Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean cruise and expedition company, has announced an exciting lineup of adventurous voyages for the summer of 2023 on its two new specially designed expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn pursuit. The program includes the line’s very first trips to the Northeast and Northwest Passages in the Arctic, where passengers will experience two of the world’s most remote and fascinating regions, rich in history, wildlife and unique landscapes.

Seabourn Venture depart on July 29, 2023 on a 26-day journey through the Northeast Passage from Tromsø, Norway to Nome, Alaska. His sister ship, Seabourn pursuit, slated for launch in March 2023, will offer a 21-day adventure through the infamous Northwest Passage, departing August 27, 2023, from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Nome. Expedition ships will be designed and built for a variety of environments to Polar Class PC6 standards, with state-of-the-art technology to maneuver in these regions. These trips, as well as the entire summer 2023 season, are open for sale on December 15, and further details will be available at www.seabourn.com.

Seabourn’s Northeast Passage and Northwest Passage Expeditions will follow in the footsteps of great explorers and offer a number of authentic and engaging experiences. The highlights of these trips, as well as the summer 2023 season on Seabourn Venture and Seabourn pursuit, include:

26-day journey through the Northeast Passage on Seabourn Venture – July 29, 2023

A remote and sparsely populated area, the Northeast Passage is a voyage of discovery that very few people have ever taken.

• Sail to the top of Arctic Norway and Russia and capture the vastness of this region.
• Delight in the dichotomy of microscopic and delicate flora that survives in frozen landscapes of immense expanse.
• Look for marine life and enigmatic polar bears on Wrangel Island.
• Gaze at the pack ice and understand how its presence has shaped the history of this region.
• Look for marine life in the water and seabirds nesting on the cliffs or slopes of the tundra on the shore.
• Explore the transformative nature of the region and the impacts of climate change on the people, wildlife, and landscapes the ship traverses.

The ship will visit a number of interesting destinations throughout the expedition, including:

• Storstappen Island, a hotspot for hundreds of thousands of nesting seabirds
• Mumansk, Russia, with activities including a visit to the nuclear icebreaker Lenin
• Sail the Barents Sea, where the nutrient-rich waters are home to a multitude of migratory seabirds and marine mammals
• Novaya Zemlya, Russia, where you can explore the remote Russian High Arctic islands by hike, kayak and zodiac
• Franz Joseph Land, an archipelago of 192 islands in the Russian Arctic National Park where polar bears, Atlantic walruses, bowhead whales and ivory gulls are among its protected species
• Wrangel Island, Russia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site high above the Arctic Circle, often referred to as a polar bear nursery
• Provideniya, Russia, the former Soviet military port where a visit will include a magnificent local museum and a visit to the cultural center for tea, music and dance

21-day journey through the Northwest Passage aboard Seabourn Pursuit – August 27, 2023

Seabourn pursuit will offer the extraordinary opportunity to travel one of the most infamous and legendary passages in the world from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Notable experiences include:

• Navigate through the world’s most infamous passages, one whose exploration history is more fascinating than any other region on the planet.
• Gaze at the lonely resting sites of the Franklin Expedition on the rugged and austere island of Beechy.
• Explore small Inuit towns such as Cambridge Bay and see how modern life has transformed the people of the Arctic.
• Think about the ice situation in Bellot Strait, where the ship will have to navigate through a narrow and difficult geographic space.
• Look for marine life both in the water and on any sea ice that may be encountered.

In addition, the ship will visit many destinations including:

• Sisimiut, Greenland’s second largest city with the country’s best-preserved historic church
• Ilulissat, which in Greenlandic means “iceberg”, located at the terminus of the Jakobshavn glacier, which calves dramatically in the sea
• Pond Inlet in Nunavut, Canada, where local Inuit residents will guide a walk through the city
• Croker Bay on Devon Island, the largest uninhabited island in the world in Baffin Bay off the coast of Nunavut
• Nine days of following the Northwest Passage, where the expedition team will deploy kayaks, zodiacs and submarines for naturalist-led experiences on a flexible ice-guided schedule
• Five days of sailing along the Northwest Territories and the Yukon via the Beaufort Sea, with the expedition team in search of seabirds and marine mammals en route to the end of the trip in Nome, a city ​​born from the discovery of gold in 1898

Seabourn Pursuit Inaugural Season

Launch planned for March 2023, Seabourn pursuit will explore the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic in its first season, starting with a 12-day pre-inaugural trip to wild Scotland and Iceland departing March 23, 2023 from Amsterdam to Reykjavik, Iceland. The ship will then make a 14-day maiden voyage to the Land of Fire and Ice from Reykjavik on April 4, 2023. The ship will meander along the coasts of Greenland and Iceland, where it will be filled with sweeping landscapes. snow – the “ice” – and will spend a late night in Akureyri, a wonderland giving access to magnificent waterfalls (Goðafoss), hot springs and the lava fields of Dimmuborgir and Leirhnjukur – the “fire”.

After its launch and maiden voyage, Seabourn pursuit will offer a 14-day land of fire and ice in Greenland and Iceland, followed by a series of Arctic Circle explorations from Norway, most with Seabourn’s popular Svalbard experience, including a 14-day day on polar bears in Norway and Iceland and Puffins. A series of 14- and 15-day trips between Greenland and Iceland will follow, along with a 12-day cruise of the Bering Sea and the Inside Passage visiting destinations along the coasts of Alaska and Colombia. -British, Canada.

The second season of Seabourn Venture

Seabourn Venture will enter its second year of operation in the summer of 2023, exploring the Arctic, Scotland, Norway and the Russian Arctic. The ship will begin its summer season on May 12, 2023, with a 10-day trip to the wild islands of Scotland and Iceland from London to Reykjavik, Iceland. The ship will then offer a 12-day trip to the Norwegian Sea fjords, followed by a series of 11 and 12-day expeditions exploring the Arctic Svalbard from Norway. In mid-July, the ship will participate in a 14-day expedition to Norway, Novaya Zemlya and Franz Joseph Land. Following the journey of the Northeast Passage, Seabourn Venture will explore the Russian Far East with a 14-day expedition to the wild coasts of Kamchatka in August and a 14-day trip to the volcanoes and wildlife of the Kuril Islands in September. 2023.

Built for exploration

Both Seabourn pursuit and Seabourn Venture are designed and built for a variety of environments to Polar Class PC6 standards and will include a plethora of modern hardware and technology that will expand ships’ deployment and global capabilities. The new ships will feature an all-new, innovative design, created specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition traveler, and will include many of the features that have made Seabourn ships so successful. The ships will also include a crew on board that will include exceptional and well-traveled expedition teams made up of highly regarded wilderness experts, scientists, historians and naturalists. During each cruise, team members will interact with guests regularly, providing in-depth insight to deliver a rich holistic travel experience and memories that last a lifetime. These fascinating and accomplished experts are also part of the Seabourn Conversations program, providing in-depth insight into the history, ecology and culture of the places they visit. Their valuable insights are offered both in formal presentations on a variety of topics and in more informal conversations over meals, on deck on a scenic cruise, or in leisure experiences.

Designed by Adam D. Tihany, the ship includes public spaces, such as the Expedition Lounge and Discovery Center, that capture the romance of exploration and encourage guests to deepen and share their expedition experiences together. .
Both ships are equipped with a landing zone for launching and landing equipment for naturalist-led explorations, with sea kayaks and inflatable zodiacs on board to welcome all guests on exhilarating adventures . The ships will also have two U-Boat Work Cruise Sub 7 battery-powered submarines custom-designed for Seabourn to open the eyes of guests to awe-inspiring vistas of the wrecks and underwater natural wonders. True to the line’s reputation for luxury, guests will dive beneath the waves in exquisite comfort guided by their pilot, with each submarine fitted with custom embroidered leather upholstery, air conditioning, stereo system Bluetooth and a champagne cooler.

Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel. Our all-inclusive boutique ships offer: suite accommodation with ocean views; award-winning dinner; free premium spirits and fine wines available anytime; renowned service provided by an advanced crew; a relaxed and sociable atmosphere that allows customers to feel at home; and a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent of the globe, visiting more than 400 ports, including renowned cities and lesser-known ports and refuges. The line is also the official UNESCO World Heritage cruise partner. Guests of Seabourn Expeditions experience extraordinary offers and programs, including partnerships with Helly Hansen and SWAROVSKI OPTIK, dining, personal health and wellness, and engaging speakers.

For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

A dedicated shore excursion call center is available to customers at 1-800-984-3225.