WHY
IT RATES: With new itineraries on Seabourn Quest covering Australia, New
Zealand, the South Pacific and the Panama Canal, discerning travelers can
explore both iconic destinations and hidden gems while indulging in Seabourn's
renowned all-inclusive luxury and personalized service. Laurie Baratti,
TravelPulse Contributing Editor
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?C 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?C 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?C?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?seabourn.com?or contact a professional travel advisor.
SOURCE: Seabourn press release.?
?
For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.
Topics From This Article to Explore