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Expedition Cruise Experience

The Seabourn All-inclusive Expedition Difference

  • Ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety and comfort

  • All ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed with a private veranda

  • Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations 

  • World-class 24-person Expedition Team, delivering immersive experiences and guiding you throughout your entire journey  

  • Inclusive Experiences at every stop, such as curated shore excursions, cultural tours, guided Zodiac® cruises, hikes, nature walks, and snorkeling

  • Optional, guided Expedition Experiences include state-of-the-art custom-built 6-guest submarines, providing the option to extend your expedition further for greater ocean exploration, kayaks, and other destination experiences**

  • Nearly 30,000 square feet of spacious open deck space for optimal nature and wildlife viewing

  • 4K GSS Cineflex camera capable of broadcasting imagery from up to 3 miles away on monitors located throughout the ship 

  • Complimentary Signature Events: Caviar on Ice, Polar Plunge, and more 

  • Open bridge*, providing firsthand access to the ship’s command center and officers navigating your journey 

  • Handcrafted itineraries designed to take the luxury traveler further, deeper, and closer to the most coveted and remote destinations in the world

  • Daily enrichment throughout the ship with expert-led ‘Fireside chats’, daily recaps and briefings, lectures, and Seabourn Conversations®, plus a multifunctional interactive virtual bridge

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi packages with unlimited minutes powered by SpaceX's Starlink 

  • Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences 

  • World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish 

  • Tipping is neither required, nor expected 

  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times  

  • Intimate ships with a private yacht-like atmosphere masterfully designed by iconic hospitality atelier Tihany Design 

  • Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*

  • Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability 

*At the Captain’s discretion 

**Optional programs, for additional charge

Included Experiences

Included Experiences*: our team works towards one handpicked experience a day, curating the most incredible excursion per destination

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*Included experiences where available.

The Expedition Team

About the Expedition Team

Our Expeditions are centered around authentic, personalized experiences, all facilitated by a 24-person Expedition team. This select group of academics, scientists and general naturalists share your passion for exploring and learning about some of the world's remote regions.

Who is the Expedition Team and What Role Do They Play in an Expedition?

Open Bridge Policy

Hosted by members of the Expedition team, our Open Bridge Policy* provides firsthand access  to the ship's command center and officers navigating your journey. Leave no corner unexplored.

*hosted at the Captain's discretion

adventure further with optional, non-inclusive experiences

Featured Optional Experiences

*At the Captain’s discretion 

Available in: Antarctica; South Georgia & The Falklands; Northwest Passage; Arctic; South Pacific

Optional Expedition: Submarines

Venture below the surface with optional submarine experiences; explore diverse marine life in the South Pacific, or discover the icy ocean of Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Each expedition ship carries two 6-seat submarines.

Optional Expedition: Submarines

Onboard both Expedition ships, we will have eight double kayaks and two six-seat submersibles. 

Kayak tours are approximately 90 minutes in length and submersible dives are approximately 40 to 45 minutes. Seabourn provides all the necessary equipment to participate in either activity. Both activities are optional and for charge. 

Because these activities do not have a set date of departure due to the flexible nature of expedition landing experiences, when searching online, these bookings populate on Day 1 of the voyage and limit capacity for throughout a voyage. As a result, not all guests will be able to kayak or go on a submersible dive on every sailing. There are also a number of itineraries where we cannot use the kayaks and subs. This is being reflected in the day-by-day itineraries on our website and with icons throughout our marketing and communications.

Available in: Antarctica; Amazon; Northwest Passage; South Georgia & The Falklands; South Pacific

Optional Expedition: Kayaking

Kayak through natural mazes in the Amazon, the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific, or the unforgiving tundra of the Arctic. Each expedition ship carries 8 double kayaks.

Optional Expedition: Kayaking

Onboard both Expedition ships, we will have eight double kayaks and two six-seat submersibles. 

Kayak tours are approximately 90 minutes in length and submersible dives are approximately 40 to 45 minutes. Seabourn provides all the necessary equipment to participate in either activity. Both activities are optional and for charge. 

Because these activities do not have a set date of departure due to the flexible nature of expedition landing experiences, when searching online, these bookings populate on Day 1 of the voyage and limit capacity for throughout a voyage. As a result, not all guests will be able to kayak or go on a submersible dive on every sailing. There are also a number of itineraries where we cannot use the kayaks and subs. This is being reflected in the day-by-day itineraries on our website and with icons throughout our marketing and communications.

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Available on: Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Sailings

Seabourn Journey: Iguazu Falls

A 3 night pre-cruise Journey to visit both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls. Enjoy a boat tour to explore the cascades from an entirely new view.

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Seabourn Journey: Iguazu Falls

Combine another extraordinary wonder of the world with your visit to the Great White Continent with this 3-night pre-cruise Journey to visit both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls and enjoy a boat tour to explore the cascades from an entirely new view.  Guests will depart and arrive from Buenos Aires. Space is limited and visas may be required for some nationalities.

Available on: South Pacific

Seabourn Journey: Australia

A 7-day highlight-reel tour of Australia, this journey includes a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, a pilgrimage and helicopter tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and travels through the lush Daintree Rainforest.

Seabourn Journey: Australia

A highlight-reel tour of Australia, this journey before or after your South Pacific expedition to or from Honiara, Solomon Islands, includes a private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, a pilgrimage to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, replete with a helicopter tour of the eponymous rock, and travels through the lush Daintree Rainforest in Cairns.  From the Rainforest, guests will also have access to swimming and snorkeling in the outer reef environment of the Great Barrier reef. Space is very limited.

What's Included on an Expedition?

What Activity Level is Required on an Expedition?

What is a Kayak Experience Like?

Available in: Kimberley

Optional Shore Excursion: Helicopter Flight

Take to the skies for access to a quintessential Kimberley attraction: the four stair-stepping tiers of Mitchell Falls. Guests will land in the National Park and hike a portion of the trail for an even closer look.

Optional Shore Excursion: Helicopter Flight

Take to the skies for access to a quintessential Kimberley attraction: the four stair-stepping tiers of Mitchell Falls. Guests will land in the National Park and hike a portion of the trail for an even closer look.

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Available in: Arctic

Optional Shore Excursion: Literary Dublin

Dublin is the fourth city of Literature. In the company of your local guide, explore the rich literary highlights of Ireland's capital. Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, then explore the Museum of Literature Ireland, which celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary culture from the past to the present.

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Optional Shore Excursion: Literary Dublin

Dublin, the capital of Ireland is the fourth city of Literature. No less than four Nobel Prizes for Literature have been awarded to writers associated with the city: George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney. Other illustrious Dublin writers of international repute include Jonathan Swift, Cardinal Newman, Oscar Wilde, Sean O’Casey, Denis Johnston, Flann O’Brien, Brendan Behan and Jennifer Johnston.

In the company of your local guide, set off from the pier and drive to Dublin city center, passing the Customs House, an 18th century neoclassical building designed by James Gandon, along the way. Stop at Trinity College to view the Book of Kells, a 9th century gospel manuscript of world renown.

Next, travel a short distance to the Museum of Literature Ireland or MoLI as it is known. The museum celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary culture from the past to the present, inspiring visitors of all ages to create, read and write. Drawing its core inspiration from the work of Ireland’s most famous writer, James Joyce, and named after his best-known female character, Molly Bloom, the museum features immersive multimedia exhibitions and priceless literary artefacts from the Irish state collections.

Explore MoLI’s treasure trove of artistry at your own pace before rejoining your coach and guide for your return journey to port.

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Available in: Amazon

Optional Shore Excursion: Pink Dolphin Encounter

Visit the local community of Lake Acajatuba where two residents befriended a number of the river’s pink cetaceans on a now famous floating pier.  You will have the opportunity to see and touch these marvelous dolphins as your guide hand-feeds them for a truly immersive experience.

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Optional Shore Excursion: Pink Dolphin Encounter

Visit the local community of Lake Acajatuba where two residents befriended a number of the river’s pink cetaceans on a now famous floating pier.  You will have the opportunity to see and touch these marvelous dolphins as your guide hand-feeds them for a truly immersive experience.

Image Masters Photography Masterclass

This immersive limited-seat workshop provides in-depth, in-the-field instruction on photo composition, camera technique, editing, and retouching, all led by an accomplished nature photographer.

What To Pack For an Expedition Cruise

 You don't need a lot of gear, just the right gear. Seabourn Adventure Outfitter can help. Complimentary parka, beanie, dry bag, and boots available for Arctic and Antarctic cruises.

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Witness the Seabourn Expedition Experience firsthand on sailings spanning every continent, from the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the otherworldy waters of the South Pacific. 

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Seabourn Ultra-luxury Experiences

Caviar In the Ice

Indulge in exquisite caviar and tartare service surrounded by the opulence of the glittering glaciers that flank our expansive viewing deck; or perhaps onboard a Zodiac® cruise you’ll never forget. 

Kuri Bay Pearl Reveal

This is your moment to celebrate the wonder of nature’s hidden treasures over a glass of fine champagne. You’ll gather close to witness the delicate opening of an oyster, unveiling the gleaming pearl within. 

Polar Plunge

Grab your cozy robe and head down to the Landing Zone to cheer on your brave companions, groove to the music, and perhaps indulge in some liquid courage to take the plunge yourself. For those daring enough to dive in, steaming cups of hot cocoa await, melting away the cold into a heartwarming memory.