Ventures by Seabourn is the programme that lets a Mediterranean or Alaskan cruise behave like an expedition voyage for a morning at a time.
A permanent expedition team of naturalists, historians and marine scientists sails on Ventures-designated voyages, running Zodiac cruising, sea kayaking and guided hikes in places conventional coach tours cannot reach.
On the expedition ships Venture and Pursuit the programme is the core product, extended by two custom submersibles rated to 300 metres.
On the ocean fleet, Ventures excursions are sold separately from standard shore excursions and sell out early — they are typically capped at 12 to 24 guests.
The team also runs an onboard lecture programme, which on Norway and Alaska sailings is substantially better than the general enrichment offering elsewhere in the luxury field.
What's included
- Permanent expedition team of naturalists and scientists
- Zodiac cruising and sea kayaking in small groups
- Submersible dives on Venture and Pursuit
- Daily lecture and enrichment programme
- Available on selected ocean itineraries, not only expedition voyages
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Ships offering this experience
Launched 2022
Seabourn Venture
Seabourn's first purpose-built expedition ship — PC6 ice class, two submersibles, 24 Zodiacs and full ultra-luxury service.
Launched 2023
Seabourn Pursuit
The second Seabourn expedition ship — identical polar capability with a deployment built around the Kimberley coast and Antarctica.
Launched 2009
Seabourn Odyssey
The lead Odyssey-class Seabourn ship — 458 guests, open bars throughout, a fold-out marina and The Grill by Thomas Keller.
Launched 2010
Seabourn Sojourn
The second Odyssey-class ship — the same 458-guest layout, regularly assigned to Northern Europe and the Australia and Asia seasons.
Launched 2011
Seabourn Quest
The third Odyssey-class ship — ice-strengthened and long the fleet's Antarctica vessel before the dedicated expedition ships arrived.
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