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SEATTLE, August 23, 2023 – Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, unveiled its 2025 season with itineraries to Alaska during peak summer season and Canada and New England to see its historical port cities and vibrant fall foliage. The award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn will take guests on 24 unique sailings to hidden harbors, marquee ports, and stunning natural wonders between May and November 2025. Itineraries, fares and complete details of Seabourn's 2025 schedule can be found on Seabourn’s website.
Seabourn Quest will sail to Alaska providing the ultimate retreat into nature and a blend of up-close adventures with luxurious amenities for guests to immerse themselves and experience the “Great Land” in a myriad of ways. The ship’s small size grants guests unparalleled intimacy with the land’s vast wildlife and breathtaking wilderness, while optional Ventures by Seabourn excursions allow guests to experience Zodiac cruising in Hubbard Glacier, kayaking among wildlife in the Inian Islands, bear viewing in Anan Creek and more.
On the other side of the continent, Seabourn Sojourn will visit quaint, French colonial towns and major urban cities in Canada and New England, including Boston, Halifax, Montreal and New York City. Natural scenic splendors with colorful local cultures and fascinating history make the Eastern Seaboard of North America a destination with something for every traveler.
The Ventures by Seabourn excursions offer a number of immersive experiences to discover select destinations via guided kayak, Zodiac, catamaran and hiking tours. The outings provide up-close explorations of natural and/or cultural wonders, offering guests deeper and more meaningful connections with Alaska. The optional tours are led by a highly skilled and knowledgeable Seabourn expedition team, which includes accomplished naturalists, marine biologists, wildlife researchers, photographers and more. Throughout the voyage, they provide in-depth insights and lectures into the history, ecology and culture of the places they visit, and the team chronicles their adventures with stories and photos via Seabourn’s Voyage Tracker. Ventures by Seabourn excursions are available for charge, in select destinations, and can be booked in advance by guests.
"Our guests are truly exceptional individuals in search of extraordinary experiences, and at Seabourn, we take tremendous pride in guiding them to the world's most stunning destinations while providing unparalleled ultra-luxury experiences and personalized service," said Natalya Leahy, President of Seabourn. "Whether exploring the beauty of Alaska on a Ventures by Seabourn outing or immersing themselves in the beauty of Canada and New England's historical towns during fall's vibrant colors, every moment becomes a cherished memory, filled with awe and wonder.”
Itineraries range from seven to 14 days with options to combine voyages for longer, more immersive destination experiences. Itineraries have been meticulously curated to offer a plethora of late-night departures, and overnights that allow guests to dive deeper into the surrounding cultures. Within each voyage, guests will enjoy peak season weather and a wealth of “Seabourn Moments,” along with exceptional personalized and intuitive service, and all-inclusive amenities aboard the ultra-luxury ships.
Alaska
Seabourn Quest’s Alaska season from May to September 2025 offers the chance to explore the Great Land’s captivating wilderness with unique, intimate access to remote, natural wonders only available to small ships. The season’s 18 sailings feature seven-day itineraries, northbound and southbound, between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska. For a comprehensive experience, guests can combine north and southbound journeys into a 14-day immersive Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage roundtrip voyage. Glacier viewing is available on every itinerary with either a visit to Hubbard Glacier for northbound voyages or Tracy/Endicott Arm for southbound journeys. Select sailings out of Vancouver will visit Glacier Bay National Park.
Optional Ventures by Seabourn® excursions are guided by Seabourn’s expert Expedition Team of experienced kayak, zodiac and hiking guides, as well as academic experts in Alaskan natural history and wildlife.
Featured ports include the following:
- Inian Islands, Alaska - As the gatekeepers to the northern entrance of the fabled Inside Passage, the remote Inian Islands stand between Cross Sound and Icy Strait and teem with wildlife, including otters, sea lions, and whales. Ventures by Seabourn kayak and Zodiac tours allow guests to get close to this wildlife-rich area and its biologically diverse waters.
- Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), Alaska - Delight in Rudyerd Bay and the Misty Fjords whose near-vertical 3,000-foot cliffs create stunning waterfalls and landmarks such as God's Pocket and New Eddystone Rock. Whether by kayak, Zodiac or catamaran, guests can learn about the natural and human history of the area through interpretation provided by local guides and the Ventures by Seabourn Expedition team.
- Wrangell, Alaska - One of the thousands of islands of the Alexander Archipelago, Wrangell Island sits at the heart of the Tongass National Rain Forest. Highlights in the region include the Stikine River, Shakes Glacier and Anan Creek Bear Observatory, where guests can join the Expedition team bear expert and a photography specialist for the ultimate bear-viewing experience with Ventures by Seabourn.
Canada and New England
From September to November 2025, guests can journey through the colonial richness of New England and Canada aboard Seabourn Sojourn with a series of 12-day voyages between Montreal and New York City. During autumn, early fall foliage transforms the northeast coast into a breathtaking world of colors, as lemon and warm umber leaves adorn the streets from Halifax to Boston. Guests can also opt for three unique combinations, “Route of the Vikings” voyages crossing the Atlantic from Dover to either Montreal or New York City. Select ports offer overnight stays to give guests to see it all and embrace the abounding sites and culture.
Port highlights include Marquee cities as well as hidden gems in the region:
- Quebec City, Quebec - Docking near the Petit Champlain quarter, the birthplace of Quebec, Seabourn Sojourn will offer a new overnight stay in Quebec City, where guests can participate in an interactive "Shopping with the Chef" experience and ride the funicular to UNESCO-inscribed Dufferin Terrace for a majestic view of Château Frontenac's towers and copper roofs.
- Baie-Comeau, Quebec - Located on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River northeast of Quebec, this quaint town was born of the forest and river resources and still thrives on them. Explore the boreal forest, its wildlife, and the geology of the Laurentian Shield in displays and in person. Guests can kayak past glacial grooves carved into seaside cliffs for a more immersive experience.
- Shelburne, Nova Scotia - Although it was first colonized by French Acadians in the late 17th century, Shelburne’s real expansion began during the American Revolution, when it was a haven for British Loyalists fleeing the mainland colonies. Guests can learn about this, as well as Shelburne’s shipbuilding past and other historical eras, in the town’s complex of three museums, including the Dory Shop Museum where boats are still built.
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For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships with one under construction. 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. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Chef Thomas Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice, produced exclusively by Belinda King Creative Productions †
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit
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