Seabourn has unveiled a new regionally inspired culinary program created 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-driven dining and beverage experiences that unfold throughout each voyage.
The program was launched on Seabourn Encore's inaugural Alaska season in May 2026 and builds on Seabourn's tradition of regionally inspired cuisine and features Alaska's culinary traditions and coastal influences throughout each voyage.
"Seabourn Encore's Alaska season gave us the opportunity to bring the destination into focus in a more intentional way," said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. "From the first evening on board through the final days of the voyage, 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 offerings comprise a series of dining experiences that unfold across The Restaurant and The Colonnade. From a celebratory first-night sailaway to a mid-cruise family-style dinner paired with scenic cruising, the program treats every meal as an opportunity to reflect the region. Locally sourced seafood, foraged ingredients and partnerships with Alaskan artists shape a dining experience that evolves throughout each sailing.
- Surf & Sear Sailaway - A sailaway dinner exclusive to Alaska itineraries, served buffet-style in The Colonnade on the first evening of each voyage departing Vancouver or Juneau. The menu pairs seafood and steak to kick off the journey, with dishes including Weathervane Scallops, Chilled Alaskan Crab and more.
- Alaskan Seafood Boil - An immersive three-course experience served in The Colonnade, centered on an individual pot of King crab legs, Alaskan salmon, mussels, bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp. Tables are dressed with paper tablecloths, guests are offered Seabourn-branded bibs, and team members wear lumberjack shirts and jeans, complete with crackers and seafood picks.
- Fisherman's Table - An intimate, shared tableside dining experience in The Colonnade spotlighting salmon and halibut, served mid-cruise and timed to scenic sailing near Sitka on one itinerary and Misty Fjords on another.
- Midnight Sun Dinner - An elevated Alaska-inspired dinner in The Restaurant that brings the region's wild spirit to the table. The menu features dishes such as Wild Mushroom Consommé, Alaska King Crab Salad, Olive Oil Poached Black Cod and Baked Alaska. Custom menu artwork is created in partnership with Alaskan Native artist Crystal Worl.
- Alaskan Earth & Ocean - An Alaskan twist on the Earth & Ocean menu, brought inside to The Colonnade for two evenings per voyage with different menus on 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 sailing day in The Restaurant, where locally sourced seafood and foraged flavors are infused into brunch favorites. Menu highlights include Smoked Copper River Salmon, Alaskan Crab Benedict, Foraged Mushroom Omelet and an Alaska-Inspired Baked Alaska.
- Alaskan Fish & Chips - A lunch celebration in The Restaurant pairing battered fish with steak fries, classic comforts and local beers. The fish is sustainably sourced from local waters and battered . The menu also includes Alaskan Seafood Chowder and an Individual Baked Alaska.
A Collaboration Rooted in Alaska
The Midnight Sun Dinner menu artwork is created in partnership with Crystal Worl, an Alaskan Native artist whose work explores themes of Indigenous identity, nature and place and has been featured in galleries and collections across the country.
Cocktails and Local Brews Inspired by the Region
The beverage program extends the destination-driven approach beyond the dining table, with a collection of original cocktails and a curated selection of local beers available throughout the voyage. The Glacier Fir and Inside Passage Punch cocktails are crafted with glacial ice and blends regional ingredients with refined technique.
Five specialty cocktails have been designed for Seabourn Encore's Alaska season:
- Glacier & Fir — a light aperitif style sipper.
- Midnight Sun No. 20 — starts with anisette on the front end, bright and warming, then finishes with cocoa, leaning into the prominent note of Westland.
- Denali Bramble — easy and approachable, leaning into the regional berry flavor.
- Inside Passage Punch — a rhubarb-forward classic punch.
- Aleutian Sunset — a delicious and classic patio pounder.
Alaska, Al Fresco
The culinary program extends to the open decks in favorable weather. These are informal, weather-dependent experiences designed to complement the day's scenic cruising. Guests can enjoy a caviar event, Glühwein and hot chocolate service, and Salmon & Corn Chowder on deck, with availability varying based on weather and itinerary.
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