Luxury cruising and expedition cruise line Seabourn Cruises has announced that its Seabourn Quest ship is set for its maiden voyage to Alaska this year.

From May to September, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled access to the region’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures.

Seabourn’s exclusive Ventures by Seabourn programme provides more experiential and interactive opportunities to explore Alaska’s hidden gems.

Featured excursions include:
- Kayak Hubbard Glacier – Guided by an expedition team member, guests can paddle a kayak amidst the grandeur of North America’s largest and most spectacular tidewater glacier, Hubbard Glacier. Towering icy cliffs rise up to 400 feet, creating a breathtaking backdrop.
- Rainbow Falls Trail Adventure Hike | Wrangell, Alaska – Guest can join the Expedition team to hike the Rainbow Trail in Alaska’s temperate rain forest, where the guide will share the natural history and the human history of the region. The entire hike is along a manmade boardwalk that winds through incredible forest scenery, including a beautiful creek and the magnificent Rainbow Falls.
- Zodiac North/South Sawyer Glacier or Endicott Arm – Legendary scenery, abundant wildlife and boundless beauty await guests as they travel by Zodiac through Tracy Arm to Sawyer Glacier, or to Dawes Glacier on Endicott Arm. Guests can watch for waterfalls and wildlife, including a variety of birdlife, mountain goats, sea lions and harbor seals. Operated by a skilled expedition team member, the Zodiac excursion offers guests a breathtaking water-level perspective of the glacier and surrounding ice formations (ice conditions permitting), with the chance to witness icebergs calving from an ideal vantage point.
Seabourn’s Unique Alaska Experiences
Carrying only 458 guests, Seabourn Quest’s intimate size provides guests with unparalleled access to Alaska’s smaller, lesser-visited ports, offering guests more intimate and meaningful connections to each destination. Each itinerary features scenic cruising through jaw-dropping settings such as Seymour Narrows, Stikine Strait, Snow Pass and the Behm Canal, interspersed with visits at culturally significant towns from Ketchikan to Sitka to Wrangell, Alaska, and Prince Rupert and Alert Bay in British Columbia. Each sailing will include at least one scenic cruise of glaciers like Tracy or Endicott Arm or Glacier Bay National Park. The northbound and southbound voyages feature unique ports and may also be combined to create a longer, more immersive 14-day round-trip Vancouver experience, featuring hardly any repeated ports.
To further enhance the journey, guests will receive a complimentary Helly Hansen waterproof jacket. Guests booked in Penthouse and Premium Suites will also enjoy complimentary use of Swarovski Optik binoculars for a closer look at the region’s wildlife and scenery.