiences designed to complement the day’s scenic cruises. Guests can enjoy a caviar event, mulled wine and hot chocolate service and Salmon & Corn Chowder on deck, with availability varying depending on weather and route.

Seabourn Encore’s Alaska Season
On May 14, 2026, Seabourn Encore made its maiden arrival in Vancouver, kicking off the line’s 2026 Alaska season. Between May and September 2026, the ship will operate a series of seven- to 14-day voyages between Vancouver and Juneau, passing through narrow fjords, remote waterways and coastal communities beyond the reach of larger ships. The routes range between iconic ports such as Juneau and Ketchikan and lesser-known destinations including Alert Bay, the Inian Islands and quieter parts of the Alaska and Canadian Inside Passage. Every voyage offers views of glaciers, with more opportunities to visit Glacier Bay National Park than any other luxury cruise line. A dedicated expedition team of naturalists, historians and wilderness experts travel aboard each voyage, while Ventures by Seabourn offers optional expert-led Zodiac, kayaking and hiking excursions around remote coastlines and glaciers. Guests receive a free Helly Hansen PolarShield Parka.

For more information about Seabourn’s 2026 Alaska season or to explore Seabourn’s global voyages, call 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a professional travel advisor.