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Seabourn Quest’s 2025 Holiday; 2026 Spring: Down Under, South Pacific, Panama Canal

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Seabourn Quest’s 2025 Holiday; 2026 Spring: Down Under, South Pacific, Panama Canal

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Now open for sale: ultra-luxury Seabourn Quest launches voyages to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Polynesia, and the Panama Canal between December 2025 and 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’s breathtaking coastlines, vibrant cultures, natural wonders and more – all in legendary Seabourn luxury and refinement. 

 

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ITINERARIES, FARES AND OTHER DETAILS 

With itineraries ranging from 10 to 48 days, Seabourn Quest will offer 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.

 

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. These new voyages will also include bespoke, curated onboard entertainment and Seabourn Conversations programs, featuring renowned performers and guest speakers.

More 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. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.

Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:

  • Intimate ships with a private yacht-like atmosphere masterfully designed by iconic hospitality atelier Tihany Design*
  • All ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed, most with a private veranda
  • Intuitive, personalized service provided by a team passionate about exceeding guests expectations
  • Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
  • Complimentary caviar, an extra indulgence offered throughout your voyage
  • World-class dining and culinary experiences that rival the finest restaurants anywhere
  • All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
  • Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
  • Tipping is neither required, nor expected
  • Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
  • Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning authentic experiences
  • Ventures by Seabourn®, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations**^
  • Complimentary entertainment experiences, offering a variety of shows and live music
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi packages with unlimited minutes powered by SpaceX's Starlink
  • Complimentary Signature Events: Marina Day, Caviar in the Surf®, Evening at Ephesus, Shopping with the Chef, Caviar on the Ice, Polar Plunge, and more
  • Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program**
  • Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability

*Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Pursuit

**Optional programs, for additional charge

^Available on Seabourn. Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation

***Terms & Conditions apply; ask us for full itinerary details, dates, pricing and more. 

 

Images courtesy of Seabourn. 

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