New itineraries feature visits to 33 destinations in 17 countries, with eight maiden calls

  Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has modified the autumn 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to include a series of voyages through the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, the Southern Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Japan between October 2025 and January 2026. The new deployment features seven itineraries from eight to 17 days, with visits to 33 destinations in 17 countries, including three maiden calls.   Seabourn Encore’s originally planned itineraries were revised to prioritise the safety of guests and to avoid the Red Sea. Instead, the ship will head westbound from the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas to Japan, travelling more than 18,500 nautical miles across five continents and two oceans. The new itineraries include eight maiden calls: five for the ship to Sardinia’s idyllic Alghero and Motril, Spain; Hamilton, Bermuda; Kralendijk, Bonaire and Willemstad, Curacao; and three for the cruise line to Ceuta in Spanish Morocco, and Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.   Other itinerary highlights include crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Lisbon to Miami and the Southern Caribbean; the transit of the historic locks of the Panama Canal along with a full turnaround day in Fuerte Amador, Panama, allowing opportunities for guests to explore the nearby capital, Panama City; and special holiday sailings to the Hawaiian Islands, with combination voyages to take Seabourn guests further to Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.   ‘Travellers seeking new and enriching experiences across a multitude of countries can anticipate excitement along autumn 2025’s itineraries, as Seabourn Encore explores a diverse range of destinations’, said Natalya Leahy, President of Seabourn. ‘From the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas to the sunny Southern Caribbean and the Panama Canal, and across the Pacific to Hawaii, Japan, and beyond, we are pleased to invite our guests to check destinations off of their bucket lists while enjoying the yacht-like atmosphere aboard the intimate Seabourn Encore’.   The new voyages offered on Seabourn Encore for autumn 2025 span a diverse array of destinations and durations and include the following:  

• 2 November 2025 – 9-Day Treasures of the Adriatic, from Piraeus (Athens) to Civitavecchia (Rome)
• 11 November 2025 – 9-Day Spain’s Southern Coast & Riviera Gems, from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Lisbon
• 20 November 2025 – 12-Day Atlantic Crossing, from Lisbon to Miami
• 2 December 2025 – 10-Day Caribbean & Panama Canal Passage, from Miami to Fuerte Amador (Panama City)
• 12 December 2025 – 17-Day Costa Rica, Mexico & Hawaiian Nights, from Fuerte Amador (Panama City) to Honolulu
• 29 December 2025 – 11-Day Pacific crossing from Honolulu to Tokyo
• 10 January 2026 – 8-Day Treasures of Japan & Taiwan, from Tokyo to Hong Kong

  Combination voyages featuring extended sailings and immersive adventures lasting up to 46 days are also available.

Luxury line Seabourn is offering a varied line-up of Asia cruises for the late 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. From December 2024 to March 2025, and again in November 2025, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will sail across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand, and to Japan. Seabourn Encore will begin with seven sailings between Singapore and Hong Kong, then continue to Japan, and finish with a transpacific crossing. The conclusion of the crossing marks the ship’s first-ever visit to the United States. Seabourn Quest will explore Japan during the cherry blossom season in spring and return in the fall to showcase autumn landscapes. It will visit new destinations such as Akita and Wakayama, Japan. "Our ultra-luxury Asia cruises continue to be a favorite among our guests," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "To meet the growing demand, we've enhanced our itineraries this season and are offering many exciting voyages throughout Asia to new destinations." Seabourn Encore's winter 2024 and spring 2025 season will sail to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. From December 2024 to March 2025, the ship will start its season of seven voyages between Singapore and Hong Kong, with both 13-day and 14-day options. The ship will finish its season with a 25-day Japan & Hawaiian Islands Pacific Crossing from Kobe, Japan to Long Beach, California, featuring a maiden call to Wakayama, Japan. The sailing will also include sea days with bespoke, curated onboard entertainment programs. Setting sail from March through April 2025, Seabourn Quest's 2025 spring Asia cruises range from 14 to 34 days with options to combine voyages for a comprehensive exploration of Asia. It takes in the northernmost and southernmost islands of Japan and a "Pacific Passage: Golden Week to Glacier Bay" 20-day voyage departing in April 2025. In fall 2025, Seabourn Quest will return to Japan for the iconic autumn landscapes. Between September and November 2025, the ship will embark on four sailings, ranging from 12 to 41 days, visiting more than 20 destinations across Japan's four main islands. Maiden calls for Seabourn Quest include Akita, with its hot springs and samurai districts; Ishinomaki, Niigata, and Wakayama.

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Luxury line Seabourn has completed the installation of Starlink cruise ship Wi-Fi across its fleet. SpaceX's Starlink operates Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite tech. The upgraded technology provides faster, more reliable service where Starlink's services are available. "Following the positive feedback received from our guests, we are thrilled to share that both our ocean and expedition ships now feature Starlink cruise ship Wi-Fi,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. Our guests can now choose to connect or disconnect as they wish." Starlink cruise ship Wi-Fi is now available on Seabourn's two new purpose-built ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit as well as its ocean ships. Additionally, select ocean and expedition voyages qualify for Seabourn's latest promotion, "The Sail of the Year Event", which offers up to 25% off select Seabourn ultra-luxury ocean and expedition voyages. It also includes up to $1,000USD shipboard credit per suite for bookings made by January 31, 2024. This promotion is available through February 29, 2024

Seabourn achieved a first with its two purpose-built expedition ships meeting up in Antarctica for the first time. Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture sailed together at the entrance to Neko Harbor, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit's maiden season in Antarctica. "We could not think of a better way to commemorate our first trip to Antarctica than meeting up with our sister ship, Seabourn Venture," said Stig Betten, captain of Seabourn Pursuit. Seabourn Pursuit just embarked on its maiden season of Antarctica cruises, while Seabourn Venture is beginning its second season. Both ships will operate 11- to 13-day voyages to Antarctica, as well as 21-day voyages to South Georgia, Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. These Antarctica cruises will offer included Zodiac outings and hikes across untouched landscapes. Optional kayaking and submarine excursions will also be available. Launched in 2022 and 2023, respectively, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit offer expedition activities led by a 24-person expedition team of scientists, scholars and naturalists. The ships are designed to PC6 Polar Class standards with almost 30,000 square feet of deck space and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views. The ships are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink.

Seabourn just unveiled details of its ‘2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems.’ The 129-day voyage on Seabourn Sojourn will visit 63 destinations and ports in 14 countries and is now open for sale. It departs Los Angeles on a voyage of approximately 28,000 nautical miles, crossing the International Dateline and Equator twice. The voyage visits the islands and atolls of the South Pacific, circumnavigates Australia, and crosses the North Pacific for the Alaskan summer. The sailing will feature five maiden calls and enjoy seven overnight port calls. Guests can sail the full 2026 World Cruise or on one of several shorter segments. There are complimentary benefits for guests who book the full 129-day World Cruise such as private dining experiences and premium internet packages with Starlink technology. It also includes a medical services package and an extended two-night pre-cruise hotel stay. Additional perks include a Gala Bon Voyage Dinner in Los Angeles the night prior to embarkation; a Private Māori Welcome in Auckland, and an exclusive dinner at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens.

 

The ultra-luxury line will celebrate same-day U.S. arrival with "A Toast on Both Coasts" in Seattle and Miami on September 29, 2023

  Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is set to raise a glass for "A Toast On Both Coasts" and celebrate the first time that both of the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, will be in the continental U.S. on the same day on Friday, September 29, 2023.     The brand-new ultra-luxury ship, Seabourn Pursuit, which launched on August 12, made its maiden arrival in the U.S. in Miami on the morning of September 29. Meanwhile, Seabourn Venture, which launched in July 2022, is arrived in the continental U.S. for the first time in Seattle that same morning.   "A Toast on Both Coasts" will commemorate Seabourn's two-vessel milestone in a style all its own with celebratory events unfolding on each ship at once. A triumphant moment will be a "virtual toast" for team members on both ships, traveling Seabourn guests, travel advisors, media, and invited dignitaries to clink glasses from the far corners of the country.   "The same-day arrival of our two ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ships in the U.S. is a very symbolic celebration of the dream and vision we have coming to life. Our dream was to bring our well-known Seabourn signature luxury to the world of exploration and adventure, and we did it," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "Both ships now exemplify the best of both worlds, taking our guests to the most remote destinations in the world in the elegance and comfort of their Seabourn home. 'A Toast on Both Coasts' is a testament to the hard work of our teams and a toast to all of our extraordinary guests who will fulfill their out of ordinary adventure dreams on board our state-of-the-art expedition ships."   A New Season for Seabourn's Expedition Vessels in Antarctica, South Pacific the Kimberley and Beyond Seabourn Pursuit will depart Miami on September 30 for a 10-day voyage exploring destinations throughout the Caribbean. On October 10, the ship will arrive in Barbados to begin its expedition journeys, taking guests to remote corners of the globe. Seabourn Pursuit will head south for expeditions exploring coastal South America, the Amazon, and Antarctica into late March 2024. Following its inaugural Antarctic season, the ship will head across the islands of the South Pacific and eventually to Australia, which will be the start of the line's first exploration of the Kimberley region in the Northern Territory and Western Australia between June and August 2024. The iconic Kimberley, with its red sandstone gorges, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife, and Aboriginal life and history, is the ideal setting for a truly, world-class expedition experience. In addition to the Kimberley, Seabourn Pursuit will visit Papua New Guinea, West Papua, Indonesia, and sail across the South Pacific between Chile and Melanesia between March and October 2024.   Sister ship Seabourn Venture will head down the West Coast of the Americas before reaching Antarctica, where it will explore the "White Continent" between November 2023 and February 2024. In late February 2024, Seabourn Venture will make a once-in-a-lifetime crossing of the Atlantic encompassing the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and Ascension Island. In March and April, the ship will take two sailings up the West Coast of Africa and Europe to be in position for the 2024 Arctic season.   Exploration, Adventure, and Luxurious Comfort Both Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit offer the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn, enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 24-person expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. Designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ship includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends the ship's global deployment and capabilities. There is close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn, as well as indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views. In addition, a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera is mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge and capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites.   The ships are also equipped with enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink, providing its expedition guests with faster service, greater connectivity and more reliable Wi-Fi wherever Starlink's services are available.   Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, like the rest of the ships in the Seabourn fleet, offer an abundance of space and elegance, eight dining experiences serving gourmet cuisine, and luxurious all-suite accommodations, including a pair of two-level Wintergarden suites.

Luxury line Seabourn has taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit. It was handed over in an official ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa. Seabourn Pursuit is the company's second purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship. Seabourn Pursuit has the same luxury ‘yacht like’ small ship experience. The ship will have a 24-person expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. It is designed and built for remote environments and built to PC6 Polar Class standards. Pursuit has nearly 30,000 square feet of deck space with indoor and outdoor guest areas boasting nearly 270-degree views. Seabourn Pursuit features eight dining venues and luxury all-suite accommodations, including two-level Wintergarden suites. “Seabourn Pursuit raises the bar for ultra-luxury expedition travel," said Natalya Leahy, Seabourn President. It comes one year after the delivery of Seabourn Venture. Seabourn Pursuit is scheduled to enter service August 12, 2023. The ship will sail five voyages in the Mediterranean before two voyages across the Atlantic and through the Caribbean. On October 10, 2023, the ship will arrive in Barbados to begin its expedition journeys. Expeditions will explore coastal South America, the Amazon, and Antarctica into late March 2024. Following its inaugural Antarctic season, the ship will head across to the islands of the South Pacific and eventually to Australia. There, it will offer Seabourn's first Kimberley region cruises in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Luxury cruise line Seabourn is selling its ship Seabourn Odyssey. The buyer is Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) which will allow Seabourn to continue operating it under a charter agreement. Seabourn will continue sailing all published voyages through August 22, 2024. Seabourn Odyssey will be delivered to MOL after the charter agreement. "We are happy to see her join a great company, MOL," said Seabourn President Natalya Leahy. "As we prepare to say farewell to Odyssey, I am excited to further optimize our fleet as we grow our expedition business.” The line takes Seabourn Pursuit this summer. Seabourn's fleet expansion into the ultra-luxury expedition market allows for a more diverse offering, it says.

Seabourn has unveiled new expedition voyages for 2024-2025 which includes the first Kimberley cruises in northern Australia. Voyages will be on two new purpose-built expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. Both ships will explore remote corners, from the South Pacific and Antarctica to the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland. It makes its Kimberley cruises debut on Seabourn Pursuit  between June and August 2024. In addition , Seabourn Pursuit will visit Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and sail to the South Pacific from Chile to Melanesia. Sister ship Seabourn Venture returns for another season in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic. Both ships will sail to Antarctica in late 2024 and early 2025. All expedition voyages are now on sale. "These new expeditions offer so many opportunities for guests to discover natural and cultural wonders," said Robin West, VP of Expeditions. "