Escape to Australia and New Zealand with Seabourn in 2025

15-night Australia & New Zealand, 13th January 2025

Cruise from £5,999pp; for fly/cruise price - please enquire.

Seabourn’s all-inclusive itineraries are hand-picked to showcase the very best of Australasia. You can expect all the must-see cities to be on the agenda, including Sydney, Auckland, and Melbourne, but also hidden harbours and boutique ports such as Stewart Island (which is home to the last inhabited place before Antarctica, Oban), Gisborne, and Kaikoura.

Alongside sophisticated cities and charming ports, you will witness breath-taking natural wonders, including majestic fjords, roaring geysers, and dramatic and unspoiled scenery in locations such as Milford Sound and Rotorua.

In certain ports, sign up for some of the fabulous Ventures by Seabourn. These include hiking excursions in search of local wildlife, and kayaking to explore rivers, reefs, and islands. Seabourn cruises come complete with their own world-class Expedition Team, embracing a geologist, a biologist, a tropical fish expert, an ornithologist, and a naturalist amongst others – all of whom share their expertise during on board lectures.

It’s impossible to pick out favourites from such a magical itinerary, but the Fiordland National Park – New Zealand’s largest, accounting for a huge portion of the Te Wähipounamu UNESCO World Heritage site – is truly spectacular. There are three U-shaped glaciated fjord valleys navigable by your ship: Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and Dusky Sound, where you may see waterfalls and will likely spot seals, Fiordland penguins, red deer, bottlenose dolphins, and possibly whales.

Feast on exquisite cuisine that’s as much part of the experience as the places. Regionally inspired cuisine using local seasonal produce is served in several restaurants, including the sophisticated alternative dining venue Solis. Everyone loves the Seabourn signature culinary event, the Galley Market Lunch, and you can join in with brilliant ‘Shopping with the Chef’ excursions to browse fresh South Pacific seafood at local markets, under the guidance of a Seabourn chef.

There are also several open bars and lounges, ample deck space, sparkling swimming pools, and the pampering delights of the Spa at Seabourn. Your ship is a very sociable place to spend time, with its all-inclusive package embracing everything from champagne on deck to cocktails in The Club, local entertainment in select destinations that further enhance your cultural experience, deck parties, movies under the stars, and other special events.

With just 229 ocean-front suites, your vessel Seabourn Quest is a true boutique hotel at sea – one perfect for exploring some of the world’s most exotic locales. Nearly all suites have their own spacious private veranda, and all are elegant yet understated, completing the feeling of utter relaxation and escapism.

The offer is subject to availability. To book your Australia and New Zealand cruise with Seabourn, call your Travel Counsellor today.

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