Seabourn, an ultra-luxury cruise line, recently celebrated the keel laying for its first ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, during a ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.
The keel-laying ceremony marks a significant milestone in the construction of Seabourn Venture, scheduled to debut in June 2021.
“This milestone is always an exciting moment, as it represents another step forward in a new chapter of expedition cruising for Seabourn and our guests,” said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn. “I am incredibly proud of the way our fleet has continued to evolve and deliver over more than three decades of the finest cruise experience on the seas.”
In addition, Seabourn also announced the ship’s inaugural season itineraries. Between June 2021 and April 2022, Seabourn Venture will travel to remote destinations in the Arctic and Antarctica, Amazon, Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
A second Seabourn expedition vessel, still to be named, is scheduled to launch in May 2022. The new ships will have a brand new innovative design, created specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition traveler.
Modern Technology and Design
Both vessels are being built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and will include an array of modern hardware and technology that will extend their global deployment and capabilities.
The new expedition ships will feature two custom-built submarines, providing an unforgettable view of the world beneath the ocean’s surface. The ships will also be designed to carry a complement of double sea kayaks, mountain bikes and e-bikes as well as 24 Zodiacs that can accommodate all onboard guests at once.
Leading travel experts with experience in expedition, hospitality, and ultra-luxury cruising will be on hand to provide personalized service.
Renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany is designing the public areas and all categories of the ship’s 132 luxurious all veranda, all ocean-front suites, including the first-ever two story Grand Wintergarden Suite, as well as a bespoke furniture collection for both expedition vessels.
Inaugural Season Itineraries
During its inaugural season (July 2021-April 2022), Seabourn Venture will visit a vast number of breathtaking locations and remote destinations in the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as in the Amazon, Caribbean, Central and South America.
The new itineraries include 25 immersive voyages, ranging from seven to 22 days. The ship will visit more than 150 fascinating destinations across the globe with over 65 new or notable destinations that include new and compelling expedition experiences. Additionally, select voyages may be combined to create sailings of up to 30 days in length.
Northern Europe and the Arctic – Seabourn Venture will kick off its maiden season in Northern Europe and the Arctic, where guests can explore the seasonal extravagance in the northern polar region, visit Viking ruins, view whales, walrus and seals up close, bike the winding lanes of the outer British Isles, and trek to waterfalls and shining blue-white glaciers.
Caribbean, Central America and South America – Following Seabourn Venture’s expedition voyages in the Arctic, the ship will make its way south in October 2021, stopping at various exotic locales in Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
Antarctica – Beginning in November 2021, Seabourn Venture will spend the austral summer season at the southernmost continent. The ship will offer nine voyages spanning 11 to 22 days, that will provide the ultimate authentic experience on the Antarctic continent and islands, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
The Amazon – Between March and April 2022, Seabourn Venture will set sail on a series of five seven- to 12-day expedition voyages in the Amazon, where guests can cruise in Zodiacs along the Amazon River and visit ancient sites and indigenous Amazon villages.
Reservations are now available for Seabourn Venture’s inaugural expedition season.
SOURCE: Seabourn press release
