Seabourn has signed a letter of intent for the construction of two new ultra-luxury expedition ships from Mariotti Damen Cruise.
Mariotti Damen Cruise is the result of a recently announced partnership between shipbuilders T Mariotti and Damen.
The 170-metre, 23,000-tonne vessels will will feature 132 suites, which will accommodate up to 264 guests.
Seabourn will announce design and service details for the new ships beginning later this year. The first ship is currently planned to sail in the Arctic in late summer 2021, with a full winter season in Antarctica to follow.
The first delivery is expected in June 2021 and the second ship is anticipated in May 2022.