SEATTLE, October 7, 2025 – Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has been voted Best Expedition Cruise Line in Condé Nast Traveller UK’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row, reinforcing the company’s position at delivering once-in-a-lifetime luxury expedition experiences.
Being recognized in this category by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveller is a testament to Seabourn’s exceptional expedition itineraries, expert-led programming and intuitive, personalized service that continue to attract sophisticated, affluent travellers.
“We are honored to be recognized again by Condé Nast Traveller readers as the best in the expedition category, which reflects the growing passion for immersive, ultra-luxury exploration,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “Our expedition voyages are designed to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences where luxury meets adventure, allowing our guests to discover some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations without ever compromising the comfort or service of Seabourn. This award is a tribute to our entire team, who consistently go above and beyond to create unforgettable Seabourn Moments for our guests throughout their journeys.”
The expedition ships, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, offer the same luxurious small ship experience that travellers have come to expect from Seabourn, enhanced by world-class 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 ship includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends the ship’s global deployment and capabilities. There is close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn, 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 and capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites.
Seabourn’s entire ultra-luxury fleet is also equipped with enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing its guests with faster service, greater connectivity and more reliable Wi-Fi wherever Starlink’s services are available.
Seabourn’s 2026–2027 expedition voyages will span the globe, from the polar extremes of Antarctica and the Arctic, Greenland and Iceland to Australia’s Kimberley Coast and the remote islands of the South Pacific. Each immersive journey offers wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, dramatic landscapes and expert-led adventures by Seabourn’s world-class expedition team.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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