SEABOURN ANNOUNCES NEW OCEAN VOYAGES 2027-2029 AS IT CELEBRATES 40 YEARS AT SEA | News
Seabourn, a leader in luxury and expedition travel, has put its 2027-2029 ocean voyage collection up for sale, unveiling a year of carefully curated itineraries as the luxury line prepares to celebrate its ‘Ruby Jubilee’ in 2028, marking 40 years of marine exploration. The new collection spans four continents and features voyages ranging from seven to 40 days, with longer port stays, new destinations and special anniversary programs woven through a milestone year for the brand.
The 2027-2029 season includes 118 sailings to 243 destinations in 45 countries, with sailings through Alaska, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe, the Caribbean, and Canada and New England. Designed for travelers seeking deeper, more meaningful explorations, the itineraries emphasize smaller ports, longer stays and experiences that only an intimate yacht-style exploration can provide.
“Travelers choose Seabourn because they want to truly connect with the places they visit,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “As we look ahead to our 40th anniversary, this collection reflects where we started and where we are going, combining our heritage of small ship luxury with new destinations and itineraries, new unique collaborations and more opportunities to bring luxury and discovery together in an immersive way.”
Celebrating 40 years of Seabourn: Ruby Jubilee at Sea
Seabourn’s 2028 season marks the line’s Ruby Anniversary and commemorates four decades of pioneering small-ship luxury travel that began in 1988 with The Yachts of Seabourn. Throughout the year, each sailing will feature special onboard enhancements inspired by Seabourn’s 40th anniversary.
The Ruby Anniversary Year will also include increased cultural and intellectual engagement through Seabourn’s exclusive, one-of-a-kind partnership with The Atlantic, including a signature 12-day voyage to Canada and New England with expanded editorial programming as part of the line’s flagship Seabourn Conversations program.
Highlights of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary include:
Ruby Collection Voyages – A curated series of 40 ocean voyages that reflect Seabourn’s pioneering spirit and offer enhanced onboard offerings and exclusive experiences. The Ruby Collection is designed to honor the line’s heritage while looking forward. It includes marina cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, the Cape to Cape World Cruise 2028 and new voyages in Japan and Southeast Asia designed around seasonal cultural moments.
Anniversary Programming on Every Sailing – From special events and special celebrations to themed entertainment and enrichment inspired by times gone by, guests can expect thoughtful touches that bring Seabourn’s 40-year story to life onboard.
Enhanced Enrichment and Exclusive Cruise with The Atlantic – An expanded Seabourn Conversations program, including the first partnership of its kind with The Atlantic, offering moderated discussions and exclusive guest access throughout the anniversary year. A centerpiece of the anniversary will be a 12-day cruise on Seabourn Quest departing October 4, 2028. Set against the backdrop of the autumn foliage of Canada and New England, the voyage will feature leading thinkers and cultural voices from the Atlantic Ocean, offering guests rare opportunities for direct dialogue and exchange at sea.
Cape to Cape World Cruise 2028 – Departing January 7, 2028, Seabourn Quest will embark on a 120-day world cruise, covering five continents with immersive explorations to destinations including Antarctica, Easter Island, the Falkland Islands and beyond. The voyage will include a transit through the Panama Canal, in a nod to Seabourn’s very first sailing.
Highlights of the ocean voyages 2027-2029
Seabourn’s 2027-2029 ocean season is designed for deeper destination immersion, with carefully timed sailings, extended stays and itineraries that highlight Seabourn’s small-ship access to the world’s most attractive regions.
Alaska
Seabourn Encore returns to Alaska between May and September 2028 with 16 sailings ranging from seven to 21 days, visiting 22 ports along the Canadian Inside Passage and Alaska’s remote coastline. Every trip to Alaska includes glacier viewing and expedition-style exploration, including opportunities to explore by zodiac or kayak and learn from Seabourn’s expert expedition team, bringing guests closer to Alaska’s wildlife, dramatic landscape and remote coastal communities.
What’s new:
New Alaska Summer Solstice trips designed around extended daylight, including 10-day and 11-day itineraries that can be combined into a 21-day Alaska In-Depth Exploration & Summer Solstice trip.
New and returning ports and scenic cruises including Petersburg, Valdez, the wildlife-rich Chiswell Islands, and scenic cruises on Holgate Glacier and College Fjord.
Japan
Seabourn Encore returns to Japan with 18 sailings ranging from 12 to 40 days, visiting 47 ports in spring (February-April 2028 and February-April 2029) and autumn (September-December 2028). The season is tailored to Japan’s highly celebrated seasonal moments, from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves, and emphasizes deeper explorations through overnight stays, longer stays and visits to less-visited ports. The season also offers cultural depth with access to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as extensive culinary immersion, including Shopping with the Chef experiences in select ports, highlighting regional ingredients and local food culture.
What’s new:
New itineraries including a 16-day cruise to Shanghai and Seoul, a 12-day voyage to Shanghai and Taiwan, and more.
New and returning ports, such as Yatsushiro and Muroran, Japan; Ko Samui, Thailand; Taichung and Tainan (Anping), Taiwan
Extended overnight stays in Osaka, Kobe, Kanazawa, Hakodate, Otaru, Shanghai and Incheon (Seoul), and longer stays in Osaka, Hong Kong, Hualien, Keelung (Taipei), Tainan, Matsuyama, Aomori, Hakodate, Otaru, Hiroshima and Kobe.
Southeast Asia
Seabourn Encore will sail Southeast Asia with eight sailings across three 14-day itineraries between December 2027 and January 2028 and again from December 2028 to January 2029. The voyages sail between Singapore and Hong Kong, visiting nine ports in five countries, and are designed for immersive exploration through extended stays and carefully planned overnights that allow guests to experience the region after dark. The sailings combine iconic cultural capitals with less-visited coastal destinations and a strong culinary focus, with chef-led market experiences and regionally inspired cuisine on board.
What’s new:
A 14-day holiday in South East Asia, visiting Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
First call on Ko Samui, Thailand
Seasonal cultural experiences including Chinese New Year in Asia and the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan
Mediterranean Sea
Sailing from April to December 2028, Seabourn Ovation will explore the Mediterranean with more than 50 sailings of seven to 12 days, with itineraries designed to seamlessly combine into longer voyages of up to 37 days. Visiting off-the-beaten-path and intimate ports, far from the hustle and bustle, the itineraries provide deeper cultural and culinary immersion, from Shopping with the Chef market experiences to Seabourn’s signature Evening at Ephesus event.
What’s new:
More time to explore ashore, with late departures and longer evenings in ports such as Athens, Dubrovnik, Valletta, Portofino, Cádiz, Tarragona and Patmos.
Northern Europe
Seabourn Quest’s Northern European season will run between May and September 2028, with 13 sailings of seven to 14 days to explore the British Isles, Norway, Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea. Designed for travelers drawn to seasonality and access, the itineraries offer extended shore time, lesser-visited ports and immersive moments shaped by the region’s landscapes, traditions and local cuisine, including destinations with more than 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What’s new:
New round-trip Baltic sailings from Copenhagen.
Maiden calls in Bodø and Narvik, Norway.
Caribbean
Between November 2027 and March 2028, Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest will sail the sunny Caribbean, visiting 21 islands on 21 sailings of seven to 14 days. The itineraries highlight Seabourn’s yacht-style approach to the Caribbean with access to hidden ports off the beaten track and its signature Caviar in the Surf event, where guests enjoy champagne, caviar and a beachside BBQ on Carambola Beach, St. Kitts.
What’s new:
New Year’s Eve 2028 celebration with Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest coming together on Carambola Beach, St. Kitts, for an iconic Caviar in the Surf experience and beach BBQ.
Canada and New England
Timed for the peak fall season, Seabourn Quest will sail to Canada and New England between September and November 2028 for four 12- to 13-day voyages. Guests will experience the region’s autumnal landscape, combining access to boutique harbors and narrow fjords with culinary discoveries, including opportunities to explore local markets and regional flavors during the line’s signature ‘Shopping with the Chef’ experience.
What’s new:
Return to Red Bay, Canada for the first time since 2018.
Popular tour from Montreal now 13 days (previously 12 days)
For reservations or more details about Seabourn’s 2028-2029 luxury ocean voyages, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a professional travel advisor.
