Seabourn elevates expedition travel to a higher level with new ultra-luxury expedition ships.
Seabourn Venture will represent a new era in expedition cruising, designed for those whose appetite for unique experiences is matched by a taste for ultra-luxury amenities.
Seabourn Expeditions feature a 26-person expedition team of wildlife experts, scientists, historians and naturalists who share a passion for creating unforgettable wildlife and destination experiences for guests. Experience luxury and adventure as you sail through the northern and southern polar regions and become an active participant in the natural world around you.
Expedition Cruising creates once-in-a-lifetime moments…moments you will wish to have again and again. The experience brings out the curiosity and thirst for exploring – learning and discovering things you had only read or dreamt about. It will capture your intellect, your ambition, your imagination, and your passion for continuing this type of experience in all your upcoming travels. It gets into your soul and changes the way you travel and how you wish to experience the world
As well as wildlife spotting – think everything from whales to polar bears and walruses – you’ll get the chance to explore on land, with hiking locations ranging from Viking ruins to ancient Incan sites and indigenous Amazon villages.
We’ve looked at what’s in store on three Seabourn Expeditions cruises aboard the ultra-luxury Seabourn Venture with its gourmet dining, discovery centre and amazing lounges custom-designed for the best views of the natural wonders you’ll encounter during your once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Departing from Oslo onboard Seabourn Venture and ending in Reykjavik, this incredible trip gives you a full five days around the islands of Svalbard, which soar up from the Arctic Ocean halfway between the North Cape of Norway and the North Pole, and offer up sighting of migratory birds, grazing reindeer, Arctic foxes, seals, walruses, polar bears patrolling the rocky shorelines and floating ice and whales breaching offshore.
You’ll also enjoy five days discovering Greenland, mainly Scoresby Sund, the longest fjord in the world and one of the most remote and wildest regions on Earth, with wildlife including muskox, foxes, Arctic hares, short-tailed weasels and lemmings, and the famous ‘iceberg graveyard’ of Rødefjord.
Cruise from £13,999pp, departing on 06/08/22
This epic journey on Seabourn Venture from Canada’s maritime province of Newfoundland to the Barbados capital Bridgetown stops off in Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis and Martinique.
Along the way you’ll get the chance to explore the El Yunque rainforest on the northeastern side of Puerto Rico, with its mountain lakes, waterfalls, teak forests and magnificent phosphorescent bays; tour the pristine, traffic-free Virgin island of Jost Van Dyke that still looks much as it must have 100 or even 200 years ago; and relax on St. Kitts’ golden Carambola Beach with its glamorous beach clubs and restaurants and its water sports, or see the island’s lovingly preserved plantation greathouses and the UNESCO listed Brimstone Hill Fortress.
In Fort-de-France, Martinique’s capital, you may well think of New Orleans or Nice (its boutiques have a distinct Gallic feel), while the island also has tranquil beaches and lush rainforest to discover.
Cruise from £4,499pp which includes $600 shipboard credit per suite, departing on 02/10/22
Voyaging on Seabourn Venture from Bridgetown in Barbados to Callao (Lima) in Peru, this epic cruise takes you to the Caribbean coast of Columbia, where Santa Marta – South America’s second-oldest city – beckons on its gorgeous bay and the Tayrona National Park lures with its golden beaches interspersed with vast volcanic boulders, jungle vegetation and wildlife galore. From here you’ll head through the iconic Panama Canal to soak up some of the highlights of Ecuador and Peru, including the Petrified Forest Puyango – the world’s largest array of fossil trees.
Cruise from £7,499pp which includes $800 shipboard credit per suite, departing on 12/10/22
To book your expedition with Seabourn, get in touch today. You’ll benefit from full financial protection and a 24-hour duty office ready to assist you before, during and after your trip.
Cunard epitomises luxury travel, invoking pure relaxation and opulence. Now, this timeless experience comes with an irresistible offer just in time for summer. Through Cunard’s latest campaign, guests can elevate their luxury cruise with an unparalleled $660 onboard credit per balcony stateroom.
On the north coast of Crete, this luxury seafront property sits on a gorgeous Blue Flag beach ideal for family time, and also has unique offerings for those travelling with kids of various ages, including visits to its own organic farm and the chance to help take care of loggerhead sea turtles in season.
Nestled on the sun-kissed shores of Crete, the Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort offers an idyllic retreat for families seeking both relaxation and adventure. Tapping into the rich tapestry of Cretan history, the resort's architecture is reminiscent of the grandeur of ancient Minoan palaces and the elegance of Venetian nobility, providing a backdrop that fascinates both adults and children alike.