80-day World cruise: Australia, Indian ocean to Europe

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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.

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   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.

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   Robe, South Australia, Australia

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

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   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.

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   Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, Australia

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

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    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.

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    Fremantle (Perth), Australia

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.

15. 15

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia

    Arrives 08:00 am.

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    Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Indonesia

    Departs 05:00 pm.

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    Probolinggo, Java, Indonesia

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

22. 22

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Singapore

    Arrives 02:00 pm.

    Singapore - the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.

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    Singapore

    Departs 07:00 pm.

    Singapore - the very name summons visions of the mysterious East. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, this island city-state of five million people is a metropolis of modern high-rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with red-tiled roofs, sturdy Victorian buildings, Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. Founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles of the fabled East India Company, the city is a melting pot of people and cultures. Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil are official languages. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are the major faiths. Singapore is an ever-fascinating island boasting colorful traditions, luxurious hotels and some of the finest duty-free shopping in the world. Lying just 85 miles north of the Equator at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the island was a haven for Malay pirates and Chinese and Arab traders.

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    Malacca, Malaysia

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

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    Penang, Malaysia

    Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 06:00 pm.

    In 1786 Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede Pulau Pinang - the "Isle of Betel nut" - to the English crown. Legend has it that Light persuaded his men to clear the overgrown island of Penang by firing a cannon filled with gold coins into the jungle as an incentive. The island was renamed Prince of Wales Island, and its major town was christened Georgetown after King George III. Whether the story is true or not, Penang quickly became a major trading port for tea, spices, china and cloth. Here European, Malaysian, Hindu, Arabic and Chinese cultures met, melded and flourished. Today George Town is a cosmopolitan city that has preserved its unique heritage and its exotic blend of cultures. George Town is perhaps the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia. It boasts a European-style esplanade and a wealth of temples, mosques and Chinese clan houses. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this virgin paradise has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery.

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    Phuket, Thailand

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

    Hailed as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea," this island off Thailand's long southern coast boasts a colorful history. A crossroads for trade, Phuket has been a melting pot of Thai, Malay, Chinese and Western influences. Its importance over the past 500 years stemmed from the island's natural resources, which include tin, hardwoods and rubber. In the past half-century, Phuket has enjoyed wide popularity as one of the premier travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are drawn to the island's beaches, crystalline waters, and dramatic, forested hills.

29. 29

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Colombo, Sri Lanka

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

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    At Sea

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    Male, Maldives

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

35. 35

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 11:00 pm.

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    Praslin, Seychelles

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

40. 40

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Arrives 03:00 pm.

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    Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Departs 05:00 pm.

44. 44

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Antsiranana, Madagascar

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

47. 47

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Port Louis, Mauritius

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

50. 50

    La Possession, Reunion

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

51. 51

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Cape Town, South Africa

    Arrives 02:00 pm.

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    Cape Town, South Africa

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    Cape Town, South Africa

    Departs 05:00 pm.

59. 59

    At Sea

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    Luderitz, Namibia

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

61. 61

    Walvis Bay, Namibia

    Arrives 11:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

62. 62

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Jamestown, St Helena, Ascension & Tristan Da Cunha

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

66. 66

    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Crossing the Equator

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    At Sea

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    Dakar, Senegal

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

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    At Sea

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    Mindelo, Cabo Verde

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

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    At Sea

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    At Sea

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    Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Canary Islands

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

    The Canary archipelago was sculpted by a period of intense volcanic activity; its islands possess a stark, near lunar beauty. Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the group and is often described as the 'Round Island' for its near-circular shape. Las Palmas, its capital, is also the largest city in the Canaries numbering some 500,000 inhabitants. Despite the seemingly inhospitable landscape, farmers in Gran Canaria's Angostura Valley cultivate abundant crops of tomatoes, onions, melons, and figs. Moreover the island's climates, lack of rainfall, and fine beaches have long drawn Europeans seeking the winter sun.

77. 77

    Lanzarote (Arrecife), Canary Islands

    Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Lanzarote is the fourth-largest island in the Canary chain. The most easterly of the Canaries, the island lies some 70 miles off the shore of North Africa. Like its neighbours, Lanzarote was shaped by a period of intense volcanic activity. The resulting landscape possesses a stark, near-lunar beauty: Over 300 now-dormant volcanoes left behind petrified lava seas and deep layers of volcanic ash. Today, visitors to these "Mountains of Fire" ride camels through the lava beds and even enjoy a volcano-broiled steak at the park's restaurant. (Subsurface temperatures still reach 800F in the park.) Despite the seemingly barren land scape, island farmers grow abundant crops of tomatoes, onions, melons, and figs in addition to Malvasia, a clear yellow wine produced from malmsey grapes. Lanzarote's rugged landscape, its warm climate, its lack of rainfall, and its beaches have proved attracted to travellers: Tourism dominates the island economy with some 2 million visitors arriving annually.

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    At Sea

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    Madeira (Funchal), Portugal

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather.Funchal is noted for its superb hand-embroidery and wicker ware, both Madeira specialties. The island, of course, is also noted for its superb wines: they are perhaps the world's most complex and long lasting wines.

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    At Sea

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    Lisbon, Portugal

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

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