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SEABOURN CELEBRATES SEABOURN VENTURE'S MAIDEN VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA AND NAMING OF ITS FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION SHIP

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Monday, November 21, 2022

The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.

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  • The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.
  • The ship's guests and team were all smiles throughout the ceremony, warmed by their complimentary Seabourn expedition-grade parkas while toasting Seabourn Venture.
  • "We've eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture's maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz.
  • With the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and scenery in the background, it truly was the perfect place to name the most luxurious expedition ship, Seabourn Venture."

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of World's Best Employers

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.
  • Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the prestigious annual listing honors the best international employers from over 20 major industries.
  • The full list of the World's Best Employers for 2022 is available on the Forbes website.
  • The company was also recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies in 2021, in addition to being named a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work.

SEABOURN SIMPLIFIES COVID-19 PROCEDURES REMOVING VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR MOST VOYAGES AND ELIMINATING PRE-CRUISE TESTING FOR VACCINATED GUESTS

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Monday, August 15, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is updating its COVID-19 guest protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022.

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  • The protocols do not apply to itineraries for countries where local regulations may vary including Canada, Australia, and Greece.
  • "Our goal is to offer a luxury vacation experience that is unmatched in quality, safety, and joy," said Josh Leibowitz, president Seabourn.
  • We look forward to welcoming all guests on board and delivering unforgettable Seabourn Moments."
  • 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 .

SEABOURN VENTURE, SEABOURN'S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION VESSEL, SETS SAIL FOR ITS FIRST VOYAGE, HEADING FROM THE ARCTIC TO ANTARCTICA OVER THE YEAR AHEAD

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture. The first of the line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture entered service and welcomed its first guests on board today, July 27, 2022, on a 12-day Northern Isles expedition, departing Tromsø, Norway, and bound for the Arctic and the Svalbard Archipelago, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas and home to wildlife from puffins to polar bears.

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  • @SeabournCruise launches its first purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, with an exciting schedule of extraordinary explorations over the year ahead.
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    SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture .
  • Seabourn embarks on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture.
  • In March and April 2023, Seabourn Venture will embark on a series of 7- to 12-day expedition voyages in Brazil and the Amazon.

SEABOURN TAKES DELIVERY OF SEABOURN VENTURE, THE LINE'S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT ULTRA-LUXURY EXPEDITION SHIP

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Seabourn Venture is the first of the line's two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the industry.

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  • Seabourn Venture is the first of the line's two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the industry.
  • Seabourn takes delivery of Seabourn Venture, the line's first new purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship
    "Today is so incredibly special and important as we take ownership of our first ultra-luxury expedition ship and welcome Seabourn Venture to the Seabourn family," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz.
  • "Someone well known in the cruise industry said, 'She is not another expedition ship or a luxury cruise ship.
  • She is #SeabournVenture and when she begins sailing next month, she will be the world's finest luxury expedition ship.'

SEABOURN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF SEABOURN SOJOURN; ENTIRE SEABOURN FLEET BACK IN SERVICE

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Monday, June 6, 2022

SEATTLE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn from Athens, Greece, today.

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  • @SeabournCruise Seabourn Sojourn return to service on June 6, 2022, from Athens, Greece for a sun-soaked European summer.
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    SEATTLE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn from Athens, Greece, today.
  • Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn.
  • This summer, Seabourn Sojourn will join Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest in the Mediterranean, while Seabourn Ovation will visit Northern Europe and Seabourn Odyssey will explore Alaska.

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity

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Monday, May 2, 2022

MIAMI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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  • The full list of Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 is available on the Forbes website.
  • The Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list was determined through an independent survey of over 60,000 U.S. workers at companies with at least 1,000 employees in their U.S. operations.
  • This recognition as a top employer for diversity in the U.S. builds on a series of recognitions Carnival Corporation has earned for its companywide operations and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Also in 2021, Carnival Corporation was named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for its commitment to corporate social responsibilityleadershipby Newsweek.

GLOBAL ADVENTURER, MOUNTAINEER AND POLAR-EXPLORER, ALISON LEVINE NAMED GODMOTHER OF NEW SEABOURN VENTURE

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

SEATTLE, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury expedition experience, is delighted to announce that global adventurer, mountaineer and polar-explorer Alison Levine will serve as Godmother of Seabourn Venture, the first of the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition vessels. Levine will be on board and in the spotlight for the traditional naming and christening of the ship, which is set to launch in July 2022.

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  • Discover the ship: bit.ly/SBN-Venture
    SEATTLE, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury expedition experience, is delighted to announce that global adventurer, mountaineer and polar-explorer Alison Levine will serve as Godmother of Seabourn Venture , the first of the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition vessels.
  • Seabourn names adventurer and polar-explorer, Alison Levine Godmother of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture.
  • Levine is an idyllic choice for Godmother of Seabourn Venture, which is being built to seek out adventure and natural wonders around the world.
  • Itineraries for the first season of travel aboard Seabourn Venture are now open for booking on the Seabourn website.

Princess Cruises Names Chef Rudi Sodamin Head of Culinary Arts

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Monday, January 24, 2022

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises , the world's leading international premium cruise line,today announced Chef Rudi Sodamin will become its first head of culinary arts, effective immediately.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises , the world's leading international premium cruise line,today announced Chef Rudi Sodamin will become its first head of culinary arts, effective immediately.
  • Sodamin is currently the master chef for Holland America Line, a position he will retain as he takes on his new role as head of culinary arts for Princess.
  • "Chef Rudi is a hands-on leader with proven ability to motivate teams to achieve new levels of creativity and inspiration," said Jan Swartz, group president serving Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises Australia brands.
  • We are bringing in Chef Rudi to build the kind of excitement and dining experiences that will impress our guests.

SEABOURN ANNOUNCES "THE SUITE LIFE EVENT", WITH VERANDA UPGRADES AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS ON SELECT 2022-2023 VOYAGES

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

The Suite Life Event kicks off in the midst of the holiday season on December 9, 2021 and will run through March 1, 2022.

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  • The Suite Life Event kicks off in the midst of the holiday season on December 9, 2021 and will run through March 1, 2022.
  • Guests can enjoy the "suite life" during their next Seabourn voyage with a complimentary two category veranda suite upgrade while also receiving an array of other benefits such as reduced deposits and inclusive air and transfers in select markets as they seamlessly travel in ultra-luxury fashion with Seabourn.
  • Depending on the individual voyage, event benefits include the following*:
    Inclusive Economy Class Air & Transfers on select Europe and Caribbean sailings.
  • @SeabournCruise announces "The Suite Life Event", offering Veranda upgrades and an array of additional benefits to guests sailing on select 2022-2023 voyages.