Seabourn Unveils 2028/29 Expedition Lineup, Including Second Pole to Pole Itinerary

Seabourn has opened for sale its 2028/29 expedition voyage collection, including the line’s second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole voyage.

In total, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will offer 49 departures ranging from eight to 96 days and visiting more than 180 destinations across 29 countries during the 2028/29 expedition season. Itineraries will span Arctic explorations across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, and Arctic Canada; Antarctic journeys to Antarctic, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands; and cruises to the Chilean Fjords and the remote Atlantic.

The season will include more Arctic expeditions than ever before, including Seabourn Pursuit’s first season exploring the Arctic and select remote regions, followed by Antarctica expeditions to close out the year.

“As Seabourn approaches its 40th anniversary, our 2028–2029 expedition season is designed for travelers who want to explore the world’s most remote places in a deeper and more meaningful way,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “From the return of our Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole to a broader Arctic program that reaches places like Svalbard and the Canadian High Arctic, these voyages reflect our commitment to pairing purposeful exploration with the service and luxury experience our guests expect from Seabourn.”

Pole to Pole

After considerable demand for its 2027 voyage, Seabourn will reprise its pole-to-pole itinerary, with a 96-day voyage that departs on Aug. 17, 2028 from Reykjavik and sailing all the way to Ushuaia, covering 20,500 nautical miles.

Along the way, guests will enjoy wildlife encounters and immersive expedition experiences across 14 countries and territories, including five days in Antarctica, three days in South Georgia, and three days in the Falkland Islands with a call to Port Stanley. The voyage also crosses the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn, features 62 days of expedition and port experiences, and is bookended with a pre‑cruise hotel stay in Reykjavik and charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, as well as a post‑charter flight to Buenos Aires.

Guests can choose between two itinerary options: the 96-day voyage or an 82-day option that starts later.

New highlights for the rest of the season include a 12-day summer in Iceland & the Faroe Islands itinerary; 15-day Greenland, the Torngat Mountains & Labrador Coast itinerary; and 23-day Juan Fernandez Islands, Chilean Fjords & Antarctica itinerary; among others.