SINGAPORE, 11 September 2026: Seabourn releases details of a new 30-day “Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests” voyage aboard Seabourn Quest, sailing roundtrip from Miami from 18 November to 18 December 2028.
The voyage will visit 15 destinations across seven countries, combining Caribbean islands, scenic Amazon River cruising, and visits along the Amazon River, including Santarém, Boca da Valeria, Parintins, and Manaus.
Sailing during Seabourn’s Ruby Jubilee year, the voyage is part of the cruise line’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2028.
Seabourn Quest will follow a route from the Caribbean into the Amazon River, offering guests opportunities to experience cultures, remote communities and the changing landscapes that have captivated explorers and travellers for generations.
Exploring river, rainforest and local cultures
The voyage begins in Miami and winds through the Caribbean before entering the Amazon River, creating a natural progression from island destinations to one of the world’s great waterways. Throughout the voyage, guests will experience the Amazon through scenic cruising and visits to destinations that reveal life along the river.
A highlight of the voyage is the overnight stay in Manaus, a historic city surrounded by rainforest and long regarded as a gateway to the Amazon. The extended stay gives guests more time to experience the city’s architecture, markets, cultural landmarks, and vibrant waterfront.
Stops at Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Parintins offer opportunities to experience the landscapes, cultures and traditions shaped by one of the world’s great waterways. The ship will visit Devil’s Island in French Guiana, known for its dramatic history and remote setting, and make calls in the Caribbean, including Saint Barthelemy, Trinidad, and Grenada, adding further depth to the journey.
Featured voyage highlights
Amazon River Scenic Cruising: Sail along one of the world’s most legendary waterways, taking in rainforest landscapes and river life.
Manaus, Brazil: Enjoy an overnight stay in the gateway to one of the Amazon’s most captivating cities, with more time to explore the city’s culture, colourful markets, and acclaimed restaurants showcasing local flavours.
Santarém, Brazil: Discover a destination near the confluence of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers, where the sediment-rich brown waters of the Amazon flow alongside the clear blue-green waters of the Tapajós before gradually blending.
Boca da Valeria, Brazil: Visit a small riverside community surrounded by dense rainforest for a rare glimpse of everyday life along the Amazon.
Parintins, Brazil: Experience one of the Amazon’s most vibrant river destinations.
Devil’s Island, French Guiana: Explore a destination known for its dramatic history and remote setting.
Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy: Set around a yacht-like harbour rarely accessible to larger ships, this hidden, elegant harbour blends Swedish colonial and French Creole architecture with chic boutiques, cafés and restaurants.
About Seabourn
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a fleet of five modern ships. Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports and destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL).
(Source: Seabourn)
