Seabourn’s ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ships take travelers further, deeper and closer to the most remote and fascinating places on the planet. Yet a Seabourn Expedition goes beyond adventure with an array of immersive experiences that delve into the history and diverse cultures of each destination. Created in partnership with local communities, these highly curated experiences cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the people and their unique traditions. Here are ten unforgettable cultural experiences we offer on expeditions around the world.

The Kimberley

In The Kimberley region in northernmost Western Australia, as guests of the Wunambal Gaambera people, you will be warmly welcomed with a traditional face-painting ceremony, learn about their Dreamtime stories and experience a traditional smoke ceremony.

Of special note, Seabourn proudly named the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit. The dedication ceremony, held June 29, 2024, served as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that Seabourn visits, and Seabourn’s commitment to sustainable tourism.

The South Pacific

Under the jungle moon of Papua New Guinea, you are invited to witness the otherworldly Baining Fire Dance ritual.

In one day alone, see two of the most incredible traditions of Vanuatu on the islands of Ambrym and Pentecost. Ambrym is known for its mysterious Rom Dance, while at certain times of the year, Pentecost is home to the elaborate land-diving ceremony, a death-defying ritual that inspired the sport of bungee jumping, performed by boys and men.

Travel by Zodiac® up the Sepik River to Kopar Village, to encounter the people of the East Sepik Province, and observe their elaborate dances, mask-making, and life in remote Papua New Guinea.

Cruise by Zodiac through the Asewet River delta of South Papua, Indonesia to a village of the Asmat people. Steeped in traditions that are still practiced today, the Asmat embrace their origins as a warrior culture, with incredible woodworking, and life in one of the most remote coastal regions on earth.

Tiny Adamstown is the only settlement in, and capital of, the remote Pitcairn Island Group. Precariously perched on the side of a mountain, the village is home to about 50 people, nearly all of whom are lineal descendants of the infamous HMS Bounty mutineers. Meet the people, discover their fascinating history and see the phenomenal wooden products created by the villagers.

The Arctic

Cambridge Bay is the ancestral home of the Iqaluktuurmiut people, who have inhabited this region for thousands of years. Meet its friendly residents, explore the hamlet, visit the small museum, and learn about daily life in the high Arctic.

Pangnirtung is a small village in the vast Nunavut territory, situated on a beautiful fiord just 30 miles south of the Arctic Circle. This artists’ community — lovingly referred to as Pang —is famous for its woven tapestries and lithographic prints. Plus, you’ll have the chance to converse with the local Inuit people while marveling at their beautiful traditional handicrafts.

Situated in extremely remote East Greenland, the community of Ittoqqortoormiit is wholly isolated for most of the year. This tiny town, established in 1925, is home to approximately 300 hardy souls. Come ashore to meet the welcoming local people who have come to embrace the region’s rugged charms and learn about their traditional harvesting, handicrafts, and subsistence life in this secluded Arctic outpost.

Antarctica

Sail into the still, sheltered bay of Grytviken, South Georgia’s largest settlement, and the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton. Venture ashore and take a moment of quiet reflection in the old Lutheran church, which was transported piece by piece in the early 1900’s to become the centerpiece of this once-thriving, Norwegian whaling station. Once home to families of whalers and craftsmen who chose to make their homes literally on the opposite side of the world, you can now walk amongst the ruins of the old station before discovering a treasure trove of historic artifacts in the beautifully restored manager’s house, now the museum.

Explore these and so many other cultural experiences in ultra-luxury with Seabourn Expeditions. The Seabourn All-Inclusive Expedition Difference is centered around authentic, personalized experiences, all facilitated by a world-class 23-person Expedition Team of academics, scientists, wildlife experts, and naturalists with a passion for providing you with a deeper understanding of the world's most remote regions.