Seabourn occupies a unique position — they do both traditional ultra-luxury ocean cruising and genuine expedition voyaging at the same level of refinement. The Venture and Pursuit expedition ships carry submarines and kayaks but still deliver Seabourn's signature caviar-on-the-beach experience and one-to-one crew ratios. For clients who want Zodiac landings in Antarctica followed by champagne in a beautifully designed lounge, there is simply no better option.
Seabourn has been synonymous with ultra-luxury cruising since Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad founded the line in 1986, and today it occupies a distinctive position as the only brand offering both traditional luxury ocean voyages and purpose-built expedition cruising at the same exacting standard. The fleet of five ships — Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Sojourn, and the expedition vessels Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit — carries between 450 and 600 guests in all-suite accommodation with a crew-to-guest ratio that approaches one-to-one.
The expedition ships, launched in 2022 and 2023 respectively, are genuine game-changers. Purpose-built with ice-strengthened hulls, they carry two custom submarines, a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks, and snorkelling and scuba equipment — yet their interiors rival any conventional luxury vessel, with beautifully designed restaurants, lounges, and a spa that feels worlds away from the raw expedition experiences available just outside. Itineraries span Antarctica, the Arctic, Australia’s Kimberley coast, the Amazon, and the South Pacific, with an expert Discovery Team of naturalists and guides leading every excursion.
On the traditional ocean side, Seabourn’s all-inclusive fare covers open bars, fine dining across multiple venues, gratuities, and the line’s celebrated Caviar in the Surf experience — champagne and caviar served beachside at select ports. The dining programme is widely regarded as among the finest at sea, with The Grill by Thomas Keller offering a multi-course tasting menu that stands comparison with top restaurants ashore. The Spa & Wellness programme, developed in partnership with Dr. Andrew Weil, adds mindful living workshops and holistic treatments to the voyage.
Seabourn sails the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and beyond on its ocean ships, while the expedition fleet reaches some of the most remote destinations on the planet. With 45 awards collected in 2024 alone, including recognition from Conde Nast Traveler and Cruise Critic, Seabourn continues to define what ultra-luxury cruising means for the most discerning travellers.
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