New Ship Seabourn Venture Named in Antarctica

During its maiden trip to Antarctica, the new ship Seabourn Venture was given a name.

The rival Silversea cruise line also christened a new addition, the Silver Endeavour, in the area at the same time as the luxury line’s first ship designed specifically for expedition travel.

Up until February 2023, Seabourn Venture will make 11 to 22-day trips to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.

Throughout March and April 2023, the ship will then set out on a series of seven- to 12-day exploration excursions in Brazil and the Amazon.

Then, starting on 12th May and traveling to Edinburgh for 12 days before departing for Reykjavik on 24th May, Seabourn Venture will operate new itineraries around the British Isles and Iceland.

Before the ship sets off on a 23-day journey via the Northwest Passage on August 27 of the next year, a schedule of Arctic cruises will be offered.

Seabourn picked Antarctica for the naming ceremony even though the ship was actually launched in Norway in July because it “represents everything for which the ship is intended.”

A 26-person expedition team of wildlife specialists, scientists, historians, and naturalists are leading hiking tours and Zodiac excursions from the ship.

Alison Levine, a polar explorer, mountaineer, and other adventurer, performed her formal duties virtually.

Josh Leibowitz, the president of Seabourn, said: ”We’ve eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture’s maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year. 

“The extraordinary continent encapsulates exactly what we hope to bring to guests who sail aboard our new ship: adventure, discovery and awe-inspiring wonder. 

“With the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and scenery in the background, it truly was the perfect place to name the most luxurious expedition ship, Seabourn Venture.”