APT, Australia’s leading luxury tour and cruise operator, and Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury travel and expedition travel, have announced an exclusive multi-year partnership that will redefine luxury expedition cruising for APT guests. The announcement event, held in Sydney on Seabourn Odyssey on February 21st, revealed APT will charter two of Seabourn’s ultra-luxury expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, to destinations including: the UK, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, the Kimberley, and Antarctica in 2025.
The partnership brings together APT’s near century of touring expertise with Seabourn’s reputation for delivering extraordinary luxury at sea. Guests can expect to experience meticulously curated itineraries which APT is renowned for, including signature experiences, luxury dining, and all-inclusive journeys that blend with the elegance and comfort of Seabourn’s fleet.
APT Travel Group’s Chief Executive Officer, David Cox, said, “We are excited to embark on this journey with Seabourn, to create unforgettable travel experiences for our guests. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both companies as we elevate the luxury experience for our guests in partnership with Seabourn.”
Seabourn’s President, Natalya Leahy, agreed, “We are delighted to join forces with APT, a trusted name in the travel industry renowned for its commitment to excellence. Seabourn is known for offering the pinnacle of ultra-luxury experiences, and we look forward to sharing this with APT guests. Together, we’re excited to offer travellers exclusive opportunities to explore the world in unprecedented luxury."
Both Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit offer the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn, enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 24-person world-class expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. Designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ship includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends the ship’s global deployment and capabilities. There is close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn, as well as indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views. In addition, a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera is mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge and capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites. The ships are also equipped with enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, providing its expedition guests with faster service, greater connectivity and more reliable Wi-Fi wherever Starlink’s services are available.
Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, like the rest of the ships in the Seabourn fleet, offer an abundance of space and elegance, eight dining experiences serving gourmet cuisine, and luxurious all-suite accommodations, including a pair of two-level Wintergarden suites.
Cruises are on sale now for Northern Europe, the Arctic and the Kimberley in 2025 with APT’s brand-new Antarctica itineraries set to launch in early March for 2026 departures.
