There is a specific kind of magic that happens when ultra-luxury meets raw, untamed nature. Seabourn, the gold standard in expedition travel, is inviting you to experience that harmony firsthand with the “Yours to Explore Event.” From now until 5 May 2026, booking your 2026 or 2027 voyage comes with a suite of perks designed to make the journey as seamless as it is spectacular.
This isn’t just a promotion; it’s an upgrade to your entire travel story. Guests booking select voyages can enjoy:
- A complimentary two-category Veranda Suite upgrade, ensuring your morning coffee comes with the best view in the house.
- Shipboard credit to personalize your adventure ($300 for voyages under 13 days; $1,000 for journeys 14 days or longer).
Why Seabourn?
Seabourn’s fleet of intimate ships (carrying just 264 to 600 guests) feels less like a cruise ship and more like a private yacht. You only have to unpack once to unlock the entire globe, supported by a crew that remembers your name and how you take your martini.
As Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn, puts it: “This event gives guests more ways to personalize their journey while enjoying the intuitive service and intimate atmosphere at sea that define Seabourn.”
The Ultimate Bucket List: 13 Days in Antarctica
While Seabourn explores over 500 itineraries, from the autumn colors of New England to the hidden temples of Japan—there is one journey that stands alone: the 13-Day Antarctica Exploration aboard Seabourn Venture.
For many of us, Antarctica is the final frontier. It’s a place I’ve dreamt of visiting not just to see it, but to feel it. Imagine standing on your private veranda as the ship glides through the Lemaire Channel, the only sound being the crackle of “bergy bits” in the water.
I look forward to that first moment of true silence, broken only by the distant thunder of a calving glacier or the playful splash of a Gentoo penguin. On this 13-day immersion, you aren’t just a spectator; you are an explorer. Whether you’re heading out on a Zodiac with expert naturalists or potentially diving beneath the surface in one of Seabourn’s custom-built submarines, it’s about witnessing a world that feels completely untouched by time.
Built for the Great White South: The Seabourn Venture
If you’re like me and have spent years dreaming of the Antarctic Peninsula, you don’t just want to see the ice from a distance, you want to be part of the landscape. Seabourn Venture was designed to make that possible without sacrificing a single comfort.
- PC6 Polar Class Hull: This isn’t just technical jargon; it’s your ticket to the front row. This strengthened hull allows the ship to glide through medium first-year ice, meaning you can tuck into those narrow, glacier-filled fjords that larger ships simply can’t reach.
- The 26-Person Expedition Team: This is what I’d be most excited about. You aren’t just traveling with a crew; you’re traveling with world-class glaciologists, historians, and biologists. Imagine sitting at the bar in the Expedition Lounge, recounting the day’s whale sightings with the very scientist who helped you spot them from a Zodiac earlier that afternoon.
- A View from Below: Perhaps the most “James Bond” feature of the ship is its two custom-built submarines. While the surface of Antarctica is breathtaking, the world beneath the ice is a silent, neon-blue kingdom of sea spiders and glowing jellyfish. It’s a perspective very few humans will ever witness.
- The Mudroom (With a Luxury Twist): Before every excursion, you head to the “Bow Lounge.” It’s a high-tech space where you can monitor the ship’s nautical charts and weather. It makes the transition from your heated suite to your waterproof parka feel like a true mission briefing.
- Kayaks and Zodiacs: With a fleet of 24 Zodiacs, Seabourn ensures that every guest can get off the ship and onto the ice at the same time. There’s no waiting in long lines for your “turn” to see the penguins—when the wildlife appears, you’re ready to move.
Sailings available with “Yours to Explore Event” include:
- Seabourn Venture, July 6, 2026, 10-Day Wild Scottish Isles & Iceland
- Seabourn Encore, October 10,2026, 12-Day Harvest Horizons: Japan’s Coastal Charms
- Seabourn Pursuit, November 21, 2026, 21-Day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
- Seabourn Venture, January 7, 2027, 13-Day Antarctica Exploration
- Seabourn Quest, January 17, 2027, 23-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Explorer
- Seabourn Encore, February 15, 2027, 12-Day Jewels of Taiwan & Japan
- Seabourn Encore, February 27, 2027, 14-Day Sea of Japan & Plum Blossoms
- Seabourn Quest, March 26, 2027, 20-Day World Cruise: Australia Explorer
- Seabourn Venture, July 3, 2027, 14-Day Southeast Greenland & Iceland
- Seabourn Ovation, October 7, 2027, 12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
