Guest Speakers Highlight Seabourn Quest World Cruise Segments

The line-up includes award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch, Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval, former U.S. Senator Bob Graham and CNN Correspondent Richard Roth. The voyage departs January 5, 2012, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and ends in Venice, Italy, on April 23, 2012.

From world-renowned musicians and chefs to politicians, historians and international relations experts, the diverse group of personalities will share their expert insights with guests during various segments of the voyage. Space is available for guests wishing to book segments.

Seabourn Quest's World Cruise will host guest speakers on the following segments:

Jan. 5 - Feb. 2, 2012 Ft. Lauderdale to Cape Town
Marvin Hamlisch - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-Winning Composer
Jon Bailey - Musicologist
Daniel Silke - Political Analyst

February 2 - 27, 2012 Cape Town to Singapore
Dr. Robert Copaken - International Affairs Expert
John Doherty - Waldorf Astoria Executive Chef
Bob Graham - Former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor

Feb. 27 - Mar. 13, 2012 Singapore to Hong Kong
Denise Heywood - Southeast Asia Expert
Richard Roth - CNN's senior U.N. correspondent

Mar. 13 - Apr. 2, 2012 Hong Kong to Dubai
Chef Oliver Reschrieter - Princess Diana's former personal chef
Paul du Quenoy, professor of World and European History at the American University of Beirut.
The Honourable Ronald Sampson, former Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government.

April 2 - 23, 2012 Dubai to Venice
Arturo Sandoval - Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter
Major General John Hartley - International Relations Expert
Glenn Robinson - Middle East Security and Political Expert

Introduced on June 20, 2011, Seabourn Quest is the third iteration of the sleek and widely admired design that first appeared as Seabourn Odyssey in June 2009, and has been hailed as "a game-changer for the luxury segment."

Seabourn Quest's 225 luxurious and spacious suites, 90 percent of which offer private verandas, feature separate living areas and bedrooms, writing desks with personalized stationery, and generously sized granite bathrooms with separate bath and shower and twin sinks. Suites are outfitted with walk-in closets, an interactive flat-screen TV with a wide selection of music and movies, and iPod and MP3 connections. Personal bars and refrigerators are stocked according to guest preferences.

For foodies, Seabourn Quest offers gourmet dining experiences in four dining venues that rival the finest restaurants anywhere, all at no extra charge. All dining venues, as well as six bars and lounges, serve a full range of beverages, including Champagne, fine wines and spirits, with Seabourn's compliments. Like its sister ships, Seabourn Quest also houses an 11,400-square-foot Spa at Seabourn, the largest spa on any luxury vessel, providing the ultimate pampering experience at sea.

Seabourn Quest offers a host of other amenities and features, including two swimming pools, six whirlpools, and a unique marina with a variety of watersport activities. One of the most popular spots is Seabourn Square, an innovative concierge lounge with a "club room" ambiance, making guests feel at home during their cruises.

On Jan. 5, 2012, Seabourn Quest will embark on its 109-day Maiden World Cruise, from Ft. Lauderdale to Venice on a unique eastbound course via South America, South Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Segments ranging from 15 to 88 days are also available starting at $6,999 per person, based on double occupancy.

For more information or reservations, contact a travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com