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APT to charter Seabourn expedition cruise ships

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APT Travel Group CEO David Cox and Seabourn President Natalya Leahy toast the partnership at an event aboard Seabourn Odyssey in Sydney
Australian Pacific Touring will charter Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit for a number of cruises in an exclusive, multi-year partnership.

Starting in 2025, destinations will include the UK, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and the Kimberley, with Antarctica starting in 2026.

The deal was announced Wednesday at an event aboard Seabourn Odyssey in Sydney.

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From left, Seabourn's Gerald Mosslinger, SVP guest operations; Robin West, VP and GM expeditions and President Natalya Leahy with APT CEO David Cox; Ryan Taibel, VP sales & partnerships, Seabourn; and Mladen Vukic, GM product, APT

'This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both companies as we elevate the luxury experience for our guests in partnership with Seabourn,' APT Travel Group CEO David Cox said.

'We are delighted to join forces with APT, a trusted name in the travel industry renowned for its commitment to excellence,' Seabourn President Natalya Leahy said.

Cruises are on sale now for Northern Europe, the Arctic and the Kimberley in 2025 with APT’s new Antarctica itineraries set to launch in early March for 2026 departures.

Sample itineraries

Some of the itineraries include a 14-day cruise of Iceland and Greenland; an 11-day expedition to Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland; a 24-day voyage incorporating Scotland, Iceland and Greenland; and a 10-day Kimberley expedition.