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Seabourn Venture: ship guide

Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship: 264 guests, PC6 hull, 24 Zodiacs.

Best for: Experienced travelers who want Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland or the Northwest Passage on a small polar-class ship with Seabourn’s all-inclusive service, and who want a Zodiac seat for every guest rather than a wait list. Sails from Ushuaia, Reykjavik, Kangerlussuaq in 2026 and 2027.

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Seabourn Venture
Seabourn Venture
23,000gross tons
264guests at double occupancy
120crew
10decks
2022entered service
557 ftlong
132staterooms

About Seabourn Venture

Seabourn Venture launched in 2022 as the line’s first purpose-built luxury expedition ship, built in Italy to PC6 Polar Class standards with an ice-strengthened hull. At about 23,000 gross tons and 557 feet she carries 264 guests in 132 oceanfront veranda suites, served by a crew of about 120 and a 19-member expedition team of scientists, scholars and naturalists. Two Zodiac loading platforms, a Landing Zone on Deck 3 and 24 Zodiacs plus eight double kayaks let the whole ship go ashore quickly.

The ship keeps the Seabourn ocean-ship comforts: open-seating dining in The Restaurant and The Colonnade with no surcharge, premium spirits and fine wines poured all day, a personal suite host, a stocked in-suite bar and Swarovski binoculars in every suite. Expedition-specific spaces include the Expedition Lounge and Discovery Center on Deck 4, the forward Bow Lounge, the Constellation Lounge observation room on Deck 9, the Sky Bar and an infinity pool aft on Deck 5, and glass-walled saunas with ocean views in the spa.

Venture works the Northern Hemisphere from spring to fall and Antarctica in the southern summer. In 2026 she sails Iceland, Greenland, Labrador and the British Isles from Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq in July and September, then heads south for the Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands season from Ushuaia between October 2026 and March 2027. In 2027 she adds eight Arctic departures, two Northwest Passage round trips from Kangerlussuaq and Seabourn’s first 94-day Pole to Pole Grand Expedition from Greenland to Ushuaia, departing August 17, 2027.

  • Built to PC6 Polar Class standards with an ice-strengthened hull for Antarctica and the High Arctic
  • 24 Zodiacs, eight double kayaks and two loading platforms for fast landings
  • 19-member expedition team of scientists, scholars and naturalists on every voyage
  • Expedition Lounge, Discovery Center lecture theater and the forward Bow Lounge
  • Constellation Lounge on Deck 9 with a mast-mounted Cineflex camera that broadcasts wildlife sightings to every suite
  • Infinity pool and Sky Bar at the stern, with glass-walled ocean-view saunas in the spa
  • 132 oceanfront veranda suites, every one with Swarovski binoculars and a stocked bar
  • 94-day Pole to Pole Grand Expedition from Greenland to Ushuaia in 2027

Staterooms and suites

Veranda Suite

About 355 square feet including a 75 square foot veranda, with a queen or twin beds, a living area with convertible sofa, walk-in closet, stocked bar and refrigerator and a bath with separate tub and shower; the four Veranda grades spread across Decks 5 to 8.

Penthouse Suite

About 527 square feet including a 97 square foot veranda, with a separate bedroom, two flat-screen TVs and dining for two to four, mostly on Decks 7 and 8.

Penthouse Panorama Suite

About 417 square feet including an 85 square foot veranda, with oversize windows so the bed faces the view; found in suites 513 to 516, 611 to 614, 711 to 714 and 802 to 805.

Owner’s Suite

About 1,023 square feet including a 484 square foot veranda in suites 700 and 701, with a separate bedroom, dining for four, complimentary Wi-Fi and a whirlpool tub, plus a personal heated wardrobe for drying expedition gear.

Signature and Wintergarden Suites

Signature Suites on Deck 8 and Wintergarden Suites on Deck 7 with a glass-enclosed solarium, dining for six and a pantry with wet bar; suites 733 and 735 or 734 and 736 combine into Grand Wintergarden Suites.

Seabourn Venture deck plans

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Deck 10 plan

Deck 10

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On board Seabourn Venture

Whirlpools
Whirlpools
The Retreat
The Retreat
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Patio
The Patio
The Colonnade
The Colonnade
The Club
The Club
Sun Terrace
Sun Terrace
Spa Lobby
Spa Lobby
Spa and Wellness
Spa and Wellness
Sky Bar
Sky Bar
Seabourn Square
Seabourn Square
Seabourn Conversations
Seabourn Conversations

Dining on Seabourn Venture

The RestaurantIncluded

Open-seating main dining room on Deck 4 with classic and creative fine dining and new seasonal recipes each week.

The ColonnadeIncluded

Casual indoor and outdoor venue on Deck 5 with buffet or table service for breakfast and lunch and themed dinners.

The PatioIncluded

Poolside casual dining beside the infinity pool for salads, pizza and burgers when the weather allows.

Sushi bites at The ClubIncluded

Light sushi and sashimi bites served in The Club in the early evening.

Seabourn SquareIncluded

Coffee bar on Deck 6 with specialty coffees, pastries, sandwiches and gelato beside the library and guest services.

In-Suite DiningIncluded

Dinner from The Restaurant menu served in the suite or on the veranda, plus an all-day menu.

Caviar on the IceIncluded

Champagne and caviar served on the ice or from a Zodiac on polar sailings, alongside the Polar Plunge.

Entertainment and activities

  • Zodiac cruises and landings led by the expedition team, with guided walks, hikes and snorkeling where conditions allow
  • Optional kayaking in eight double kayaks, about 90 minutes per outing
  • Discovery Center lectures and recaps on natural history, culture and the day’s wildlife
  • Constellation Lounge observation room with the mast camera feed, and the Bow Lounge forward
  • The Club and Sky Bar with live music, plus the stern infinity pool and whirlpools
  • Image Masters photography masterclasses with professional photographers
  • The Spa at Seabourn with glass-walled saunas, treatment rooms and an ocean-view fitness center
  • Polar Plunge and Caviar on the Ice on Antarctic and Arctic sailings

Families and who it suits

Seabourn Venture suits adults; there is no kids club or youth program, Zodiac and kayak outings are run for grown-up explorers, and the itineraries are long polar and remote-island voyages of 10 to 25 days.

Best for: Experienced travelers who want Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland or the Northwest Passage on a small polar-class ship with Seabourn’s all-inclusive service, and who want a Zodiac seat for every guest rather than a wait list.

Sails from: Ushuaia, Reykjavik, Kangerlussuaq · Regions: Antarctica, Arctic, Iceland & Greenland, Northwest Passage, British Isles

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Seabourn Venture’s upcoming ports

The ports on Seabourn Venture’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Montevideo, UruguaySouth America tours →Ushuaia, ArgentinaSouth America tours →

Ports from sailings departing Oct 29, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Seabourn Venture questions we answer every day

How big is Seabourn Venture?
Seabourn Venture is about 23,000 gross tons and 557 feet long, with 10 decks and 132 oceanfront veranda suites for 264 guests, a crew of about 120 and a 19-member expedition team. She launched in 2022 as Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship and was built to PC6 Polar Class standards with an ice-strengthened hull for Antarctic and High Arctic waters.
Where does Seabourn Venture sail in 2026 and 2027?
In July and September 2026 she sails 10- to 14-day voyages to Iceland, Greenland and Scotland from Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq, then repositions via Canada, the Caribbean and Brazil to Ushuaia for Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands from November 2026 to March 2027. In 2027 she sails the British Isles and Northern Europe in spring, eight Arctic departures of 12 to 18 days from June, two 18-day Northwest Passage round trips from Kangerlussuaq, and the 94-day Pole to Pole Grand Expedition from August 17 to November 19, 2027.
What expedition equipment is on board?
Seabourn lists 24 Zodiacs, eight double kayaks and two Zodiac loading platforms with a Landing Zone on Deck 3, so landings move quickly for 264 guests. The Constellation Lounge mast carries a GSS Cineflex camera that can pick out wildlife up to three miles away and feed it to screens in the lounges and suites. Zodiac tours and landings are included; kayaking is an optional extra and is not offered on every itinerary.
What is included in the fare on Seabourn Venture?
All dining, including in-suite dining, is included, as are premium spirits and fine wines, gratuities, a stocked in-suite bar, a personal suite host, Swarovski binoculars in every suite, Zodiac cruises and landings, guided walks, the expedition lecture program, Wi-Fi at the level tied to your suite and a complimentary Helly Hansen parka on polar voyages. Kayaking, spa treatments and shore excursions in ports are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Seabourn allows it, not available booking direct.
Which suite should I choose on Seabourn Venture?
Every suite is oceanfront with a veranda, so a Veranda Suite on Decks 6 to 8 works well for most guests; Deck 5 suites are closest to the Zodiac embarkation decks. Penthouse Panorama Suites have oversize windows with the bed facing the view, Penthouse Suites add a separate bedroom, and the two Owner’s Suites forward on Deck 7 include a heated wardrobe for drying gear. Wheelchair-accessible suites are 737, 738, 800, 824 and 825.
What is the Pole to Pole Grand Expedition?
It is Seabourn’s first 94-day expedition, sailing Seabourn Venture from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, after an overnight in Reykjavik, on August 17, 2027, through the High Arctic, Ellesmere Island and six days in the Northwest Passage, down the Americas with crossings of the Tropics and the equator, to five days in Antarctica plus South Georgia and the Falklands, ending in Ushuaia on November 19, 2027. An 82-day version departs August 29.

Facts checked against Seabourn: Seabourn Venture, Seabourn: Expedition ships, Seabourn: Expedition experiences, Seabourn press release: first-ever Pole to Pole Grand Expedition for 2027 on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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