Now open for sale: Seabourn Quest launches
voyages to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Polynesia, and
the Panama Canal between December
2025 and April 2026
SEATTLE, Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader
in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has announced a new
program of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest
as the ship explores Australia
& New Zealand, the South
Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama
Canal from December 2025 to
April 2026. Seabourn Quest
will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in 13
countries, including a new series of 10-day voyages sailing
roundtrip from Papeete (Tahiti) that provide a full immersion in
French Polynesia. Fares and
complete details for Seabourn Quest's 2025-2026 season are
available on Seabourn's website.
With itineraries ranging from 10 to 48 days, Seabourn
Quest will offer abundant opportunities for guests to take in
new sights and scenes and experience authentic cultures through a
combination of iconic destinations and smaller, less-explored
ports. In addition to the new 10-day roundtrip voyages from
Papeete, the season includes a 19-day Panama Canal Passage from
Long Beach, Calif., to
Miami; 15-day voyages in
Australia and New Zealand; overnight calls on select voyages
at coastal Cairns and Melbourne in
Australia, and Bora Bora and Tahiti in French Polynesia; and extended stays in Napier
in New Zealand, Honolulu and Kona in Hawaii, Puerto
Vallarta in Mexico, and
Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
"Along with navigating breathtaking coastlines and introducing
guests to vibrant cultures, Seabourn Quest's itineraries
invite guests to indulge in unmatched luxury, refinement, and
enjoyment onboard," said Natalya
Leahy, president of Seabourn. "Guests will immerse in the
urban and natural wonders in Australia and the beauty and traditions of the
South Pacific and Polynesia; these ultra-luxury itineraries will
offer extraordinary experiences in some of the world's most
fascinating destinations."
Itinerary highlights from the season include:
- Australia & New
Zealand –Seabourn Quest will sail on a series of
15-day departures visiting 16 destinations in Australia and New
Zealand, featuring overnights in Cairns and Melbourne. Departure dates: December 20, 2025; January
4 and 19; February 3,
2026.
In Australia,
an overnight in Cairns - the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and
more - will offer a "Hands-On Country Eco-Culture Tour" that
journeys back in time via riverboat to discover a cultural
landscape through the eyes of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people.
Cosmopolitan Melbourne will offer
innovative art and architecture, historic galleries, restaurants,
and markets. In New Zealand,
guests can experience prolific marine life off the coast of
Kaikoura, brought to life on the exclusive shore excursion "Whales
and Cray Trails" in collaboration with a renowned marine biologist,
Dr. Krista van der Linde. Also,
guests can soak up the splendor of Oban on Stewart Island, a must-visit for lovers of
wildlife and bird watchers as well as the gateway to Rakiura
National Park.
- South Pacific & Polynesia – After her stay in
Australia and New Zealand, Seabourn Quest will island
hop to the island nations of Fiji,
Tonga, and the Cook Islands before arriving in French Polynesia where she will sail for the
first time on three departures of a new 10-day Bora Bora & Tahitian Nights Explorer voyage.
Each itinerary includes two full days in Bora Bora and an overnight stay in Papeete
(Tahiti) at the start of each voyage. Departure dates: February 17, February
27, March 9, 2026.
Featured ports in the region include
Bora Bora, a tiny island dominated
by stunning tropical landscapes and two volcanic peaks; Rangiroa,
French Polynesia, home to one of
the world's largest coral atolls; and picturesque Huahine,
French Polynesia, with lush
forests, untamed landscapes, and charming villages.
- Panama Canal – Seabourn Quest will sail from
Long Beach to Miami on a 19-day voyage departing
April 7, 2026, and featuring a
transit through the historic Panama Canal. The voyage includes
visits to Puntarenas, Costa Rica,
with access to the Monteverde Reserve; and Cartagena, Colombia, home to a vibrant waterfront, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town, and more.
Guests will experience the unparalleled Seabourn all-inclusive
difference on board the intimate, yacht-like Seabourn Quest.
The ship's dedicated onboard team provides intuitive and authentic
service, ensuring that every guest enjoys a personalized and
extraordinary experience. From the moment of embarkation, guests
will have endless opportunities to create lasting Seabourn
Moments. In addition, the ship is equipped with SpaceX's
Starlink, the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology,
to provide guests with greater connectivity to share their
experiences with friends and family. These new voyages will also
include bespoke, curated onboard entertainment and Seabourn
Conversations programs, featuring renowned performers and guest
speakers.
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide
selection of Seabourn cruising options, call Seabourn at
1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com or contact a
professional travel advisor.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and
expedition travel and operates a suite of seven modern ships. The
all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with
oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium
spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service
provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable
atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition
travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new
ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn
Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit in 2023.
Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting
more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports
and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary
offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading
entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging
speakers.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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