Seabourn Opens 2027-2029 Bookings With 118 Ocean Voyages

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2027-2029 ocean voyage season, outlining a collection of 118 departures that also sets the stage for the line’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2028.

Across the season, Seabourn said the itineraries span four continents and range from seven to 40 days, covering 243 destinations in 45 countries with an emphasis on extended time in port and itinerary combinations that can be built into longer journeys.

Season snapshot: scale, timing, and what Seabourn is emphasizing

The newly released lineup mixes returning routes with new calls, and it leans heavily on longer stays and late departures in select ports. Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn, framed the approach as destination-forward travel: “Travelers choose Seabourn because they want to genuinely connect with the places they visit.”

• Overall footprint: Seabourn’s 2027-2029 collection totals 118 departures, reaching 243 destinations across 45 countries over four continents.
• Voyage length range: Seabourn said the season includes sailings from seven to 40 days, with some regions designed so guests can combine shorter cruises into longer itineraries.
• Itinerary design: The line highlighted extended port stays and late departures in certain destinations as a core feature of the program.
• Ships referenced: The release highlights deployments involving Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, and Seabourn Quest across multiple regions.
• Milestone backdrop: The season leads into Seabourn’s Ruby Jubilee in 2028, marking 40 years since the brand began sailing in 1988 with The Yachts of Seabourn.

Ruby Jubilee: how Seabourn plans to mark 40 years in 2028

Seabourn said it will commemorate its 40th anniversary with a Ruby Jubilee program in 2028, including special onboard programming and a group of 40 “Ruby Collection” ocean voyages curated for the milestone year.

A 120-day World Cruise to open the anniversary year

Seabourn identified a 120-day World Cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Jan. 7, 2028, as the sailing that launches the celebratory year. The itinerary spans five continents and includes immersive calls such as Antarctica, Easter Island, and the Falkland Islands, along with a Panama Canal transit that Seabourn described as a nod to its early sailings.

Another highlighted Ruby Jubilee sailing in Canada and New England

Seabourn also pointed to a 12-day Canada and New England voyage on Seabourn Quest departing Oct. 4, 2028, as a centerpiece sailing for the anniversary year. The line added that the Ruby Collection is expected to include yacht-harbor-focused Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries, as well as additional voyages in Japan and Southeast Asia timed to seasonal cultural moments.

Seabourn Conversations expansion, including a collaboration with The Atlantic

As part of the 2028 plans, Seabourn said it is expanding its Seabourn Conversations program and described a collaboration with The Atlantic as a first-of-its-kind initiative intended to deliver onboard discussions and guest access across the anniversary year.

Alaska: Summer Solstice itineraries and an optional Denali land journey

Seabourn Encore is scheduled to operate a 2028 Alaska season with 16 departures between May and September, with voyages described as spanning seven to 21 days and calling at 22 ports along the Canadian Inside Passage and Alaska’s coastline. Seabourn said the itineraries incorporate glacier viewing and options for exploration by zodiac or kayak, with opportunities such as glacier kayaking and wildlife observation.

New Alaska “Summer Solstice” options include 10-day and 11-day itineraries that can be combined into a 21-day “Alaska In Depth Exploration & Summer Solstice” voyage. Seabourn also listed new and returning calls including Petersburg and Valdez, along with destinations such as the Chiswell Islands, Holgate Glacier, and College Fjord, and described maiden stops at Valdez, Holgate Glacier, and College Fjord within the program.

For select 2027 and 2028 Alaska sailings, Seabourn is also offering an optional pre-cruise land journey called The Denali Experience, designed to pair with seven-day Inside Passage itineraries. The eight-day, seven-night program departs from Anchorage and begins with a scenic rail journey into Alaska’s interior, and Seabourn said it includes flightseeing over Denali National Park and Preserve’s more than 6 million acres and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where species cited include lynx, moose, brown bears, and wood bison. Tamis said, “This Seabourn Journey allows guests to explore Alaska’s interior in a deeper and more meaningful way.”

Japan and Southeast Asia: longer itineraries, seasonal timing, and new calls

In Japan, Seabourn Encore is slated to sail 18 departures ranging from 12 to 40 days, with the schedule spanning spring seasons (February through April 2028 and February through April 2029) and a fall season running from September through December 2028. Seabourn said the Japan program calls at 47 ports and is built around seasonal highlights such as cherry blossom season and fall foliage, with visits tied to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and culinary programming including Shopping with the Chef in select ports.

Seabourn also named new itineraries including a 16-day Shanghai and Seoul cruise and a 12-day Shanghai and Taiwan voyage. Ports cited as new additions include Yatsushiro and Muroran in Japan, as well as Taichung and Tainan (Anping) in Taiwan.

In Southeast Asia, Seabourn Encore’s schedule includes eight departures built around three 14-day itineraries sailing between Singapore and Hong Kong. Seabourn said the departures are offered between December 2027 and January 2028, and again from December 2028 to January 2029, calling at nine ports across five countries. Highlights include a maiden call at Ko Samui in Thailand and cultural timing connected to events such as Lunar New Year celebrations and Taiwan’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival.

Europe: late departures in the Mediterranean and new Northern Europe calls

Seabourn Ovation is scheduled to operate more than 50 Mediterranean departures from April through December 2028, with voyages ranging from seven to 12 days. Seabourn said the itineraries are designed to be combined into longer journeys, with options reaching up to 37 days, and include more late departures and extended evenings in ports such as Athens, Dubrovnik, Valletta, Portofino, Cádiz, Tarragona, and Patmos.

In Northern Europe and the Baltic, Seabourn Quest will sail from May through September 2028 with 13 departures of seven to 14 days covering the British Isles, Norway, Scandinavia, and the Baltic. Seabourn said the season includes roundtrip Copenhagen options and maiden calls at Bodø and Narvik in Norway.

Caribbean and Canada/New England: a two-ship New Year’s Day event and a Red Bay return

For the Caribbean, Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest are set to sail between November 2027 and March 2028 on 21 departures of seven to 14 days visiting 21 islands. Seabourn highlighted a New Year’s Day 2028 meetup at Carambola Beach in St. Kitts, when both ships are scheduled to gather for a “Caviar in the Surf” experience and a beach barbecue.

In Canada and New England, Seabourn Quest is scheduled for four voyages from September through November 2028, with itineraries running 12 to 13 days. Seabourn said the region’s plans include a return to Red Bay, Canada, for the first time since 2018, and a roundtrip Montréal itinerary extended to 13 days compared with prior 12-day versions.

World cruise enrichment: speakers named for Seabourn Conversations in 2027

Alongside the 2028 expansion plans for Seabourn Conversations, Seabourn also described an augmented roster of educational speakers for its 2027 World Cruise, a 145-day voyage from Miami. Speakers named include double Emmy award winner Paul Massey, Mandy Hickson, and Dr. Mireya Mayor, whom Seabourn described as a primatologist and explorer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is Seabourn’s 40th anniversary, and what is the Ruby Jubilee?

Seabourn said its Ruby Jubilee is scheduled for 2028, marking 40 years since the line began sailing in 1988 with The Yachts of Seabourn. The anniversary plan includes special onboard programming and a set of 40 “Ruby Collection” ocean voyages curated for the milestone year.

What sailings did Seabourn highlight as anchors of the Ruby Jubilee year?

Seabourn highlighted a 120-day World Cruise on Seabourn Quest departing Jan. 7, 2028, which spans five continents and includes calls such as Antarctica, Easter Island, and the Falkland Islands, plus a Panama Canal transit. The line also identified a 12-day Canada and New England sailing on Seabourn Quest departing Oct. 4, 2028, as a centerpiece voyage for the anniversary year.

What is The Denali Experience, and what does it include?

The Denali Experience is an optional eight-day, seven-night pre-cruise land journey offered for select 2027 and 2028 Alaska sailings, departing from Anchorage and designed to pair with seven-day Inside Passage cruises. Seabourn said it features a scenic rail journey into Alaska’s interior, flightseeing over more than 6 million acres of Denali National Park and Preserve, and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, with species listed including lynx, moose, brown bears, and wood bison.

Which new ports did Seabourn call out in the 2027-2029 collection?

Ports cited as new additions include Valdez, Holgate Glacier, and College Fjord in Alaska, along with Yatsushiro and Muroran in Japan and Taichung and Tainan (Anping) in Taiwan. Seabourn also listed Ko Samui in Thailand as part of the Southeast Asia program.

With bookings now open, Seabourn’s timeline centers on the rollout of the 2027-2029 sailing sequence and the Ruby Jubilee year in 2028, led by Seabourn Quest’s 120-day World Cruise departing Jan. 7, 2028.