Seabourn’s newly announced 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise places South Africa at the geographic and symbolic centre of one of the most ambitious itineraries ever offered by the luxury cruise line.

The 120-day voyage will take Seabourn Quest from Miami to Dover via Cape Horn in South America and the Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town, positioning South Africa as a defining midpoint on a global sailing that spans five continents and more than 50 destinations.

For South African cruisers, and for the regional cruise market more broadly, the itinerary highlights the country’s role not only as a destination but as a strategic marker on world cruise routing.

The rounding of the Cape of Good Hope remains one of the most historic passages in maritime travel, and its inclusion in a modern world cruise underscores South Africa’s continued importance within long-distance cruise itineraries linking the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Departing Miami on January 7th, 2028, Seabourn Quest will sail approximately 26,000 nautical miles, transiting the Panama Canal before heading south to Antarctica, the Chilean Fjords and Cape Horn.

After crossing the South Atlantic, the ship will pass the Cape of Good Hope before continuing north towards Europe, concluding in Dover. A shorter 112-day option will allow guests to disembark in Lisbon.

The voyage will also introduce expedition-style experiences as an included element on a Seabourn world cruise for the first time.

An expanded 18-person expedition team will lead activities in Antarctica, where Seabourn will be marking 15 years of polar cruising, as well as in the Chilean Fjords and other selected regions. Included experiences will feature complimentary Zodiac cruising and guided hikes, with optional kayaking available in certain locations.

Seabourn Quest will also make multiple maiden calls during the voyage, including Robinson Crusoe Island and Santa Clara Island in the South Pacific, Nightingale Island in the South Atlantic and Chile’s Garibaldi Glacier.

In total, the itinerary provides access to more than 38 destinations recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The sailing carries added significance as it marks the beginning of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary year, with the Panama Canal transit designed to echo the company’s first voyage.

Seabourn is offering two versions of the sailing. The full 120-day Miami-to-Dover voyage is priced from US$77,999 per person based on double occupancy, while the 112-day option departing early in Lisbon starts at US$72,799.

Both fares include taxes and fees, roundtrip business class air travel, a multi-day Seabourn Journey to Machu Picchu, shipboard credit of up to US$6,000 for ocean and veranda suites and up to US$10,000 for penthouse suites and above, upgraded streaming Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, unlimited laundry, a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Miami and items such as a polar parka.

Guests will also benefit from a 50 per cent reduced deposit, with early bookings before January 30th, 2026, eligible for savings of up to 10 per cent under Seabourn’s Early Booking Advantage, subject to conditions.