Seabourn Unveils 40th Anniversary ‘Ruby Collection’ of Voyages

Seabourn is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special collection of 54 “Ruby” voyages in 2028 across its ocean and expedition fleet. Each voyage features enhanced onboard offerings and exclusive experiences.

Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Notable voyages include: a 120-day “Cape to Cape” World Cruise departing Jan. 7, 2028; the line’s second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole, a 96-day journey from the High Arctic to Antarctica; a Yachtsman Collection of Caribbean and Mediterranean voyages; and newly curated itineraries designed around seasonal cultural moments in Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

“Some journeys stay with travelers forever,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “Our own journey began in 1988 when we redefined cruising with the world’s first fleet of luxury small ships, designed to feel like private yachts. As we celebrate 40 years of exploration, that same pioneering spirit shapes The Ruby Collection, featuring voyages across our ocean and expedition fleet that reflect where we began while pushing further into the places and experiences that define what exploration means with Seabourn.”

The Yachtsman Collection

The Yachtsman Collection revisits the vision that launched The Yachts of Seabourn in 1988: intimate ships built for relaxed elegance and access to harbors beyond the reach of larger vessels. The voyages concentrate on smaller Mediterranean and Caribbean ports, with extended time ashore and unhurried days at sea.

Itineraries call at secluded yacht havens including Bequia, Martinique, and British Virgin Islands, and pair coastal exploration in Corsica and Sardinia with signature experiences such as Caviar in the Surf at Carambola Beach, St. Kitts and Shopping with the Chef market visits in select ports.

Several sailings build in evening stays, including an overnight in Portofino and time on Pátmos to visit the Monastery of St. John.

New & Distinctive

From new ports to new itinerary combinations, the Ruby Collection features newly designed voyages and experiences created specifically for the Ruby Jubilee.

Southeast Asia & Japan

Southeast Asia & Japan

Seabourn Encore sails a series of Southeast Asia and Japan itineraries built around overnights in Shanghai, Osaka, and Kobe, and new Taiwan port calls at Taichung and Tainan. One voyage is timed to Taiwan’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, staged after a visit to the mountain town of Shifen, while Shopping with the Chef excursions take guests through regional markets from Nagasaki to Kagoshima.

Alaska

Seabourn Encore returns to Alaska with itineraries timed to the extended daylight of the summer solstice, adding maiden calls to Petersburg, Valdez, and the Chiswell Islands. The season offers an eight-day pre-cruise Denali Experience, combining rail travel into Denali National Park, a flightseeing excursion, and a farewell dinner in Juneau.

Canada & New England

On Seabourn Quest, a new Canada and New England itinerary marks Seabourn’s return to Red Bay, with an overnight in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and scenic cruising along the St. Lawrence River.

Northern Europe, the Arctic and the Canadian Maritimes

Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit expand the line’s exploration of the North. A round-trip Reykjavík expedition dedicates six days to Svalbard, home to the Arctic’s largest concentration of polar bears, with 199 guests aboard. New expedition itineraries linking Iceland and the British Isles add three port calls in the Faroe Islands, including a maiden call at Tvøroyri, along with the capital of Tórshavn and a Zodiac landing at Klaksvík. A maiden call at Cape Clear Island, Ireland, brings guests to the cliffs of Mizen Head. Farther west, expedition voyages trace the Greenland coast to Nanortalik and reach the Torngat Mountains and the Labrador coast.

South America & Antarctica

Seabourn’s expedition ships extend deeper into the Southern Hemisphere, with itineraries that combine Antarctica with the Juan Fernández Islands and Chilean Fjords, or with the Falklands, South Georgia, and Brazil. A 34-day voyage will cross the Atlantic Ocean, with visits to Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the remote islands of Saint Helena and Tristan da Cunha – the most remote inhabited island in the world – along with scenic cruising from Seabourn Venture around Boatswain Bird Island. The season emphasizes expedition access, with Zodiac and kayak exploration, penguin colonies, and landings on remote Antarctic shores.

2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise

The centerpiece of The Ruby Collection is the 120-Day “Cape to Cape” World Cruise. Departing Jan. 7, 2028, Seabourn Quest will traverse more than 26,000 nautical miles, visiting 58 destinations across 23 countries on five continents. A 112-day option from Miami to Lisbon is also available.

For the first time, guests will enjoy complimentary expedition-style experiences as part of a World Cruise itinerary, led by an 18-person expedition team. These immersive adventures will be available in Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, and other select locations, bringing guests closer to the continent’s stunning landscapes and wildlife.

2028 Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole

Seabourn Venture will once again unite the world’s northernmost and southernmost frontiers with a 96-day voyage departing Aug. 16, 2028, sailing from the Arctic to Antarctica across more than 20,500 nautical miles and 147 degrees of latitude. The journey begins in the High Arctic, exploring Ellesmere Island, one of the world’s northernmost and most remote frontiers. Along the way, guests experience wildlife sightings and expedition landings across 14 countries and territories, including five days in Antarctica, three in South Georgia, and three in the Falkland Islands.

An 82-day Arctic to Antarctica option is also available, departing Aug. 30, 2028.

The Ruby Collection also brings back guest favorites that have anchored the Seabourn experience for nearly four decades. Baltic itineraries return alongside established routes across Alaska, the British Isles, Southeast Asia, and Antarctica.

Also in 2028, the line debuts a collaboration with “The Atlantic,” inspired by their annual Atlantic Festival. The “12-Day with The Atlantic: A Seabourn Conversations Exclusive” sailing departs Oct. 4, 2028, on Seabourn Quest from Montréal to Boston, bringing leading thinkers and cultural voices on board for programming curated exclusively for Seabourn guests.

Celebrating 40 Years on Every Sailing

Throughout 2028, every Seabourn sailing will feature special onboard enhancements inspired by the Ruby Jubilee, from specialty events and signature celebrations to themed entertainment and enrichment inspired by eras past. The Ruby Collection voyages will feature additional celebratory touches designed to bring Seabourn’s 40-year story to life on board. Seabourn will share additional details as they become available.