SEATTLE, Jan. 29,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the
leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is setting
course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska season as Seabourn Quest makes
her maiden arrival to "The Last Frontier." From May to September 2025, the ultra-luxury ship will sail
on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled
access to the region's breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures.
Seabourn's exclusive Ventures by Seabourn program provides more
experiential and interactive opportunities to explore Alaska's hidden gems.
"Alaska is a destination that
evokes awe and wonder, and our 2025 season is designed to immerse
our guests in its unparalleled beauty and cultural heritage in a
way that only Seabourn can provide," said Mark Tamis, president of
Seabourn. "With our Ventures by Seabourn expedition experiences,
we're offering guests an exclusive opportunity to connect deeply
with Alaska and British Columbia's natural wonders when they
sail with Seabourn."
Ventures by Seabourn In-depth Experiences Led
by World-Class Expedition Team
Seabourn Quest's 2025 Alaska season will feature Ventures by
Seabourn, an extraordinary collection of optional excursions,
offering guests expedition-style adventures through hiking,
kayaking, and Zodiac cruises. Available on all Alaska sailings, Ventures by Seabourn will
include explorations of Hubbard Glacier, Tracy/Endicott Arm, Inian
Islands, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), Alert Bay in British
Columbia and more. Ventures by Seabourn excursions are led
by the ship's elite, world-class expedition team of naturalists,
science, wildlife and historical experts who regularly interact
with guests throughout each sailing, sharing insights and in-depth
knowledge on the history, ecology and culture of respective
regions. Featured excursions include:
- Kayak Hubbard Glacier – Guided by an expedition team
member, guests can paddle a kayak amidst the grandeur of
North America's largest and most
spectacular tidewater glacier, Hubbard Glacier. Towering icy cliffs
rise up to 400 feet, creating a breathtaking backdrop.
- Rainbow Falls Trail Adventure Hike | Wrangell, Alaska – Guest can join the
Expedition team to hike the Rainbow Trail in Alaska's temperate rain forest, where the
guide will share the natural history and the human history of the
region. The entire hike is along a manmade boardwalk that winds
through incredible forest scenery, including a beautiful creek and
the magnificent Rainbow Falls.
- Zodiac North/South Sawyer Glacier or Endicott Arm -
Legendary scenery, abundant wildlife and boundless beauty await
guests as they travel by Zodiac through Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier, or to Dawes Glacier
on Endicott Arm. Guests can watch for waterfalls and wildlife,
including a variety of birdlife, mountain goats, sea lions and
harbor seals. Operated by a skilled expedition team member, the
Zodiac excursion offers guests a breathtaking water-level
perspective of the glacier and surrounding ice formations (ice
conditions permitting), with the chance to witness icebergs calving
from an ideal vantage point.
Seabourn's Unique Alaska Experiences
Carrying only 458 guests, Seabourn Quest's intimate
size provides guests with unparalleled access to Alaska's smaller, lesser-visited ports,
offering guests more intimate and meaningful connections to each
destination. Each itinerary features scenic cruising through
jaw-dropping settings such as Seymour Narrows, Stikine Strait, Snow
Pass and the Behm Canal, interspersed with visits at culturally
significant towns from Ketchikan
to Sitka to Wrangell, Alaska, and Prince Rupert and Alert Bay in British
Columbia. Each sailing will include at least one scenic
cruise of glaciers like Tracy or Endicott Arm or Glacier Bay
National Park. The northbound and southbound voyages feature
unique ports and may also be combined to create a longer, more
immersive 14-day round-trip Vancouver experience, featuring hardly any
repeated ports.
To further enhance the journey, guests will receive a
complimentary Helly Hansen waterproof jacket. Guests booked in
Penthouse and Premium Suites will also enjoy complimentary use of
Swarovski Optik binoculars for a closer look at the region's
wildlife and scenery.
Celebrating a Seabourn Legend
Alaska's 2025 season also marks
the final cruise season of beloved cruise director, Jan Stearman, before her retirement. Since
joining Seabourn Pride in 1995, Jan quickly became the heart and
soul of every voyage and has spent several seasons making
Alaska voyages unforgettable for
guests on board. Guests are invited to celebrate her remarkable
career during her last season in Alaska and her final voyage on Seabourn
Quest's 7-Day Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside
Passage embarking on August 1,
2025.
New Seattle Connector Package
Seabourn is making it easier than ever for guests to embark on
their Alaska adventures with the
new Seattle Connector Package. Guests can fly into Seattle the day before their cruise to explore
the city and enjoy a luxurious stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
The package includes:
- Private car transfer from Seattle airport to the hotel
- One-night stay at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel with
breakfast
- Shared transfers from the hotel to Seattle airport and from the Juneau airport to the ship
- Flights from Seattle to
Juneau
Sail of the Year Event
Select Alaska voyages on
Seabourn Quest qualify for Seabourn's latest promotion,
"The Sail of the Year Event," offering savings of up to
15 percent on select Seabourn ultra-luxury ocean and expedition
voyages and up to $1,000USD shipboard
credit per suite. The promotion is available through February 18, 2025. Applicable voyages
include:
- May 16-23, 2025, 7-Day Alaska
Inside Passage & Glacier Bay, Vancouver to Juneau
- May 23-30, 2025, 7-Day Glacier
Bay & Canadian Inside Passage, Juneau to Vancouver
- June 6-13, 2025, 7-Day Alaska
Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage, Juneau to Vancouver
- Jun 27 - Jul 11, 2025, 14-Day
Alaska Glaciers, Fjords & Inside Passage, Roundtrip
Vancouver
- Sept. 5-19, 2025, 14-Day
Glacier Bay, Fjords & Inside Passage, Roundtrip
Vancouver
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide
selection of Seabourn cruising options, 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 six 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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