Seabourn staffs 19 Antarctica sailings and widens its Caribbean offer
Seabourn has named the expedition teams for its 2026-27 Antarctica season on Venture and Pursuit. The season covers 19 departures of 10 to 20 days, running from November 2026 to March 2027. Each sailing carries a dedicated 21-person team of scientists, historians and naturalists, plus a kayak programme.
For advisors still filling peak-season polar space, team depth is a concrete selling point. It also gives you a basis to compare against Silversea, Ponant and Lindblad.
Seabourn is also growing its warm-weather schedule: the Caribbean programme rises to 55 departures in 2027. That means more availability and early-booking options, and a companion sale for polar clients. Details beyond the headline are thin, so check pricing and inclusions before quoting.
- 19 Antarctica departures, 10-20 days, Nov 2026 to Mar 2027
- 21-person team per sailing, including a kayak programme
- Caribbean expands to 55 departures in 2027
Ponant and Aviate package expedition cruises for UK agents
Ponant Explorations and Aviate have launched a packaged cruise partnership, now live, giving UK agents fully packaged Ponant cruises through Aviate. The packages likely bundle air and hotel.
The commercial question is how this changes booking workflow and agent earnings. Packaging can ease the assembly of complex expedition itineraries, and it may shift commission or consortium dynamics. UK advisors should ask Aviate for the terms and compare them with booking direct with Ponant.
Record suite bookings at HX, and Lindblad shares at a high
HX closed its Arctic season with its highest-ever suite bookings across 31 sailings, and extended its Greenland Promise through the 2028 season. That gives advisors continuity in Greenland messaging and pricing for 2027-28 sales.
Lindblad Expeditions stock reached an all-time high near $35, with a market cap of about $2.06B and Q2 revenue of $199M ahead of estimates. Analysts stay at a consensus 'Hold' with a $31 target, which suggests the valuation is ahead of the fundamentals.
Together these point to firm premium expedition demand. Advisors can reasonably expect tighter inventory on popular Lindblad and HX departures, so early holds are worth making.
Crystal extends Sail & Save; Atlas runs an agent incentive
Crystal has extended its Sail & Save offer through Nov. 9, giving advisors a longer window to close luxury sales with a savings hook. The offer details were not available to us, so confirm the terms before quoting.
Separately, Cruise Traveller has unveiled an incentive for agents on Atlas Ocean Voyages. The scope looks limited to one market and details are sparse. Check the terms, travel dates and eligibility before building it into a sales plan.
PortMiami's 2026/27 season adds yachts and expedition ships
PortMiami's 2026/27 lineup includes ultra-luxury and exploration vessels alongside the mass-market arrivals. For advisors, that means more embarkation options for Caribbean and Latin America sailings, and easier pairing with pre-cruise stays in Miami.
This is a general seasonal overview rather than a line-specific announcement, so use it as a planning reference and confirm individual ship schedules with the suppliers.