| Aussie & Kiwis at Encore gala

A SELECT group of Seabourn’s leading travel agents from around the globe were privy to a tour and lunch around the brand new luxurious Seabourn Encore and christening of the vessel last weekend in Singapore.

Agents from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and down under were present to be among the first to explore the six-star ship which was handed over to Seabourn on 30 Nov and has already operated two voyages.

A handful of Australian and Kiwi agents were participating, with many telling Cruise Weekly they were excited about the product.

Phil Hoffmann Travel owner Phil Hoffmann said the 600-guest ship was a great sized vessel that would suit affluent Aussie cruisers looking for a bespoke experience.

With Seabourn fixated on a local deployment in Australia, (see page one) there are potential opportunities for the vessel to be chartered by the likes of Cruiseco in the future, Hoffmann said.

Pictured at Marina Bay Cruise Centre for the christening of Seabourn Encore from left are David Brandon, Savenio; Lisa Wright, Travel Associates; Michael Londregan, Virtuoso; Joseph O’Sullivan, BrochureNet (NZ); Murray Sinfield, Home Travel Company; Seabourn Encore Captain Mark Dexter; Melinda Gregor, Gregor & Lewis; Robyn Sinfield, Home Travel Company (back); Leanne Chard, Helloworld; Donal O’Sullivan, BrochureNet (NZ); Ewan Macdonald, NZ Herald; Tony Archbold, Seabourn director of sales, Australia and Jennifer Compton, Seabourn Aus.