Seabourn Pursuit — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos

Seabourn Pursuit is an Expedition Class cruise ship operated by Seabourn Cruise Line. She entered service in 2023, measures 23,000 gross tons, and carries approximately 264 guests at double occupancy with a crew of approximately 250.

Key Facts

  • Cruise Line: Seabourn Cruise Line
  • Class: Expedition Class
  • Year: 2023
  • Tonnage: 23,000 GT
  • Guests: 264
  • Crew: ~250
  • IMO: 9862035

Quick Answer: Seabourn Pursuit is the second Expedition Class ship — 23,000 GT, 264 guests, launched in 2023. An identical sister to Venture, she carries two submarines and a full expedition team for polar and remote voyages. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos.

Who She's For: Luxury expedition travelers seeking Seabourn's newest ship with the freshest interiors. Pursuit suits those drawn to the same submarine-and-Zodiac adventure as Venture but on different itineraries or sailing dates.

Seabourn Pursuit is an identical sister to Venture — same 264-guest capacity, same PC6 ice-class hull, same two custom submarines. The choice between them comes down to itinerary and dates, not ship quality. Both offer Seabourn's luxury service in expedition settings: fine dining, suite accommodations, and a professional expedition team. If you want standard ocean cruising from Seabourn, the Encore Class (604 guests) or Odyssey Class (458 guests) offer larger ships for Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries.

A First Look at Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn Pursuit exterior view
Photo: DaveWilsonPhotography via Flickr
Seabourn Pursuit at sea with dark green expedition hull and Seabourn name on bow
Photo by Shipsoftheworld11 via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
Pursuit's hull during fitout at T. Mariotti shipyard, Porto Nogaro, where she was built as yard number Mar 173
Pre-delivery hull (Mar 173) at T. Mariotti shipyard, Porto Nogaro. Photo by Benetnash via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Pursuit's bow section on the launch barge before fitout completion at Porto Nogaro
Bow section on launch barge (build phase, hull Mar 173). Photo by Benetnash via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-3.0)

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Key Facts About Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn Pursuit Deck Plans

Seabourn Pursuit carries 132 all-suite accommodations across 8 passenger decks, with a PC6 ice-class hull and two custom submarines for deep-sea expedition dives.

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Where Is Seabourn Pursuit Right Now?

See Seabourn Pursuit's current position, speed, heading, and next port on the live AIS tracker below.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seabourn Pursuit

What dining options are on Seabourn Pursuit?

Seabourn Pursuit shares the Expedition Class dining programme with sister ship Venture. Confirmed venues include The Colonnade (indoor/outdoor casual dining) and The Grill by Thomas Keller (signature steakhouse). All dining on Seabourn is complimentary — no surcharges on any venue. See the Dining section above.

How big is Seabourn Pursuit?

Seabourn Pursuit measures 23,000 gross tons with 132 all-suite accommodations for 264 guests at double occupancy, served by a crew of approximately 250. She has a PC6 Polar Class ice-strengthened hull and carries two custom-built submarines for deep-sea expedition dives.

What is the difference between Seabourn Pursuit and Venture?

Pursuit (2023) and Venture (2022) are identical sister ships — same hull, same 264-guest capacity, same submarines. The choice between them comes down to itinerary and sailing dates, not ship quality. Both carry Seabourn's expedition team with naturalists, scientists, and a National Geographic partnership.

Where does Seabourn Pursuit sail?

Seabourn Pursuit sails expedition itineraries to remote destinations including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Kimberley coast of Australia, the Amazon, and sub-Antarctic islands. Her PC6 ice-class hull and Zodiac fleet allow access to places standard cruise ships cannot reach. Check the live tracker above for current position.

Does Seabourn Pursuit have submarines?

Yes. Seabourn Pursuit carries two custom-built submarines that can dive to depths allowing guests to view marine life, coral formations, and underwater landscapes below the surface. Submarine excursions are offered at select ports on expedition itineraries (additional charge applies).

Sources & Attribution

  • IMO 9862035 verified against VesselFinder (0.95 confidence, Perplexity Research + MyShipTracking + MarineTraffic).
  • Dining venues confirmed via Perplexity Research (The Colonnade and The Grill by Thomas Keller explicitly for Pursuit).
  • Ship specifications from Seabourn Cruise Line official materials and CruiseMapper.

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