Seabourn to add two new expedition ships

Luxury cruise operator Seabourn is looking to grow the expedition cruise market with two new expedition ships, scheduled to arrive in June 2021 and May 2022 respectively to increase capacity for the company in Antarctica, the Artic and other exotic destinations round the world.

Seabourn has signed a letter of intent for the construction of two new ultra-luxury expedition ships with a new partnership between Italian shipbuilders T.Mariotti and Damen, which will collaborate on the building of the two ships under the common name Mariotti Damen Cruise.

Designed specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition travel, the 170m, 23,000 gross ton vessels will each offer 132 oceanfront veranda suites and accommodate up to 264 passengers each. Both vessels will also carry their own two submarines, as well as kayaks and 24 motorised Zodiac boats for exploring.

“It’s been amazing to watch the growth of our expedition-style experiences since our first sailing to Antarctica in 2013 through today, where we now offer the Ventures by Seabourn programme in a number of desirable destinations around the world,” said Robin West, vice president of expedition operations and planning for Seabourn, commented in a press statement.

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