Seabourn will offer unique luxury expedition experiences aboard its new ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, debuting this summer. Seabourn will offer guests the widest range of expedition experiences in true luxury style, allowing them to explore rare and captivating destinations, both above and below the water.
Most itineraries will include expedition offerings such as Zodiac cruises, nature walks and excursions, scuba diving, and snorkeling. In addition, the ship will offer optional expeditions with dives in two submersibles and kayaking at select destinations. Led by a 24-member expedition team of experts, including scientists, academics, naturalists, and more, guests will receive the highest level of knowledge and guidance throughout their Seabourn expedition voyage.
“Seabourn Pursuit invites travelers to embark on extraordinary journeys that seamlessly blend ultra-luxury experiences with memorable adventures,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.
Expedition experiences include the following activities:
- Zodiacs: Each ship features a fleet of 24 Zodiacs, providing guests with close encounters with natural wonders from around the world. They are complimentary and available on all Seabourn Pursuit sailings.
- Nature walks and excursions: Available on all trips, nature walks and hikes allow guests to explore diverse locations, from lush rainforests to rugged terrain, turning every step into an opportunity for discovery.
- Kayaking: Seabourn's optional kayaking expeditions offer guests the opportunity to connect intimately with nature and wildlife. Led by expert members of the Expedition Team, these expeditions are available for an additional fee.
- Submersibles: Select voyages will feature two state-of-the-art, custom-built submersibles for an unforgettable underwater exploration. Submersible experiences are available for an additional fee and will be offered on select itineraries.
- Diving: In select warm-water destinations, Seabourn's scuba diving sessions invite guests to immerse themselves in captivating underwater worlds.
- Snorkeling: In warm-weather destinations, Seabourn offers complimentary snorkeling adventures, where guests can don masks and fins and explore the vibrant underwater world just below the surface.
The Seabourn Pursuit is scheduled to enter service on August 12, 2023, and sail five Mediterranean voyages before embarking on two voyages across the Atlantic and the Caribbean. On October 10, 2023, the ship will arrive in Barbados to begin its expedition voyages, taking guests to remote corners of the globe. The Seabourn Pursuit will then head south to explore the coast of South America, the Amazon, and Antarctica through the end of March 2024.
After its inaugural season in Antarctica, the ship will head to the South Pacific islands and finally to Australia, where it will begin the line's first exploration in the Kimberley region of the Northern Territory and Western Australia between June and August 2024.
The Seabourn Pursuit is designed and built for diverse environments to Polar Class PC6 standards and will include modern hardware and technology that will expand the ship's capabilities.
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