Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled the top 10 reasons to explore Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic on board Seabourn Venture in 2025. This purpose-built expedition ship promises immersive explorations in some of the most beautiful and uninhabited fjords in the Arctic, offering scenic cruising among breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, expert-led expeditions, and cultural immersion.

Top 10 Reasons to Experience Seabourn’s Arctic

1. Breathtaking Landscapes: The Arctic wilderness showcases its raw beauty through towering glaciers, vast regions of tundra, rugged coastlines, and pristine fjords.
2. Unique Wildlife Encounters: Guests can witness iconic Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat, including polar bears, walruses, seals, Arctic foxes, and various species of whales.
3. Midnight Sun & Northern Lights: The summer midnight sun extends each moment of exploration. In late August and September, guests may experience the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis, painting the night sky with vibrant hues of green, purple, and pink.
4. Remote Exploration: Seabourn Venture, designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, allows the line to explore remote destinations. Off-the-beaten-path expeditions explore remote Arctic islands, secluded bays, and hidden coves.
5. Cultural Immersion, Expert-Led Lectures, and Conversations: Guests can engage in educational lectures and presentations by an elite 24-person expedition team of onboard naturalists, scientists, and historians. Off the ship, guests can interact with local communities, learning about their rich cultural heritage and traditional lifestyles.
6. Expedition Experiences: Inclusive Experiences at every stop include curated shore excursions, cultural tours, guided Zodiac® cruises, hikes, and nature walks. Optional, guided Expedition Experiences include state-of-the-art, custom-built 6-guest submarines, and guided kayaking expeditions.
7. Polar Plunge: A Signature Seabourn Experience, guests brave the icy waters with a polar plunge, diving into the Arctic Ocean for a refreshing and adrenaline-pumping thrill.
8. The Mysterious Beauty of the Svalbard Experience: Guests can hike across stark, otherworldly landscapes guided by Seabourn’s Expedition team who will share insights on the unique plant life that thrives in this environment. They will admire rock formations and landscapes created by frost and water over time.
9. Luxurious Accommodations: Spacious, elegantly appointed suites featuring a pair of SWAROVSKI® binoculars and a heated gear wardrobe for expedition gear await guests as they return to the ship. There is close to 30,000 square feet of outdoor deck space and special touches at every turn, as well as indoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views.
10. Everything Included Except the Stress: The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference provides guests with complimentary Wi-Fi powered by SpaceX’s Starlink, welcome Champagne and a stocked in-suite bar, world-class dining, complimentary premium spirits and fine wines throughout the ship, and intuitive personalized service provided by Seabourn’s passionate team all while only having to unpack once.

Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

In May 2025, Seabourn Venture will provide in-depth expedition experiences throughout Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland, surrounding guests with glittering towers of ice; offering in-depth, cultural shore excursions; and exploring East Greenland at some of the most beautiful and uninhabited fjords in the world.

Northwest Passage

Departing August 6 and then August 27, Seabourn Venture will offer two back-to-back, 23-day voyages across the legendary Northwest Passage, inviting guests to follow the footsteps of seafarers and explorers who carved their way through this historic route.

Canadian Arctic

Starting August 2025, the ship will set sail again for the legendary Northwest Passage with two special journeys through the Canadian Arctic between Greenland and Alaska. Seabourn’s onboard historians and archaeologists will share stories of the triumphs and tragedies of Franklin’s and Amundsen’s famous expeditions. Expedition experiences include an Arctic Circle Trail Hike in Sisimiut, Greenland, and a walk through the Sermermiut Valley to the Ilulissat Icefjord Centre in Ilulissat, Greenland.

Join Seabourn Venture in 2025 for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Arctic, where every moment is filled with adventure and wonder. With ultra-luxury accommodations, expert-led excursions, and cultural experiences, guests will be immersed in these incredible destinations while enjoying Seabourn’s intimate, yacht-like atmosphere they know and love. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements about this state-of-the-art ship!