
"Of course, the expedition team is part of that. "There are many expedition ships that visit the same areas, yes but none of them or very few of them will have the background and history in luxury and service that Seabourn has," said Luciano "Luqui" Bernacchi, the Seabourn Venture's expedition leader. The line feels it has the expedition expertise and, with its new ships, is offering an experience rarely found in the segment. Related: Contemporary? Luxury? Defying cruise categorizationīut this isn't Seabourn's first trip to Antarctica it began sailing there on the Seabourn Quest in 2013.In the past year, Viking and Atlas Ocean Voyages each took delivery of two luxury expedition ships a second Scenic expedition ship is on the way in 2023 and Silversea debuted its purpose-built Galapagos ship this year and recently acquired the former Crystal's year-old expedition vessel, the Endeavor. The Venture's debut comes as the luxury expedition market has quickly grown. The 264-passenger ship is the first of its class, with its sister vessel, the Seabourn Pursuit, due out in September 2023. The Venture not only claims Seabourn's place in the expedition market but puts a spin on it by introducing a ship with a cozy, ski lodge vibe with soft finishings and faux fireplaces, more than 30,000 square feet of outdoor deck space for viewing wildlife and scenery and an attentive expedition staff mirroring Seabourn's signature service. Now that the ship has been finished, it's clear that good things come to those who wait. As other luxury lines rapidly introduced expedition hardware, delays due to supply chain issues and the pandemic slowed the debut of the Seabourn Venture by more than a year. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionĪBOARD THE SEABOURN VENTURE - The first expedition ship for Seabourn Cruise Line was a long time coming.No vacancy for hotel renovations For some hoteliers, the concepts of peak and off-peak seasons are no longer as relevant as they once were.Work from anywhere? Africa says, 'Work from here' A growing number of countries on the continent are doing their best to attract digital nomads and workationers.Kitts' new tourism campaign puts the focus on vibes Last year's "Awake Your Sense of Wander" campaign focused more on activities, such as ziplining and sailing. Is it a cruise? Or a luxury hotel at sea? Celebrity's new ad airing on television, digital and social media platforms to drum up demand ahead of Wave season positions.
