The ship’s godmother, adventurer, mountaineer and polar-explorer Alison Levine, carried out her ceremonial duties virtually.

The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honoured ship naming tradition.

"We’ve eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture’s maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year," said Seabourn president Josh Leibowitz.

"The extraordinary continent encapsulates exactly what we hope to bring to guests who sail aboard our new ship: adventure, discovery and awe-inspiring wonder."
   
In Antarctica, the ship offered hiking tours and Zodiac rides, led by a 26-member expedition team of wildlife experts, scientists, historians, and naturalists.

Between November 2022 and February 2023, Seabourn Venture will sail on 11- to 22-day voyages to Antarctica, South Georgia and Falkland Islands.
 
In March and April 2023, Seabourn Venture will embark on a series of seven- to 12-day expedition voyages in Brazil and the Amazon, before starting two new itineraries encompassing the British Isles and Iceland in May 2023.