South Pacific Explorer

The colourful capital of Peru, Lima has long been renowned for its rich history.

Pisco dates from 1640, and its Plaza de Armas is a Spanish colonial treasure. Another treasure is the Ballestas Islands, an offshore cluster of rocky outcroppings teeming with seabirds, penguins, sea lions, dolphins and other wildlife. Many visitors take the opportunity to take a scenic flight over the huge, mysterious Nazca Lines pictographs etched into the nearby desert surface 2,000 years ago. And still more belly up to a bar to sample a Pisco Sour cocktail made with the Pisco brandy distilled from locally grown grapes.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Quest is a celebration of unhurried luxury. From the moment you wake to the sight of endless ocean views, every experience is designed to make you feel completely at ease. Mornings might begin with breakfast served on your private veranda, or a fresh coffee enjoyed at Seabourn Square, where the scent of pastries and the sound of gentle conversation set the tone for the day ahead. Join a yoga or Pilates session in the Motion Studio, take a leisurely swim in the pool, or simply find a quiet corner to read as the horizon drifts by. As the day unfolds, there are countless ways to spend your time. Attend an engaging lecture in the Grand Salon, browse the latest fashions in the onboard boutiques, or relax in the Spa & Wellness centre with a soothing massage or aromatherapy treatment. Lunch might be a light alfresco meal at The Patio, followed by an afternoon soaking up the sun on the Sky Deck or retreating to the calm of The Retreat with a good book and a chilled drink. Evenings aboard Seabourn Quest are equally memorable. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in The Observation Bar as the sky blushes gold, before indulging in a fine-dining experience at The Restaurant or a themed dinner at The Colonnade. Later, take in a live show in the Grand Salon, dance to live music in The Club, or step outside to feel the sea breeze beneath a canopy of stars.

Enjoy a performance of Chilean folk dances followed by a cocktail reception at Palacio Astoreca, a belle époque mansion from the ‘nitrate' heyday.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Quest is a celebration of unhurried luxury. From the moment you wake to the sight of endless ocean views, every experience is designed to make you feel completely at ease. Mornings might begin with breakfast served on your private veranda, or a fresh coffee enjoyed at Seabourn Square, where the scent of pastries and the sound of gentle conversation set the tone for the day ahead. Join a yoga or Pilates session in the Motion Studio, take a leisurely swim in the pool, or simply find a quiet corner to read as the horizon drifts by. As the day unfolds, there are countless ways to spend your time. Attend an engaging lecture in the Grand Salon, browse the latest fashions in the onboard boutiques, or relax in the Spa & Wellness centre with a soothing massage or aromatherapy treatment. Lunch might be a light alfresco meal at The Patio, followed by an afternoon soaking up the sun on the Sky Deck or retreating to the calm of The Retreat with a good book and a chilled drink. Evenings aboard Seabourn Quest are equally memorable. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in The Observation Bar as the sky blushes gold, before indulging in a fine-dining experience at The Restaurant or a themed dinner at The Colonnade. Later, take in a live show in the Grand Salon, dance to live music in The Club, or step outside to feel the sea breeze beneath a canopy of stars.

Over 1,000 miles away from its nearest inhabited neighbour, remote Easter Island is a unique Chilean treasure in the South Pacific.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Quest is a celebration of unhurried luxury. From the moment you wake to the sight of endless ocean views, every experience is designed to make you feel completely at ease. Mornings might begin with breakfast served on your private veranda, or a fresh coffee enjoyed at Seabourn Square, where the scent of pastries and the sound of gentle conversation set the tone for the day ahead. Join a yoga or Pilates session in the Motion Studio, take a leisurely swim in the pool, or simply find a quiet corner to read as the horizon drifts by. As the day unfolds, there are countless ways to spend your time. Attend an engaging lecture in the Grand Salon, browse the latest fashions in the onboard boutiques, or relax in the Spa & Wellness centre with a soothing massage or aromatherapy treatment. Lunch might be a light alfresco meal at The Patio, followed by an afternoon soaking up the sun on the Sky Deck or retreating to the calm of The Retreat with a good book and a chilled drink. Evenings aboard Seabourn Quest are equally memorable. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in The Observation Bar as the sky blushes gold, before indulging in a fine-dining experience at The Restaurant or a themed dinner at The Colonnade. Later, take in a live show in the Grand Salon, dance to live music in The Club, or step outside to feel the sea breeze beneath a canopy of stars.

The stunningly beautiful island of Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, and an overseas territory of France. The first people to arrive here came from Micronesia over 2000 years ago, and later colonized Tahiti, Hawaii, the Cook Islands and New Zealand. The legend has it that Ono, the god of creation, promised his wife he would build a house in one day, so he gathered together land and created these islands, all named after parts of the house. Nuku Hiva is the roof of Ono's house. Its volcanic origins are responsible for the dramatic scenery and vast natural harbor that exist due to the partial collapse of a volcano's caldera.

A day at sea aboard Seabourn Quest is a celebration of unhurried luxury. From the moment you wake to the sight of endless ocean views, every experience is designed to make you feel completely at ease. Mornings might begin with breakfast served on your private veranda, or a fresh coffee enjoyed at Seabourn Square, where the scent of pastries and the sound of gentle conversation set the tone for the day ahead. Join a yoga or Pilates session in the Motion Studio, take a leisurely swim in the pool, or simply find a quiet corner to read as the horizon drifts by. As the day unfolds, there are countless ways to spend your time. Attend an engaging lecture in the Grand Salon, browse the latest fashions in the onboard boutiques, or relax in the Spa & Wellness centre with a soothing massage or aromatherapy treatment. Lunch might be a light alfresco meal at The Patio, followed by an afternoon soaking up the sun on the Sky Deck or retreating to the calm of The Retreat with a good book and a chilled drink. Evenings aboard Seabourn Quest are equally memorable. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in The Observation Bar as the sky blushes gold, before indulging in a fine-dining experience at The Restaurant or a themed dinner at The Colonnade. Later, take in a live show in the Grand Salon, dance to live music in The Club, or step outside to feel the sea breeze beneath a canopy of stars.

The 77 Tuamotus, (the name means “Distant Islands” in Polynesian) comprise the largest chain of coral atolls on earth. They sprawl across the vast blue South Pacific Ocean encompassing an area the size of Western Europe. Atolls are literally the skeletal remains of coral reefs, forming rings of crushed coral sand surrounding a shallow central lagoon. The natural flora and fauna of the Oceanic realm is adapted to this environment, and Fakarava’s large lagoon is designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The people of Fakarava farm coconuts for copra on shore and pearls in the lagoons. They also host the travelers who flock here to bask on the beaches and snorkel or dive in the luxuriant coral gardens along the shore. At the long spit of Les Sables Roses, the pink blush of the sand reveals its coral origin. The sleepy towns of Rotoava and Tetamanu offer scant attractions for visitors, except for their distinctive rock lighthouses shaped like stepped pyramids. Tetamanu does boast a 19th Century church built of coral rock by missionaries, and an adjoining cemetery with coral rock headstones. Aside from snorkeling or beach-basking, some visitors enjoy a visit to a lagoon pearl farm, to see how the large, flat bivalves are coaxed into creating the treasured gems formed by the lustrous nacre inside their shells.

One of the largest coral atolls on earth with a total circumference of 200 km, Rangiroa is a part of the island group called the Tuamotus. Its central lagoon is so large that is actually has its own horizon. Pearl cultivation is practiced here, yielding the prized black pearls, and surprisingly, it also supports a winemaking endeavor for the commercial market in Tahiti. The vines are planted on the small motus right alongside coconut palms.

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Tahiti with its vast mountains, white sandy beaches, turquoise ocean and glittering coral reefs.