Seabourn has opened for sale its 2028 to 2029 expedition voyage collection, unveiling a season shaped by deeper exploration in the Arctic and the line's second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole as part of Seabourn's 40th anniversary in 2028.
During the 2028-2029 expedition season, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will offer 49 departures ranging from eight to 96 days and visiting more than 180 destinations across 29 countries. Highlights of the season include expanded Arctic exploration across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Arctic Canada; Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and select remote-region voyages spanning the Chilean Fjords, and remote Atlantic. The itineraries maximize time in nature with Zodiac cruising, kayaking, guided landings, and immersive enrichment. Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture will explore new and returning destinations including Ellesmere Island, Boatswain Bird Island in Ascension, St. Helena & Tristan da Cunha, Cape Clear Island in Ireland, multiple new points across Labrador and Nunavut, and Tvoroyri in the Faroe Islands.
"As Seabourn approaches its 40th anniversary, our 2028-2029 expedition season is designed for travelers who want to explore the world's most remote places in a deeper and more meaningful way," said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. "From the return of our Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole to a broader Arctic program that reaches places like Svalbard and the Canadian High Arctic, these voyages reflect our commitment to pairing purposeful exploration with the service and luxury experience our guests expect from Seabourn."
The 2028 Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole
Seabourn will once again unite the world's southernmost and northernmost frontiers with its second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole. Departing on August 17, 2028, the 96-day voyage will sail from Reykjavik to Ushuaia, traveling more than 20,500 nautical miles across 147 degrees of latitude from the High Arctic to Antarctica in one continuous journey.
Along the way, guests will enjoy wildlife encounters and expedition experiences across 14 countries and territories, including five days in Antarctica, three days in South Georgia, and three days in the Falkland Islands with a call to Port Stanley. The voyage also crosses the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn, features 62 days of expedition and port experiences, and is bookended with a pre-cruise hotel stay in Reykjavik and charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, as well as a post-charter flight to Buenos Aires.
Highlights of the voyage include:
- High Arctic Exploration across Greenland and Arctic Canada where guests can experience landscapes and remote northern cultures of Greenland and Arctic Canada.
- Wildlife viewing ranging from polar bears and beluga whales to penguins, leopard seals, seabirds and more.
- South Georgia & the Falkland Islands, home to remarkable concentrations of wildlife such as black-browed albatross and six penguin species across the two destinations, with five species found in the Falklands and four in South Georgia, including king, gentoo, Magellanic, chinstrap, rockhopper and macaroni penguins, and featuring up to 450,000 pairs of king penguins.
- Northern Lights searching from the ship's Constellation Lounge while in the Arctic, offering panoramic views.
Two Ways to Sail, One Grand Experience
Guests may choose between two itinerary options: a 96-day voyage or an 82-day option joining later. Both itineraries feature the same expedition experiences and curated amenities and Seabourn's hallmark inclusions, including world-class dining, premium spirits and fine wines; luxuriously appointed suites equipped with Swarovski binoculars and heated wardrobes; daily expedition briefings, Fireside Chats, Signature Events such as the Polar Plunge, Caviar on the Ice, and more. In addition to complimentary Zodiac tours, guided hikes, guests will receive two kayak tours, a custom Polar Parka.
Highlights of the 2028-2029 Expedition Voyages
The line has curated an expedition season to bring guests closer to the natural world, longer windows for landings and Zodiac exploration, and in-depth regional programming. The season will include more Arctic expeditions than ever before, including Seabourn Pursuit's first season exploring the Arctic and select remote regions, followed by Antarctica expeditions to close out the year.
The Arctic and Svalbard
Between April and September 2028, both Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will explore the Arctic across a broader range of itineraries spanning Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic and Northwest Passage. In response to strong guest interest, Seabourn is offering more Arctic sailings in one season, timed for extended daylight hours, favorable ice conditions, and seasonal access to some of the region's most remote landscapes.
What's new:
- 12-Day Summer in Iceland & the Faroe Islands itinerary
- 18-Day Sagas & Sea Cliffs: Greenland to Newfoundland itinerary
- 15-Day Greenland, the Torngat Mountains & Labrador Coast itinerary
- 15-Day Exploring Torngat Mountains & Baffin Island itinerary
- Expanded Arctic deployment with round-trip expeditions from Reykjavík
- A return to Svalbard as part of the season's Arctic program on the 16-day Iceland, Norway & Svalbard Expedition, featuring round-trip voyages from Reykjavík with departures on June 26 and July 24.
Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Chilean Fjords
From October 2028 through March 2029, both expedition ships return to Antarctica with voyages ranging from 10-25 days, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Chilean Fjords.
What's new:
- 23-Day Juan Fernández Islands, Chilean Fjords & Antarctica itinerary
- Expanded South Georgia programming with extended wildlife viewing
- New Antarctic Peninsula and Sub-Antarctic combination routes
- Increased multi-day landing opportunities, conditions permitting
- More glacier-focused expedition days in the Chilean Fjords
- Expanded wildlife interpretation and photography-focused programming
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