SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the
ultra-luxury resort at sea, is offering an unforgettable journey
around the globe with its "2022 World Cruise: Extraordinary
Horizons," a 145-day voyage on Seabourn Sojourn, visiting 72
extraordinary destinations and ports in 28 countries on five
continents.
The ultra-luxury Seabourn Sojourn will depart Los Angeles on January
11, 2022, and travel westbound, visiting Hawaii, the islands of the South
Pacific, New Zealand,
Australia, a number of
destinations in Asia,
Arabia, Africa, before
ending in Athens, Greece, on
June 6, 2022. Among the notable
highlights is Seabourn's return to Egypt since 2014, with an overnight visit
scheduled for Safaga (Luxor), as well as a stop at Sharm el-Sheikh,
Egypt. The 2022 World Cruise is
now open for sale, and the entire itinerary is available on
Seabourn's website.
"Our 2022 World Cruise promises to be an extraordinary journey
across the world, whether guests take the full world cruise or join
us on one of the many segments, they will visit many of the world's
most prized destinations and immerse themselves in diverse
cultures," said Josh Leibowitz,
president of Seabourn. "With so many of us limited on travel this
year, booking a Seabourn world cruise for 2022 offers a much-needed
extraordinary experience to look forward to and chance to explore
the world around us."
Seabourn Sojourn will call at 72 ports and destinations in 28
countries throughout the course of the sailing, featuring a
combination of visits to popular marquee ports, cosmopolitan cities
and smaller hidden gems. The voyage will include 20 overnights and
linger late into the evening in 21 ports, offering guests ample
opportunities to explore these fascinating destinations in
depth.
There will be three exclusive world cruise events planned for
guests booked on the full 145-day voyage, as well as local shows,
regional cuisines, and palate-pleasing wines for all guests to
enjoy as they sail around the globe. In addition, the World Cruise
will include two of the line's most popular signature events
available to all guests on a complimentary basis: Caviar in the
Surf beach barbecue at Ko Kood, Thailand; and "Evening at Ephesus" at
Kusadasi, Turkey, featuring a
private classical concert in the ancient ruins under the stars.
A sampling of destination highlights includes:
- Sydney, The Great Barrier
Reef and Queensland Coast - Try "sand-tobogganing" on the
world's tallest dune, and marvel at the blue-white beauty of the
breathtaking Whitsunday Islands. Two days in Cairns highlight
the ship's exploration of Queensland's coast with awe-inspiring UNESCO
World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and the
primeval rain forests of Daintree National Park. Darwin in the
Northern Territory provides two days of WWII history, jumping
saltwater crocodiles and timeless Aboriginal culture.
- Marvels of Japan, Korea and
China - Discover the sun-swept
islands of "Japan's Caribbean" - Amami-ringed with coral reefs and
Okinawa's ancient Shureimon Gate,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in Kagoshima's picturesque skyline, dominated by
snowcapped Sakurajima volcano, and contemplate Hiroshima's poignant Memorial Peace Park.
Overnight stays in bustling Busan, South
Korea, and Nagasaki, Japan,
provide a memorable crescendo to three full days in China's luminous Yangtze River showplace –
Shanghai.
- Southeast Asian Treasures - Zhujiajian's bridges
preserve a medieval Chinese character now hidden in enclaves among
Hong Kong's towering skyscrapers.
An overnight stay in Vietnam's
Halong Bay invites guests to absorb its ethereal beauty at every
hour. Seabourn Sojourn sails right up the Saigon River to the heart
of fascinating Ho Chi Minh City.
Ko Kood's unspoiled, white sand beach is the ideal setting for the
line's extravagant Caviar in the Surf beach barbecue, with
complimentary watersports.
- Egypt, Petra and the Suez
Canal - The two-day visit at Safaga provides guests with ample
time to explore Luxor's immense sculptural colonnades and avenues,
tour the temples of Luxor and Karnak with its vast Hypostyle Hall
of carved lotus columns, and much more. Later, from Aqaba, discover
the long-lost Nabatean city of Petra carved into the walls of a
natural canyon fortress.
- The Holy Land and Aegean Empires - Few places integrate
antiquities with a modern, cosmopolitan outlook better than
Israel. The two-day stay at
Haifa is filled with UNESCO World
Heritage landmarks of Jerusalem,
Bethlehem, Judea and Galilee, as
well as the Bauhaus White City, colorful markets and seaside
promenades of Tel Aviv. Complete
your epic Seabourn Sojourn voyage tracing the roots of European
history from Minoan Bronze-age Crete to the marble streets of Ephesus and
onward to the sophisticated symmetry of the Parthenon standing high
atop modern Athens.
The line is planning an array of optional shore excursions in
more than 25 ports with designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites
thanks to its unique partnership with UNESCO. The world cruise will
also feature a number of optional, mid-voyage overland excursions
where guests will disembark at one port and rejoin the ship at
another port, providing them with a more in-depth experience at
certain destinations and sites such as the Luxor & the Valley
of the Kings in Egypt, outback
adventures in Australia, the
magnificent Taj Mahal in
India, UNESCO World Heritage sites
in China and Cambodia, and more. Also available are
optional Seabourn Journeys, offering guests an immersive longer
pre- and post-cruise land-based excursion to and from select
destinations such as Shanghai,
Singapore and Sydney.
For guests who book the full 145-day voyage, they will receive a
value-packed menu of complimentary benefits and amenities,
including:
- Gala Bon Voyage dinner & overnight hotel stay at the Ritz
Carlton – Marina Del Rey prior to
departure in Los Angeles
- Three exclusive World Cruise events
- Exclusive World Cruise President's event
- Special World Cruise pillow gifts
For guests who book the full 145-day voyage by May 31, 2021, they will receive the above
amenities, as well as the following additional benefits:
- Roundtrip Business Class Air
- $2,000USD Shipboard Credit per
person for Oceanview and Veranda suites
- $3,000USD Shipboard Credit per
person for Penthouse and Premium suites
- Unlimited Internet package
- Private car transfers door-to-door between home and
airport
- Personal Valet® luggage shipping service between home and ship
in Los Angeles and Athens, Greece
- Unlimited laundry, dry cleaning and pressing on board
- Visa package (U.S. and Canadian citizens only)
- 50 percent reduced deposit (US/CAD/AUS markets only)
In addition, the line is offering a special five percent
discount for repeat full World Cruise guests. Certain restrictions
apply.
For guests who cannot sail on the entire 145-day voyage, shorter
segments ranging from 22 to 89 days are also available.
Guests who book either the full world cruise or segments and
pay in full by May 31, 2021,
will receive an additional 3 percent savings off the cruise-only
fare. For guests who book and pay in full by November 10, 2020 will receive a 6 percent
savings off the cruise-only fare. Certain restrictions apply.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury travel with
intimate ships offering key elements that set the line apart:
spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites that are all oceanfront;
superb dining in a choice of venues; complimentary premium spirits
and fine wines available on board at all times; award-winning
service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel
at home. The ships travel the globe to many of the world's most
desirable destinations including marquee cities, UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, and lesser-known ports and hideaways. The line is
also the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage.
Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and
programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining,
personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers.
For reservations or more details, please contact Seabourn at
1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. A dedicated shore
excursion call center is available for guests at
1-800-984-3225.
About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern
ships and 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). Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World
Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable
tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.
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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:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the
Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice†
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn
Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture
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