Seabourn Announces "2022 World Cruise: Extraordinary Horizons": An Unforgettable 145-day Voyage Visiting 72 Ports In 28 Countries

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Seabourn has unveiled its 2022 World Cruise: Extraordinary Horizons, a 145-day voyage aboard Seabourn Sojourn, departing from Los Angeles on January 11, 2022. The cruise will visit 72 destinations in 28 countries across five continents, culminating in Athens, Greece, on June 6, 2022. Highlights include a return to Egypt after 2014, exclusive events, and optional excursions at UNESCO World Heritage sites. Early bookings come with additional benefits, including shipboard credits and special discounts.

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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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FAQ

What is the itinerary for the 2022 World Cruise by Seabourn?

The 2022 World Cruise itinerary includes 145 days with visits to 72 destinations in 28 countries, starting from Los Angeles and ending in Athens, Greece.

When does the Seabourn 2022 World Cruise depart?

The Seabourn 2022 World Cruise departs on January 11, 2022.

What are the exclusive benefits for booking the 2022 World Cruise early?

Early booking by May 31, 2021, includes additional shipboard credits, gala dinners, and special amenities.

What destinations does the Seabourn 2022 World Cruise visit?

Destinations include Egypt, Australia, Japan, and many other notable ports across five continents.

How can guests book the 2022 World Cruise with Seabourn?

Guests can book the cruise through Seabourn's website or by contacting their reservation center.