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To reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, Seabourn Pursuit is constructed with the hardware and technology necessary to operate capably while delivering a guest experience filled with luxury comforts that leave travelers wanting for nothing.
Explore New Worlds
Visit some of the world's most remote locations, inaccessible to most larger cruise ships but ideal for Seabourn's ultra-luxury yacht-like smaller ships. Journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or the Kimberley region for the ultimate in bucket-list travel.
Learn more about Seabourn's newest purpose-built, ultra-luxury Expedition ship. She is truly a state-of-the-art vessel, with a yacht-like atmosphere, and incredible design details that stimulate all the senses and seamlessly blend the worlds of luxury with exploration and discovery. No compromises – now you can have it all!
This was a truly magical experience. Our 1st to Antarctica but 3rd expedition with Seabourn. The cabin, food, zodiacs experiences and trivia didn’t disappoint. The cabin feels really spacious& warming cabinet a bonus. Service at all restaurants and bars was impeccable. Although initially the entertainment was a bit lacking- a suggestion to cruise director meant an additional disco was added. The safety and care on and off zodiacs was top rate. We enjoyed every dish served to us in both in the colonnade and restaurant plus Sushi in the Club. The included wines were all reasonable quality & we enjoyed breakfasts and caviar in our cabin.The captain did a brilliant job helping us get a reasonable journey through the Drake Passage which meant we got the chance for a zodiac landing on the continent.The boutique was OK if you wanted expensive jewellery but found it difficult to use my onboard credit.OK it is expensive but when you realise they have to take everything with them and there are lots of expertise in the expedition team you can understand why
Before I get into my review, I want to give you some background. Seabourn is in the so-called “ultra-luxury” category (think Crystal, Silversea, Regent, etc.) of cruise lines. I know, I know. The term is dripping with elitism but it really is just an industry term which reflects the size of its ships. To be clear, the most expensive suites at sea are on Royal Caribbean and you will spent far more on Celebrity Retreat or Norwegian Haven than you would pay on most ultra-luxury lines. Each of the big cruise lines owns an ultra-luxury line: MSC owns Explora Journeys; Royal Caribbean owns Silversea; Norwegian owns Regent Seven Sea and Carnival owns Seabourn. Each of the ultra-luxury lines, except Explora Journeys, were at one point were independently owned. Carnival’s acquisition and subsequent attempts to sell Seabourn have been controversial. That said, Carnival’s theme is the “fun boat” and Seabourn is absolutely an ultra-luxury take on that theme. We had sailed Seabourn before in Greece. We had not even made it past the gangway when spouse dramatically turned around and snapped “I knew I would hate this boat!” He hasn’t wrong. The theme of Seabourn Encore was “deferred maintenance” and circus tent colors as décor. Can…you…stand…it? The famed Thomas Keller restaurant was a colossal disappointment and the food at most restaurants was inedible. Have you ever lost weight on a cruise ship? I have… And yet, the passengers and crew were big fun. The cruise director jumped in the pool fully dressed. Champagne and caviar rained down like mana from heaven. Their excursions were some of the best we’d ever taken. Everything was a very bespoke experience. The suites, despite the circus colors (you need sunglasses at night), were massive. The bathrooms were beautiful. However, we weren’t disappointed to disembark. After our experience, I dubbed Seabourn: Seaburp. So why would we rush back to take them on an expedition cruise? Seabourn has the two newest expedition ships. If you are going to the end of the known world, you do want a modern ship with stabilizers, Star Link, etc. So we both were reluctantly decided to give Seaburn Expeditions a try. I did make sure, repeatedly, that spouse knew that I would blame him for the remainder of his life if it sucked. First, Seabourn meets you immediately outside of baggage claim at the Buenos Aires International Airport. That is helpful as you are coming off a 9 hour flight, at an international airport and have no idea where you are supposed to go. Within minutes, you were whisked away to a Lyft/Uber which took you to your hotel. The hotel was stunning and could easily have been in any European capital. Think old world gilt walls, marble floors, and European service. Immediately upon entering, Seabourn agents greeted you and walked you to their own check-in and hospitality suite. The hospitality suite was white glove and had drinks and snacks but no welcome champagne which, I felt cheapened the otherwise high-end experience. Given that suites were not ready until 4pm, Seabourn had excursion offerings for guests. While I thought that was a nice touch, you had to pay for them. Expeditions are all-inclusive and so to nickel and dime like that, similar to the lack of a champagne welcome, seemed to cheapen the experience. Remember, guests are paying $10,000 to $25,000 per person for this type of cruise. The next morning, Seabourn provided a wonderful breakfast and then took you by shuttle to the domestic airport to fly to Ushuaia. Seabourn agents stayed with us from the hotel lobby all the way to Ushuaia’s airport. To be clear, you could not get lost if you tried. Seabourn agents, like God and the internet, were everywhere. Ushuaia is an adorable, almost Bavarian looking city sitting at the base of snow-capped mountain ranges. Despite the ship not sailing until late that day, Seabourn offered no excursions and instead sent you directly to the ship. Seabourn Pursuit is stunning. It is hunter green on the exterior and looks like a modern ski lodge inside. It was shocking that Pursuit and Encore were owned by the same line. We were in the Wintergarden Suite. There are only two on the ship and they are the largest suites available. The Wintergarden suite was two stories and nearly 1,000 square feet. It was worth it to upgrade because expedition ships are very, very small. There isn’t a large gym, a library, a movie theater, a casino, shows, etc. So you spend a lot more time in your suite than you would normally. We LOVED being in our suite and often ate our meals there. Despite how much we loved the Wintergarden suite, it did not come with any additional perks, which, again, we felt cheapened the experience. And the zodiacs were above our suite so we heard them being unloaded and loaded each day. Crossing the Drake Passage takes two days (thus a total of four days there and back). Yes, social media influencers have videos that look terrifying. The truth is expedition ships have stabilizers so you feel very little. We were lucky as we largely had the “Drake Lake” rather than the “Drake Shake” but even on our “Drake shake” day, it was hardly noticeable. We were blessed with clear skies and sunny weather and so, a day before you get to Antarctica, you could see the outline of the mountains. It was a moment I will never forget. I obviously cannot promise the weather but the ship does check weather reports constantly to ensure passengers go to places with the most optimal weather. Each day you have two excursions. One is land based and usually a hike and the other is a water excursion. Your expedition guide likely has a PhD in marine science or ornithology or some obscure scientific study. You go on excursions in small groups and so it is usually just about 10 to 30 people at any given time on foot and only a few zodiacs at a time go out in the water. Because of that, you hear nothing but nature: the cracking of ice, the sounds of seals snoring, etc. In between excursions you have mandatory briefings and lectures. To be honest, by 9pm most everyone was in bed as the day is exhausting. The polar plunge was one excursion where the entire ship was excited. You could feel the almost electric current of excitement. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was in good spirits. The food…well it was certainly an improvement on what we had on Encore but it still has a long way to go. I had some good meals but none that I would rank as one of the best at sea. The wine selection was also lacking. The dinner rose was Beach ($15.00 a bottle). Again, those little touches do cheapen the otherwise high-end experience. It was the most diverse passenger mix I had ever seen which is a tribute to Seabourn. You had singles, multi-generational families, every race, age, nationality and creed imaginable. And everyone got on well. The crew, and in particular, the cruise director, could teach a master class. They were fantastic. The return home had the same ups and downs. We came into port in Ushuaia a day early but Seabourn didn’t have any excursions (this time they didn’t even have paid excursions) and were a bit disorganized at the Ushuaia airport (its tiny with zero signage as to which of the 6 gates you use). The food in the return flight to Buenos Aires was…well… So would I sail with Seabourn Expeditions again? Yes, but I'd never pay Silversea prices for it.
Was a wonderful trip the staffs knowledge of each locations and the daily activities. Food was excellent and the organization was perfect. From airport pickup to departure staff was so friendly and got to know us very quickly. Really appreciated the open Bridge and how quickly the entire staff could make changes based upon weather and ice changes . Entertainment was great for this type of trip I didn’t sign up for entertainment on an expedition cruise. Did 2 submarine dives and 2 kayak trips kayaking in the ice with the humpback whales nearby was a once in a lifetime experience. The cabin service was always perfect and happened as soon as we left the room. Really enjoyed all the Xavier plates delivered on demand and the sushi bar before dinner with entertainment was perfect. We loved the coffee bar in Seabourn square. We loved the ship so much we are booked for a 21 day trip in April from Rio to Barcelona
Another outstanding experience on Seabourn, this time on the Pursuit headed from Papeete, Tahiti to Santiago (San Antonio) Chile via Pitcairn and Easter Island (Rapa Nui). This was our 7th Seabourn cruise and ranks right up there with our Antarctica experience. Imagine setting foot on two isolated Pacific islands on one cruise rarely visited by other travelers? The experience got off to a great start in Papeete with the hotel director Guy greeting us shore side. We were efficiently boarded with suites at the ready. The ship still looks new and everything worked well across the ship. Talk about a luxurious expedition ship! Why settle for inconveniences when one can travel in comfort? Everyone seemed to appreciate their room attendants based on final good byes and hugs during the last dance party. The Restaurant and Colonnade delivered excellent food and outstanding service. A special shout out to Phiwe and Marks in the Colonnade. They were professional, efficient, and a joy to interact with. We think this was due to exceptional leadership by Aleksandar. This gentleman led the team by example and collegiality. We witnessed encouragement and engagement with his team, as well as constantly attending to details personally, not chasing down a busy server to attend to something. A special thank you to Lisa the early morning barista in Seabourn Square. Order ready when my wife arrived in the early mornings. On our 15+ cruises, we have experienced many crew variations. Some have been disgruntled and others very content. All Seabourn crews have been excellent. This voyage saw the highest tier crew happiness, engagement and enthusiasm yet. Their demeanor influenced the passengers in such a way that there was a good morning or hello whenever one passed a fellow passenger. It was infectious! The crew reflected their leadership. Captain Steve was engaged, informative and visible. He gave useful noon briefings and was visible across the ship. The Cruise Director Olivia was energetic, creative, optimistic and funny. The ‘Teddy Tumble’ was hilarious (dropping teddy bears from the top of the atrium deck 9 into a champagne bucket on deck 4). We were informed most of the teddies survived in the infirmary. The expedition team was excellent. We were fortunate with weather and were able to land on Pitcairn Island which isn’t usually the case. Expert ship positioning and well coordinated Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation made this possible. Several of the expedition team members were passionate experts with excellent speaking skills (Merel and Amy in particular). Zodiac and on-shore expeditions were well led and enjoyable. We visited memorable locations (Anaa, Ducie, Pitcairn, Rapa Nui, Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe) with remarkable plants, birds, humpbacks and seals in abundance. One disappointment was a problem with one of the two submersibles. Despite a recent overhaul by U-Boat Worx, one was unable to dive below 40 meters. Since the Seabourn safety parameters require self-rescue, with only one boat able to go to 100 meters for wreck dives, these were cancelled. Disappointing and reflects poorly on the vendor. High marks for the Seabourn safety focus. Kayaking was a go and we enjoyed sea kayaking off Selkirk Island. We had close experiences with playful Juan Fernandez Fur Seals off both Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands. After 20 nights, we were very sorry to depart. Where did the time go? Only 22 months to our next Seabourn Pursuit experience, the Kimberly’s to Figi.
Seabourn Pursuit: Ultra-Luxury Suites
Designed with meticulous attention to detail and with the Seabourn traveler in mind, Seabourn Pursuit's luxurious suites define elegance and comfort. Your personal Suite Host and Suite Attendant are at your service for any extra needs, always with a warm and heartfelt smile. Explore your ultra-luxury home away from home.
Our world-class dining and culinary experiences rival the finest restaurants around the globe - even when we sail in the most remote destinations.
Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment. All dining venues are complimentary, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when, and with whom you wish.
Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda.
Seabourn Pursuit features luxurious, elegant, and generously appointed public and enrichment spaces designed by famed designer Adam D. Tihany. Learn more about the spaces that make your expedition voyage special.
Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.
Share the journey with a daring explorer or celebrated performer as part of Seabourn Conversations, where experts don’t just lecture, they are part of the daily social scene. Complete your day at sea with world-class fine dining, exclusive entertainment, and an evening of dancing under the stars.
Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Connect with fellow travelers in Seabourn Square or rise to the challenge in a game of trivia.
Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most up-to-date techniques. Seabourn’s spas are suitable for guests wishing to maintain a personal fitness regime or discover a new one. A well-equipped ocean-view gym and Motion Studio is staffed by professional fitness trainers, and a full-service salon for men and women complement the spas.
Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities onboard
