SEATTLE, Sept. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the
leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, will embark
on its first-ever expedition voyages to the South Pacific and the
Kimberley region in 2024 on board its newest ultra-luxury
expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit. Between March and
October 2024, the ship will journey
across the Pacific and visit a number of islands and warm-weather
destinations rich in culture, history and natural beauty, with
abundant wildlife. The exciting schedule includes stops at
Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Guam, the Solomon
Islands, Vanuatu, and
Fiji, as well as line's first
expedition voyages to the Kimberley region in northern Australia.
"I am so excited about these voyages because Seabourn
Pursuit allows us to take our guests to completely different
and truly fascinating parts of the world, where one can celebrate a
combination of natural beauty and human culture," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "Our
warm-weather expeditions in the South Pacific and Kimberley region
will offer guests the opportunities to dive and snorkel over
incredible intact coral reefs, visit friendly locals and explore
historic sites. And, of course, guests will experience these
bucket-list destinations in the comfort of our signature Seabourn
ultra-luxury offerings and service."
Seabourn Pursuit will offer a number of expedition
experiences designed to immerse guests in the beauty and wonders of
the destinations. Included expedition offerings such as Zodiac
cruising, nature walks and hikes, scuba diving, and snorkeling will
be available on most itineraries. In addition, the ship will offer
optional expeditions with dives on two custom-built luxury
submersibles and kayaking at select destinations. Led by a
world-class expedition team of 24 experts, including scientists,
scholars, naturalists, and more, guests will receive the highest
level of knowledge and guidance throughout their Seabourn
expedition voyage.
Seabourn Pursuit's 2024 South Pacific and Kimberley itineraries
include:
- The South Pacific from Chile to Melanesia - In March and
April 2024 and again in September and
October 2024, Seabourn Pursuit
will sail between the islands of the South Pacific and the coast of
Chile via a series of voyages of
14, 17, and 20 days, with combination voyages of up to 37 days also
available. Voyage itineraries will offer guests a wealth of
opportunities for adventure. Season highlights include:
- Exploring the remote Juan Fernandez Archipelago off the
coast of Chile, where dramatic and
rocky coastlines harbor pink-footed shearwaters and fur seals
- Spending time at Easter
Island with travel to the quarry where volcanic rock was
excavated to carve the haunting moai that look longingly from the
island's perimeter
- Visiting the remote and varied islands of the Pitcairn group across hundreds of miles of
ocean; visiting Marae Taputapuatea on Ra'iatea Island in
French Polynesia, an incredible
destination once considered the most important religious site in
the region
- Arriving ashore at the remote Yasawa Islands of Fiji to explore the incredible limestone
formations of the Sawa-I-Lau Caves. Mysterious Ambrym Island and
Pentecost Island of Vanuatu will
also be featured for their incredible cultural experiences
- Complimentary expedition experiences include Zodiac cruising,
scuba diving, snorkeling, and nature walks and hikes. Optional
kayaking and submersible excursions will be available
- Papua New Guinea &
West Papua, Indonesia - Seabourn Pursuit will
operate a series of 15-day voyages to Papua New Guinea and West Papua, Indonesia in May and June and again in August
and September 2024, with combination
voyages up to 35 days also available. Some of the world's most
incredible snorkeling and diving wait at protected reefs off the
mainland and islands surrounding Papua
New Guinea and West Papua.
Season highlights include:
- Warm welcomes from the village of Watam near the Ramu
River, where traditional homes constructed of sago palm line
the banks
- Front row seats for the sacred Baining Fire Dance at Rabaul
under an active volcano on the island of New Britain
- Mixing with locals in the matrilineal society of the
Trobriand Islands, where yams are a form of currency.
- A rare visit to the villages of the Asmat, where culture has
remained relatively unchanged for generations, amid rivers that
swell with the rising tide
- Exploration of the Misool, Wayag, and Gam Islands, part
of Raja Ampat ("Four Kings") of Indonesia, characterized by limestone rock
formations called karsts that rise from the sea, and some of the
most bio-diverse tropical waters on the planet.
- Complimentary expedition experiences include Zodiac cruising,
scuba diving, snorkeling, and nature walks and hikes. Optional
kayaking and submersible excursions will be available.
- The Kimberley - Seabourn Pursuit will offer six
10-day voyages in the Kimberley region between Broome and Darwin in
June, July and August 2024. With
ancient, otherworldly landscapes, wildlife from short-eared
rock-wallabies to flying foxes, and Aboriginal culture that traces
back some 50,000 years, the Kimberley is an experience all its own
in northernmost Western Australia.
Season highlights include:
- Visits to incredibly remote settings such as the Bungle
Bungles, El Questro National Park, and the Ord River
- Exploration of King George
Falls, dual waterfalls and the highest in Western Australia, and miles-long Zodiac rides
through rivers and sandstone gorges crowded with incredible
geological formations.
- Talbot Bay, offering once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the
Horizontal Waterfalls, while incredible "boab" trees will provide
backdrops for photography and local stories.
- Helicopter viewing of the Hunter River and the Kimberley
en route to the triple falls of Mitchell Plateau.
- Montgomery Reef, an
ancient and biologically rich reef formed some 1.8 billion years
ago and recognized today as one of the most significant geological
marine environments in the Kimberley.
- Visit Vansittart Bay, Jar Island and Freshwater Cove -
As guests of the Traditional Landowners, view the aboriginal
artwork of the Wandjina. Visit remote Islands with the intricate
Bradshaw/Gwion Gwion Art.
- Complimentary expedition experiences include Zodiac cruising
and nature walks and hikes.
Seabourn Pursuit entered service on August 12, 2023, and offers the same ultra-luxury
small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from
Seabourn, enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to
explore the furthest corners of the world. Like its sister ship,
Seabourn Venture, the ship is designed and built for diverse
environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and will include a
plethora of modern hardware and technology that will extend the
ships global deployment and capabilities. Seabourn Pursuit
has close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches
at every turn. Those include indoor and outdoor guest areas with
nearly 270-degree views, and a 4K GSS
Cineflex Camera mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge
capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors
located throughout the ship.
Images and videos of Seabourn Pursuit can be found here.
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
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.
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.
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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:
- Purpose-built expedition ships, PC6 ice-strengthened hull, with
advanced maneuvering technology for superior stability, safety, and
comfort
- World-class Expedition Team, delivering immersive
experiences
- All veranda, all ocean-front suites luxuriously appointed
- Handcrafted itineraries developed for the expedition traveler
to the most coveted and familiar remote destinations in the
world
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests' expectations
- Inclusive expedition experiences with Zodiacs, scuba diving and
snorkeling
- Optional expedition experiences with kayaks and custom-built,
6-guest submarines giving the option to extend your expedition
further for greater ocean exploration**
- Welcome toast and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your
preferences
- Open bridge policy*, hosted by members of the Expedition Team
providing firsthand access to the ship's command center and
officers navigating your journey
- World-class dining venues are all complimentary, dine where,
when and with whom you wish
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Meticulous and purposeful adventurers' resort at sea designed
for the luxury traveler with unique attributes and spaces to
enhance your experience
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program**
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*At the Captain's discretion
** Optional programs, for additional charge
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