Seabourn Encore Dinner Under the Stars Menu & Wine Pairings
Seabourn Encore offers several distinctive dining experiences, but Dinner Under the Stars takes the idea literally: an intimate outdoor dinner on the pool deck combining a multi-course menu with carefully selected wine pairings.
The Dinner Under the Stars menu shown here was scheduled aboard Seabourn Encore on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 6:45 pm at Earth & Ocean Restaurant. The special event featured five food courses following a welcome cocktail, with wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Sicily and Bordeaux. Unlike Seabourn’s standard included Earth & Ocean dining experience, this particular wine dinner carried an additional charge of $295 per guest.
For more Seabourn information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our Seabourn dining menus and Seabourn wine and drink menus.
Dinner Under the Stars on Seabourn Encore
Seabourn designed this Dinner Under the Stars event as a premium food-and-wine experience on the pool deck.
The menu describes an evening beginning as the sun sets and stars emerge, with Seabourn’s wine guides pairing award-winning wines with a special menu prepared by the ship’s chefs.
The September 6, 2026 dinner was scheduled for:
- Ship: Seabourn Encore
- Venue: Earth & Ocean Restaurant
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Time: 6:45 pm
- Price: $295 per guest
The experience began with Seabourn’s signature cocktail before progressing through salmon and caviar, crab and lobster, truffle raviolo, beef tenderloin and dessert.
Each course was paired with a specific wine.
Welcome – Seabourn Signature Cocktail
Dinner began with a welcome featuring Seabourn’s signature cocktail.
The menu does not identify the ingredients in the cocktail, so passengers should not assume a particular recipe based on other Seabourn sailings or menus.
After the welcome, the paired dinner began with an Alaska salmon and caviar course.
First Course – Cured Fresh Alaskan Salmon With Malossol Caviar
The entrée, or opening food course, was:
Cured Fresh Alaskan Salmon With Malossol Caviar
Accompaniments included:
- Sour cream
- Egg yolk
- Egg white
- Red onion
- Corn blini
The wine pairing was Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label MV from Champagne, France.
Starting with salmon, caviar and Champagne set the tone for a dinner focused on luxury ingredients and notable wines.
Second Course – Lump Crab & Lobster Tian
The second course was a Lump Crab & Lobster Tian.
It was served with:
- Fresh avocado
- Roma tomato
The paired wine came from Burgundy, France:
Maison Louis Latour – Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny 2023
The progression from salmon and caviar to crab and lobster kept the first half of the menu focused heavily on seafood before moving into richer courses.
Third Course – Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Truffle Raviolo
The third course was Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Truffle Raviolo.
Unlike the first two courses, the menu does not list additional accompaniments beneath the dish.
The wine pairing was:
Montecarubo – “Quattro Venti” 2022
The menu identifies the wine as coming from Sicily, Italy.
This course provided the transition between the seafood-focused opening dishes and the beef tenderloin main course that followed.
Main Course – RR Ranch Fillet Beef Tenderloin
The centerpiece of the Dinner Under the Stars menu was RR Ranch Fillet Beef Tenderloin.
The beef was served with:
- Braised oxtail
- Parsnip purée
- Thyme
- Truffle jus
The paired wine was Château Pichon Baron – 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2017 from Bordeaux, France.
With beef tenderloin, braised oxtail and truffle jus paired with a classified Bordeaux, this was clearly positioned as the richest course of the evening.
Dessert – Sweet Treat
The final course was simply titled Sweet Treat.
The dessert consisted of:
- Soft pavlova
- Mango compote
- Key lime pie
- Caramelised almonds
The dessert wine pairing was Château Suduiraut Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux, France.
This completed a wine progression that moved through Champagne, Burgundy, Sicily and two different Bordeaux selections over the course of the meal.
Complete Dinner Under the Stars Wine Pairings
One of the biggest distinctions between this event and a regular Earth & Ocean dinner was the wine program.
The photographed menu included the following pairings:
- Cured Fresh Alaskan Salmon With Malossol Caviar – Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label MV, Champagne, France
- Lump Crab & Lobster Tian – Maison Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny 2023, Burgundy, France
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Truffle Raviolo – Montecarubo “Quattro Venti” 2022, Sicily, Italy
- RR Ranch Fillet Beef Tenderloin – Château Pichon Baron 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2017, Bordeaux, France
- Sweet Treat – Château Suduiraut Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
The menu specifically describes the wines as being selected and paired by Seabourn’s wine guides.
How Much Does Seabourn Dinner Under the Stars Cost?
The Dinner Under the Stars event shown on this Seabourn Encore menu cost $295 per guest.
The menu states that the charge would be added to the guest’s shipboard account upon reservation.
It also contained an important cancellation condition: because of the high value of the wines being served, the $295 charge was non-refundable unless 24 hours’ notice was provided.
This makes Dinner Under the Stars notably different from Seabourn’s regular dining program, where many dining experiences are included in the cruise fare.
The $295 price applies specifically to the event shown on this September 2026 menu. Future Dinner Under the Stars events could have different menus, wines or pricing.
How to Reserve Dinner Under the Stars
The menu directed passengers to contact Guest Services at The Square or dial 9 to secure a place at the event.
Guests looking for additional information about the wines were directed to speak with one of the onboard sommeliers.
Because this was a special event rather than simply the standard nightly Earth & Ocean menu, passengers interested in attending should check the ship’s daily program and onboard activities schedule for similar culinary events during their sailing.
Availability should not be assumed on every Seabourn Encore cruise.
Earth & Ocean on Seabourn Encore
Dinner Under the Stars was held at Earth & Ocean Restaurant, which fits naturally with the outdoor concept of the event.
Seabourn describes its regular Earth & Ocean experience as inventive cuisine inspired by flavors from around the world and served in a relaxed setting under the stars.
Earth & Ocean is associated with The Patio, Seabourn’s poolside dining area. During the day, The Patio provides casual poolside dining, while Earth & Ocean transforms the setting for dinner.
The special Dinner Under the Stars shown here builds on that outdoor dining concept but should not be confused with an ordinary Earth & Ocean dinner. The photographed event featured a dedicated multi-course menu, premium wine pairings, reservations and the separate $295-per-person charge.
Is Regular Earth & Ocean Dining Included?
Yes. Seabourn lists Earth & Ocean among its included dining experiences.
That distinction is important because someone researching this particular $295 menu could otherwise conclude that eating at Earth & Ocean normally costs extra.
The $295 charge shown here was specifically for the Dinner Under the Stars food-and-wine event and its premium wine pairings.
Seabourn’s regular Earth & Ocean dining experience is included.
Dining on Seabourn Encore
Earth & Ocean is only one part of Seabourn Encore’s dining program.
The ship also offers several other dining experiences, including The Restaurant, The Colonnade, The Patio, Sushi, Seabourn Square and in-suite dining.
Seabourn Encore is also one of the ships with a dedicated Sushi restaurant, offering sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and other Japanese selections.
Dining schedules can vary by day, making the ship’s daily program useful for checking restaurant hours as well as special culinary events such as Dinner Under the Stars.
What Makes This Dinner Different?
The photographed menu makes clear that Dinner Under the Stars was designed around the combination of food, wine and setting rather than simply being another specialty restaurant dinner.
Several details distinguish the experience:
- Outdoor pool-deck setting
- Welcome signature cocktail
- Five food courses
- Caviar, lobster, truffle and beef tenderloin
- Individual wine pairing with every food course
- Premium French and Italian wines
- Dedicated reservation requirement
- $295 per-person charge
- 24-hour cancellation requirement for a refund
For passengers interested primarily in wine, the pairings are arguably as central to the experience as the food itself.
Seabourn Dinner Under the Stars FAQ
What is Dinner Under the Stars on Seabourn?
The photographed Dinner Under the Stars was a special Seabourn Encore culinary event held at Earth & Ocean Restaurant on the pool deck. It combined a multi-course dinner with premium wine pairings.
Which ship was this Dinner Under the Stars menu from?
The menu is specifically from Seabourn Encore.
When was this dinner held?
The photographed menu lists Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 6:45 pm.
Where was Dinner Under the Stars held?
The menu identifies Earth & Ocean Restaurant as the venue and describes the pool deck being transformed for the evening.
How much did Dinner Under the Stars cost?
The event shown on this menu cost $295 per guest.
Is the $295 charge refundable?
According to the menu, the charge was non-refundable unless 24 hours’ notice was provided. Seabourn attributed this policy to the high value of the wines.
Is regular Earth & Ocean dining $295?
No. Seabourn lists its standard Earth & Ocean dining experience as included. The $295 charge applied to this particular Dinner Under the Stars event with its special menu and premium wine pairings.
What food was served?
The menu included Cured Fresh Alaskan Salmon With Malossol Caviar, Lump Crab & Lobster Tian, Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Truffle Raviolo, RR Ranch Fillet Beef Tenderloin and a Sweet Treat dessert featuring pavlova, mango, key lime pie and caramelised almonds.
Were wines included?
The menu was specifically designed with a wine pairing for each food course. Wines included selections from Veuve Clicquot, Maison Louis Latour, Montecarubo, Château Pichon Baron and Château Suduiraut.
How could passengers make a reservation?
The menu instructed passengers to contact Guest Services at The Square or dial 9.
Is Dinner Under the Stars offered on every Seabourn Encore cruise?
The supplied menu confirms this event for September 6, 2026 aboard Seabourn Encore. It does not state that Dinner Under the Stars occurs on every sailing, so passengers should check their own daily program and onboard dining schedule for availability.
Final Thoughts
Seabourn Encore’s Dinner Under the Stars was much more than a standard dinner at Earth & Ocean. The September 2026 event combined an outdoor pool-deck setting with a carefully structured menu and a serious collection of wines.
The meal progressed from Alaskan salmon and Malossol caviar with Veuve Clicquot Champagne to crab and lobster with Meursault, followed by black truffle raviolo, RR Ranch beef tenderloin with Château Pichon Baron, and a pavlova, mango and key lime dessert paired with Château Suduiraut Sauternes.
At $295 per guest, this was a substantial additional-cost experience even aboard a luxury cruise line where regular Earth & Ocean dining is included. For passengers who place significant value on fine wine as well as food, however, the menu provides a clear picture of exactly what that premium was designed to deliver.
