Seabourn Announces Guest Speakers for 2013 World Cruise

The speakers' breadth of knowledge is as worldly as the cruise itself, including such notables as the sly, witty comedienne Rita Rudner, NASA astronomer Dr. Norman Caisse and satirical author Christopher Buckley. Seabourn Quest's world cruise will depart January 6, 2013, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and end in Venice, Italy on May 3.

Luminaries including scientists, historians, scholars, maritime experts, documentary filmmakers and politicians will share their expertise and provide valuable insights on destinations to Seabourn Quest guests during their memorable world cruise.

Entertainment/Literature

• Rita Rudner - American comedienne, actress, screenwriter, author. She has starred in numerous television specials and performs live in the U.S. and U.K. April 27 - May 3.
• Christopher Buckley - American political satirist and novelist. March 26 - 31.
Science
• Dr. Norman Caisse - NASA engineer and astronomer who participated in a variety of space exploration projects. January 16 - 30.
Destination Experts
• Dr. Roderick A. McDonald - professor, author, Caribbean and Latin American historian. January 6 - 16.
• Dr. Michelle Craig McDonald - professor and author of Early American, Caribbean and maritime history. January 6 - 16.
• Dr. Adrian Kerr - author and historian in ancient civilizations. April 8 - 21.
• Farhana Qazi - international relations analyst and expert on Middle Eastern political conflicts. April 12 - 23.
Military History/Foreign Relations
• Captain Peter Martin, Commander, Royal Australian Naval Reserve - one of Australia's few titled Masters and Commanders; maritime expert and foreign affairs scholar. February 22 - March 2.
• Col. Ralf Vargas - retired U.S. Army officer, former Chief of the NATO Situation Center, specializing in European Affairs. April 23 - May 3.
Exploration/Geography/Ethnology
• Dr. Lawrence Blair - adventurer and documentarian whose acclaimed TV series Ring of Fire highlights his 10-year exploration of Indonesia. March 1 - 23.
• Paul Deegan - mountaineer and award-winning author whose ascents include Mount Everest and other major peaks worldwide. March 9 - 19.

The onboard enrichment lineup augments an extensive array of daytime and nightly entertainment that ranges from dynamic, up-to-the-minute vocal revues, classical recitals, comedy, engaging quiz shows, dance classes and live music for dancing.

Introduced on June 20, 2011, Seabourn Quest is the third iteration of the sleek and widely admired design that has been hailed as "a game-changer for the luxury segment." Seabourn Quest's wealth of luxurious amenities and features make it the ideal ship for extended voyages such as a world cruise.

Seabourn Quest's 116-day world cruise sails from Ft. Lauderdale to Venice, visiting an array of exotic destinations in the South Pacific, Australia, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, India, Arabia and the Mediterranean. Rates for the full world cruise begin at $51,999 per person, based on double occupancy, including round trip air and a host of other complimentary amenities. For guests who cannot sail the entire voyage, shorter segments are available from 21 days, with rates starting at $10,999 per person including air, based on double occupancy.

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