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From Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Hong Kong, China

Seabourn Quest

January 5, 2012 – 68 Days

Best Available Fares from $37,565

Itinerary

Date Port Arrival Depart Jan 5 TH Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
From the bustling city center to the sandy beaches that seem to form a halo around this Floridian playground, Fort Lauderdale is alive with activity. The waterways are dotted with luxury yachts from harbors around the world, and exclusive homes line the waterfront. The posh boutiques on Las Olas Boulevard cater to the sophisticated sun-worshipers who enjoy “the season” in Florida.

5:00 PM 6 F Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     7 S Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     8 SU Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     9 M Bridgetown, Barbados

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Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados has retained many of the trappings of its British colonial heritage. Judges and barristers wear proper robes and wigs, police don helmets styled after London bobbies and cricket remains a national passion. Barbados also has all the sporting appeal of the rest of the Caribbean, with pristine beaches, powerful surf and crystal clear waters. Brightly colored homes and hibiscus flowers mingle with mahogany trees and English churches dating back to the 17th century.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 10 T Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     11 W Devil’s Island, French Guiana

Devil’s Island, French Guiana
Before they were a notorious penal colony, the Iles de Salut (Islands of Salvation) provided French colonists with a welcome escape from the fever-ridden jungles of the Guiana mainland. Lying ten miles off the coastline, and swept by treacherous ocean currents, the trio of small islands provided a perfect isolated location for incarcerating criminals without danger or expense, since the shark-infested sea and the trackless jungles ashore precluded any possibility of escape. All three islands, popularly known as Devil’s Island, were used as a prison from 1852 to 1953. Your day is free to explore the prison ruins or search for signs of the surprisingly abundant wildlife.

8:30 AM 5:00 PM 12 TH Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     13 F Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     14 S Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     15 SU Recife, Brazil

Recife, Brazil
Recife, meaning “reef”, was named for the great natural mass of coral which lies off its coast. The city is made up of three sections: the mainland, the peninsula, and the island. Bridges of stone and iron connect the three. Founded by fishermen and sailors in the first half of the 16th century, the city grew rapidly along with the sugarcane and slave trades. The city continues to grow, and now skyscrapers are crowding out the beautiful colonial mansions of the sugar era. Today the city is known as a beach resort, and it is one of northeast Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 16 M Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     17 T Salvador De Bahia, Brazil

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil
If Rio is the heart of Brazil and Sao Paulo is its brain, Salvador is its spirit. It was here in 1549 that the Portuguese founded the capital city and chief port of their new colony. Vast fortunes were made through the slave trade, and the introduction of a large African population had an important effect on the local culture. Salvador is built in two levels. The most appealing is in the upper city, the lovely colonial neighborhood of Pelourinho, which in the past few years has been completely restored to its former glory.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 18 W Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     19 TH Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Lying beneath the protection of the statue of Christ atop Corcovado Mountain is Rio – deservingly known as the “Most Beautiful City in the World.” The famous silhouette of Sugar Loaf has long been a trademark for the city, as are the swirling mosaic sidewalks. “Cariocas,” as the local people style themselves, seem to carry the spirit of Carnival with them all year long. Spectacular scenery by day, sparkling glitter by night – this is Rio.

6:00 PM   20 F Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Lying beneath the protection of the statue of Christ atop Corcovado Mountain is Rio – deservingly known as the “Most Beautiful City in the World.” The famous silhouette of Sugar Loaf has long been a trademark for the city, as are the swirling mosaic sidewalks. “Cariocas,” as the local people style themselves, seem to carry the spirit of Carnival with them all year long. Spectacular scenery by day, sparkling glitter by night – this is Rio.

6:00 PM 21 S Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     22 SU Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     23 M Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     24 T Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     25 W Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     26 TH St. Helena Island, U.k.

St. Helena Island, U.k.
One of the remotest islands in the South Atlantic, St. Helena was once described as an emerald set in bronze — its bright green hillsides, soft verdant pastures and lush vegetatin-filled valleys surrounded by magnificent 1,000 foot cliffs of iron-rich volcanic rock, carved over the centuries by the pounding Atlantic. Discovered in 1502 by Portuguese Juan da Nova on his return journey from India, St. Helena was home to many visitors, including Napolean Bonapart who lived here in exile until his death.

No organized shore excursions will be offered here. You are welome to explore the town on your own.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 27 F Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     28 S Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     29 SU Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     30 M Walvis Bay, Namibia

Walvis Bay, Namibia
Although Walvis Bay was discovered by Bartholomeu Diaz in 1487, it wasn’t formally founded until 1793 by the Cape Dutch. Two years later, it was annexed by the British. Strategically located half way down the coast of Namibia, with direct access to principal shipping routes, Walvis Bay is a natural gateway for international trade. The special attraction of Walvis Bay is the huge natural lagoon with its overwhelming abundance of seabirds. Approximately 120,000 birds were recently counted in the lagoon, including innumerable flamingoes and pelicans. Every year they are joined by over 200,000 migratory birds.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 31 T Cruising The Atlantic Ocean     Feb 1 W Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and flanked by Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town is known by South Africans simply as ‘the Cape,’ an acknowledgment of its uniqueness and its status as the Mother City. The first area to be settled by Europeans in the 17th century, it is today a major seaport and the legislative capital of South Africa. The feeling here is not African but cosmopolitan, and a sense of history remains. The oldest existing building is the Castle of Good Hope, dating from 1697. Around its gardens are located the most important cultural and historic buildings of the city.

6:00 PM   2 TH Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and flanked by Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town is known by South Africans simply as ‘the Cape,’ an acknowledgment of its uniqueness and its status as the Mother City. The first area to be settled by Europeans in the 17th century, it is today a major seaport and the legislative capital of South Africa. The feeling here is not African but cosmopolitan, and a sense of history remains. The oldest existing building is the Castle of Good Hope, dating from 1697. Around its gardens are located the most important cultural and historic buildings of the city.

3 F Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and flanked by Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town is known by South Africans simply as ‘the Cape,’ an acknowledgment of its uniqueness and its status as the Mother City. The first area to be settled by Europeans in the 17th century, it is today a major seaport and the legislative capital of South Africa. The feeling here is not African but cosmopolitan, and a sense of history remains. The oldest existing building is the Castle of Good Hope, dating from 1697. Around its gardens are located the most important cultural and historic buildings of the city.

5:00 PM 4 S Cruising The Indian Ocean     5 SU Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Port Elizabeth is the third largest port and the fifth largest city in South Africa. Covering the steep hills overlooking Algoa Bay, the sites of PE, as it is commonly known, includes its charming countryside, the old port, the seafront and the beaches. The main attractions lie inland, including the game reserves, including the Addo Elephant National Park, the most famous and popular destination for visitors to Port Elizabeth.

8:00 AM 6:00 PM 6 M Cruising The Indian Ocean     7 T Durban, South Africa

Durban, South Africa
At its founding in 1835, the city was named in honor of the then Governor of the Cape, Sir Benjamin D’Urban. Sugar cane transformed Durban into a vital port city, and its attractive parks and meticulously groomed gardens continue to testify to the land’s richness. Today the city sprawls along the coast, its golden beaches hugging the blue Indian Ocean.

8:00 AM 10:00 PM 8 W Cruising The Indian Ocean     9 TH Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo, Mozambique
One of Africa’s more appealing capitals, Maputo has wide avenues, relaxed street cafes and a lively cultural scene. The city museum and market are worth a look, as are the Central Railway Station and curious Iron House, both designed by Gustave Eiffel. After years of civil war, Mozambique, home to 1,500 miles of pristine Indian Ocean beachfront, is one of Africa’s rising stars. There is no shortage of things to do and see in Maputo, from history to art to culture to the outdoors, the attractions are plentiful.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 10 F Cruising The Indian Ocean     11 S Cruising The Indian Ocean     12 SU Cruising The Indian Ocean     13 M Pointe Des Galets, Reunion

Pointe Des Galets, Reunion
Located about 480 miles east of Madagascar, Réunion is the largest of the Mascarene Islands. The archipelago, consisting of Rodrigues, Mauritius and Réunion, was named following its discovery in 1512 by the Portuguese navigator, Pedro de Mascarenhas. Since 1946, Réunion has been administered by France as an Overseas Department, with St. Denis as its capital. The island is best known for the rugged beauty of its interior, and major attractions include the still active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, and three extinct craters known as cirques. Although the island has its share of beaches, most visitors come here for the stunning vistas of the interior.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 14 T Port Louis, Mauritius

Port Louis, Mauritius
Located just off the east coast of Madagascar, Mauritius is fast making a name for itself as one of the best tropical destinations in the Indian Ocean. A volcanic island approximately 10 million years old, Mauritius is thought to be the peak of an enormous sunken volcanic chain stretching from the Seychelles to Réunion. Mauritius possesses a unique marine environment, surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs on the planet. Conservationists are now campaigning to protect its white coral sand beaches and fragile ecosystem.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 15 W Cruising The Indian Ocean     16 TH Cruising The Indian Ocean     17 F Cruising The Indian Ocean     18 S Cruising The Indian Ocean     19 SU Male, Maldives

Male, Maldives
Known to only a few, this tropical paradise of countless tiny islands is scattered over 34,000 square miles. Tiny specks in a vast expanse of ocean, only 199 of some 1190 coral islands are inhabited. The islands form 26 natural atolls, each enclosed by a coral reef cut by several deep natural channels. A protective coral reef and shallow lagoon also surround each island. As most of the islands are no more than 7 feet above sea level, there are no hills or rivers in the Maldives. What you will see are tall palms, white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and crystal clear waters. The protective reefs are home to magnificent underwater gardens, and millions of multicolored fish, corals and shells.

Arrangements have been made for you to use the facilities of a beautiful island resort. Here, where the waves caress your bare feet and your head is filled with the scent of frangipani and hibiscus, you can relax and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the resort. And, when you get hungry, indulge in a sumptuous Seabourn-style B.B.Q. lunch.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 20 M Cruising The Indian Ocean     21 T Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka – a name that calls to mind the exotic and mysterious. This is a land of primeval jungles inhabited by leopards and elephants, wondrous ruins of the great civilizations of ages past, and a modern city, Colombo, where western technology is superimposed on the frenzy of a traditional Asian metropolis. As Ceylon the island became famous for producing the world’s finest teas. Bright fragrant spices, sparkling sapphires, and the colorful trappings of a variety of ceremonies and religious festivals make this a most rewarding destination for those who keep their eyes and ears open.

The most interesting aspects of Sri Lanka are inland and away from Colombo. Guests are encouraged to take the Kandy tour which will offer a unique experience.

7:00 AM 8:00 PM 22 W Cruising The Indian Ocean     23 TH Cruising The Indian Ocean     24 F Cruising The Indian Ocean     25 S Penang, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia
The name Penang comes from the Malay word for betel nut, Palau Pinang. Ever since its founding over two centuries ago, Penang has been a favored destination of travelers for both its scenic beauty and places of ethnic and historic significance. Today, Penang is one of the most culturally diverse destinations in Malaysia. Established in 1786 as a trading post by the British, the island is a contemporary metropolis with old world charm, offering the best of both worlds and maintaining its illustrious, rich heritage.

1:00 PM 11:00 PM 26 SU Cruising The Strait Of Malakka     27 M Singapore

Singapore
Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later, it became an independent island-state, developing into one of the world’s most prosperous countries. With ultra-modern skyscrapers combined with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color, exhibiting a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.

8:00 AM 10:00 PM 28 T Cruising The Celebes Sea     29 W Cruising The South China Sea     Mar 1 TH Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City covers an area of more than 800 square miles, stretching westward from the South China Sea to the Cambodian border. Its land is overwhelmingly rural, dotted with villages and clusters of houses set amidst rice paddies. The downtown section of Ho Chi Minh City is still known as Saigon, and it is here the economic changes sweeping Vietnam and their social implications are most evident. The level of activity and energy of this city will amaze you, and make it clear that this country does not intend to stand still.

12:00 PM   2 F Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City covers an area of more than 800 square miles, stretching westward from the South China Sea to the Cambodian border. Its land is overwhelmingly rural, dotted with villages and clusters of houses set amidst rice paddies. The downtown section of Ho Chi Minh City is still known as Saigon, and it is here the economic changes sweeping Vietnam and their social implications are most evident. The level of activity and energy of this city will amaze you, and make it clear that this country does not intend to stand still.

4:00 PM 3 S Cruising The South China Sea     4 SU Chan Mai (Danang/Hue), Vietnam 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 5 M Cruising The South China Sea     6 T Cruising The South Atlantic Oc     7 W Keelung, Taiwan

Keelung, Taiwan
Keelung is the second largest port in Taiwan. A booming trade has turned Keelung into a very prosperous city and international seaport. However, the main reason for calling here is to travel inland to visit the sprawling city of Taipei. Not long ago, the valley of the Tanshui River was home mainly to rice and vegetable farmers, but today it is the site of Taiwan’s bustling center of commerce, government, and culture.

8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8 TH Cruising The East China Sea     9 F Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China
“Paris of China” and “Pearl of the Orient,” the vibrant city of Shanghai is a shining symbol of the economic emergence of the world’s largest nation. A comfortable jumble of old and new, it is a city in seemingly unstoppable transition. Like the rest of China, Shanghai is undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen, yet has strived to retain its historical roots. Today’s Shanghai is a montage of stunning architecture, mixed with noble reminders of long-gone eras.

3:00 AM   10 S Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China
“Paris of China” and “Pearl of the Orient,” the vibrant city of Shanghai is a shining symbol of the economic emergence of the world’s largest nation. A comfortable jumble of old and new, it is a city in seemingly unstoppable transition. Like the rest of China, Shanghai is undergoing one of the fastest economic expansions the world has ever seen, yet has strived to retain its historical roots. Today’s Shanghai is a montage of stunning architecture, mixed with noble reminders of long-gone eras.

9:00 PM 11 SU Cruising The South China Sea     12 M Cruising The South China Sea     13 T Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands. One hundred sixty-four square miles of dense real estate dominate Hong Kong Island, including massive banks and financial houses, enormous skyscrapers with futuristic architecture, opulent hotels, residential compounds on Victoria Peak, beautiful beach resorts and some of the oldest Chinese communities in the region. All these elements create one of the most exotic and exciting ports of call in the world, one that is universally loved by tourists and its own enterprising citizens.

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Rates

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All fares are in U.S. dollars, cruise only, per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. Seabourn reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement for all guests, without prior notice, if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70.00 per barrel, and may collect such a supplement even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. All suite categories may not be available. All Early Booking Savings (EBS), Combination Savings and Grand Voyage Savings are off brochure fares, are capacity controlled, may change without notice and are available only to residents of the Americas. Government fees and taxes of $ 399.92 per person are not included. Certain restrictions apply. Information herein is accurate at time of printing. Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors.

Please Note: Owner’s Suites #’s 5 & 6 of Seabourn Pride, Spirit & Legend, have an obstructed view from the living room windows due to ship’s equipment; as well the private verandah will have an over head obstruction due to the overhang presence of the ship’s life boat.