SEATTLE, Sept. 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in
ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an
extraordinary line-up of Asia
itineraries for the late 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. From
December 2024 to March 2025, and again in November 2025, Seabourn Encore and
Seabourn Quest will embark on a series of captivating
voyages across Southeast Asia and
Japan, visiting diverse regions,
from the vibrant cultures of Vietnam and Thailand to the dazzling skyline of
Singapore.
Seabourn Encore will start with seven sailings
between Singapore and Hong Kong, then continue to Japan, and finish with a transpacific
crossing, marking her first-ever visit to the United States. Seabourn Quest will
explore Japan during the cherry
blossom season in spring and return in the fall to showcase the
country's autumn landscapes and will visit new destinations such as
Akita and Wakayama, Japan.
"With its diverse beauty, rich culture, and deep history, our
ultra-luxury cruises to Asia
continue to be a favorite among our guests," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "To meet
the growing demand, we've enhanced our itineraries this season and
are offering many exciting voyages throughout Asia to new, hidden gems across the region,
ensuring even more exceptional experiences for our guests."
Seabourn Encore Southeast Asia – Winter 2024
to Spring 2025
Seabourn Encore's winter 2024 and spring 2025 season will
allow guests to immerse themselves in the diverse landscapes,
cultures, and histories of Southeast
Asia in Vietnam,
Thailand, Cambodia, and the
Philippines. From December
2024 to March 2025,
Seabourn Encore will start its season of seven voyages
between Singapore and Hong Kong, China. With both 13-day and 14-day
options, each itinerary will include unforgettable moments such as
the line's signature Caviar in the Surf experience in Koh Kood,
Thailand, and overnights in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Departing March 2, 2025,
Seabourn Encore will offer a 14-day Southeast Asia & Japan voyage from Singapore to Kobe,
Japan, featuring a new port of call never before visited by
the Seabourn fleet – Tokushima, Japan. The itinerary will also feature an
overnight in Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam and maiden calls for Seabourn Encore to
Kochi, Japan and Kobe, Japan.
The ship will finish its season with a 25-day Japan & Hawaiian Islands Pacific Crossing
from Kobe, Japan to Long Beach, California, featuring a maiden
call to Wakayama, Japan and the
ship's first ever visit to the United
States. The sailing will also include a selection of sea
days with bespoke, curated onboard entertainment programs,
featuring a star-studded line-up of performers and guest speakers.
Additional details will be announced soon.
Seabourn Quest Southeast Asia and Japan – Spring 2025
Setting sail from March through April
2025, Seabourn Quest's 2025 Spring Asia itineraries
range from 14 to 34 days with options to combine voyages for a
truly comprehensive exploration of Asia. Guests will explore the northernmost and
southernmost islands of Japan,
immersing themselves in the nation's geography, history, and beauty
at the height of cherry blossom season.
Seabourn will also offer a "Pacific Passage: Golden Week to
Glacier Bay" 20-day voyage departing in April 2025. The best of both worlds, this
itinerary will immerse guests in the vibrant cultural festivities
of "Golden Week" in Japan, where
they'll witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full
bloom, before heading to Alaska
during the less-crowded early season to enjoy the stunning scenery
and abundant wildlife.
Seabourn Quest Japan – Fall 2025
In fall 2025, Seabourn Quest will return to Japan to showcase the country's iconic autumn
landscapes. Between September and November
2025, the ship will embark on a series of four sailings,
ranging from 12 to 41 days, visiting more than 20 destinations
across Japan's four main islands,
as well as hidden gems of the smaller southern islands. Maiden
calls for Seabourn Quest include Akita, with its hot springs
and samurai districts; Ishinomaki, renowned for its vibrant arts
scene; Niigata, celebrated for its coastal beauty; and Wakayama,
home to impressive architecture and sacred sites.
Exciting New Shore Excursions
Seabourn is also introducing two new optional shore excursions,
available on select voyages to Japan.
- Very Best of Kobe: This
full-day tour allows guests to explore the highlights of
Kobe, including the majestic
exterior of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle, and the
serene Koko-en Garden. Guests will enjoy a Kobe beef lunch and delve into Japan's sake culture at the Kiku-Masamune Sake
Brewery Museum, where they will learn about the traditional
sake-making process.
- Hiroshige Museum & Tea Ceremony: This half-day tour
in Shimizu includes a visit to the Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art,
where guests can admire traditional Japanese ukiyo-e art, followed
by a Japanese tea ceremony at the serene Miyuki-tei house. The tour
concludes with a scenic walk through the Miho-no-Matsubara pine
grove, offering stunning views of Mount Fuji, weather
permitting.
Interesting Seabourn Conversations Guest
Speakers
Additionally, select voyages will host renowned speakers for the
complimentary onboard enrichment program, Seabourn
Conversations.
- Jim Laurie, an
international writer, lecturer, broadcaster and media consultant
who specializes in Asia
destinations, will join Seabourn Encore for several sailings
between December 15, 2024, and
February 16, 2025.
- Ann Cleeves OBE, an award-winning author of more
than 35 critically acclaimed novels, will sail during the ship's
14-day holiday voyage from December 22,
2024 to January 5, 2025.
For reservations or more information on Seabourn's 2024-2025
cruises to Asia, please call
Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391, visit www.seabourn.com or contact a
professional travel advisor.
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.
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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*Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Venture,
Seabourn Pursuit
**Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn
Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
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