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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.
Image
Credit: © Seabourn
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