Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, says it is delighted to confirm that Seabourn Cruise Line has partnered with this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025. 

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships including ‘Seabourn Encore’ which docked in Gibraltar on the 12th May. In collaboration with GCS and Gibraltar London House, Seabourn will host a bespoke event for potential clients during the festival. Additionally, and in conjunction with their onshore partners, MH Bland will run sales desks at key festival locations. 

On behalf of Seabourn Cruise Line, Lynn Narraway VP UK, Europe, MEA Seabourn said: 'Seabourn is excited to be a partner of the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival for the first time in 2025. The theme of literature resonates with our discerning guests, who enjoy enriching talks and events during their cruise hosted by celebrated guest authors via our 'Seabourn Conversations' programme. Seabourn loves visiting Gibraltar, with a number of our ships calling in every summer to enable our guests to enjoy the culture and history of this fascinating destination.' 

Following the announcement of the partnership, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Christan Santos, said: ‘I wish to thank Seabourn Cruise Line for coming on board as festival partners. Seabourn is a respected and well-known name in Gibraltar’s Tourism cruise sector, making this partnership especially relevant to us in the context of producing and marketing a Literary Festival with a broad appeal to audiences abroad as well as locally. We excitedly look ahead to November.‘ 

The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival will take place from the 10th to 16th November 2025. For further information please contact the Festival Director on telephone: 200 47309 or email: [email protected] 

Photo left to right – GCS CEO Seamus Byrne, Seabourn Senior Business Development Manager Dani Scannella, Minister Santos, Seabourn Senior Marketing Manager Carly Perkins, GTB Senior Executive Officer Suyenne Catania