Seabourn has announced another milestone with Seabourn Venture making its first-ever visit to Antarctica.
The line marked the inaugural voyage to the “Great White Continent” with an official naming ceremony on Sunday, November 20, when the ship came to a stop in the fast ice of the Weddell Sea.
Seabourn Venture’s guests joined the ship’s godmother, global adventurer, mountaineer and polar-explorer Alison Levine, who carried out her ceremonial duties virtually.
The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honoured ship naming tradition.
Following the ceremony, Robin West, Seabourn’s Vice President of Expedition Operations, spoke about the expedition legacy of the Seabourn brand and adventure-driven voyages to come.
Luciano Bernacchi, Seabourn Venture’s Expedition Leader, praised Captain Stig Betten for finding the perfect location for the ceremony, which was met with calm winds and beautiful blue skies.
Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz, 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.”
Seabourn Venture launched on July 27, 2022, in Tromsø, Norway.
The line chose Antarctica for the naming ceremony as the southernmost continent “represents everything for which the ship is intended”.
The ship departed San Antonio, Chile, on November 7, 2022, and sailed down the coast of Chile before reaching the icy continent.
In Antarctica, the ship offered hiking tours and Zodiac rides, all led by a dedicated 26-member Expedition Team of wildlife experts, scientists, historians, and naturalists.
Guests also had the option to partake in expedition experiences such as kayaking or diving in Antarctica by Seabourn’s luxurious expedition submarines.
Between November 2022 and February 2023, Seabourn Venture will sail on 11- to 22-day voyages to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
In March and April 2023, Seabourn Venture will embark on a series of seven- to 12-day expedition voyages in Brazil and the Amazon.
Starting in May 2023, Seabourn Venture will offer two new itineraries encompassing the British Isles and Iceland.
The ship will depart Greenwich (London), United Kingdom on May 12, 2023 for a 12-day Expedition throughout Ireland including the Orkney Archipelago in Northern Scotland before finishing up in Edinburgh, Scotland on May 24.
From there, the ship will continue her northern trek for 11 days with calls in Scotland before heading to the land of Fire and Ice and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland on June 4, 2023.
Between June and August 2023, Seabourn Venture will then explore the Arctic with a series of 14- and 15-day voyages to Greenland and Iceland.
On August 27, 2023, the ship will embark on a 23-day journey across the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
For more information, visit www.seabourn.com.
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