13-day World cruise: exploring Australia's southern shores

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Seabourn Quest

Details · Seabourn

Seabourn Quest

Guests

450

Crew

335

Gross tonnage

32,346

Speed

19 knots

Length

198.15 m

Launched

2011

Deck plans

10

Seabourn Quest · Deck plans

Deck 11

− + Fit

Source: Seabourn, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sydney, Australia

   As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

2. 2

   Sydney, Australia

   Departs 04:00 pm.

   As your ship passes Harbour Heads, you are presented with the shimmering skyline of Sydney - hailed by many seafarers as "the most beautiful harbor in the world." Two prominent landmarks, Harbour Bridge and the sail-like curves of the Sydney Opera House, grace the backdrop of this picturesque harbor. There is a wealth of adventure waiting in Sydney - from its cosmopolitan city center to miles of beautiful beaches and the Blue Mountains.Australia's oldest and largest city was born in 1788 with the arrival of the "First Fleet" transporting 760 British convicts. Today, Sydney is the largest port in the South Pacific and is often voted the most popular destination in the South Pacific.

3. 3

   At Sea

4. 4

   Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

   Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

5. 5

   Melbourne, Australia

   Arrives 09:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

   Victoria may be Australia's smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city's governmental and commercial center, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theaters.Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne's growth to prominence and prosperity.Travel Tip: Melbourne is pronounced "mell-burn."

6. 6

   Portland, Victoria, Australia

   Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

7. 7

   Robe, South Australia, Australia

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

8. 8

   Adelaide, Australia

   Arrives 09:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.

   Founded in 1836, this graceful city lies nestled on the coastal plain between Gulf St. Vincent and the Adelaide Hills. Adelaide was the vision of Colonel William Light, Australia's Surveyor General, who created a one-mile-square grid for the city's center and surrounded it with a belt of stunning parkland. Today, Adelaide is a metropolis of over one million people, boasting wide, tree-lined boulevards, superb Victorian and Edwardian architecture, tranquil parks, world-class shopping, and the highest number of restaurants per capita of any city in Australia. Beyond the city and the rugged Adelaide Hills lie the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Here Australian vintners are winning international acclaim for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.

9. 9

   Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

10. 10

    At Sea

11. 11

    At Sea

12. 12

    At Sea

13. 13

    Margaret River (Busselton), Australia

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 10:00 pm.

    This vibrant coastal city is a laid-back charmer with an enticing array of natural wonders and active pursuits. Just steps from the mile-long Jetty are glistening white sand beaches and sun-drenched seaside villages. Yet the magic of the Margaret River area beckons with 120 premium wineries; ancient caves boasting a subterranean world of jaw-dropping stalactite, stalagmite, helictite and shawl formations; a fascinating Aboriginal culture rooted in ancient history; and a picture perfect landscape of meandering country roads and spectacular scenery.

14. 14

    Fremantle (Perth), Australia

    Arrives 07:00 am.

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