Seabourn Introduces New Regionally Inspired Culinary Program for Alaska Sailings

by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Wed May 20, 2026

Seabourn is launching a new regionally inspired culinary program in Alaska.

The program is debuting during Seabourn Encore’s inaugural Alaska season this summer, with a series of dining experiences in The Restaurant and The Colonnade.

From now through September, the ship is offering seven- to 14-day voyages between Vancouver and Juneau, visiting destinations like Juneau, Ketchikan, Alert Bay, the Inian Islands and quieter stretches of the Alaska and Canadian Inside Passage.

"Seabourn Encore's Alaska season gave us the opportunity to bring the destination into focus in a more intentional way," says 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."

The new offerings include:

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. The 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.
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 as glaciers pass by. 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 perfectly battered fish with steak fries, classic comforts 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.
Al Fresco Dining - When the weather and the scenery align, the culinary program extends to the open decks, where curated moments bring the flavors of the region into Alaska's dramatic outdoor setting. 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.

Five specialty cocktails have also 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.