Seabourn Launches 138-Day World Cruise from Miami to Lisbon - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2029 World Cruise, a 138-day journey aboard Seabourn Quest combining major cities, remote islands and more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The voyage departs Miami on 7 January 2029 and arrives in Lisbon on 26 May after travelling through the Americas, South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa.

Under the title “Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons”, the itinerary covers 58 destinations in 31 countries and territories and includes 32 islands. Twenty calls offer extended stays, eight of them overnight, giving guests additional time to explore destinations ranging from Easter Island and Bora Bora to Sydney, Zanzibar and Cape Town.

From Easter Island to Zanzibar

The route combines well-known destinations with places that are less frequently included in conventional cruise itineraries. Among them are Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, Praslin in the Seychelles, Antsiranana in Madagascar, Akaroa in New Zealand and Burnie in Tasmania.

More than 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites can be visited during the voyage. They include Easter Island, New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, Stone Town in Zanzibar and the Sacred City of Kandy, accessible from Colombo.

“Our 2029 World Cruise exemplifies the type of extraordinary travel experiences that define Seabourn,” said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn. “This voyage combines globally celebrated destinations with some of the world’s most remote and fascinating places, creating opportunities for deeper discovery and meaningful cultural connection.”

Eight overnight calls offer more time ashore

Seabourn has built a considerable amount of additional time in port into the itinerary. Overnight stays are planned in Lima, Easter Island, Bora Bora, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, Zanzibar and Cape Town.

Longer calls are also scheduled in Cartagena, Auckland, Napier, Melbourne, Portland, Adelaide, Busselton, Fremantle, Colombo, Victoria, Walvis Bay and Las Palmas.

Optional land programmes extend the geographical scope even further. Seabourn Journeys will offer experiences including the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Uluru, the Taj Mahal, African safari destinations and Easter Island.

Special programmes in Bali and Cape Town

Guests booking the complete World Cruise will receive an included two-day, one-night programme in Bali. The itinerary combines cultural encounters, local cuisine, village visits and experiences centred on Balinese traditions.

Another exclusive event is planned in Cape Town at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. World Cruise guests will have private after-hours access accompanied by regional cuisine and live entertainment.

The programme continues aboard Seabourn Quest with destination-related lectures, expert speakers through Seabourn Conversations, culinary events, cultural performances and entertainment reflecting the regions visited.

The ship itself has recently undergone an extensive dry-dock refurbishment, including updates to suites, public areas, restaurants and spa facilities.

World Cruise package includes flights and hotel stay

Guests travelling for the complete 138 days receive a package of additional services. Depending on suite category, this includes up to $4,000 in onboard credit for Veranda Suites and up to $8,000 for Penthouse Suites and higher categories.

Round-trip Business Class flights, a pre-cruise hotel night in Miami, the Bali land programme, an upgraded Starlink Wi-Fi package for two devices and unlimited laundry, wet cleaning and pressing are also included. Seabourn is additionally reducing the booking deposit by 50 percent and providing commemorative gifts.

Travellers unable to join the entire 138-day voyage will be able to book selected extended segments, with further details to be announced later.

Bookings for the complete World Cruise and eligible segments made by 17 September 2026 qualify for an early-booking saving of 10 percent. With its combination of long stays, small-ship access and destinations spread across five continents, the 2029 itinerary places extended exploration at the centre of Seabourn’s latest World Cruise programme.

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