Seabourn
Ultra-luxury, yacht-like cruising
Seabourn runs small, all-suite luxury ships and two purpose-built expedition ships with submarines, with beverages, gratuities and specialty dining included.
Seabourn Pursuit
Venture's sister — the second of Seabourn's purpose-built luxury expedition ships.
Seabourn Venture
Seabourn's first expedition ship — with two submarines and 24 Zodiacs.
Seabourn Ovation
Encore's sister — with 300 suites and over 1,600 works of art.
Seabourn Encore
The larger Encore-class design — 604 guests and interiors by Adam D. Tihany.
Seabourn Quest
The last Odyssey-class ship in Seabourn's fleet — 450 guests and yacht-like luxury.
About Seabourn
Founded 1986 · Ultra-luxury small-ship and expedition cruising
Seabourn was founded in 1986 as Signet Cruise Lines by Atle Brynestad and Warren Titus, was quickly renamed, is headquartered in Seattle, and has been wholly owned by Carnival Corporation since 2001. It is known for ultra-luxury, yacht-like cruising on small all-suite ships, with a high crew-to-guest ratio and a relaxed, refined atmosphere.
Five ships are currently in service: Seabourn Quest (2011), the last Odyssey-class ship; Seabourn Encore (2017) and Seabourn Ovation (2018), the larger Encore-class ships carrying about 600 guests; and the expedition ships Seabourn Venture (2022) and Seabourn Pursuit (2023), each carrying 264 guests with two submarines and 24 Zodiacs. Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn were sold to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, with Sojourn leaving in May 2026.
Dining includes The Restaurant, The Colonnade and The Grill by Thomas Keller, with beverages, gratuities and specialty dining included in the fare. Ventures by Seabourn offers shore activities such as kayaking and small-group excursions, and the expedition ships head to Antarctica, the Arctic and other remote destinations.
🍽️ Dining Highlights
- ✓The Restaurant main dining room and The Colonnade casual venue
- ✓The Grill by Thomas Keller
- ✓Earth & Ocean and Sushi on the Encore-class ships
- ✓Beverages and gratuities included in the fare
- ✓Specialty dining with no cover charge
🎭 Entertainment Highlights
- ✓Live music and entertainment in an intimate theater
- ✓Seabourn Square lounge and library on newer ships
- ✓The Retreat spa area on the Encore-class ships
- ✓Ventures by Seabourn kayaking and small-group excursions
- ✓Submarines and Zodiacs on the expedition ships
- ✦Travelers who want ultra-luxury, yacht-like cruising
- ✦Couples and solo travelers
- ✦Expedition cruising with submarines
- ✦Gourmet dining and included drinks
Families with children and travelers wanting big-ship entertainment or a casual, high-energy atmosphere.
7-night sailings typically run roughly $5,000–9,000 per person, with beverages, gratuities and specialty dining included.