REMOTE PURSUIT

Channel Your Inner Explorer With Seabourn Expeditions

BY JEN MURPHY

SEABOURN’S NEW EXPEDITION SHIPS ALLOW TRAVELERS TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT EXPLORERS LIKE ERNEST SHACKLETON AND ROALD AMUNDSEN WITHOUT SACRIFICING ANY COMFORTS. Seabourn Venture and sister ship Seabourn Pursuit combine the brand’s signature service and luxe touches with adventure-ready design and technology. Built to PC6 Polar Class standards, the vessels can venture to the far reaches of some of the most remote places on the planet, like Arctic Canada and Antarctica, while still delivering five-star amenities.

Famed designer Adam D. Tihany is responsible for the artful details and custom furnishings found in the 132 all-veranda, all ocean-front suites as well as in the common areas, which include the sky-lit Atrium and stylish Expedition Lounge. Offship experiences allow guests to follow the call of adventure thanks to a fleet of double sea kayaks and Zodiacs. The ships’ standout toys — two custombuilt submarines — provide an unbelievable view of the mysteries that lie deep below the ocean’s surface. Footage will be shared on high-definition screens in the Expedition Lounge. Each day, guests will gather in this teaching and academic center to get briefed by scientists, wilderness experts, naturalists, and other members of the ship’s 26-person expedition team.

Itineraries explore distinct, far-flung locales including the Northwest Passage, the Amazon, East Greenland, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia. And you won’t just visit these places, you’ll be deeply immersed in them. In the Amazon, kayak over seasonally flooded forests, where you’ll spot sloths, howler monkeys, and colorful birds. Cruise in a Zodiac to see river life on a caboclo buffalo farm. The Arctic offers an unparalleled safari experience, with opportunities to see polar bears, ivory gulls, and the elusive narwhal. This spring and summer, Seabourn Pursuit will explore the waters and landscapes of Greenland, Iceland, and Norway, retracing the path of the Vikings to the frontier town of Tromsø while carving its way through the inside passage of the Norwegian fjords along the way.

Active travelers will relish the wide range of expedition activities. The ships’ expert guides lead walks and hikes that provide insights into the history and ecology of destinations, while kayak and Zodiac outings get travelers up close with nature. In warm water destinations you can snorkel and learn to scuba dive.

If you prefer to stay dry, you can still observe the wonders beneath the sea aboard a custom, state-of-theart submarine. Each environmentally friendly, battery-powered sub carries just seven people — six guests, three each in two clear acrylic spheres — plus the pilot guiding the journey. Dive to depths of nearly 1,000 feet and come face-to-face with neon-hued fish, curious seals, and other ocean marvels. Keeping with the ultra-luxury experience found on Seabourn, subs are outfitted with custom-embroidered leather upholstery, a Bluetooth stereo system, air conditioning, and a champagne chiller so you can toast your extraordinary journey. You’ll never think of cruising the same again.

Beyond the Expected

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES UP-LEVELS THE JOY OF ADVENTURE. BY

JEN MURPHY

WHEN IT COMES TO EXPLORATION, REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES INSPIRES WANDERLUST WITH ITINERARIES THAT VISIT THE WORLD’S FURTHEST SHORES — from Easter Island to Antarctica. And even beloved classics, like the Amalfi and Papeete, feel new again, thanks to Regent’s immersive exploration programs that take travelers behind the scenes and beyond the expected. The cruise line’s six-ship fleet is incredibly appointed and staffed with a team dedicated to personalized service. Every luxury and amenity, like transfers between airport and ship, are included while unlimited shore excursions and two- and three-night land programs are complimentary. The 2024-2025 Voyage Collection is full of both far-flung and beloved locales as well as new tours that allow travelers to engage and explore with a destination like never before. Here are some not-to-miss highlights.

Opposite: Regent’s new Behind the Design program celebrates unique architecture, including the Blue Planet National Aquarium in Copenhagen, Denmark.

From top: Yoga with a view; discovering local paella in Spain.

BE AN ECO-MINDED TRAVELER

We all know we need to do our part to leave the world a better place. And nothing inspires change like a first-hand experience or personal connection. Regent’s new Eco-Connect Tours do exactly that. More than 150 unique experiences provide enriching opportunities to learn about the conservation efforts of local communities around the globe. Visit a sloth sanctuary in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, and learn how deforestation is threatening these animals’ habitat, or go deeper than swirling and sniffing in Bordeaux, France, and discover how biodynamic and organic farming is elevating wines produced at Château de La Dauphine.

Obsess Over Architecture

Some travelers want to do more than ogle brilliantly designed buildings. They’re curious about the inspiration, materials, and process. Regent’s new Behind the Design Tours celebrate architectural achievements by delving into the history of some of Europe’s most marvelous buildings such as the Munchmuseet in Oslo, Norway, and Barcelona’s Toree Glòries. An architectural historian will share the challenges of building two avant-garde landmarks, the La Villa Mediterranée & Mucem, in Marseille, France. And in Copenhagen, a design mecca, you’ll get an insider’s look at two radical, modernist buildings: Royal Library and Blue Planet.

Think Like A Local

You don’t truly know a destination until you see it through a local lens. Regent’s Go Local Tours connect you directly with local communities so you can go beyond the famous attractions and experience everyday life. Spend a day at a family-owned goat farm in the countryside of Andalusia to learn the generations-old way of making cheese, observe skilled local artists in their personal studios on Palma de Mallorca, or watch villagers in Dubrovnik demonstrate how flour was made centuries ago in a water-powered mill and how bread was traditionally baked in an iron dome.

Discover Local Flavors

Food is a universal language. Whether it’s a home-cooked meal or a Michelin-star restaurant, culinary experiences have the power to capture the history, culture, and flavor of a destination. Regent’s Gourmet Explorer Tours take food lovers to local spice markets, street food stalls, boutique vineyards, and into the kitchen for hands-on lessons. In Provence, Michelin-decorated Chef Rene Berard hosts guests at his property for a cooking demonstration and lunch. Additionally, in Valencia, guests learn the nuances of paella, and in Sicily a pastry master will teach guests how to make cannoli.

Be Well

Regent has always promoted wellbeing on its ships with complimentary fitness classes and nutritious cuisine. But its Wellness Tours weave physical activity and mindfulness into excursions, making it fun and easy to maintain your healthy routine on vacation. Practice yoga on the beach in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or on a terrace overlooking the sea in Taormina. Learn about apitherapy, a school of alternative medicine based on bee products. Or experience the healing benefits of the thermal springs where popes once soaked while visiting the ancient city of Viterbo just outside Rome.