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If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the world in an atmosphere of ultra-luxury and intimacy, then Seabourn’s latest announcement is about to make your wanderlust soar. The ultra-luxury cruise line has just unveiled its spectacular 2027 World Cruise—a 145‐night expedition aboard the Seabourn Quest that will take you to 67 destinations across 19 countries.
Imagine spending 145 nights aboard the Seabourn Quest, a magnificent vessel that weighs in at 32,000 gross tons. At 14 years young and gracefully spanning 10 decks with a crew of 335, this 458-passenger ship promises an experience that’s as intimate as it is indulgent, with only 225 bespoke cabins to ensure your journey remains personalised and exclusive. Over a staggering 34,000 nautical miles, every port of call will open a new chapter in your travel diary.
Your adventure kicks off on January 5, 2027, with a round-trip departure from Miami just days after the New Year celebrations. The cruise sets off by gliding through the legendary Panama Canal before making two intriguing stops in Ecuador—Guayaquil and Puerto Bolivar—offering a taste of South American vibrant culture. Next, the Seabourn Quest heads to Lima, Peru, where you’ll enjoy your first overnight in a city that brims with history and culinary delights. The journey continues with a call at General San Martin, also in Peru, before the vessel ventures on to Chile. Here, you’ll experience the mystique of two ports, including an unforgettable overnight stay at the iconic Easter Island.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Seabourn has crafted a mid-voyage experience where you can opt for land-based excursions in spectacular destinations, such as Machu Picchu in Peru, Uluru in Australia, the Galápagos Islands, and beyond. Additional overnights in Papeete, French Polynesia, as well as in Sydney and Darwin, Australia, ensure you have ample time to soak up the local ambience and savour the adventure.
For fans of first-time experiences, the cruise includes maiden port calls at Wallaroo, Australia and Whangarei, New Zealand. With 11 ports of call in New Zealand and a whopping 20 stops in Australia, these two nations receive the red-carpet treatment in an itinerary that highlights their unique allure. Smaller but equally captivating destinations await in neighbouring countries like Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa—the final stop before the voyage turns back towards the United States. After two scenic stops in Hawaii, the ship will make its way to Long Beach, California, on May 11, 2027. For those preferring a shorter adventure, there’s even an option to disembark here, cutting the journey by 19 nights. The final leg of this odyssey includes stops in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, a return passage through the Panama Canal, and a final farewell in Colombia before concluding back in Miami on May 30, 2027.
Of course, all this luxury and exclusive access comes at a premium, with cabins