Cruise Industry News data shows that Seabourn will see a 15 percent decrease in berths between 2021 and 2026.

During the five-year timeframe, the luxury brand welcomed two newbuilds to its fleet but also sold two older, larger vessels to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, which is part of MOL Group.

Before buying the Seabourn Sojourn in March, the Japan-based company also welcomed the Seabourn Odyssey into its fleet in late 2024.

Seabourn’s capacity peaked earlier in 2024, with seven vessels and roughly 3,100 berths in service:a 20 percent increase compared to 2021.

After handing over the Sojourn to its new owners in mid-2026, the company will have five ships and nearly 2,200 berths in service.

As Seabourn’s first newbuilds in 20 years, the Odyssey and the Sojourn entered service in 2009 and 2010. The 450-guest ships were followed by a third sister, the 2011-built Seabourn Quest.

According to Seabourn, the sales make its fleet “one of the youngest and most modern” in the business.

“Our award-winning ocean ships combined with our two recently launched expedition ships give us the right mix to serve these important categories in the ultra-luxury travel market,” the company’s president Mark Tamis said when announcing the sale of the Sojourn.

In addition to selling the Odyssey and the Sojourn, Seabourn took delivery of the Seabourn Venture and the Seabourn Pursuit in the past few years.

Built by the Mariotti shipyard in Italy, the 264-guest vessels entered service in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Marking the company’s official debut in the expedition market, the ships were designed to sail in remote and polar destinations.

Seabourn’s capacity fluctuation according to ’ Global Cruise Ship Index numbers:

Seabourn fleet in 2021 – Five ships and 2,558 berths

Seabourn fleet in 2024 – Seven ships and 3,086 berths

Seabourn fleet in 2026 – Five ships and 2,186 berths