Expedition Cruising in the most comfortable way Possible.

In the latest trend from mainstream cruise lines to make sure they can truly offer something for all and to go after expedition Customers. Luxury line Seabourn is going to add two new ultra-high-end expedition ships to its fleet, with the first due to arrive in June 2021 and the second in May 2022.

“This is a groundbreaking moment for Seabourn and for luxury travelers, who will now find a new standard of authentic yet luxurious expedition adventures in new and amazing destinations few people will ever see,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “The combination of immersive experience, fine accommodations, and sumptuous amenities offered by these new ships builds on the success of our current product lineup and further demonstrates our leadership as innovators.”

As with all Seabourn ships, they will be small and carry up to 264 passengers in 132 balcony suites and will carry two submarines, 24 Zodiac boats and a fleet of kayaks. This won’t be completely new for Seabourn as they have been offering kayak and Zodiac touring as part of its Ventures by Seabourn program in select destinations since 2015.

“It’s been amazing to watch the growth of our expedition-style experience since our first sailing to Antarctica in 2013 through today, where we now offer the Ventures by Seabourn program in a number of desirable destinations around the world,” said Robin West, vice president of Expedition Operations and Planning for Seabourn. The line began developing this newest piece of its expedition offering last year.

As part of their design, the new ships will be built so they can sail to Antarctica and the Arctic. The first ship is currently planned to sail in the Arctic in late summer 2021, with a full winter season in Antarctica to follow. The onboard crew will include an expedition team composed of wilderness experts, scientists, historians and Zodiac operators.

Further details about the ship’s design and amenities will be released later this year, and specific itineraries and booking details will be released in early 2019.

Seabourn is the latest in a string of cruise lines to announce they are building new ships specifically for the expedition market including Scenic, Crystal and Celebrity Cruises.

Having previously sailed with Seabourn those who are lucky enough to take one of their expedition cruises will certainly be in for a treat.

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