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Veranda Suite

Approximate total space: 355 sq. ft. (33 sq. m.) including veranda of 75 sq. ft. (7 sq. m.)* Suites on Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; extra-large walk-in closet for expedition gear; personal safe; interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom with double vanities, tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Penthouse Suite

Approximate total space: 527 sq. ft. (49 sq. m.) including veranda of 97 sq. ft. (9 sq. m.) All Penthouse Suites feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Panorama Penthouse Suite

Suites 513-516, 611-614, 711-714, 802-805; Total space: 417 sq. ft. (39 sq. m.) incl. veranda of 85 sq. ft. (8 sq. m.) All Panorama Veranda Suites feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets. *Some veranda sizes vary.

Owners Suite And Above

Suites 700, 701 Total space 1,023 sq. ft. (95 sq. m.) incl. veranda of 484 sq. ft. (45 sq. m.) Owner's Suites on feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; extra-large walk-in closet for expedition gear; personal safe; interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom with double vanities, tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Your Ship: Seabourn Pursuit

To reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, Seabourn Pursuit is constructed with the hardware and technology necessary to operate capably while delivering a guest experience filled with luxury comforts that leaves travelers wanting for nothing.

• 557 feet Length
• 78 feet Width

Onboard Activities

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

BarsandLounges

The Bow Lounge provides the closest access to water level making it the perfect spot for guests to spend some time watching for marine life.

Located on Deck 6, at the forward-most part of the vessel, the Bow Lounge provides the closest access to water level via the foredeck, making it the perfect spot for guests to spend some time watching for marine life. Within a few steps, guests can be outside, with a vantage point that is ideal to watch the ship’s course, spot wildlife, or take in the beautiful natural scenery.

The Bow Lounge introduces some technological enhancements, providing guests with a first for Seabourn with touch screens showing the ship’s plotted location, as well as navigational charts and scientific information used to help guide the ship on its journey. Large screens project live footage from mounted cameras outside the ship, and from a drone when conditions permit, while the touch screen monitors invite guests to explore on their own with a live map, weather information, and notes detailing upcoming expeditions. Expedition Team members will be available within the Lounge throughout the day to interact with guests, answer questions, provide interpretation and aid in spotting wildlife.

The space provides direct access to the Bow Sprit on Deck 6 forward (when conditions permit) to give guests the sensation of standing in front of the ship and views of waves parting and ice sloughing off the bow at the waterline.

*Only on Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit

Constellation Lounge

Featuring stunning 270-degree views the Constellation Lounge offers guests a breathtaking perspective on the remote destinations in the world.

The Constellation Lounge is the highest indoor viewing point on each ship. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls wrap around the space, offering guests stunning 270-degree, outward-facing views as far as their eyes can see, heightening their expeditionary spirit while bringing them closer to wildlife and wonders at sea and in port.

In addition, the expedition team will be in the lounge regularly to help identify points of interest, wildlife and geological wonders. Imagine glimpsing killer whales, waddling penguins, and sea lions in Antarctica; sleepy-eyed sloths, sprightly monkeys, and colorful parrots in the rainforests of South and Central America; and icebergs bobbing in the seas and waterfalls rushing over cliffs in the far reaches of the Arctic and Northern Europe – all from the comfort of the Constellation Lounge.

The Constellation Lounge offers Seabourn’s popular Early Morning Riser continental breakfast, while afternoons features the line’s popular and recently enhanced Afternoon Tea service. Steeped in the tradition of proper English tea service, yet as fresh and memorable as a newly brewed pot, the elegant daily tea service incorporates the finest luxury tea brand TWG Tea. As the sun dips and the night sky lights up, live piano entertainment delights guests as cocktails and tapas are served both before and after dinner. 

*Only on Seabourn Venture & Seabourn Pursuit

In-Suite Dining

Around the clock for service in your suite. Dinner from The Restaurant menu is served, course by course, in your suite or on your veranda.

Seabourn is pleased to offer a varied menu available around the clock for service in your suite. You may also order dinner from The Restaurant menu and have your meal served, course by course, in your suite or on your veranda.

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Wildlife rules the operations in Antarctica, where penguins, seals, and whales are at the top of travelers’ checklists. Therefore, the ship is run more like an adventure safari in Africa than a cruise. The ship’s expedition team consists of 26 Antarctic experts, each specializing in a different fauna. Like Masai trackers, they are on constant lookout.

“When you do a zodiac cruise, it’s the equivalent of sitting in a safari jeep,” says Patrick Demus, the behavioral ecologist onboard Pursuit. “You never know what you’re going to see when you come around the corner.”

“It’s an ancient, alien world where it’s possible we’re seeing species new to science,” says Merel Dalebout, the vessel’s submersible pilot. “Essentially, this is a time machine, seeing the ocean as it was 500 million years ago.”

Although guests won’t see penguins or whales from the submersible, they’ll see cases of polar gigantism, where starfish, sea spiders, and ancient seaweed are larger than creatures in other warmer oceans.

For guests more interested in the feather-filled, squawking variety of animals, there’ll be dozens of opportunities for sightings. Each morning, the expedition takes zodiacs out to scout for a safe landing where guests may witness a giant elephant seal yawn or a skua attacking a penguin rookery. In the afternoon, another zodiac takes you for an hour-long cruise around glaciers and alongside porpoising chinstrap penguins. You might as well call them what they are: game drives.

“You can see the brutality of animal life a lot clearer here; it’s right in your face,” says Demus. “If you watch a wildlife documentary about certain animals, it takes the filmmakers months to get the footage. It feels like what you see in a documentary about Antarctica, you can actually see that when you spend two hours at a colony.”

When you’re back onboard, there’s still plenty of opportunity for animal sightings. Weddell seals, humpback whales, Adélie penguins, and storm petrels are known to make an appearance whether you’re soaking in the ship’s hot tub or sipping TWG Earl Grey during afternoon tea in the Constellation Lounge.

“There’s nothing like the feeling of looking out from the back of a ship and seeing one whale, two whales, three or four,” says marine mammal scientist Rachel Cartwright. “It reassures us that there is a place where all is well, and eco-systems are intact, and whales still swim leisurely by without fear of nets or fishing.”

From expedition leaders who have climbed all seven of the world’s highest peaks to kayak guides who have recreated Ernest Shackleton’s historic journey to Antarctica, Seabourn’s crew are arguably some of the world’s most interesting.

Apart from the cozier aspects of the ship, including fur-backed lounge chairs near a bar where glacier ice is chipped for Old Fashioneds, these safari guides at sea shine like an iceberg on a sunny day.

“Our team is there sharing the experiences with you on the mobile classrooms onshore, then back on board in the Discovery Center and in the Expedition Lounge,” says Shaun Powell, director of expedition operations. “Over those shared experiences and the knowledge, it allows guests to continue learning about the wildlife, and it fosters friendships that often continue beyond the voyages.”

Seabourn Pursuit’s all-inclusive 11-day expeditions to Antarctica start at $8,624 per person for a Veranda Suite based on double occupancy.

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Explore the Polar Regions onboard the ultra luxury Seabourn Venture. First sailing in 2022 and taking up to 264 guests the ship is equipped with a PC6 ice class rating and carries 2 custom built submarines and kayaks. 

The ship is well equipped with 132 luxurious, all-verandah suites and has a wide range of facilities onboard, including premium dining options, a spa, fitness centre and pool. There are plenty of shared spaces to relax and enjoy the view as you sail into some of the most remote regions in the world. 

Enjoy zodiac expeditions with the knowledgeable expedition crew and learn about the areas you are exploring with a range of lectures onboard the ship.

Length: 170 m / 558 ft

Breadth: 26 m / 85 ft

Draught: 5.5m

Gross Tonnage: 23000 gt

Speed: 22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph

Passengers: 264

Zodiac & RIBs: 24

Ice Class: PC6 Polar Ice Class

Ship Region:Polar

Built to PC6 Polar Class standards, include a wide range of safety features onboard. 

ITINERARIES ABOARD THE Seabourn Venture

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A luxury Antarctica cruise had been at the top of our travel bucket list for a long time. When it finally happened, Alan and I chose to cruise to Antarctica with Seabourn.

We traveled on the 450-passenger Seabourn Quest through South American fjords to the tip of the continent and then across the Drake Passage to Antarctica and South Georgia before disembarking in Buenos Aires.

Take a look at our luxury Antarctica cruise itinerary:

• Pre-cruise night in Santiago, Chile at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago
• Seabourn Quest departs from Valparaiso, Chile
• Cruise Reloncavi Sound
• Puerto Montt, Chile
• Castro, Isla Chile
• Cruise the Gulf of Corcovado
• Chilean Fjords
• Scenic cruising to El Brujo Glacier
• Cruise Canal Sarmiento
• Strait of Magellan
• Punta Arenas, Chile
• Cruise the Beagle Channel
• Ushuaia, Argentina
• Explore the Antarctica Peninsula for 6 days
• Grytviken, South Georgia for 2 days
• Montevideo, Uruguay
• Buenos Aires, Argentina

For the best cabin choices, book an Antarctica trip as early as possible. Be sure to confirm the cruise line’s cancellation policies, just in case your plans change.

We booked flight arrangements through LAN from Los Angeles to Santiago and Buenos Aires to Los Angeles. Alan was thrilled to be flying again on the Dreamliner. And we traveled a day early domestically, spending the night in LA, to ensure that our travel went smoothly.

Cruising to Antarctica on the boomer adventure of a lifetime

Packing was a challenge. It required warm weather clothing for the early part of cruise and the end in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Of course the time in Antarctica required lots of cold weather gear . And then there was all the camera paraphernalia . Let’s just say that it took two tries to make it all fit in our luggage.

The true adventure began when Quest reached Antarctica to explore for seven days before continuing to South Georgia. With zodiac rides and hiking adventures, this was an active trip that we’ll never forget!

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The Seabourn Venture: An Antarctica Expedition

The snow covered white continent left me speechless and in awe; each day was better than the previous. A trip with Seabourn expeditions is among the best way to cruise to Antarctica. A trip to the polar regions on the Seabourn Venture is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I highly recommend. 

For those looking to book a Antarctica Expedition, please c ontact me at Scott & Thomas Travel .

The Ship – Seabourn Venture

The Seabourn Venture, and sister ship Seabourn Pursuit , are PC6 polar class icebreakers. Both ultra luxurious expedition vessels are specifically designed for exploring remote regions like Antarctica. Both ships boast all-suite accommodations for just 264 passengers. Luxury Cruising and expeditions at its finest, Seabourn cruise line did not overlook any details on this beautiful cruise ship.

The luxury expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Pursuit have spacious rooms that are beautifully appointed and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Every room includes a full veranda, walk-in closet, heated drying closet, and 5-piece bathroom with separate bathtub and walk-in shower. Most of my friends stayed in a standard beautiful veranda suite. These rooms are more than comfortable and offer more space than most ships. 

I upgraded my room to the larger Panorama Veranda Suite and the additional cost was 100% worth it. Larger windows and more space to relax, a larger bathroom with a jacuzzi tub equated to a blissful and more comfortable stay. Plus the room includes upgrades such as heated floors, more plush robes, and a nespresso machine.

Seabourn Dining Options

The ship features a variety of dining options. The Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine in a formal setting and is open for dinner, plus breakfast and lunch on select dates. White table clothes and 5 star service is the theme in the restaurant. Yet without a strict dress code. Thankfully, jeans are now allowed and there are no formal nights on these luxury expedition cruises. 

The Colonnade serves up more casual fare and is open for Breakfast and Lunch. The colonnade is a buffet, but also has cooked to order options as well. At dinner time, the Colonnade transitions to the Earth and Ocean restaurant. This is a more casual dinner option with theme meals based on different regions of the world. Earth and ocean is a sit down dinning facility with table service. 

Nightly, from 6-9pm the Seabourn Club also turns into a sushi restaurant. Serving up surprisingly fresh and delicious sashimi, Nigiri, and rolls. We found this was a great place to grab a pre-dinner snack. Yet, it could easily be a full meal as well. 

Other dining options aboard Seabourn include the light bites from Seabourn Square, the coffee shop. Or for those who want something else there is complimentary 24 hour room service available. The entire dinner menu from the main restaurant or earth and ocean is also available via room service.

Other Public Spaces  

Seabourn has taken nearly every element of their larger cruise ships and brought them to the smaller expedition cruise ship plus more! The ship has a full size fitness center and a spa with two beautiful saunas. Both feature a panoramic window ensuring you miss nothing during your journey.

There is a club for live music and dancing in the early morning hours. Often we closed it down at 2 am. Plus there is the constellation lounge at the front of the ship with live music. This space is utilized for afternoon high tea, afternoon and evening cocktails.

The bow lounge is a great place to meet the expedition team and see the ships navigation tools. T he Bow Lounge is one of my favorite places as it’s the closest access to water level and has direct access to the massive bow. It’s the perfect spot to watch for marine life. It also features touch screens showing the ship’s plotted location, as well as navigational charts and scientific information used to help guide the ship on its journey. There is also snacks in the bow lounge for those feeling peckish.

Finally, one of the most important areas of the ship is the beautiful Discovery Center. The discovery center is where the expedition staff provides daily recaps and plans for the following day. The discovery center is also utilized for nightly entertainment and live shows. On my expedition the cruise director performed both live opera and classical musicals. We also watched the super bowl, other movies, and watched our expedition video. The discovery center is also often used for educational talks throughout the expedition. 

Antarctica Expeditions are more than a standard cruise. If you are traveling to Antarctica, you also need to learn about Antarctica, South America, and the history of the area, including the Falkland Islands and south Georgia. The Discovery center is utilized for Seabourn conversations, or educational “ted talks.” 

There are other public spaces on the ship, such as the expedition lounge. The expedition lounge is the meeting point for kayak and submarine excursions. It also doubles as a bar for the discovery center. Outfitted with a fireplace, it’s a cozy place the relax throughout the journey. This place also doubles as a dance floor when cruise director DJ Lupe spun for us.

Other spaces include the mud room where you get ready for the polar plunge or daily landings and where you disembark to zodiac boats. There is also the Sky Bar off the club next to the two higher jacuzzi. Off the colonnade is the pool deck which features a bar and two Jacuzzis too! 

The only thing the Seabourn Venture is missing in the famous Thomas Keller Grill. Yet, honestly with all the food options, I didn’t miss it that much!

Expedition Activities

Seabourn Antarctica on the Seabourn Venture offers a wide range of activities that are designed to help you get the most out of your journey and off the ship. Although, I cannot stress enough, no matter who you go with, you will spend the majority of your time on the ship. Therefore being on a comfortable ship is extremely important. There really are few places to land in Antarctica. With so many penguin colonies and the largest glaciers on this earth, stable land is limited which results in more time on the ship than off of it.

With Seabourn Expeditions you can take part in guided hikes, kayak through icy waters, and even take a polar plunge into the frigid Southern Ocean. All passengers are offered daily zodiac cruise options along with landings. If the weather cooperates you can expect getting off the ship 2-3 times a day for 1-3 hours at a time. The fewer passengers also means the more time on land. IAATO regulations limit 100 tourists on land at a time and prohibits ships with greater than 500 passengers from landing in Antarctica.

All landings and Zodiac cruises are complementary and included in every Seabourn Expedition. Kayaking and submarines do cost more and should be signed up for before departure. The Seaborn Venture and Pursuit ships carry 2 submarines and 10 sea kayaks. 

The Seabourn Venture also features two custom-built submarines that can take you on an underwater exploration of this icy wonderland. Seabourn is one of the few operators on the Antarctic peninsula with submarines! Do note that many submarine excursions do get canceled. They have limited operational capacity and if it’s too windy or wavy they have to cancel excursions due to safety. I personally was offloaded from a submarine during a surprise storm and now understand why they do not operate them except in pristine conditions. Not only was getting back to the boat cold and wet, but it was very difficult to transfer from the submarine to the zodiac during the windstorm which created whitecaps.

In addition to off-ship activities there are plenty of items to keep you busy. On every Antarctic expedition, you can also attend daily lectures and presentations by expert naturalists and scientists. They will help you gain a deeper understanding of the wildlife, geology, and ecology of Antarctica.  One of my favorite lectures I attended, an in-depth look at penguin poo. I also learned about the research stations on the continent, the Antarctic ice sheet and how territorial claims lead and a mini war lead to peaceful purpose treaty for scientific research only in the Antarctic region. 

Bottom Line

The highlight of the Seabourn Antarctica journey is, of course, the experience of exploring the continent itself. The Seabourn Venture took me and my friends to the most stunning locations on earth. I witnessed first-hand the beauty and majesty of this unique landscape, giant ice sheets, tons of wildlife, and even watched icebergs form during glacier caving. You will have the opportunity to see wildlife that is found nowhere else on earth, and to explore the vast, frozen landscapes that make up the continent. The experience of exploring Antarctica on the Seabourn Venture is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

There is so much more I will say about my adventure to Antarctica in another blog. Yet know, this really is an adventure of a lifetime and traveling with Seabourn was a true treat. When you’re ready to book your adventure to Antarctica, please contact me at Scott & Thomas travel .  Bookings are now open through Feb 2025. I work with all major operators beyond Seabourn. My other favorites include National Geographic, Ponant, and Aurora Expeditions. Let me help you find your way to Antarctica!

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Why You Should Take a Trip from Ushuaia to Antarctica

Ever wanted to know what it would be like to get to the end of the world... and then keep going? Book a cruise to The Great White Continent, then tell your friends!

Located between the Martial mountains and the Beagle Channel, Argentina’s Ushuaia is the southernmost city on the planet. The town’s motto: "Ushuaia, end of the world, beginning of everything.” That motto rings true if you plan on heading to Antarctica. The voyage between Ushuaia and Antarctica is breathtaking, full of natural sites and open waters. Here's what you should know before taking the journey.

What to Know About Ushuaia

Home to a population of around 55,000, Ushuaia began as a missionary settlement before becoming an Argentine naval base. Today, it’s a bustling tourist destination and port-hub. Ushuaia is where the vast majority of the world’s cruises to Antarctica leave, but during the winter—i.e. summer months in the northern hemisphere—many visitors will also flock to the city for skiing in the nearby mountains. The views from the water at the south tip of the city are stunning: multi-colored buildings transform into green forest transform into towering snow-capped mountains as your eyes move upward.

While most travelers come to Ushuaia as a one-night stop-off before their cruise departs, the city has developed plenty attractions of its own. There are multiple museums, casinos, top-notch hotels, and restaurants. The nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park can be toured either by car or helicopter and plenty of companies offer trips down the Beagle, where you’ll be able to see penguins, sea-lions, and whales.

What is the Drake Passage?

The Drake Passage is named for the 16th-century explorer, Sir Francis Drake, who discovered that there was, in fact, a place where the Atlantic and Pacifc Oceans converged. There is barely any land, anywhere on the Earth, at the latitude of the Drake Passage, so a volume of water 600-times the Amazon River flows unimpeded.

Much of the Drake Passage’s reputation—inclement seas caused by the aforementioned unhampered sea—comes from eras way before our current technology. Captains of ships have accurate weather- and wave-predicting software they now use to make the trips manageable. Most trips from Ushuaia to Antarctica take around two days. Peak cruise time is from November through March.

What Are the Advantages of Taking a Cruise vs Flying?

Why go by ship if you can just fly overhead? The convergence of warm northern water with frigid southern currents creates the sometimes choppy seas, but also a nutrient-rich stretch of open ocean that attracts all kinds of animals. Make sure you bring your camera, as you’ll likely see a variety of whales and various sea-birds, along with, possibly, some dolphins. You’ll see penguins when you arrive - along with the seabirds and marine life—take the plane and miss out on passing through the convergence—a biological boundary of warm and colder waters

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Must See Sites: Paradise Harbor and South Shetland Islands

“Paradise” and “frigid, frozen Antarctica” might not seem like they go together, but the tranquil, blue beauty of this place makes the name fitting. Paradise Harbor is one of many sites that expedition ships visit and is known for its absolute beauty with its mountains and glaciers. The area is characterized by jagged, ice mountains in all different shades of blue. Gentoo penguins waddle by, and humpback whales float along. Visitors can jump on smaller Zodiac boats to travel across the slimmer channels that their cruise ship won’t be able to access on the more remote Western coast of Antarctica.

Some 131 nautical miles north of Paradise Harbor, the South Shetland Islands sit at the tip of the Antarctic peninsula. They’re the first land most boats reach after crossing the Drake Passage and thus a popular stop for cruise ships before traveling southward. As such, the Shetlands aren’t as quiet as Paradise Harbor. The big attraction is Deception Island, a circular island with a collapsed volcano at its center. Thanks to the warm temperatures from the volcano, the wildlife on Deception Island is unique in that it’s a caldera that you can sail into. A large Chinstrap breeding colony of some 100,000 pairs can be found at Baileys Head—a prominent headland on Deception Island.

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Seabourn Expedition Ships Meet in Antarctica

• November 22, 2023

Seabourn celebrated a historical moment when the Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the line’s two new purpose-built expedition ships, sailed together side by side for the first time on Wednesday.

The sister ships met at the entrance to Neko Harbor, surrounded by towering icescapes, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit’s maiden season in Antarctica.

To commemorate the historic meeting, guests and team members gathered on the expansive bow of each ship, where caviar and champagne were served.

“It was a very exciting day, and we could not think of a better way to commemorate our first trip to Antarctica than meeting up with our sister ship, Seabourn Venture,” said Stig Betten, captain of Seabourn Pursuit. “Many close friends and colleagues from each ship cheered and toasted to each other as we embarked on our expeditions to Antarctica, marking a new era in ultra-luxury expeditions.”

“It was an incredible ‘Seabourn Moment’ for our Seabourn Venture guests and crew as we welcomed Seabourn Pursuit to Antarctica for her first season,” said Jeroen Schuchmann, captain of Seabourn Venture.  “Seeing our two ships sail side by side at the start of our Antarctica season solidifies the fact that we at Seabourn are able to introduce so many more individuals to breathtaking, remote destinations that few will ever visit.”

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Antarctic Experience

By RetiredandTravel , July 24, 2021 in Seabourn Cruise Line

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I know this has been touched on in other threads but I cant seem to find it.

Several have said the Seabourn Antarctic Experience is phenomenal.   What exactly is involved in the Antarctic Experience?  The only excursion I see is a kayak which is far to adventurous for us.

https://www.seabourn.com/en_US/find-a-cruise/W3S25B/6313.html

The Seabourn SA cruise is considerably more expensive (apples to apples) on a per day basis than Silversea SA.   Silversea doesn't include Antarctica, its just Lima to Buenos Aires.  Is that the reason?

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1 hour ago, RetiredandTravel said: I know this has been touched on in other threads but I cant seem to find it.   Several have said the Seabourn Antarctic Experience is phenomenal.   What exactly is involved in the Antarctic Experience?  The only excursion I see is a kayak which is far to adventurous for us.   https://www.seabourn.com/en_US/find-a-cruise/W3S25B/6313.html   The Seabourn SA cruise is considerably more expensive (apples to apples) on a per day basis than Silversea SA.   Silversea doesn't include Antarctica, its just Lima to Buenos Aires.  Is that the reason?   ty    

There is masses of stuff on this topic.

The Seabourn Antarctic Experience is currently aboard the Quest and sails from Santiago to Buenos Aires or vice versa.  Twice a year, including the Holiday cruise, the Quest goes to South Georgia, an unmissable place.  Apart from the Antarctic Continent and South Georgia it operates just like a regular cruise along the Chilean coast with shore excursions which you pay for.  However, in Antarctica and SG all shore excursions are included - these are usually one per day owing to the size of the ship and the need to limit numbers of people ashore at any one time.  These excursions are generally just walks or modest hikes to get close-up views of the wildlife.  Sometimes there are zodiac cruises.  They also offer kayaks in selected locations at additional cost ( think I'm right here).  All excursions are very weather dependent. 

Silversea actually offers many more Antarctica trips than Seabourn.  It currently operates three vessels down there and offers fly-in, fly-out weeks as well as much longer, more traditional cruises.  Silversea's trips are more expensive than Seabourn's.  

Other cruise lines are available.  Market leader in this field is often thought to be Lindblad/National Geographic.  Seabourn's new Venture ship might raise the ante.

Many Thanks.  Your feedback is very helpful.

I'm thinking a SA Ocean cruise with an Antarctic component.  Looks like that rules Silversea out, could combine an ocean & expedition.

scottjeanne

We are on the South Americas, Antarctica, South Georgia cruise next February.  We were originally booked on a Silverseas that was cancelled.  Seabourn is cheaper per diem. In Antarctica, there are daily Zodiac excursions (weather permitting) as well as kayaking for a fee.  The Silverseas cruise we chose did not include all of South America that Seabourn does, so that was an advantage to us.

4 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: The Seabourn SA cruise is considerably more expensive (apples to apples) on a per day basis than Silversea SA.   Silversea doesn't include Antarctica, its just Lima to Buenos Aires.  Is that the reason?

We were happy we chose Seabourn over the expedition ships for our Antarctica cruise, were also happy we stepped ashore instead of just sailing past Antarctica.

Another option for us is to take a SS or Seabourn expedition and go to Chile & Argentina on our own.  I think the Seabourn cruise I listed above is the best option for us.  Very cool looking trip. I don't see a 2022 Holiday cruise with the same itinerary.  It wasn't easy finding this cruise on the Seabourn site, had to just put in the date (Jan/Feb 2023). 

6 hours ago, Fletcher said: Silversea's trips are more expensive than Seabourn's.

But Seabourn's trips are longer than Silversea's, so the actual cost is higher . We wanted to see South Georgia Island, and Seabourn's trips were several days longer, so we're spending less on Silversea tan we would have on Seabourn. And when the Seabourn Venture replaces the Quest, Seabourn's price goes up considerably. Our original goal (pre-Covid) was to sail the new Venture when it debuted, but the cost for the Venture trip, versus the Silversea's Wind, was considerably higher. And additional part of what makes Seabourn more expensive is that Silversea includes free air to South America (and a reasonable price for an upgrade to business class), where Seabourn doesn't include air.

Correct for 2023 cruises

(SS fare - Air + LaDame)/#days 

 (Seabourn fare + excursions estimate)/#days  - internet now included

LaDame can be the key 🙂

3 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: LaDame can be the key

I don't see how $120 once or twice on a trip makes a material difference (particularly if you have onboard credits). Unless you like to dine in La Dame every night? 😉

As you note,  the Seabourn trips are not only longer but have additional ports of call in Chile and/or Argentina, and most people will incur additional costs for excursions in those ports. Of course, you're getting to see more than on the Silversea itineraries, but it's more expensive in total. Both Silversea and Seabourn now include Internet for free, so that's wash. Comparing a 2021-22 trip to Antarctica plus South Georgia Island, the price for a low-deck veranda suite is about $600 less on Seabourn Quest than Silversea Wind; if you add in a few Seabourn excursions, the prices are pretty much identical -- but Silversea includes free air and Seabourn doesn't, and Silversea threw in $1,000 onboard credit which Seabourn didn't. So Silversea is cheaper. But Silversea is an 18-day trip versus Seabourn being a 24-day trip, so on a per-day basis, Seabourn is cheaper. 

And the other factor -- for us it was probably the deciding factor -- is the size of the ship. We love the Seabourn triplets, but the Quest carries about 60% more passengers in Antartica. Because all cruise ships follow an international agreement to limit  the number of passengers ashore to 100 at any time, smaller ships with fewer passengers get to make more landings. Many Seabourn passengers are happy with one landing every day or two, but we figure that we're on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to see as much as we can, so the smaller Silversea ship won out for us.

The Seabourn Venture would have provided the best of both worlds -- small ship, beautiful new ship, and Seabourn service we know and love. Before it was delayed for a year, the cruise prices posted for the Venture in 2021-22 were considerably higher, as one would expect on a brand new ship which carries half as many passengers as the Quest. A 21-day trip with South Georgia Island on the Venture was going to be about $6,500 per person more than the Silversea Wind, plus you need to add air. We had decided this was already quite an expensive trip costing close to $50,000, and adding another $16,000+ for the Seabourn Venture was just too much for us. I think the cost difference is similar for 2022-23. (I keep hoping we'll have such a fabulous time on the Silversea ship that I'll forget the Venture was ever a possibility or consideration!)

9 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: LaDame can be the key 🙂    

It really shouldn't be, especially not on such an itinerary as Antarctica.  I've been on several Silversea ships and have never bothered to pay extra for fancy crockery at La Dame. 

It was a joke, $120 on a 30-40k tab, get it?  I do find the upcharge absurd.

Granted it wasn't as funny as the Navigator scrambled eggs comment.  

17 hours ago, cruiseej said:   I don't see how $120 once or twice on a trip makes a material difference (particularly if you have onboard credits). Unless you like to dine in La Dame every night? 😉   As you note,  the Seabourn trips are not only longer but have additional ports of call in Chile and/or Argentina, and most people will incur additional costs for excursions in those ports. Of course, you're getting to see more than on the Silversea itineraries, but it's more expensive in total. Both Silversea and Seabourn now include Internet for free, so that's wash. Comparing a 2021-22 trip to Antarctica plus South Georgia Island, the price for a low-deck veranda suite is about $600 less on Seabourn Quest than Silversea Wind; if you add in a few Seabourn excursions, the prices are pretty much identical -- but Silversea includes free air and Seabourn doesn't, and Silversea threw in $1,000 onboard credit which Seabourn didn't. So Silversea is cheaper. But Silversea is an 18-day trip versus Seabourn being a 24-day trip, so on a per-day basis, Seabourn is cheaper.    And the other factor -- for us it was probably the deciding factor -- is the size of the ship. We love the Seabourn triplets, but the Quest carries about 60% more passengers in Antartica. Because all cruise ships follow an international agreement to limit  the number of passengers ashore to 100 at any time, smaller ships with fewer passengers get to make more landings. Many Seabourn passengers are happy with one landing every day or two, but we figure that we're on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to see as much as we can, so the smaller Silversea ship won out for us.   The Seabourn Venture would have provided the best of both worlds -- small ship, beautiful new ship, and Seabourn service we know and love. Before it was delayed for a year, the cruise prices posted for the Venture in 2021-22 were considerably higher, as one would expect on a brand new ship which carries half as many passengers as the Quest. A 21-day trip with South Georgia Island on the Venture was going to be about $6,500 per person more than the Silversea Wind, plus you need to add air. We had decided this was already quite an expensive trip costing close to $50,000, and adding another $16,000+ for the Seabourn Venture was just too much for us. I think the cost difference is similar for 2022-23. (I keep hoping we'll have such a fabulous time on the Silversea ship that I'll forget the Venture was ever a possibility or consideration!)

We were on Seabourn Quest Antarctica and so to correct a few things you indicated.....due to restrictions of people allowed in Antartica, Quest does not sail full.  There were around 375 aboard our sailing.  We were divided into groups and during the 8 days we were in Antarctica, we had a landing ashore every day and also had an additional "off ship" activity almost every day.  These additional off ship activities included zodiac trips in the surrounding waters checking out icebergs and local wildlife including whales, seals, birds, etc. No Seabourn passenger had to be happy with one landing every other day or so unless they chose to not participate.  The expedition team aboard Quest were amazing and there were 2-3 different lectures most days beside the team members being out and about the ship answering questions and pointing out various interesting things.

Enjoy your cruise on Silversea - any day you are ashore in Antarctica is the best!

It is not possible to do a simple per diem cost comparison between Seabourn Quest and Silversea for Antarctica because SB Quest itineraries include about 7 days sailing down Chilean coast just to get to Ushuaia plus another 2 days to get to Buenos Aires via Montevideo.  Those are low-value days that drag down the daily cost average.  To me, those days are worth only $350-400 per day per person for the lowest cabin category.

The main cost component for Antarctica is made up of the days starting at Ushuaia to the Antarctica Peninsula (plus South Georgia and/or Falklands) and back to Ushuaia.  Those days include the "Antarctica Experience" and mirror the itineraries from most expedition ships for Antarctica.

Pre-covid, most expedition ships (including the old Silversea Explorer and National Geographic/Lindblad) were charging just above $1,000 per person per day for the lowest cabin category.  I haven't looked into this recently, but I understand Seabourn Venture was priced higher to begin with and is now priced even higher post-Covid.

3 hours ago, basor said: Due to restrictions of people allowed in Antartica, Quest does not sail full.  There were around 375 aboard our sailing.  We were divided into groups and during the 8 days we were in Antarctica, we had a landing ashore every day and also had an additional "off ship" activity almost every day.  These additional off ship activities included zodiac trips in the surrounding waters checking out icebergs and local wildlife including whales, seals, birds, etc. No Seabourn passenger had to be happy with one landing every other day or so unless they chose to not participate.

In case it came off wrong, my comments about the Quest were not meant to be disparaging. Quest sails with up to 400 passengers in Antarctica, so you were slightly below their maximum capacity. In any case, I was just comparing that with one of the Silversea ships, which sail with up to 250 passengers aboard. That difference does make a difference in how many landings each passenger can participate it; on the Quest it is one a day whereas on Silversea it can be two a day -- all dependent on weather conditions, of course. My travel agent, who books a great deal with both Seabourn and Silversea, said that on some Quest trips, when the weather is less-than-optimal and they only have a couple hours, not every passenger is able to get off for a landing every day. It sounds like you hit the sweet spot and didn't have weather complications -- and I can only hope and dream that will be true for us! 😉 Again, I'm not suggesting the Quest isn't a fine option for visiting Antarctica; I was only sharing that we opted for a smaller ship in order to have a greater chance of doing more landings.  

16 minutes ago, cruiseej said:   In case it came off wrong, my comments about the Quest were not meant to be disparaging. Quest sails with up to 400 passengers in Antarctica, so you were slightly below their maximum capacity. In any case, I was just comparing that with one of the Silversea ships, which sail with up to 250 passengers aboard. That difference does make a difference in how many landings each passenger can participate it; on the Quest it is one a day whereas on Silversea it can be two a day -- all dependent on weather conditions, of course. My travel agent, who books a great deal with both Seabourn and Silversea, said that on some Quest trips, when the weather is less-than-optimal and they only have a couple hours, not every passenger is able to get off for a landing every day. It sounds like you hit the sweet spot and didn't have weather complications -- and I can only hope and dream that will be true for us! 😉 Again, I'm not suggesting the Quest isn't a fine option for visiting Antarctica; I was only sharing that we opted for a smaller ship in order to have a greater chance of doing more landings.  

No offense taken - I am just relating our experience and that of 4 other couples that have done Seabourn Antarctica cruises at different times in the last few years...weather conditions did effect one of our days and no one was able to tender into shore (I don't think that the number of guest aboard mattered)....our Captain just found a different area and we all were off the ship for a wonderful experience  later in the day.   I was trying to relate actual onboard experience not I heard from someone else who heard from some else.

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Ken the cruiser

We’re getting ready for our Antarctica expedition cruise in Dec on the Quest and trying to determine whether to rent the boots from SB or purchase our own.

Renting question for those with prior experience getting them from SB: Are the boots pretty close to the correct size? If I wear a size 11, should I order an 11 or 12?

Buying them online from those in the know: which brand and type would you recommend we look at?

Any thoughts would be appreciated. 

We purchased ours since we have other opportunities to wear them. I believe the ones that they used are Bogs classic high and that is what we purchased from the Bogs website. It looks like that it might have been rebranded to Workman 17" tall. Since they come in full sizes only it ended up that we ordered ours 1/2 size up to allow room for socks.  (I wear 9 1/2 and ordered a 10, wife 7 1/2 and ordered an 8).

20 minutes ago, pbokie said: We purchased ours since we have other opportunities to wear them. I believe the ones that they used are Bogs classic high and that is what we purchased from the Bogs website. It looks like that it might have been rebranded to Workman 17" tall. Since they come in full sizes only it ended up that we ordered ours 1/2 size up to allow room for socks.  (I wear 9 1/2 and ordered a 10, wife 7 1/2 and ordered an 8).

Thanks! Definitely worth the extra few bucks to purchase the boots at $129 versus $85 to rent.

We also purchased our boots on our first expedition cruise (Greenland on Silversea a few years ago) because we know we had Antarctica on our short-term cruise list, and possibly the other side of Greenland and Canada after that. So we decided to own our own. I also have size 13 wide feet, and I was concerned whether the rental boots would fit well, and that they might not have extras in a larger size if I needed them. So we now own two pairs of Bogs boots.

We bought the ones that looked like the picture of the ones Silversea was renting, which were  the Bogs Ultra High (#51377), not the Bogs Classic High (#60142) mentioned above. The Ultra High (15" tall) are not actually any higher, but they have handholds which make them much easier to pull on, and there's a difference in the sole between the two as best I remember. The Workmen's boot (#73132) mentioned above is a different model which is slightly lighter (4.24 lb versus 5 lb) but I'm not sure they're 100% waterproof. (Those are the men's model numbers; the women's equivalents have different numbers.)

The downside of buying the boots, of course, is that you have to lug them with you. Those 5 pounds are 10% of my luggage capacity! I have thought about wearing them on the plane to avoid packing them, but I didn't want the big, heavy, warm boots for a long flight. I can't remember; I might have packed one pair in our carry-on bag on our previous cruise. We're heading for Antarctica this winter -- hopefully! -- so I'll need to revisit my packing strategy.

We opted to rent due to the weight of the boots in packing. Even if the size you order doesn't fit, there is a size exchange as there is with the jackets.

We did see a number of people who brought their own boots (galosh type) that did not pass muster and they ended up having to rent them anyway. 

Just our experience...........

We went on one of the early sailings with Seabourn, 2014, and were told to rent boots as walking through the penguin highways you will pick up unwanted smells which didnt want to wash off the boots which one didnt really want in ones suitcase. I dont know if this was true or not but as the boots wouldnt be worn again renting to us was the way to go.

Also Seabourn did have a swap day where one could change the jackets, boots etc if the supplied ones weren't a good fit

I seem to remember when we booked Seabourn were going to sail with the ship half full. Getting closer to the sailing we were offered an upgrade or a discount as there were going to be more passengers to share the cost, Seabourn thought they could add a few more passengers and still keep everybody happy. I cant remember the actual number of passengers we had I think we were the third or fourth sailing as Seabourn were still fine cruising the Antarctica cruises

We would go with Seabourn again to Antarctica anytime as the cruise was definitely the best we have been on and have since  changed all our cruising to Seabourn

A new option to consider for Antarctica is the Crystal Endeavor.  She holds only 220 if full (not sure how many will be allowed for Antarctica) , and offers shorter cruises out of Ushuia to focus on Antarctica, skipping SA.

https://www.crystalcruises.com/voyage/ushuaia-roundtrip-yen211210-11

We just got off this gorgeous ship after a 10 day circumnavigation of Iceland, which was not sold out as we only had 93 pax on board (3 more circumnavigations are left this season if you are interested in short term booking, BTW, Iceland is amazing). I was on her second voyage, and there were still some minor tech issues to work out but it is coming along. 

There were 16 expedition team members on board, around 200 staff.  I expect the expedition staffing will remain excellent for Antarctica.

The food in the MDR (Waterside) was the best I have ever had on a luxury ship, as was the dining service (no "free" caviar, but that is ok).  It was my first expedition cruise (though admittedly a soft expedition) and the first time I stepped into a Zodiak, and I have gained confidence.

All pax and crew were vaxed, and antigen tested before boarding, but only crew wore required to wear masks on the ship.

I will consider this amazing ship for my first trip to Antarctica, unless Covid stops her from sailing.  

I am not a Crystal cheerleader either, and have cruised several different luxury lines.  Hapag Lloyd was my favorite, and they go to Antarctica too,  but they won't accept Americans right now.

1 hour ago, Thecat123 said: We went on one of the early sailings with Seabourn, 2014, and were told to rent boots as walking through the penguin highways you will pick up unwanted smells which didnt want to wash off the boots which one didnt really want in ones suitcase. I dont know if this was true or not but as the boots wouldnt be worn again renting to us was the way to go. Also Seabourn did have a swap day where one could change the jackets, boots etc if the supplied ones weren't a good fit I seem to remember when we booked Seabourn were going to sail with the ship half full. Getting closer to the sailing we were offered an upgrade or a discount as there were going to be more passengers to share the cost, Seabourn thought they could add a few more passengers and still keep everybody happy. I cant remember the actual number of passengers we had I think we were the third or fourth sailing as Seabourn were still fine cruising the Antarctica cruises We would go with Seabourn again to Antarctica anytime as the cruise was definitely the best we have been on and have since  changed all our cruising to Seabourn

Thanks for your indepth insights. After my DW read your write-up, we have decided to now rent our boots, especially since we should be able exchange them if the original size we chose didn't fit. Then there is the "after excursion" smell issue to consider. 😎

1 hour ago, Catlover54 said:   A new option to consider for Antarctica is the Crystal Endeavor.  She holds only 220 if full (not sure how many will be allowed for Antarctica) , and offers shorter cruises out of Ushuia to focus on Antarctica, skipping SA.   https://www.crystalcruises.com/voyage/ushuaia-roundtrip-yen211210-11   We just got off this gorgeous ship after a 10 day circumnavigation of Iceland, which was not sold out as we only had 93 pax on board (3 more circumnavigations are left this season if you are interested in short term booking, BTW, Iceland is amazing). I was on her second voyage, and there were still some minor tech issues to work out but it is coming along.    There were 16 expedition team members on board, around 200 staff.  I expect the expedition staffing will remain excellent for Antarctica. The food in the MDR (Waterside) was the best I have ever had on a luxury ship, as was the dining service (no "free" caviar, but that is ok).  It was my first expedition cruise (though admittedly a soft expedition) and the first time I stepped into a Zodiak, and I have gained confidence.   All pax and crew were vaxed, and antigen tested before boarding, but only crew wore required to wear masks on the ship. I will consider this amazing ship for my first trip to Antarctica, unless Covid stops her from sailing.   I am not a Crystal cheerleader either, and have cruised several different luxury lines.  Hapag Lloyd was my favorite, and they go to Antarctica too,  but they won't accept Americans right now.  

We very much enjoy cruising with Crystal on the Serenity and Symphony. However, those $1,500+ pp/day starting prices for their Endeavor expedition cruises are just a little too steep for us.

13 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said: Thanks for your indepth insights. After my DW read your write-up, we have decided to now rent our boots, especially since we should be able exchange them if the original size we chose didn't fit. Then there is the "after excursion" smell issue to consider. 😎

Seabourn did have metal cupboards on the stern of deck 4? where you left your boots so the boots weren't in your cabin with you

Also we had Robin West who was the Expedition leader along with 13 or 14 on his Expedition team who were very knowledgeable about the birds, sea life etc of Antarctica. Robin used to say if you want to know anything just ask one of his walking encyclopedias  

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The 12 Best All-Inclusive Cruises for 2024

When it comes to all-inclusive cruises, there are a few different options:

• Luxury cruise lines: All-inclusive cruise rates are available on luxury lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. While more expensive than traditional cruise rates , the fares cover nearly everything, including door-to-door transfers, luxurious suite accommodations, specialty dining , premium alcoholic beverages and excursions. Plus, you don't need to show your cruise card every time you order a latte or a pre-dinner cocktail. You'll disembark the ship with very few, if any, additional charges on your final bill.
• Cruise lines with inclusive pricing: Alternatively, you can consider an upscale cruise line like Viking, which offers fares with more-inclusive pricing and some of the amenities found on board the fully inclusive lines. However, you'll still have to budget for a few expenses, such as immersive excursions and alcoholic beverages beyond wine or beer at lunch and dinner.
• Packages and add-ons: Other cruise lines like Oceania, Windstar and Norwegian offer add-on drink packages and other promos so you can create a more all-inclusive experience.

After comparing the costs between a truly all-inclusive cruise and a sailing with package pricing for the extras, the total price may be closer than you think.

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All-Inclusive Cruises

Regent seven seas cruises.

Regent Seven Seas touts its six ships – with the newest vessel, Seven Seas Grandeur , which debuted in late 2023 – as "the world's most luxurious fleet." The line's intimate ships accommodate up to 750 guests. They feature all ocean-view suites, prestigious museum-quality art collections (including a prized Fabergé egg on the new Grandeur), and itineraries that call on more than 500 destinations around the world.

With Regent's "every luxury included" philosophy and 2-for-1 all-inclusive fares, passengers receive round-trip airfare and transfers between the airport and ship, as well as unlimited shore excursions, two- or three-night land programs (based on the itinerary), and a complimentary pre-cruise hotel package for concierge suites and higher. On the ship, enjoy a fully stocked in-suite minibar; specialty dining; unlimited fine wines, spirits and other beverages; prepaid gratuities; unlimited Wi-Fi; and free valet laundry service.

On top of personalized service, guests sailing on Regent Seven Seas cruises will enjoy immersive exploration ashore – with overnights in some ports of call – and enrichment programs. Top-notch dining includes French cuisine at Chartreuse (on select ships), Pan-Asian fare at Pacific Rim (also on select ships) and Italian fare at Sette Mari at La Veranda.

Cooking classes in the Culinary Arts Kitchen (available on Grandeur, Splendor and Explorer ), some tours and bespoke excursions, spa treatments, unique offerings, and certain wines and top-shelf liquors come with an additional cost.

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Silversea Cruises

Sailing on board one of Silversea's 13 ultra-luxury cruise or expedition ships commences with the line's new chauffeur experience. This door-to-door service transports guests from home to the airport and back home on the return trip. The line's all-inclusive pricing also encompasses international or domestic flights (with business class upgrades in certain destinations), pre- and post-cruise hotel accommodations, butler service in every suite, all gratuities, gourmet dining, and complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including Champagne.

Guests will also enjoy a staff-to-guest ratio of nearly 1-to-1 – and with no more than 728 guests. Other all-inclusive perks include at least one shore excursion in each port plus onboard lectures and programming. On expedition sailings in destinations like Antarctica , all guided Zodiac tours and landings are included in the fare.

When it comes to dining on Silversea ships, gourmet options feature French, Asian and Italian cuisine along with other international fare. For a special evening, S.A.L.T. Kitchen is a new destination-focused concept on Silver Ray, Nova , Moon and Dawn . This immersive dining experience, Sea And Land Taste, was developed in partnership with the former editor-in-chief of "Saveur Magazine," Adam Sachs. The culinary offerings with S.A.L.T. also include shore excursions, where guests can tour a 500-year-old family winery and vineyard in Croatia, visit an organic farm in Denmark, or learn to make gelato in Sicily.

Expenses not covered in Silversea's fare include salon and spa services, personal training sessions, select excursions, upgraded internet packages, and special bottles of wine or liquors.

Compare Silversea Cruises deals on GoToSea.

Seabourn Cruise Line

Seabourn's seven purpose-built expedition vessels and intimate luxury cruise ships accommodate between 264 and 600 guests. The club-like atmosphere on board its ships comes with highly intuitive and personalized service with about a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio. Each suite also has a dedicated personal suite host and a suite attendant that will cater to your every whim.

All-inclusive fares include oceanfront suites with walk-in closets, living areas and luxurious bathrooms. All Seabourn Encore and Ovation accommodations feature private verandas, while 90% of the suites on Seabourn Odyssey , Sojourn and Quest have balconies. Premium and penthouse suites offer additional amenities and perks.

While aboard Seabourn Cruise Line , guests will enjoy complimentary fine wines and premium spirits, welcome Champagne, and a fully stocked in-suite bar with your personalized selections. Dining is a real treat, with several venues in partnership with renowned chef Thomas Keller, such as the line's signature restaurant, The Grill by Thomas Keller. Seabourn is also a member of the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international association of gastronomy.

Other complimentary amenities on Seabourn's cruise ships include special evenings with dinner and live entertainment; a marina and complimentary water sports; "Caviar in the Surf" on select voyages; movie nights; a chance to shop with the chef at local markets; personal valet luggage shipping service; enrichment lectures; and more.

Additional expenses include a wide selection of epicurean, mindfulness and wellness excursions as well as cultural and historical bespoke tours. You can also book the ultimate underwater adventure on one of the line's high-tech submarines on the two expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Pursuit. Programs and treatments at Seabourn's Spa & Wellness are also at an additional cost.

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Atlas Ocean Voyages

Atlas Ocean Voyages features "always included" cruise fares on its two purpose-built yachts, World Navigator and World Traveller. The line recently welcomed a third ship to its fleet for the 2023-24 Antarctica season, World Voyager. Atlas' high-end boutique ships cater to just 198 passengers and feature spacious staterooms and suites with panoramic windows or private balconies and beautiful public spaces and lounges. These small ships also have several options for dining, depending on the sailing and destination.

The all-inclusive fares cover complimentary dining; unlimited wines, craft beers and spirits; 24-hour bar service with canapes; a free in-room minibar; afternoon high tea; fresh-pressed juices and specialty teas and coffees; butler service; 24-hour room service; prepaid gratuities; cultural immersion in every port; and other perks.

Polar expedition fares cover private charter jet service, group transfers from the airport to the yacht, an Atlas Ocean Voyages parka and vest to take home, Zodiac sightseeing safaris, expert guided shore landings, and destination lectures and briefings.

If you're on one of the line's Epicurean Expeditions, the cultural immersion program offers complimentary special tastings, market visits and cooking demonstrations. In addition to use of the marina's water toys (on select sailings, weather permitting), guests can enjoy an authentic Portuguese dinner and an alfresco Josper Grill dining experience at 7-AFT Grill. On select voyages, culinary presentations, wine tastings and other special events are hosted by an expert.

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More-Inclusive Cruises

Cruise fares with these lines include many of the amenities and perks that you'll find with the all-inclusive cruises. However, you'll still need to budget for some expenses, such as alcoholic beverages, excursions and specialty dining, depending on the line.

Viking's ocean fleet of nine 930-passenger all-veranda ships offers a nearly all-inclusive experience for guests. The upscale Scandinavian-inspired ships feature king-bed staterooms and suites with many amenities, including luxurious linens and plush robes, 24-hour room service, and free Wi-Fi – plus an in-room minibar with soft drinks, water and snacks. Higher-category staterooms on Viking Ocean Cruises come with additional perks like priority dinner and spa reservations, early stateroom access, and a welcome bottle of Champagne.

Cruise fares also include complimentary dining at all the venues; one free shore excursion in every port; beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; specialty teas, coffee and bottled water; access to the spa; lectures and performances; port taxes and fees; and more.

Viking also has two 378-passenger Polar Class 6 expedition vessels, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. These ships also offer a mostly all-inclusive experience with the same amenities as their oceangoing vessels. Pricing on the expedition sailings includes Zodiac safaris, the use of kayaks, a keepsake Viking jacket, and essential gear for excursions and landings.

Select excursions, pre- or post-dinner cocktails, spa treatments, special bottles of wine, and other optional purchases come at an additional expense.

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Azamara's four upscale boutique ships carry a maximum of 702 guests and offer immersive experiences around the world, calling on many smaller, lesser-known ports. The line also boasts more than 380 overnights and 850 late nights in port, so guests can have dinner in town and experience more of the destination's local culture and cuisine.

Azamara's cruise fares include all meals (other than the specialty dining restaurants) with water, tea and coffee. A selection of complimentary wine, sparkling wine, beer and spirits is available throughout the voyage. Cultural evenings ashore or on board the ship and gratuities are also included in the basic cruise fare.

If you'd like to enhance your onboard experience, Azamara offers inclusive "Experience More" packages that are discounted and based on the length of the voyage.

For example, on a seven-day or shorter sailing, solo travelers can add a package for $799 that's valued at $1,114 (a savings of 28%). This value-add bundle includes $350 of onboard credit to use for shore excursions; unlimited Wi-Fi for one device; a drinks package featuring premium wines, spirits and bottled water; a $150 spa credit; and a dinner at the Chef's Table or a total of three nights of specialty dining at Prime C or Aqualina. Three bags of laundry are also included.

Guests can book similar packages for double occupancy staterooms and longer voyages. You can also choose individual beverage, dining or internet packages if you don't need the extra amenities or features of the bundled options.

Compare Azamara cruises on GoToSea.

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages' four superyacht-inspired ships are designed with adults in mind and feature 1,330 cabins (most with balconies) and 78 RockStar Quarters suites, where guests have access to Richard's Rooftop, an exclusive outdoor deck space. Pricing with the adults-only cruise line includes stateroom or suite accommodations and meals at more than 20 eateries serving up international cuisine and dishes created by Michelin-starred chefs. Guests also have access to complimentary Wi-Fi; unlimited group exercise classes; nonalcoholic drinks such as water, tea and coffee; and plenty of lively entertainment.

Virgin does not offer beverage packages, but the line at times advertises special promotions that include voyage credits to cover expenses like airfare and drinks. Shore excursions and spa treatments – including skin care offerings on board Scarlet Lady in partnership with Jennifer Lopez, Virgin's chief entertainment and lifestyle officer – are some of the additional expenses not covered in the base fare.

Find a Virgin Voyages deal on GoToSea.

Add-on Packages and All-Inclusive Fares

These five cruise lines offer basic cruise fares that cover accommodations and some amenities – and you can typically find special pricing and promotional deals throughout the year.

With the optional packages, guests can create a mostly all-inclusive voyage with bundles of add-on extras, such as shore excursions, beverage packages, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities or shipboard credit to cover miscellaneous personal expenses such as spa treatments or a bottle of wine for a special celebration.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania's eight small luxury ships carry between 648 and 1,238 guests. The line's newest ship – Vista , the first Allura Class vessel – debuted in Rome in May 2023. The beautifully appointed vessel features four new dining concepts, spacious standard staterooms at 290-plus square feet in size, new Concierge Level veranda accommodations for solo cruisers, an elevated mixology program and more.

Oceania's culinary program is touted by the line as "The Finest Cuisine at Sea" under the tutelage of Jacques Pépin, executive culinary director and master chef. Complimentary specialty dining is included in cruise fares on Oceania sailings. Pricing also covers airfare, still and sparkling water, specialty teas and coffees, soft drinks, and Wi-Fi on the ship.

Oceania's "OLife Choice" package provides additional value to your cruise with 2-for-1 cruise fares, free round-trip airfare and airport transfers – plus one free amenity you'll choose out of eight complimentary shore excursions, a beverage package or up to $800 in shipboard credit.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity offers special rates and packages throughout the year that save money over a la carte pricing – and elevate your onboard experience to be more inclusive. You'll be able to access the best deal on the added perks if you book the upgraded package before you sail, saving up to 40 to 50 percent of the actual cost.

The line's "All-Included" package bundles the most popular add-ons for cruisers: a standard beverage package for alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, unlimited basic Wi-Fi, and gratuities for the staff and crew. Pricing depends on the stateroom or suite category and sailing.

There are other options when booking a cruise with Celebrity to create a more upscale and all-inclusive experience. Guests staying in all-suite The Retreat have exclusive access to a sundeck (on select ships), a lounge and Luminae – a private restaurant that features Global Culinary Ambassador Daniel Boulud at the helm. Guests of The Retreat booking the "All-Included" package receive a premium beverage package, premium unlimited Wi-Fi, gratuities and an onboard credit.

If you book AquaClass accommodations, you'll also have access to complimentary amenities and perks, such as unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite, discounts on spa treatment packages and complimentary fitness classes. In addition, you'll also find a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival (by request) and two bottles of water refreshed daily in your room. AquaClass guests also have exclusive access to the restaurant Blu. You can add the "All-Included" package to your booking, which will include the Classic Drinks Package, basic Wi-Fi and gratuities.

Passengers who want to book this "All-Included" package and are sharing a stateroom or suite will need to book the same package.

Compare Celebrity Cruises on GoToSea.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian also offers promotional fares and special deals throughout the year that feature similar amenities and perks to what you'll find on an all-inclusive cruise. The "Free at Sea" deal bundles discounts on the cruise, free specialty dining, unlimited open bar privileges, shore excursion credits, savings on Wi-Fi access, discounts on the third and fourth guests in the stateroom, and a 2-for-1 deal on airfare.

"Free at Sea Plus" takes the package up a notch with a more comprehensive beverage selection, including top-shelf cocktails, Champagne by the glass, bottles of select premium wines at dinner and signature Starbucks coffee drinks. This option also includes unlimited Wi-Fi, additional nights of specialty dining and shore excursions.

Prices for both packages on Norwegian Cruise Line will depend on the dates, length and destination of the cruise.

Book a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise on GoToSea.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line's "Have It All Premium Cruise Package" is available to book for cruises six days or longer, excluding the line's Grand Voyages. The benefits vary depending on the length of the trip but include credits for shore excursions; the Signature Beverage Package; specialty dining at Tamarind, Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto; and a Wi-Fi Surf Package. The cost starts at $50 a day per person. 

An early booking bonus for this package includes an Elite Beverage Package upgrade, covered crew appreciation charges and a premium Wi-Fi upgrade. Holland America has other special promotions throughout the year. One of these is an early booking bonus of up to $400 in onboard credit per stateroom for Mariner Society members.

Find Holland America deals on GoToSea.

Princess Cruises

"Princess Plus" and "Princess Premier" packages offer guests two options to upgrade their onboard amenities from the standard Princess Cruises plan, which covers accommodations, dining, entertainment and the line's signature MedallionClass experience.

"Princess Plus" perks include a beverage package with drinks up to $15 each, Wi-Fi on one device per guest, gratuities for the crew, two premium desserts a day (think hazelnut gelato at the onboard gelateria), two fitness classes per cruise (such as Pure Barre or YogaSix) and unlimited trips to the juice bar. The cost is $60 per day per person for this middle-tier package.

Additional benefits of the highest-tier option, at $80 per person per day, include the Premier Beverage Package, which covers drinks up to $20 each, and Wi-Fi for up to four devices per guest. Other features of the "Princess Premier" upgrade are two specialty meals, a photo package, Princess Prizes, reserved theater seating and a Medallion accessory.

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Why Trust U.S. News Travel

Gwen Pratesi has been an avid cruiser since her early 20s. She has sailed to destinations around the globe on nearly every type of cruise ship built, including the newest megaships, luxury yachts and traditional masted sailing ships. Most recently, she traveled on a small expedition vessel in Antarctica and crossed the notorious Drake Passage twice. She covers the travel and culinary industries for major publications, including U.S. News & World Report.

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