Seabourn has assembled an expert expedition team set to offer deeper insights about Alaska and British Columbia to guests onboard the Seabourn Encore during its inaugural Alaska season.
According to a press release, a team of naturalists, scientists, and experts in wildlife, history, and watercraft will lead immersive experiences in Alaska from May to September 2026.
Guests will learn more about geology, ecology, and culture as part of the Ventures by Seabourn programming,
“It takes a vibrant team of experts to bring one-of-a-kind adventures in Alaska to life for our guests, and the Expedition Team on board Seabourn Encore is uniquely suited to the task,” shared Robin West, Seabourn’s vice president of expedition.
“The passion of the naturalists, scientists, historians, and seafarers we have assembled for the ship’s maiden season to Alaska is as compelling as the experiences they’ll lead.”
They are eager to share their expertise and offer guests a deeper connection to the region, West explained.
The 2026 expedition team sailing on the Seabourn Encore’s maiden season in Alaska will offer expedition‑style hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac cruises on voyages between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Juneau, Alaska, the company disclosed.
Guests will visit locations including Hubbard Glacier, Tracy/Endicott Arm, the Inian Islands, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), Alert Bay, and more.
Sample itineraries include the 15-day Alaska Fjords, Canadian Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Cruise and the seven-day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise.
The expedition team is set to share insights into the region’s history, ecology, and culture through complimentary Seabourn Conversations, along with informal interactions, shared meals, and guided trips on land and at sea.
Lead expedition leader is Seán Bercaw, a commissioned U.S. Naval Officer who trained with Navy SEALs, with Brian Mahoney, a former professor of geology as second expedition leader and Chris Clarke as assistant expedition leader.
Patricio Conconi and Rob Egelstaff will be lead kayak guides and Laura Colgan assistant kayak guide.
Lecturers Lori Snyder, Ely Allred, Brent Houston, Mara Unkefer, Sarah Sinn‑White, and Amy Venema will teach guests about a variety of topics, ranging from Indigenous culture and marine conservation to geology and oceanology.
