Seabourn Announces New Ultra-Luxury Voyages for 2024 and 2025
Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel unveiled new world itineraries to the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 season.
Seabourn Quest will visit more than 40 unique ports with hidden harbors, marquee ports, including four new Japan-centric itineraries.
Voyages range from 14 to 34 days allowing passengers to experience new sights and cultures in iconic destinations and smaller, less-explored ports of call. Overnight stays and late evening departures allow more shore time to explore the culture and cuisine of each region.
Following the Canada and New England season, Seabourn Quest will adventure through the Panama Canal and sail the picturesque Hawaiian Islands before arriving in Auckland. The ship will then embark on four Australia & New Zealand itineraries, including a holiday voyage, before venturing northward through the enchanting South China Sea.
“Seabourn guests are extraordinary people looking for out of ordinary experiences, and Seabourn Quest will navigate them to breathtaking landscapes where they will be immersed in vibrant cultures while also experiencing our signature onboard intuitive service and unmatched luxury,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “This upcoming season’s ultra-luxury voyages will offer unparalleled opportunities to create extraordinary Seabourn Moments and memories. From traversing the marvels of the Panama Canal to exploring the enchanting beauty of Japan during cherry blossom season, these itineraries are designed to indulge luxury travelers with a perfect blend of iconic destinations and hidden gems.”
Itinerary highlights include:
Panama Canal – On 18-day voyages from Miami to Los Angeles beginning November 9, 2024, travelers will immerse in vibrant cultures, colonial towns, and natural wonders of the region. Guests will discover the history of the Panama Canal and delve into the ancient Mayan culture. Notable stops include Cartagena, Colombia; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur.
Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific voyages feature five sailings from November 2024 to February 2025 with 39 unique ports of call. Itineraries will stop at ports only accessible to small ships, including Kaikoura, New Zealand; Oban (Half Moon Bay), New Zealand; and Phillip Island, Australia. From Hawaii to Fiordland National Park, guests will witness breathtaking landscapes, uncover bucket-list nature destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef, or delve into the rich history and culture of small towns and villages. Embarking from Los Angeles, Auckland, and Sydney, voyages range from 14 to 32 days, including three featured combination voyages.
Southeast Asia and Japan – Focusing on Japan and Southeast Asia, Seabourn Quest’s 2025 Asia season will run March through April, with voyages ranging from 14 to 34 days with combinable options. Guests will explore the northernmost and southernmost islands of Japan, immersing in the nation’s geography, history, and beauty at the height of cherry blossom season. Select voyages will sail Japan’s Seto Inland Sea—an exclusive small-ship experience. Seabourn also offers a Pacific Passage: Golden Week to Glacier Bay 20-day voyage April 2025. The itinerary will feature the cultural festivities of Japan’s Golden Week before heading to Alaska during a less-crowded early season.