The Seabourn Venture marked its inaugural voyage to Antarctica with the official naming ceremony on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
The ship’s visitors served as honorary godparents, becoming a member of the Seabourn Venture’s godmother, the polar explorer Alison Levine.
“We’ve eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture’s maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year,” stated the president of Seabourn Josh Leibowitz.
“The extraordinary continent encapsulates exactly what we hope to bring to guests who sail aboard our new ship: adventure, discovery and awe-inspiring wonder. With the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and scenery in the background, it truly was the perfect place to name the most luxurious expedition ship, Seabourn Venture,” he added.
The Seabourn Venture entered service in July 2022, in Tromsø, Norway, however the firm selected Antarctica for the official naming ceremony because it finest displays the aim for which the ship was constructed, based on a press launch.
The ship launched into the voyage to Antarctica from San Antonio, Chile on November 7 crusing down its coast earlier than reaching the “Great White Continent” the place it supplied mountain climbing excursions and Zodiac rides.
The Seabourn Venture contains an expedition staff of 26 wildlife specialists, scientists, historians, and naturalists main the excursions.
From November 2022 by February 2023, the Seabourn Venture will supply 11- to 22-day voyages to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands that includes up-close encounters with wildlife.
In March and April of 2023, the ship will set sail on a collection of voyages in Brazil and the Amazon, exploring colonial websites alongside the coast of Brazil in addition to the center of South America.