Bookings are now open for Seabourn's 138-day 2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons, a luxury voyage aboard Seabourn Quest sailing from Miami to Lisbon between January 7 and May 26, 2029. The itinerary covers more than 32,000 nautical miles, 58 destinations across 31 countries and territories, and more than 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — making it one of the most ambitious world cruise offerings in the luxury segment.
Food & Culture Ashore
For hospitality and foodservice professionals, the voyage's culinary and experiential programming reflects how ultra-luxury cruise lines are raising the bar on destination dining. A highlight for full World Cruise guests is an included two-day, one-night Seabourn Journey in Bali, built around private cultural encounters, authentic culinary experiences, and village explorations. In Cape Town, guests gain exclusive after-hours access to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), paired with regional cuisine, live entertainment, and views of Table Mountain — a format that mirrors the private-event dining models increasingly adopted by high-end hotel and resort operators.
The ship's recently completed dry dock also factors into the guest dining experience, with updated dining venues among the improvements made during what Seabourn describes as one of the most comprehensive interior upgrades in its history.
Itinerary & Amenities
The route spans the Americas, South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa, and Europe, with 20 extended port stays including eight overnights in Lima, Easter Island, Bora Bora, Bali, Singapore, Sydney, Zanzibar, and Cape Town. Remote ports such as Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, Praslin in the Seychelles, and Antsiranana in Madagascar are accessible specifically because of Seabourn Quest's smaller vessel size — a competitive differentiator the line has leaned into across its world cruise programming.
Full World Cruise guests receive a package that includes up to $8,000 USD shipboard credit per Penthouse Suite, round-trip business-class air, a pre-cruise Miami hotel night, the included Bali Seabourn Journey, Starlink-powered Wi-Fi for two devices, and unlimited laundry services. A reduced 50% deposit applies at booking. Guests who book the full voyage or eligible segments by September 17, 2026, qualify for a 10% early booking savings. Seabourn is also developing extended segment options for travelers not sailing the full 138 days, with details to be announced.
The enrichment programming aboard mirrors trends seen across luxury hospitality food and beverage experiences, with destination-focused culinary events, cultural performances, and the line's Seabourn Conversations expert speaker series running throughout the voyage. Optional Seabourn Journeys extensions include visits to the Galápagos, Machu Picchu, Uluru, the Taj Mahal, and African safari destinations — reflecting the appetite for immersive travel dining and cultural programming that continues to reshape premium hospitality worldwide.
"This voyage combines globally celebrated destinations with some of the world's most remote and fascinating places, creating opportunities for deeper discovery and meaningful cultural connection," said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
