SEABOURN VENTURE
The "Ultra-Luxury Expedition." A purpose-built PC6 vessel that marries rugged capability with the refined service of a private club.
- Guests
- 264
- Tonnage
- 23,000
- Launch
- 2022
- Crew
- 120
The Prodigy Verdict
Luxury without limits.
Seabourn Venture represents the brand's first dedicated expedition vessel. Unlike converted ships, this was built from the keel up for polar exploration with a PC6 ice-strengthened hull. It carries a 26-person expedition team, 24 Zodiacs, and two custom submarines. Despite the rugged exterior, the interior retains the Adam D. Tihany design elegance found on the rest of the fleet. It is intimate, incredibly inclusive, and designed for guests who want to see Antarctica without giving up their caviar and champagne.
- Adventure seekers who refuse to compromise on thread count or dining quality.
- Photography enthusiasts (the Bow Lounge offers incredible vantage points).
- Solo travelers, as expedition voyages often attract a social, like-minded crowd.
- Motion is more noticeable on a 23,000-ton ship, especially in the Drake Passage.
- Pace is active; early wake-up calls for Zodiac landings are the norm, not the exception.
- Submarine dives are an extra cost and are weather-dependent.
The Hardware
The ship is designed to facilitate exploration. Most public spaces feature floor-to-ceiling glass to ensure you never miss a whale breach.
The Submarines
Two custom-built U-Boat Worx submersibles capable of diving 300 meters. They offer champagne toasts on the ocean floor. (Extra cost).
The Bow Lounge
Located forward on Deck 6. It provides close-to-water views and telemetry screens showing the ship's navigation data.
The Landing Zone
The "Mudroom." A spacious area where guests gear up for Zodiac runs. It features heated boot lockers and plenty of space to change.
Discovery Center
The lecture hall. Large enough to seat all guests at once for briefings and enrichment talks by the expedition team.
Seabourn Square
The "living room" of the ship. Combines a library, coffee bar, guest services, and lounge into one central social hub.
Infinity Pool
An aft-facing infinity pool and two hot tubs. A surreal spot to relax while watching icebergs drift away in the ship's wake.
Dining & Provisions
Seabourn is known for culinary excellence. All venues are complimentary, and caviar is served on demand anywhere on the ship.
The Restaurant
Fine Dining
The main dining venue. Open seating with no reservations required. The menu changes daily and features high-end global cuisine.
The Colonnade
Casual / Theme
Buffet by day, table service by night. Often hosts special "Thomas Keller" theme nights featuring family-style comfort food.
Earth & Ocean
Al Fresco
Located on the pool deck. Weather permitting, this transforms into a romantic dinner venue under the stars with a rustic menu.
The Club
Sushi & Bites
In the evenings, The Club serves fresh sushi and light bites to accompany pre-dinner cocktails or late-night drinks.
Seabourn Square
Cafe
The heart of the ship for morning coffee, artisanal gelato, and light sandwiches throughout the day.
In-Suite Dining
24-Hour
Not just room service. You can have a multi-course dinner from The Restaurant menu served course-by-course in your suite.
Where It Sails
Seabourn Venture follows the ice. It spends winters in Antarctica and summers in the Arctic, with repositioning cruises hitting the Amazon or British Isles.
- Antarctica & South Georgia
- Svalbard, Greenland & Arctic
- Amazon River & South Pacific
Itineraries are destination-focused. Expect Zodiac landings once or twice a day in polar regions. The ship's size allows it to enter fjords larger vessels cannot.
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Cost Reality
High upfront cost, but almost zero bill at the end. Seabourn is a true all-inclusive luxury product.
- All Dining Venues
- Premium Spirits & Wine
- Gratuities
- Expedition Parka (Keepers)
- Zodiac Tours
- Submarine Dives (~$500+)
- Kayaking Excursions
- Spa Treatments
- Premium Shore Excursions
Book submarine and kayak excursions the moment you book the cruise. They have very limited capacity and sell out months in advance.
The Vibe Check
Is this ship for you? It is quiet, refined, and deeply educational.
Country club meets National Geographic. Guests are generally well-traveled and interested in lectures on glaciology and wildlife. It is not a party ship.
Typically older (50+), affluent couples and solo travelers. However, summer Arctic sailings see more multi-generational families.
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Cabin Recon
Every room is a suite with a veranda. A key feature is the heated drying closet for your wet expedition gear.
Veranda Suite
The "entry-level" room is a spacious 355 sq ft suite with a walk-in closet, marble bathroom, and separate seating area.
Panorama Veranda
Features floor-to-ceiling windows and a slightly different layout that maximizes views from the bed. Ideal for waking up to icebergs.
Wintergarden Suite
A stunning two-story loft suite with a glass-enclosed solarium on the lower level, perfect for wildlife viewing in privacy.