Seabourn reveals 2027 World Cruise special guest lineup
Seabourn has announced its 2027 Seabourn Conversations agenda, bringing a group of experts and explorers aboard a 145-day World Cruise on Seabourn Quest.
Departing from Miami, Florida on January 5, 2027, the voyage will visit 67 destinations across 19 countries in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and South America.
The signature enrichment programme features a diverse lineup of storytellers, including former fighter pilot Mandy Hickson, Dakar Rally racer Joey Evans and the extreme expeditionist Adam Radcliffe.
Also joining the voyage are mountaineer Sir Peter Hillary, ballet stars Li Cunxin and Mary Li, Oscar-winning sound producer Paul Massey and primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor.
“Seabourn Conversations is one of the most meaningful ways we bring the world on board,” said Joe Chantry, Seabourn’s Vice President of Entertainment.
“Our 2027 World Cruise presents the perfect stage for guests to engage with extraordinary individuals who have shaped industries, scaled summits and deepened our understanding of the world. Their stories will add another dimension of discovery to an already unforgettable Seabourn experience.”
The 145-day journey offers an intimate, yacht-like atmosphere with ultra-luxury service. Guests will engage with these cultural figures through presentations, special events, and candid Q&A sessions designed to offer new perspectives on the destinations explored.
New Pedal the Hebrides trip launches
Hebridean Island Cruises’ Pedal the Hebrides itinerary departs on July 7, 2026.
This seven-night round trip from Oban explores six islands – Barra, South and North Uist, Harris, Lewis and Skye – onboard the 48-guest Hebridean Princess, a vessel twice chartered by Queen Elizabeth II for private holidays.
Led by British cycling coach and endurance athlete Zoë Westerman, guests can tackle daily guided rides ranging from 18 to 43 miles. The route takes in portions of the Hebridean Way, featuring highlights such as Barra’s beach airport, the lochans of the Uists, Harris’s crofting communities and the Quiraing on the Trotternish Peninsula.
The cruise also offers alternative excursions delving into the heritage of various ports, including Castlebay, Loch Boisdale, Lochmaddy, Tarbert, Stornoway, Uig, Portree and Armadale. The Hebridean Princess provides a country house hotel atmosphere with top-tier dining and a renowned level of service.
AE Expeditions opens sales for Arctic Photography Expedition
AE Expeditions’ new Arctic photography expedition is now on sale for 2027. Iceland and East Greenland: Through the Lens will depart on July 31 on the custom-built Sylvia Earle.
The 11-day adventure will allow travellers to explore some of the Arctic’s most photogenic landscapes such as the world’s largest fjord system in Eastern Greenland.
AE’s photography-focused voyages consist of small groups, include extensive time off the ship and allow access to rarely visited locations. They are enhanced by hands-on guidance from world-leading photographers.
Guests include Scott Portelli, an award-winning photographer known for his conservation storytelling. His work has been featured by National Geographic and the BBC among others.
Others include Peter Eastway, a leading Australian landscape and travel photographer; David Vargas, an award-winning photographer and art director and Wayne Sorenson, an internationally recognised landscape and wildlife photographer.
The trip will feature onboard workshops, image reviews and guidance led by these photographer guests. Guests will be taught how to refine their technique, composition and storytelling.
