Cool as ice

Its fleet of two boutique-size, ultraluxury expedition vessels are decked out with all 21st century Arctic explorer kit, from snorkelling and hiking gear to custom built submarines.

Onboard, enjoy world-class meals, yoga and meditation, sea-view fitness suites, and crystal-clear views thanks to the Swarovski binoculars in every suite. A 23-strong expedition team made up of academics, scientists and general naturalists share their passion for glaciology and natural sciences through captivating talks. With no more than two guests per crew member, there’s a convivial, members’ club atmosphere. Everyone is brought together by a shared passion for exploration.

Seabourn is committed to interaction with the remote destinations visited, sustainability and respect for the people who inhabit these regions. Unique, immersive shore experiences are an integral part of a Seabourn voyage, whether that’s downtime on Iceland’s volcanic shores, visiting Godafoss, the spectacular waterfall of heathen gods, or taking a hike up to the charming Hvanneyrarskál valley from Siglufjörður.

These are rivalled by at-sea excursions like the transit of the 60-mile Prince Christian Sound, under the southern edge of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet. With high peaks on either side, glaciers calve into the sound, and bearded seals can be spotted on floating ice. Remoteness is part of life for those at the Ikerassasuaq weather station, where ships enter, and the small village of Aappilattoq. A blue whale may surface, seemingly as curious as you about the details of the natural majesty that surrounds.