Seabourn Venture reached 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctica exploration voyage from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 2026, setting a new record for the most southerly point in Seabourn and Carnival Corporation history, according to Seabourn.

The expedition ship became the most southerly ship on the Antarctic Peninsula at the time while crossing the Antarctic Circle.

The voyage completed Seabourn’s first-ever exploration of George VI Sound, venturing well beyond the peninsula’s more familiar routes.

George VI Sound is a major Antarctic feature spanning 300 miles and is mainly covered by a permanent ice shelf, separating Alexander Island from Palmer Land.

Guests were landed directly onto Antarctic sea ice at approximately 69.5 degrees south for a champagne toast at the most southerly point any Seabourn guest has ever stood.

The expedition also brought guests ashore at historic Base E on Stonington Island, a rarely visited former British research station offering a link to mid-20th-century Antarctic exploration.

Base E was established in 1946 and rebuilt in 1960 as a two-story building.

The station is located at 68 degrees 11 minutes south, making it one of the most southerly historic sites on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Important scientific research took place at Stonington, including geology, meteorology and biology.

“Congratulations to Captain Simon Bishop and his team and Expedition Leader Luqui Bernacchi,” Seabourn said on social media. “This is a journey defined by exploration, milestones and once-in-a-lifetime moments.”

The voyage included Zodiac landings at the edge of the ice and expert interpretation from the expedition team.