Sarah Bretz, ContributorSeabourn has announced its 2026-2027 expedition cruising schedule aboard its two expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. The ships are scheduled to visit up to 161 destinations in 31 countries, operating 24 unique itineraries with 46 departures total.
Seabourn Venture
Between March 2026 and March 2027, Seabourn Venture will visit 63 destinations across 12 countries, operating both expedition experiences and traditional ocean voyages ranging from 10 to 25 days. Regions include Iceland, Greenland, Labrador, and the British Isles in the Northern Hemisphere. The vessel will also join Seabourn Pursuit for another season in Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.
Between April and June 2026, Venture will offer non-expedition cruises, sailing across the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean and around the Iberian Peninsula. These unique voyages will call on 34 destinations across eight countries on four different itineraries.
Seabourn Pursuit
Between February 2026 and March 2027, Seabourn Pursuit will operate expedition experiences ranging from 10 to 22 days, traveling to 71 destinations in over 13 countries. The ship’s route will take it from the colorful islands of the South Pacific to the rugged landscape of Kimberley, then onto the remote wonders of Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.
Guests can also sail halfway across the world on a unique combination voyage, an 82-day Across Three Continents: Oceania to Antarctica sailing that departs September 2, 2026 from Broome, Australia.
The Onboard Experience
Both Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit offer the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn. The experience is enhanced by equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities, led by an expert 23-person expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more.
Designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ships include a plethora of modern hardware and technology. There’s close to 30,000 square feet of deck space, 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, capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites.
The vessels are also equipped with enhanced wifi connectivity through SpaceX’s Starlink, providing more reliable connectivity and faster service wherever Starlink is available.
Photography Program
During select Seabourn expedition cruises, guests can participate in the optional Image Masters program, a new hands-on program that will provide in-the-field instruction on photo composition, camera technique, editing, and retouching all led by an accomplished nature photographer.
Participating guests will enjoy priority access to the onboard photographer, curated outings both on the ship and ashore, and priority access to the Photo Studio, as well as educational programming designed to polish their photography skills. The program takes place over four days during the sailing and starts at $1,500 per person.
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