Seabourn doubles down on luxury

SEABOURN has revealed plans to build two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, signing a letter of intent with shipbuilders T.Mariotti and Damen yesterday.

The new vessels will boast a brand new design that caters specifically to the needs of the ultra-luxury expedition market.

Seabourn has slated dates for the duo’s arrival with the first ship anticipated to debut in Jun 2021 and the second in May 2022.

“This is a groundbreaking moment for Seabourn and for luxury travellers, who will now find a new standard of authentic yet luxurious expedition adventures,” said Seabourn president Richard Meadows.

“These new ships build on the success of our current product lineup and further demonstrates our leadership as innovators as we continue offering the finest ultra-luxury cruises available,” Meadows added.

Setting themselves apart from the cruise line’s existing fleet will be two submarines carried on board both vessels that will provide views of the world below the ocean’s surface.

Both ships will also be designed to carry a number of kayaks and Zodiac inflatable boats.

Seabourn will announce further design features later in the year and specific details regarding itineraries and bookings will be released in early 2019.

The first ship is currently scheduled to sail in the Arctic in late 2021.

Pictured: The pool deck of a Seabourn vessel.