SEATTLE,
Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/
--
Seabourn , the world's
finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is offering guests lasting
memories in exotic locations through its expanded land-based
excursion program, Seabourn Journeys
. Offering a selection of pre- and post-cruise trip
extensions through land-based immersive experiences in remarkable
destinations, Seabourn Journeys are available in conjunction with
select voyages in 2018 and 2019.
Guests will enjoy captivating experiences of local
culture, history, beauty, hospitality and relaxation. The
fully-escorted Journeys have been uniquely curated to showcase the
very best of the destination they visit and include select meals,
transportation, and guided experiences. Luxury hotels and lodges
have been hand-selected to offer guests accommodations at the
finest iconic properties in the best locations that showcase their
indigenous surroundings – all conveniently timed to the start or
finish of scheduled Seabourn cruises.
"We are delighted to offer opportunities to extend our on
board luxury experience with these new on shore Seabourn Journeys,"
said Richard Meadows, president
of Seabourn. "Each Seabourn Journey is expertly curated with
customized, guide-led tours of the most memorable sites and scenes
around the world. They are perfect for luxury travelers desiring a
complete and seamless land-and-sea
experience."
All Seabourn Journeys are available pre- and post-cruise,
with transfers to and from Seabourn ships and various destinations
included. Departures on most Journeys are guaranteed with a minimum
of two guests*. (*The Denali Experience and South Pole Quest
require a minimum of 10 guests.)
The following are 10 Seabourn Journeys currently offered
around the world:
- Splendours of Peru:
Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu (8
day pre-cruise/7-day post-cruise) – Experience
ancient and contemporary culture in the capital of Peru, the former capital of the Inca empire.
Highlights include the Church of Santo
Domingo and Lima's oldest
mansion, 16th century Casa Aliaga; impressive displays
of Inca masonry at the Convent of Santo
Domingo and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman in Cuzco, as well
as the fortress of Ollantaytambo; and mountaintop Machu Picchu, in
a class and an altitude by itself.
- Cambodia: Phnom Penh
& Temples of Angkor (6 days) – Cambodia's ancient and modern history are on
display in Phnom Penh including
the Silver Pagoda of the Royal Palace, ancient Khmer art at the
National Museum, and infamous Khmer Rouge sites. Explore the
complex of Angkor Wat by helicopter and then on foot with a guided
tour of the breathtaking ruins including Bayon Temple, fig tree-wrapped Ta Prohm Temple, and other captivating temples
including Angkor Thom and Rolous Khmer.
- India's Golden Triangle: The Taj Mahal & Jaipur (6
days) – Tour Old Delhi's Jama Masjid mosque and
Chandni Chowk in a cycle rickshaw. In New
Delhi, it's the Parliament House, India Gate and more, with dining on heirloom
recipes in the elegant residence of a local family. In Agra, marvel
at sprawling Agra Fort and the marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal,
then proceed to the Pink City of Jaipur with sites including the
ornate Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of
Winds". An elephant safari, the Amber Fort, and the Anokhi Museum
of Hand Printing round out a very full
experience.
- Sydney, The Red
Centre & Great Barrier Reef (8-day pre-cruise/7-day
post-cruise) –Sydney welcomes with the historic Rocks
precinct, the Botanical Garden, and a private tour of the
Sydney Opera House. Fly to the Red
Centre to tour the 500-mlllion-year-old red rock domes of Kata
Tjuta, The Olgas, and catch the sunset over Uluru during the Sounds
of Silence experience, which includes an unforgettable dining
experience and introduction to Aboriginal culture and a traditional
Anangu performance. Take time to explore Uluru by camel, then a
sunrise helicopter tour before transferring to Cairns and Port
Douglas for the UNESCO World Heritage Daintree National Park, with
a cruise on the Daintree River, guided forest walk to the Botanical
Ark, and more. Guests then can experience a full day of snorkeling
underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from a luxury
catamaran.
- Myanmar: Yangon, Bagan's Temples & Inie Lake (8 day pre-cruise/7-day post-cruise)
– Enjoy previously inaccessible Myanmar with access to timeless attractions
and unforgettable experiences. In Yangon, visit 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda,
the 230-foot Reclining Buddha statue, and the magnificent carved
Lion's Throne. In Bagan, float over thousands of stupas in a
hot-air balloon and visit Shwezigon Pagoda, Kubyaukgyi Temple,
Ananda Temple, and Htilominio
Temple. At Inle Lake, a boat ride includes views of the gold-leaf
Buddhas at Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Ngaphechaung Monastery perched
on stilts over the lake.
- South Africa:
Cape Town & Kruger Park Safari
Lodge (7 day pre-cruise/6-day post-cruise) – Enjoy
luxury and adventure in South
Africa's scenic Cape followed by a multi-day safari
experience amid one of Africa's
densest concentrations of native wildlife. Pop a cork on
Cape Town's oldest wine-producing
region, Groot Constantia, and visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
under Table Mountain, then head for the top by cable car.
See Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, with additional
highlights including the Castle of Good Hope and Company Gardens.
Then fly to Kruger National Park for a stay at spectacular Singita
Lebombo Lodge overlooking the N'wanetsi River, with two game drives
daily to see leopard, lion, white and black rhino, elephant, hippo,
cheetah and more.
- UNESCO South America:
Rio, Iguazú Falls & Buenos
Aires (6 days) – Two of South America's most captivating cities
bookend this journey to the UNESCO World Heritage natural wonder of
Iguazu Falls. In Rio de Janeiro,
pass lush Tijuca Rainforest Park crowned by the Christ the Redeemer
statue atop Corcovado Peak en route to famed Copacabana Beach.
Absorb the earth-shaking roar of Iguazu Falls from a suspended
walkway on the Brazilian side with a helicopter ride to dinner to
follow. Finally, spend a day in Buenos
Aires with Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and colorful La Boca,
and finish with a tango lesson at legendary Café de los
Angelitos.
- UNESCO Treasures of China: Beijing, Xi'An & Hong
Kong (6 days) – Immerse in the world's
oldest civilization with exploration of the captivating contrasts
of burgeoning Beijing, the Silk
Road outpost of Xi'An, and the
glittering melting pot of Hong
Kong. Follow a welcome feast of Peking Duck with visits to
the UNESCO World Heritage Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and
Forbidden City in Beijing. Observe
the dramatic Mutianyu section of the Great Wall by cable car and
see highlights of the Beijing Olympic Village. In Xi'An, tour the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum,
the Chinese-style Great Mosque, and the ancient City Wall. Then
enjoy Hong Kong with tours of a
colorful market, the Man Ho Temple and Hollywood Road, as well as
scenic views from the Peak Tram.
- The Denali Experience (5 days) – Take
in the many natural splendors of Alaska at the highest mountain in North America with travels focused on the
looming, snow-capped peak and its National Park. Fly over the Great
Gorge of the Ruth Glacier before heading deep into the Park with a
guide to spot grizzly and black bears, wolves, moose, caribou and
more. After a day at leisure in the Park with many options for
activities, ride in a domed observation car on a scenic railway to
enjoy celebratory hospitality in Anchorage, viewing unspoiled taiga
forest and wild rivers all along the way. *This Journey requires
a minimum of 10 guests per departure.
- South Pole Quest (13 days) – A true
expedition awaits on the White Continent. From the Chilean capital
of Santiago, fly to Punta Arena,
staging location for the Antarctic portion of the adventure, then
head by plane to Union Glacier Base Camp with a stay in comfortable
camp facilities. Expedition guides share knowledge of life in an
Antarctic climate and wildlife likely to be encountered. There will
be opportunities to explore the glacier including Elephant's Head,
Drake Icefall, Hidden Valley and the beach at Rossman Cove. Then
board a ski-plane and head for the bottom of the world, with time
at the South Pole before return to base camp and Punta Arenas.
*This Journey requires a minimum of 10 guests per
departure.
For reservations or more details on itineraries and
specific inclusions for Seabourn Journeys, please contact a
professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or
visit www.seabourn.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top
travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers
of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel +
Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish,
distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend destination experiences
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences in
partnership with UNESCO
- Spa & Wellness by Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice
Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA,
P&O Cruises UK, P&O Cruises Australia and fathom. Seabourn
is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE:
CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help protect World
Heritage sites.
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