Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2028–2029 expedition programme, presenting an extended series of voyages shaped by increased activity in polar regions and the introduction of a second long-range expedition linking the Arctic and Antarctica. The season coincides with the company’s 40th anniversary and will be conducted by Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, which together are scheduled to operate 49 departures ranging from 8 to 96 days, covering more than 180 destinations across 29 countries.
The deployment places particular emphasis on high-latitude exploration, with itineraries extending across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Arctic Canada and the Northwest Passage, alongside voyages to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Chilean fjords. Additional routes incorporate remote Atlantic islands and lesser-visited coastal regions, reflecting a continued shift toward longer, more immersive expedition sailings. Activities throughout the programme are structured around close interaction with the environment, including Zodiac operations, guided landings and specialist-led interpretation.
Central to the season is the second iteration of the Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole, scheduled to depart on August 17th, 2028. This 96-day voyage will connect Reykjavík with Ushuaia, covering more than 20,000 nautical miles across a broad latitudinal range from the High Arctic to Antarctica. The itinerary includes extended time in polar regions, with planned operations in Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, as well as crossings of major global reference lines such as the Equator and the tropics. A shorter 82-day option will also be available, joining the voyage at a later stage while maintaining the same core expedition framework.
Company leadership indicated that the programme had been structured to meet growing interest in extended, destination-focused exploration, combining remote geographic access with the service standards associated with the brand. The return of the pole-to-pole voyage and the expansion of Arctic itineraries were presented as key elements of this approach, reinforcing the balance between expedition capability and onboard experience.
The Arctic segment of the season, operating between April and September 2028, represents the company’s most extensive northern deployment to date. Both vessels will operate across Greenland’s fjord systems, Baffin Island, Labrador and the High Arctic, with selected voyages reaching Ellesmere Island and tracing historic exploration routes. The programme also includes a renewed presence in Svalbard, alongside itineraries linking Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
From October 2028 through March 2029, the focus shifts southward, with both ships returning to Antarctic waters. Voyages during this period will range from 10 to 25 days and include the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Chilean fjords. Seasonal variations in ice conditions and wildlife activity are expected to shape each departure, with extended landing opportunities and enhanced naturalist programming incorporated where conditions permit.