Seabourn is marking its 40th anniversary with a big program of northern and southern polar voyages for 2028-2029 that have opened for sale.
The season’s departures aboard its two modern ultra-luxury expedition ships — Seabourn Venture launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit (2023) — range from eight to 96 days, visiting more than 180 destinations across 29 countries.
The itineraries maximise time in nature with Zodiac cruising, kayaking, guided landings, and immersive enrichment led by expert 19-person expedition teams.
The Arctic and Svalbard
Between April and September 2028, both ships will explore the Arctic across a broad range of itineraries spanning Svalbard, Greenland and its vast fjord systems, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic and Northwest Passage. These cruises are timed for extended daylight hours and favourable ice conditions.
There’s a range of new Seabourn itineraries, plus a return to the dramatic landscapes of Svalbard on the 16‑day Iceland, Norway and Svalbard Expedition, with round‑trip voyages from Reykjavik departing June 26 and July 24, 2028.
The 2028-29 season will be Seabourn’s biggest-ever in the Arctic, timed for extended daylight hours and favourable ice conditions.
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. Peak whale activity is later in the season.
Among the new features is the 23-day Juan Fernandez Islands, Chilean Fjords and Antarctica itinerary; and more multi-day landing opportunities, conditions permitting.
2028 Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole
Seabourn’s second 96-day Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole sails from Reykjavik, Iceland to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The voyage traverses 147 degrees of latitude from the High Arctic to Antarctica in one continuous journey. It visits 14 countries and territories including five days in Antarctica, three days in South Georgia, and three days in the Falkland Islands with many opportunities for rare wildlife sightings such as polar bears, whales, penguins, seabirds and more, expedition and landside experiences, plus possible northern lights viewing.
Included in the fare are a pre‑cruise hotel stay in Reykjavik; charter flights; premium dining and drinks; and two complimentary kayak tours.
The grand expedition aboard Seabourn Venture departs August 16, 2028 and is priced from $165,399 per person for a veranda suite. There is an 82-day option that joins the voyage later.
Venture and Pursuit are custom-built exploration ships carrying up to 264 passengers. They are ice-rated PC6 vessels meaning they can safely traverse the main polar cruise destinations in first-year ice conditions.
Seabourn president Mark Tamis tells us: “As Seabourn approaches its 40th anniversary, our 2028–2029 expedition season is designed for travellers who want to explore the world’s most remote places in a deeper and more meaningful way.”
Visit seabourn.com or contact a travel advisor.
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