The new Seabourn Quest liner will embark on a 116-day World Cruise in 2013, visiting destinations in the South Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East and Mediterranean. The ship will depart Florida on 6 January 2013, and will travel westbound calling at 51 ports in 27 countries on six continents. The itinerary also includes a number of maiden calls or less frequented ports, such as Lautoka and Viti Levu in Fiji, Kuto, Ile des Pins, Nouméa, Grande Terre in New Caledonia, and Townsville in Australia.
Launched on 20Jun11, Seabourn Quest features 225 suites, 90% of which offer private verandas. Other facilities include four dining venues, six bars and lounges, a 1,060m² spa, two swimming pools, six whirlpools, and a marina with watersports activities.