PRESIDENT OF FRENCH POLYNESIA VISITS SEABOURN PURSUIT DURING CALL TO PAPEETE
Seabourn Pursuit, one of Seabourn's ultra-luxury expedition ships, welcomed French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson during its call to Papeete, Tahiti on April 7, 2025. The visit included a reception, ship tour, and dinner with senior officers, marking a significant step in strengthening Seabourn's presence in the region.
The president expressed keen interest in Seabourn's expedition program and submarine operations, aligning with his administration's focus on expanding small-ship tourism across French Polynesia. The Seabourn Pursuit, built to PC6 Polar Class standards, features nearly 30,000 square feet of deck space, a 23-person expedition team, and advanced technology including a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera.
Currently sailing in the South Pacific, the vessel will return to the Kimberley region in May for its second expedition season in Western Australia.
Seabourn Pursuit, una delle navi da spedizione ultra-lusso di Seabourn, ha accolto il Presidente della Polinesia Francese, Moetai Brotherson, durante la sua sosta a Papeete, Tahiti, il 7 aprile 2025. La visita ha previsto una reception, un tour della nave e una cena con gli ufficiali senior, rappresentando un passo importante per rafforzare la presenza di Seabourn nella regione.
Il presidente ha mostrato grande interesse per il programma di spedizioni di Seabourn e per le operazioni con il sottomarino, in linea con l’obiettivo della sua amministrazione di espandere il turismo con piccole navi in tutta la Polinesia Francese. La Seabourn Pursuit, costruita secondo gli standard PC6 Polar Class, dispone di quasi 30.000 piedi quadrati di spazio sul ponte, un team di spedizione composto da 23 persone e tecnologia avanzata, inclusa una telecamera 4K GSS Cineflex.
Attualmente in navigazione nel Pacifico Meridionale, la nave tornerà nella regione Kimberley a maggio per la sua seconda stagione di spedizioni nell’Australia Occidentale.
Seabourn Pursuit, uno de los barcos de expedición ultra-lujo de Seabourn, recibió al Presidente de la Polinesia Francesa, Moetai Brotherson, durante su escala en Papeete, Tahití, el 7 de abril de 2025. La visita incluyó una recepción, un recorrido por el barco y una cena con oficiales superiores, marcando un paso importante para fortalecer la presencia de Seabourn en la región.
El presidente mostró un gran interés en el programa de expediciones de Seabourn y en las operaciones con submarino, alineándose con el enfoque de su administración en expandir el turismo con barcos pequeños por toda la Polinesia Francesa. El Seabourn Pursuit, construido según los estándares PC6 Polar Class, cuenta con casi 30,000 pies cuadrados de espacio en cubierta, un equipo de expedición de 23 personas y tecnología avanzada, incluida una cámara 4K GSS Cineflex.
Actualmente navegando en el Pacífico Sur, el barco regresará a la región de Kimberley en mayo para su segunda temporada de expediciones en Australia Occidental.
Seabourn Pursuit는 Seabourn의 초호화 탐험선 중 하나로, 2025년 4월 7일 타히티 파페에테 방문 중 프렌치 폴리네시아 대통령 모에타이 브로더슨을 맞이했습니다. 이번 방문에는 리셉션, 선박 투어, 고위 임원들과의 만찬이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 Seabourn의 지역 내 입지를 강화하는 중요한 발걸음이 되었습니다.
대통령은 Seabourn의 탐험 프로그램과 잠수함 운영에 깊은 관심을 표명했으며, 이는 프렌치 폴리네시아 전역에서 소형 선박 관광을 확대하려는 그의 행정부 정책과 일치합니다. Seabourn Pursuit는 PC6 극지방 등급 기준에 맞춰 건조되었으며, 약 30,000평방피트의 갑판 공간, 23명의 탐험팀, 4K GSS Cineflex 카메라를 포함한 첨단 기술을 갖추고 있습니다.
현재 남태평양을 항해 중인 이 선박은 5월에 서호주 킴벌리 지역으로 돌아가 두 번째 탐험 시즌을 시작할 예정입니다.
Seabourn Pursuit, l’un des navires d’expédition ultra-luxe de Seabourn, a accueilli le Président de la Polynésie française, Moetai Brotherson, lors de son escale à Papeete, Tahiti, le 7 avril 2025. La visite comprenait une réception, une visite du navire et un dîner avec les officiers supérieurs, marquant une étape importante pour renforcer la présence de Seabourn dans la région.
Le président a manifesté un vif intérêt pour le programme d’expéditions de Seabourn et les opérations sous-marines, en accord avec l’objectif de son administration d’étendre le tourisme en petits navires à travers la Polynésie française. Le Seabourn Pursuit, construit selon les normes de la classe polaire PC6, dispose de près de 30 000 pieds carrés d’espace sur le pont, d’une équipe d’expédition de 23 personnes et de technologies avancées, dont une caméra 4K GSS Cineflex.
Actuellement en navigation dans le Pacifique Sud, le navire retournera dans la région de Kimberley en mai pour sa deuxième saison d’expéditions en Australie-Occidentale.
Seabourn Pursuit, eines der ultra-luxuriösen Expeditionsschiffe von Seabourn, empfing am 7. April 2025 den Präsidenten von Französisch-Polynesien, Moetai Brotherson, während seines Aufenthalts in Papeete, Tahiti. Der Besuch umfasste einen Empfang, eine Schiffstour und ein Abendessen mit leitenden Offizieren und markierte einen bedeutenden Schritt zur Stärkung der Präsenz von Seabourn in der Region.
Der Präsident zeigte großes Interesse am Expeditionsprogramm von Seabourn und den U-Boot-Operationen, was mit dem Fokus seiner Regierung auf die Ausweitung des Kleinschiff-Tourismus in ganz Französisch-Polynesien übereinstimmt. Die Seabourn Pursuit, gebaut nach PC6 Polar-Klassen-Standards, verfügt über fast 30.000 Quadratfuß Deckfläche, ein 23-köpfiges Expeditionsteam und moderne Technik, darunter eine 4K GSS Cineflex Kamera.
Das Schiff fährt derzeit im Südpazifik und wird im Mai für seine zweite Expeditionssaison in der Kimberley-Region in Westaustralien zurückkehren.
- Strategic expansion into French Polynesian market with government support
- Strengthened relationship with regional authorities
- Demonstrated demand for luxury expedition cruises in the South Pacific
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While Seabourn Pursuit has visited Tahiti before, this marked the first time President Brotherson officially visited the vessel, highlighting the growing importance of
During the visit, President Brotherson expressed strong interest in learning more about Seabourn's expedition program and submarine operations and exploring opportunities to expand small-ship tourism across
"Beyond the paradise postcard, Tahiti and her islands are a fantastic field for explorers," said Moetai Brotherson, President of
"It was a true honor to welcome President Brotherson on board Seabourn Pursuit," said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn. "
Seabourn Pursuit is one of Seabourn's two purpose-built expedition ships, and offers the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn. The expedition experience is enhanced by world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 23-person expedition team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. Designed and built for remote, diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards, the ship includes a plethora of modern hardware and technology that extends the ship's global deployment and capabilities. There is close to 30,000 square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn, as well as indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views. In addition, a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera is mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge and capable of broadcasting imagery from miles ahead on monitors located throughout the ship and in guest suites.
Designed to explore some of the world's most remote and culturally rich destinations. Seabourn Pursuit is currently sailing in the South Pacific and will return to the Kimberley region in May to begin its second expedition season in
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn voyages, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
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.
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