Exotic Ports, Majestic Cities, And UNESCO Excursions To Headline Seabourn's 2015-2016 Asia Cruise Season
SEATTLE,
August 18, 2015 - Award winning, ultra-luxury small-ship cruise line Seabourn is offering an exciting line-up of Asia
itineraries aboard Seabourn Sojourn for the late 2015 and early
2016 cruise season. From the glowing colors of Vietnam and Thailand to the
shining glass towers of Singapore, Seabourn is offering a variety of special
voyages with optional excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
"With exotic beauty, culture and history, our ultra-luxury cruises to Asia
have become one of our most popular destinations," said John Delaney,
Seabourn's senior vice president, marketing and sales. "To satisfy guest
demand, this year we are adding our extended cruise vacations to Myanmar,
multiple ports on Java and Borneo, and islands in the Philippines to offer even
more exceptional experiences."
ASIA
ITINERARIES
Aboard Seabourn Sojourn in Asia in the months ahead guests
can choose from a variety of exotic voyages including:
- A pair of 14-day Myanmar & Malaysia
voyages roundtrip from Singapore featuring three days to explore
Thilawa (Rangoon), the fabled city of Mandalay, and the 2,000-plus temples
at Bagan. Cruises depart December 6, 2015 and February 14, 2016. (From
$4,999 per person, based on double occupancy.)
- Between December 2015 and February 2016, the line is
offering its perennially popular Vietnam & Thailand 14-day
cruises between Singapore and Hong Kong. The cruise visits Halong Bay, as
well as offers an optional two-day shore excursion to Angkor Wat in
Cambodia - both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A stop on Ko Kood Island in
Thailand includes Seabourn's signature Caviar in the Surf and beach
barbecue party. (From $5,999 per person, based on double occupancy.)
- The 14-day Taste of Asia Food & Wine cruise departs
Hong Kong bound for Singapore on January 3, 2016, with a team of leading
culinary experts onboard offering cooking demonstrations, extended onshore
shopping excursions, daily tastings of local food with wine pairings,
regional tea time rituals, and more. (From $5,999 per person, based on
double occupancy.)
- The 21-day China, Japan & Korea cruise
departs Hong Kong on March 13, 2016, with ports of call at Hualien and
Keelung (Taipei) Taiwan; Naha, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka (Hakata) and
Nagasaki, Japan; three days to explore Shanghai, and Zhujiajian
(Putuoshan) and Xiamen in China. (From $12,499 per person, based on
double occupancy.)
- Departing Hong Kong on April 3, 2016, is a 14-day Pearls
of the Philippines & Borneo voyage, visiting a bevy of islands in
the Philippine Archipelago. (From $7,999 per person, based on double
occupancy.)
UNESCO SHORE EXCURSIONS
Among the most popular
opportunities for guests to experience the local culture and history are
Seabourn's optional UNESCO World Heritage Tours and special World Heritage
Discovery Tours, featuring enhanced
content developed in cooperation with UNESCO World Heritage site managers and
tour experts. Sample ports featuring tours to World Heritage Sites
include Ha Long Bay, Vietnam; Angkor Wat, Cambodia; and Mt. Kinabalu National Park in Borneo.
For reservations or more information on Seabourn's 2015-2016 cruises to Asia, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
For more
Information:
Irene Lui
(206)
626-9122 or ilui@seabourn.com
or
Ashley
Fenton
Hawkins
International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Ashley@hawkpr.com
