
Expedition · Seabourn · In service since 2023
Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn Pursuit is an Expedition cruise ship operated by Seabourn, in service since 2023. At about 23,000 gross tons, it carries roughly 264 guests and ranks #5 by size in the 5-ship Seabourn fleet we cover.
- 23,000 gross tons
- 264 guests
Photo: Shipsoftheworld11, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Ship class
- Expedition
- Entered service
- 2023 (3 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 23,000
- Guests
- 264
- Builder
- T. Mariotti
- IMO number
- 9862035
About Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn Pursuit is the twin of Seabourn Venture, entering service in 2023 as Seabourn’s second purpose-built expedition ship. She shares Venture’s Polar Class 6 hull, two submarines and fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, plus a large expedition team. Her itineraries have included remote destinations such as Australia’s Kimberley coast and Antarctica, reaching places few other luxury ships go. Every suite has a veranda, and dining ranges from casual to refined, with sushi, steaks and fresh seafood. Life on board balances adventure by day with relaxed, sociable evenings.
Best for: Travelers who want luxury expedition cruising in remote regions like the Kimberley or Antarctica.
Seabourn Pursuit highlights
- Two submarines for underwater exploration
- Polar Class 6 hull for ice navigation
- Expedition team with scientists and naturalists
- Sushi, a Japanese restaurant
- Veranda suites for every guest
How Seabourn Pursuit compares in size
- Seabourn Ovation41,865
- Seabourn Encore40,350
- Seabourn Quest32,346
- Seabourn Venture23,000
- Seabourn Pursuit23,000
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Expedition sister ships
Sailing with Seabourn
Seabourn is an ultra-luxury line with small, all-suite ships that feel like private yachts, famous for warm, personal service, a stern watersports marina and signature events such as Caviar in the Surf. Fares include drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and dining, and its two expedition ships carry submarines to Antarctica and the Arctic. It suits affluent couples who want intimacy and polish, less so families or entertainment seekers.
Read our full Seabourn guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Seabourn Pursuit FAQs
How big is Seabourn Pursuit?
Seabourn Pursuit measures about 23,000 gross tons. That makes it #5 of 5 Seabourn ships we cover by tonnage, and #241 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Seabourn Pursuit carry?
About 264 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Seabourn Pursuit built?
Seabourn Pursuit entered service in 2023 and was built by T. Mariotti. It's one of the newest ships at sea.
What class of ship is Seabourn Pursuit?
Seabourn Pursuit belongs to Seabourn's Expedition, alongside Seabourn Venture. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Seabourn Pursuit good for families?
Seabourn is designed mainly for adults, so Seabourn Pursuit isn't the best fit for young children. Families, as there are no kids programs
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Seabourn official site.
