Seabourn Unveils its 1st-Ever Pole-to-Pole Expedition Grand Voyage
by Bruce Parkinson
Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line Seabourn has announced its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture.
Departing on August 17, 2027 and concluding November 19, 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course from the High Arctic to Antarctica and offering a once-in-a-lifetime combination of remote landings, immersive expeditions, rare wildlife sightings, and signature Seabourn luxury experiences.
The voyage begins with an overnight stay in Reykjavik, Iceland, followed by a charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where guests will embark the ship.
Over the course of the sailing, Seabourn Venture will offer 60 days of expedition experiences and visits to destinations across 14 countries and territories, including five days in Antarctica, three in South Georgia, and three in the Falkland Islands, as well as six days in the famed Northwest Passage and a new three-day experience to the remote and rarely-visited Ellesmere Island in the Arctic Archipelago.
Additional highlights include 33 sea days and crossings of the equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn. Between the poles, guests will also explore sun-drenched tropical islands and vibrant coastal regions across the Caribbean and South America, experiencing the full spectrum of the planet’s geography, from icy wilderness to equatorial warmth.
The sailing concludes in Ushuaia, Argentina, with a post-cruise charter flight to Buenos Aires. The full itinerary is available on Seabourn’s website. Reservations for the 2027 Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition voyage are currently open for sale to past guests and will be open for sale to the public on August 13, 2025.
“Our Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition is unlike anything we’ve ever offered and is a once-in-a-lifetime journey designed for travellers who dream of exploring the ends of the Earth in total comfort and luxury,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn.
“From the High Arctic to Antarctica, guests will sail through some of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on Earth, all while enjoying the hallmarks of Seabourn’s luxury experience. It is an extraordinary voyage that only Seabourn can deliver.”
Shorter Grand Expedition Option: 82 days
For added flexibility, Seabourn will also offer a shorter 82-day Grand Expedition option, from August 29 to November 19, 2027.
Exclusive “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” Benefits and Amenities
Guests sailing on the 94- or 82-day voyage will receive a curated, value-packed menu of benefits and amenities:
- Up to $10,000 Shipboard Credit per Suite
- Upgraded stream Wi-Fi packages, powered by Starlink (two devices)
- Unlimited laundry services
- Round-trip Business Class Air
- One submarine dive in one of the ship’s two custom-built submarines
- Two kayak tours, one per hemisphere
- A commemorative, custom Polar Parka designed exclusively for the Grand Expedition
