SEABOURN BRINGS THE FLAVORS OF THE CARIBBEAN TO LIFE WITH NEW EARTH & OCEAN CULINARY EXPERIENCES

Caribbean seafood boils, destination-inspired rum cocktails and island flavors bring a taste of the region aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest

Key Takeaways

• New Caribbean culinary programming will debut in November 2026, extending Seabourn's Earth & Ocean philosophy across its Caribbean voyages.
• Destination-inspired menus will showcase the region's flavors and traditions, from seafood boils and Caribbean brunch to regional dishes and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
• Rum by Latitude will connect Caribbean destinations with the glass, pairing select ports with cocktails inspired by regional rums and flavors.
• Culinary experiences will extend beyond the dining room, including the signature Caviar in the Surf experience and a new fresh sugar cane juice station at Carambola Beach.

SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in November 2026, Seabourn will introduce a new menu of destination-inspired Caribbean culinary experiences aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest, connecting guests more deeply with the places they explore. From seafood boils and regional rum cocktails to caviar and fresh sugar cane juice at Carambola Beach, St. Kitts, the programming will extend Seabourn's Earth & Ocean culinary philosophy across its Caribbean voyages.

Inspired by Caribbean ingredients, culinary traditions and regional products, the new offerings will be available across the ships' restaurants, bars and outdoor decks, with experiences timed to different moments throughout the journey. Caribbean rums, local beers and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee complement dishes and experiences inspired by the destinations visited, creating new opportunities for culinary exploration from embarkation through the final evening.

"The Caribbean gives us an incredible opportunity to tell the story of a destination through its flavors, ingredients and traditions," said Michael Stendebach, Senior Vice President, Guest Experience & Product Development for Seabourn. "With our Earth & Ocean philosophy, we're giving guests even more ways to discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean throughout their journey, creating experiences that reflect the places they explore."

A Culinary Journey Shaped by the Caribbean

Destination-inspired dining is at the heart of the new programming, with Caribbean-inspired dining and beverage experiences designed to connect guests more deeply with the region's flavors and traditions. Highlights of the new culinary program will include:

• Sailaway Event: Select sailaway parties set the tone with regional bites and canapés, including Coconut Shrimp Wraps, Mini Jerk Chicken Sliders, Caribbean Lobster Rolls and Plantain & Avocado Wraps, accompanied by the Caribbean Ovation, the new signature sailaway cocktail combining pineapple, hibiscus, cranberry, lime and Prosecco.
• Surf & Sear Sail Away Dinner – A Caribbean-inspired dinner in The Colonnade featuring steak, mussels and stone crab, offered on embarkation day.
• Caribbean Seafood Boil – A three-course experience featuring Caribbean seafood chowder with sweet potato, crab, shrimp, coconut and lemongrass; a seafood boil with warm-water lobster, blackened snapper, clams, mussels and pink shrimp with red-skin potatoes, corn on the cob and cornbread; and warm Caribbean rum cake with vanilla ice cream.
• Caribbean Menu Items in The Restaurant – Rotating regional appetizers and entrées showcase Caribbean flavors each evening
• Caribbean Themed Dinner – A dedicated à la carte Land & Sea Caribbean dinner offered on the final evening in The Colonnade.
• Caribbean Brunch – A dedicated brunch in The Restaurant inspired by the flavors and easygoing spirit of the region.
• Caribbean Flavors at Seabourn Square – Regional selections include a Cuban-style roast pork sandwich, hearts of palm salad and coconut, pineapple and lime cake. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is also available on request.

Caribbean Moments on Deck

Some of the most memorable culinary experiences will also occur outside the dining room. Poolside touches include coconut water hydration shots, sorbet and fruit skewers, bringing refreshing Caribbean-inspired flavors to relaxed moments on deck.

On Seabourn Ovation, select marquee sailaways will also feature Rum by Latitude, connecting individual destinations with cocktails that reflect the places visited. Depending on the itinerary and sailaway, featured cocktails will be available on deck and may include Pitons Punch in St. Lucia, Soufrière Soother in Montserrat, Vieux Ami Punch in Martinique, White Gun Punch in Grenada, Windward Special in Port Elizabeth, Bequia, and Prescription Painkiller in Jost Van Dyke.

Regional Beverages

Throughout the Caribbean season, guests can also discover a selection of regional cocktails in The Club, alongside Caribbean rums, local beers, zero-proof creations and a rum-and-cigar pairing experience. Together, these beverage offerings provide another way to experience the region through its distinctive flavors, ingredients and spirits.  

A Taste of the Caribbean Ashore

The culinary journey continues at Carambola Beach, St. Kitts, with Seabourn's signature "Caviar in the Surf" event, where uniformed team members wade into the turquoise waters to serve Champagne and caviar from a surfboard bar. The experience continues with a beach barbecue, music and time to enjoy the shore.

New this season, a fresh sugar cane juice station adds a distinctly regional touch, with cane freshly pressed and served as Pure Cane & Lime, Cane & Pineapple or Cane & Ginger.

Earth & Ocean in the Caribbean

Earth & Ocean evolved from Seabourn's open-air restaurant concept, introduced in 2018, into a fleetwide culinary philosophy centered on connecting guests with destinations through what is sourced, served and shared. In the Caribbean, the philosophy extends across dining, beverage experiences, moments on deck and select experiences ashore, bringing the flavors, ingredients and traditions of the region into different moments throughout the journey and creating new opportunities for culinary exploration.

Caribbean Voyages

The new culinary programming will debut aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest during the 2026-2027 Caribbean season and will become part of Seabourn's Caribbean voyages moving forward. From November 2026 through March 2027, the ships will offer 20 departures of seven- to 16-day voyages, visiting 24 ports across 19 islands and countries, with departures from Barbados, Sint Maarten, Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Featured voyages include:

• March 6, 2027 - 14-Day Caribbean Gems In Depth Cruise Itinerary
• March 20, 2027 - 7-Day Yachtsman's Caribbean Cruise Itinerary
• November 23, 2027 - 11-Day Leeward Islands & Dominica Dreams Cruise Itinerary
• December 11, 2027 - 7-Day Yacht Harbors Of Bonaire & Curacao Cruise Itinerary

Specific culinary programming may vary by ship, itinerary, weather and operational considerations.

For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com, or contact a professional travel advisor.

About Seabourn: 

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a fleet of five 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 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 part of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports & destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL). 

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