Ventures by Seabourn is a new series of Zodiac and kayak shore excursions offering opportunities to enhance and extend how travelers experience destinations. The program, operated by Seabourn, will begin this summer on three Northern Europe voyages aboard Seabourn Quest, and will feature excursions launching directly from the ship’s innovative fold-out watersports marina.

Ventures by Seabourn is an informative and educational way for travelers to enhance their cruise with optional shore excursions guided by knowledgeable and experienced expedition teams of scientists, scholars and naturalists.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the cruise experience by getting guests up close to the natural and cultural wonders at Seabourn destinations around the globe,” shares John Delaney, senior vice president of marketing and sales. “Combined with our onboard enrichment program that is filled with local, cultural content, Ventures by Seabourn will deliver extensive, authentic destination experiences that our guests are seeking.”

Available in select ports, Ventures by Seabourn will lead travelers through picturesque waterways and fjords, secluded inlets and to scenic islands via sturdy, stable Zodiac inflatable boats or paddling in double sea kayaks launched from the unique fold-out water sports marina onboard all Seabourn vessels. Seabourn plans to expand Ventures by Seabourn fleetwide over time, including adding kayaking tours to the Antarctica sailings.

The first wave of Ventures by Seabourn will be offered on three Seabourn Quest voyages through the summer of 2015.

Ventures by Seabourn, www.seabourn.com.