Seabourn Unveils 2026 Program of Immersive Journey Experiences

Image: Hiroshima, Japan (Photo Credit: Seabourne Cruises)
Image: Hiroshima, Japan (Photo Credit: Seabourne Cruises)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:30 PM ET, Fri October 11, 2024

Seabourn, ultra-luxury cruise line and leader in expedition travel has announced a new lineup of immerse 2026 itineraries on Seabourn’s ultra-luxury ocean fleet – Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn. 

“Our new 2026 voyages were thoughtfully, well curated with our guests in mind, featuring a great combination of Seabourn all-time favorites along with many new unique experiences,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “With our private, yacht-like atmosphere, a personalized array of guest services, and captivating itineraries featuring boutique ports, there’s no better place to explore the world than on an ultra-luxury Seabourn ship. We invite our guests to join us and experience the best ultra-luxury travel experience at sea while exploring the world.”  

2026 itinerary highlights include: 

Mediterranean

Seabourn Sojourn: 59 ports in 17 countries during a series of 10-day itineraries to the Western Mediterranean between Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Monte Carlo along with a Solar Eclipse voyage.   

Seabourn Quest: 60 ports across 15 countries, including a maiden call to Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, and seven-day voyages between Dubrovnik, Fusina (Venice), Istanbul, and Athens.

Northern Europe – British Isles, Iceland & Norway

Seabourn Ovation: 14-day departures through majestic fjords to the northernmost tip of Europe, the North Cape, departing May 16 and June 13, 2026. Several 14-day Jewels of the British Isles voyages from Dover (London) will include destinations such as Belfast and Edinburgh with smaller gems like Oban, Scotland and Fishguard, Wales. A 14-day West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse voyage departs August 8, 2026. 

Japan, Asia & North Pacific Crossings

Seabourn Encore: 30 destinations across six countries between March and September 2026 including the first season through Japan at the height of spring flowers and cherry blossom seasonal festivities, offering three 14-day roundtrip voyages from Yokohama (Tokyo). 12-day voyages in October between Yokohama (Tokyo) and Osaka will highlight the vibrant autumn foliage of both Japan and South Korea with maiden calls to Sokcho, Beppu, Hososhima and Toba.

Alaska & British Columbia

Seabourn Encore marks its maiden arrival to Alaska and British Columbia in summer 2026 with 27 departures ranging from seven to 15 days, sailing from Vancouver or Juneau, Alaska, between May and September.  The ship will visit 17 destinations, including Sitka, Wrangell, Klawock, the Inian Islands, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska, as well as Alert Bay and Prince Rupert in British Columbia.

Canada & New England

Seabourn Ovation will depart for Canada and New England, arriving in time for majestic fall foliage landscapes. The ship will sail the St. Lawrence River for the first time, offering five departures between September and October 2026. 

These include three 12-day Canada & New England Fall Foliage cruises between Montreal and New York with two days in Quebec City and a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine, a 12-day Newfoundland & Gulf of St. Lawrence cruise with an overnight in St. John’s, Newfoundland and a 13-day Atlantic Coast voyage from Montreal to Miami, with an overnight in Boston, Massachusetts.


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