Seabourn Reports Successful First Season for Amazon Ventures

Guests enjoyed exclusive opportunities to experience the natural wonders found along one of the world's largest rivers, with informative and educational shore excursions guided by knowledgeable and experienced expedition teams.

Senior Manager, Expedition Planning and Operations, Robin West reports broad enthusiasm for the series, as guests participated in various Zodiac and kayak tours that exposed them to incredible wildlife native to the region, including exotic birds, sloths, howler monkeys, pink river dolphins and most exciting, an anaconda.

With Seabourn's ongoing focus on enrichment, guests exploring the Amazon on Seabourn Quest enjoyed a strong onboard academic program, with more than a dozen Seabourn Conversations from the ship's impressive expedition team, including:

Dr. Hans-Petef Reinthaler, the botanical authority aboard Seabourn Quest, as well as a veteran of extensive cruises all over the world. Dr. Reinthaler was awarded a doctorate in Natural Science from Karl-Franzen University in Graz, Austria. His lecture topics included the geological history of South America and the continent's complex and endangered rainforest in the Amazon Basin.

Juan José "JJ" Apestegui, an ornithologist, naturalist, and small-town native of Costa Rica whose curiosity about nature has led him far and wide. His lecture topics focused on more than 1,500 bird specifies found in the Amazon, as well as an in-depth look of their migration patterns.

Kara Weller, an Alaska native with a background in research for universities on both sides of the Atlantic, her lectures focused on a range of biological topics, including the Cetaceans of the Brazilian Coast, an in-depth look at whales, dolphins and porpoises that inhabit the coast of Brazil; and Elusive Mammals of the Amazon Rainforest, that revealed the most elusive species of the region.

Seabourn's intimate, award-winning ships offer key elements that set Seabourn apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superb dining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner; award-winning personalized service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home while on board. Seabourn's ships circle the globe throughout the year, sailing to the world's most desirable destinations at their peak seasons including marquee cities and lesser-known yachting harbors and hideaways that few travelers ever see. All-inclusive fares offer tremendous value for one of the world's finest travel experiences.

Ventures by Seabourn, which began in Northern Europe in 2015, is an informative and educational way for guests to enhance their cruise with optional shore excursions guided by knowledgeable and experienced expedition teams of scientists, scholars and naturalists. Available in select ports, the program leads guests through picturesque waterways and fjords, secluded inlets and to scenic islands via sturdy, stable Zodiac inflatable boats or paddling in double sea kayaks launched from the unique fold-out water sports marina onboard all Seabourn vessels. Ventures has also taken guests to remote destinations such as Antarctica and will expand to include Alaska for the 2017 sailing season.

Seabourn Quest returns to Brazil with the Amazon Ventures Program beginning Feb. 23, 2017. Visit www.seabourn.com for more information. For reservations or more details, please contact a travel professional; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.