The ship: Seabourn Pursuit, launched 2023 The cruise Kimberley Expedition: Waterfalls and Wandjinas is a 10-day cruise from Broome to Darwin (operates in reverse). Passengers 264 Crew 235 Decks Nine Length 557 feet (170 metres) Seabourn Pursuit carries a team of academics, scientists and naturalists. The ship This is expedition cruising, but not as you know it.
As pioneers of small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising, Seabourn is taking expedition cruising to the next level. In 2022, they launched the purpose-built Seabourn Venture, followed in 2023 by the near-identical sister ship Seabourn Pursuit. Built to PC6 Polar Class standards, these expedition ships are designed to travel to some of the most far-flung regions on Earth while providing guests with a luxurious base camp.
In the spirit of discovery, each ship carries two, six-guest submarines, 24 Zodiac inflatables, kayaks and a 24-person Expedition Team of academics, scientists and naturalists. Anchoring this is Seabourn’s commitment to the environment and the communities it visits. As a sign of this ongoing stewardship, the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners were appointed as Seabourn Pursuit’s godparents in a naming ceremony held on Ngula Jar Island in the Kimberley in June 2024.
Zodiac excursions. Boarding Docked at the Port of Broome, Seabourn Pursuit’s distinctive green exterior – strong, yet graceful – is a standout. Having downloaded the Seabourn app, we scan our digital boarding passes and are soon sipping c.