The Atlantic and Seabourn Sign Three-Year Event Partnership

Seabourn is bringing The Atlantic aboard for an exclusive three-year partnership to host a series of curated events on select itineraries, developed specifically for Seabourn guests and designed to deepen onboard enrichment through thoughtful dialogue and cultural exchange. The partnership will culminate in a full itinerary takeover in 2028, during Seabourn’s 40th anniversary year, on a 12-day cruise from Montreal to Boston, where The Atlantic was founded in 1857.

This is a first of its kind partnership for both The Atlantic and 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. The Atlantic, which has been dramatically growing its editorial platforms and live programming over the past several years, is known for convening must-attend journalistic and idea-driven events like its annual Atlantic Festival and recently launched a nationwide tour, The Atlantic Across America, that will hold events in all 50 states across the next three years.

Departing October 4, 2028, Seabourn Quest will sail on a “12-day With The Atlantic: A Seabourn Conversations Exclusive” voyage as part of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary year. 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. Additional voyages featuring programming from The Atlantic will be announced at a later date and will happen in 2026 and 2027.

The partnership includes a subscription integration: 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.

This programming is part of Seabourn Conversations, Seabourn’s enrichment program known for offering guests insights from leading thinkers, authors, and experts in an intimate, conversational setting. Designed to foster meaningful dialogue, Seabourn Conversations brings guests face-to-face with influential voices across culture, science, politics, history, and the arts, for the world’s most compelling conversations at sea. The collaboration reflects Seabourn’s continued commitment to offering enrichment without borders and onboard access.

“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.”

“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, Seabourn’s chief marketing officer. “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.”