SEATTLE, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Seabourn, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise
line, is launching new pre-cruise experiences taking guests to the
South Pole on select Antarctica
& Patagonia itineraries during the 2016-2017 season. Guests
bound for the Great White Continent aboard Seabourn Quest
can extend their adventure with two new travel packages that also
travel to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including: Polar Quest
& Patagonia and Polar Quest, Tierra del Fuego &
Iguazu Falls.
"Seabourn has made its reputation for offering guests
astonishing experiences in places that are beyond the ordinary, and
there are few travel opportunities less-expected or
out-of-the-ordinary than a visit to the South Pole," said
Robin West, Senior Manager,
Expedition Planning and Operations for Seabourn. "These experiences
will be the icing on the cake for guests bound for Antarctica aboard Seabourn Quest over
the season ahead."
Both of the pre-cruise packages include stays at Union
Glacier Camp in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, one of a few
private seasonally occupied camps in Antarctica. Operated by renowned land-based
tour operator Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE), the
full-service camp offers spacious, double-occupancy sleeping tents;
freshly prepared gourmet cuisine; and a spectacular setting for
activities from scenic excursions to technical climbs and ski
tours.
There are many memories waiting to be made and much for guests
to enjoy on the new pre-cruise experiences on Seabourn Quest
in Antarctica & Patagonia this
season, including:
- Polar Quest & Patagonia (14 nights/15 days)
– In addition to a transantarctic flight and landing at the
South Pole, this overland journey takes guests on an exploration of
breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site Torres del Paine National
Park that encompasses 450,000 acres of forests, rivers, lakes and
virgin pampas in southernmost Chile. Choose from a variety of included
excursions providing daily opportunities to explore the various
environments, including vivid blue ice pools, raw glacial moraines
and abundant wildlife from guanacos to Andean condors. Package
rates start at $50,999 per person
based on double occupancy; pre-cruise departure December 4, 2016 followed by Seabourn
Quest sailing December 19,
2016.
- Polar Quest, Tierra del Fuego & Iguazu Falls (16
nights/17 days) – In addition to a transantarctic flight and
landing at the South Pole, guests will join a select company of
intrepid explorers en-route to one of the world's most remote and
unspoiled destinations: the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site
of Iguazu Falls National Park on the border of Brazil and Argentina. From Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina, guests will witness
an immense complex of waterfalls. Explore the falls and its
surroundings from extensive walkways or take options such as
inflatable boats or helicopter tours. Package rates start at
$53,999 per person based on double
occupancy; pre-cruise departure December 26,
2016 followed by Seabourn Quest sailing January 12, 2017.
For more information or reservations about Seabourn's Ultimate
Antarctica & Patagonia voyages, contact a professional travel
advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit
www.seabourn.com.
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:
- Five intimate ships with just 104 or 229 suites
- Unique itineraries visiting must-see cities and hidden gems
where larger ships cannot follow
- Intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate
about pleasing our guests
- Spacious all-suite accommodations with sweeping ocean views –
many with verandas
- Gourmet dining experiences as fine as the best restaurants
anywhere
- Open bars throughout the ship and fine wines poured with lunch
and dinner
Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise
Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise
Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa
Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL
and NYSE: CUK). It has formed a partnership with United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help
protect World Heritage, and also supports the Ocean Conservation
& Tourism Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of
best practices for protecting the marine environment.
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