SEATTLE, Nov. 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader
in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, celebrated a
historical moment when Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn
Venture, the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built
expedition ships, sailed together side by side for the first time
on Wednesday. The sister ships met at the entrance to the
picturesque Neko Harbor, surrounded
by towering icescapes, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit's
maiden season in Antarctica. To
commemorate the historic meeting, guests and team members gathered
on the expansive bow of each ship, where caviar and champagne were
served.
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"It was a very exciting day, and we could not think of a better
way to commemorate our first trip to Antarctica than meeting up with our sister
ship, Seabourn Venture," said Stig
Betten, captain of Seabourn Pursuit. "Many close
friends and colleagues from each ship cheered and toasted to each
other as we embarked on our expeditions to Antarctica, marking a new era in ultra-luxury
expeditions."
"It was an incredible 'Seabourn Moment' for our Seabourn
Venture guests and crew as we welcomed Seabourn Pursuit
to Antarctica for her first
season," said Jeroen Schuchmann,
captain of Seabourn Venture. "Seeing our two ships sail side
by side at the start of our Antarctica season solidifies the fact that we
at Seabourn are able to introduce so many more individuals to
breathtaking, remote destinations that few will ever visit."
"It was amazing to wake up this morning and join our guests and
team virtually at this historical moment for our Brand. We had a
dream to bring Seabourn Signature Luxury to the world of
exploration," said Natalya Leahy,
president of Seabourn. "Watching our two-purpose built ultra-luxury
expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, next to
each other today, and watching our guests raising champagne to each
other with a breathtaking backdrop of Neko
Harbor made me so proud. We truly brought this dream to life
and redefined expedition experiences."
Seabourn Pursuit just embarked on its maiden season
in Antarctica, while Seabourn
Venture is beginning its second season on the icy continent.
Both ships will operate 11- to 13-day voyages to Antarctica, as well as 21-day voyages to
South Georgia, Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. These itineraries will offer
included Zodiac outings to cruise among icebergs, observe penguin
colonies up close, and join the ship's Expedition Team to walk and
hike across untouched and seldom-seen landscapes. Optional kayaking
and submarine excursions will also be available.
Launched in 2022 and 2023, respectively, both Seabourn
Venture and Seabourn Pursuit offer the same luxurious
small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from
Seabourn, enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to
offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert
24-person expedition team of elite, world-renowned scientists,
scholars, naturalists, and more. Designed and built for remote,
diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ship
includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends
the ship's global deployment and capabilities. There is close to
30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn,
as well as indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree
views. In addition, a 4K GSS Cineflex
Camera is mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge and
capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors
located throughout the ship and in guest suites.
The ships are also equipped with enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity
with SpaceX's Starlink, providing its expedition guests with faster
service, greater connectivity, and more reliable Wi-Fi wherever
Starlink's services are available.
Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, like
the rest of the ships in the Seabourn fleet, offer an abundance of
space and elegance, eight dining experiences serving gourmet
cuisine, and luxurious all-suite accommodations, including a pair
of two-level Wintergarden suites.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional
travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore excursion call center is
available for guests at 1-800-984-3225.
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About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of
ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of
seven modern ships. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer
all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning
dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at
all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a
relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a
pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn
program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships,
including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn
Pursuit in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the
globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience
extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with
leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and
engaging speakers.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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