by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:25 PM ET, Tue March 24, 2026
Seabourn and The Atlantic are joining forces to host a series of curated events on select itineraries.
“Our guests are driven by a desire to explore — drawn not only to new destinations, but to the discovery of ideas, culture, cuisine, design and beyond that shape the world around them,” said Kacy Cole, chief marketing officer for Seabourn. “With The Atlantic, we’re extending that exploration beyond place, bringing meaningful conversation and perspectives on board in a way that feels immersive, relevant, and unmistakably Seabourn.”
The Atlantic will develop programming on select Seabourn cruises reflecting a range of topics, including culture and books, business and science, health and tech, with conversations led by its writers.
Guests on a cruise featuring an Atlantic event will have free digital access while on board and receive a complimentary three-month subscription after their sail. The Atlantic is also curating the libraries on each ship fleetwide, with recent issues of the magazine and books by its current and historical writers.
The new three-year partnership will culminate in a full itinerary takeover in 2028, during Seabourn’s 40th anniversary year, on a cruise from Montreal to Boston, where The Atlantic was founded in 1857.
Departing October 4, 2028, Seabourn Quest will sail on a 12-day “With The Atlantic: A Seabourn Conversations Exclusive” voyage, set against the backdrop of Canada’s fall foliage. The cruise will feature exclusive editorial programming inspired by The Atlantic Festival, moderated discussions and thematic experiences.
Seabourn will announce other itineraries featuring programming from The Atlantic at a later date, setting sail in 2026 and 2027.
“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Seabourn to bring The Atlantic and the experience of our live events to their voyages,” said Alice McKown, The Atlantic’s publisher and chief revenue officer. “Storytelling and connection define our work, and this allows us to develop one-of-a-kind events in intimate settings for Seabourn’s guests.”
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