The new programme brings together classic Mediterranean escapes, extended voyages across Northern Europe, immersive Alaska sailings and expeditions, including the ultimate bucket-list journey: a 94-day Pole-to-Pole Grand Expedition voyage. Across the season, guests can choose from 191 destinations in 34 countries, with overnight stays in more than 25 ports.
Ocean Voyages in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
In summer 2027, Seabourn Ovation will sail the Mediterranean. With 300 all-veranda suites, the ship offers an intimate way to explore some of Europe’s most celebrated coastlines. Itineraries of seven to 14 days combine established favourites such as Monte Carlo and Barcelona with smaller yacht harbours in Sardinia, Corsica and Lipari.
Guests will also discover less-frequented Greek ports including Volos, the gateway to the monasteries of Meteora, and Pylos on the Peloponnese. In Kusadasi, the line continues its tradition of hosting a complimentary evening concert in the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a signature Seabourn experience.
A highlight of the season is a 14-day Solar Eclipse voyage departing from Monaco on 23 July. This itinerary includes Amalfi, Taormina (Sicily) and Valletta before concluding in Dubrovnik. New for 2027 is a call at Bari, the capital of Puglia, from which guests can visit Matera’s rock-hewn dwellings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the recent James Bond movie, No Time to Die.
Seabourn Quest will sail a series of voyages in Northern Europe. These include routes to Norway and the North Cape, as well as round-Britain itineraries operating as no-fly cruises from Dover.
On 21 August, the ship departs on an 11-day European Capitals voyage linking Denmark and Sweden, with an overnight in Stockholm, alongside visits to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
Later in the season, Seabourn Quest crosses the Atlantic from Reykjavik to Montreal, where it begins a 12-day Canada and New England programme. Guests can expect to see the autumn colours of Quebec and Newfoundland, alongside World Heritage Sites such as the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows.
Immersive Alaska sailings
Seabourn Encore will divide its season between Alaska and Asia. In Alaska, the ship will offer a choice of seven- and 14-day itineraries that blend well-known ports such as Sitka and Ketchikan with more remote anchorages.
Guests can take part in the line’s Ventures by Seabourn programme, which includes guided Zodiac tours, kayak trips and wildlife-spotting excursions led by an expedition team. These experiences add a more adventurous dimension to Seabourn’s luxury style, allowing close encounters with glaciers, fjords and coastal wildlife.
In autumn, Seabourn Encore sails across the Pacific to begin its Asia season. Roundtrip departures from Tokyo are designed to coincide with Japan’s autumn foliage, offering opportunities to experience the country’s gardens, shrines and historic towns at their most atmospheric.
Expedition voyages: Arctic to Antarctica
Alongside its ocean fleet, Seabourn will continue to expand its expedition programme. Between March 2027 and April 2028, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture will visit 189 destinations across 39 countries, operating 28 unique itineraries. These range from eight-day voyages to an ambitious 94-day Pole-to-Pole expedition.
Across the season, 49 departures will offer in-depth exploration of remote landscapes and cultures, guided by a 23-member expedition team of scientists, naturalists, historians and photographers. Guests can expect ice landings, wildlife encounters and small-group excursions delivered with Seabourn’s hallmark style.
Both expedition ships will spend the austral summer in Antarctica, offering 11- to 25-day voyages. In March 2027, Seabourn Venture repositions from South America to Europe, operating a handful of small-ship non-expedition spring voyages before heading north for its Arctic season and covering the British Isles, Iceland and Greenland. From there, she undertakes two Northwest Passage crossings, following routes once attempted by early explorers.
The Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole
New for 2027 is Seabourn’s first Grand Expedition, a 94-day Pole-to-Pole voyage on Seabourn Venture. This journey spans 82° North to 66° South, covering more than 20,500 nautical miles. Guests will trace a path from the High Arctic through the Americas to Antarctica, combining remote destinations, cultural encounters and rare wildlife sightings.
Highlights include stepping onto the frozen ocean in Greenland or northern Canada when conditions allow, navigating parts of the Northwest Passage, and exploring the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The latter is home to vast colonies of king penguins and dramatic mountain scenery reminiscent of the Alps. In Antarctica, extended time in the region offers scope for landings, Zodiac tours and ice navigation.
Pacific and Kimberley explorations
Meanwhile, Seabourn Pursuit will focus on the lesser-travelled islands of the South Pacific. Voyages include a two-day exploration of Easter Island, where guests can stand among the iconic Moai statues.
Between May and August 2027, Seabourn Pursuit sails a series of 10-day journeys in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia, renowned for its dramatic red cliffs and Aboriginal rock art. These voyages can be combined into longer journeys, including a 26-day Papua New Guinea and Kimberley expedition or an 80-day itinerary linking Antarctica, South America and Australia.
A season of choice
Seabourn’s newly released 2027 and 2028 voyages illustrate the breadth of options now available to travellers. From classic European itineraries to once-in-a-lifetime expeditions, the season offers a spectrum of experiences across the oceans and polar regions. Whichever voyage is chosen, guests travel in the line’s signature style: intimate ships, attentive service and itineraries designed to immerse rather than simply pass through.
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