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Seabourn has announced a new 30-day Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests voyage aboard Seabourn Quest, combining Amazon River cruising, visits to riverside communities and an overnight stay in Manaus, Brazil.
The roundtrip voyage from Miami will operate from November 18th to December 18th, 2028, visiting 15 destinations across seven countries. The sailing will form part of Seabourn's Ruby Jubilee celebrations marking the company's 40th anniversary.
The itinerary will take Seabourn Quest from the Caribbean into the Amazon River, with calls and scenic cruising designed to showcase the region's rainforest environment, local communities and cultural heritage. The Amazon basin, extending across northern South America, encompasses the world's largest tropical rainforest and one of the world's major river systems.
Seabourn President Mark Tamis said the Amazon offered a distinctive setting for exploration and that the voyage had been developed to provide access to the region's landscapes, cultures and traditions while maintaining the personalized service and intimate atmosphere associated with the cruise line.
The Amazon programme will also begin an extended period of sailing for Seabourn Quest. After completing the 30-day voyage, the ship will operate two 10-day Caribbean holiday cruises before departing Miami on January 7th, 2029, for the 138-day Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons World Cruise.
The Amazon itinerary will begin in Miami before continuing through the Caribbean and into the Amazon River. Scenic cruising along the river will provide views of rainforest landscapes and river life, while shore visits will focus on destinations shaped by the waterway and the communities that live along it.
An overnight call in Manaus will be one of the principal features of the voyage. The Brazilian city serves as a major gateway to the Amazon and will provide additional time for guests to explore its architecture, markets, cultural attractions, waterfront and restaurants featuring regional cuisine.
The itinerary will also include Santarém, located near the meeting point of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers. At this location, the sediment-rich waters of the Amazon run alongside the clearer blue-green waters of the Tapajós before gradually mixing.
At Boca da Valeria, guests will visit a small riverside community surrounded by rainforest, while Parintins will provide another opportunity to experience life and traditions along the Amazon. The itinerary will also include Devil's Island in French Guiana, a remote destination with a notable history.
Caribbean calls will include Gustavia in Saint Barthélemy, Trinidad and Grenada. In Gustavia, Seabourn Quest will call at a harbor known for its combination of Swedish colonial and French Creole architecture, boutiques, cafés and restaurants.
The voyage will be operated aboard the intimate Seabourn Quest, where accommodation consists of oceanfront suites, most with private verandas. The ship will offer Seabourn's dining programme and Seabourn Conversations, the line's enrichment programme featuring presentations and discussions involving specialists and cultural figures.
The ship's smaller size will allow it to access destinations that are less suitable for larger vessels, supporting a more destination-focused itinerary. Seabourn Quest will also operate following a comprehensive interior refurbishment that has updated suites, public areas, dining venues and wellness facilities.
