Seabourn will explore this summer in Alaska with the elite expeditions on each voyage. As Seabourn Quest Starting the inauguration season in Alaska and British Columbia, guests will be guided by experts in natural history and wildlife. From May to September 2025, the expedition team will provide immersive experiences through the Seabourn program, providing insights into the region’s geology, ecology and culture.
“Where we travel, our focus is always on curating immersive, unique adventures for our guests, and this season in Alaska is no exception,” said Robin West, Seabourn Vice President and General Manager of the Expedition. “Our expedition teams are truly infectious about the region. They are eager to share their expertise and provide guests with a deeper connection to Alaska, revealing what makes it a fascinating and incredible destination. Through knowledge and enthusiasm, guests will gain a richer understanding and appreciation of “Great Land.”
The expedition will lead Seabourn's business, offering guests optional excursions featuring hiking, kayaking and zodiac parades. These excursions will be offered on the Alaska voyage between Vancouver and Juneau and will explore locations such as Hubbard Glacier, Tracy/Endicott Arm, Inian Islands and Misty Fjords. The team will interact with guests on each voyage to share insights about the region’s history, ecology and culture. As part of the Seabourn conversation program, they will also offer free speeches and interact casually during meals.
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Seabourn Quest This season's expedition team includes:
Adventure leader Adam Jenkins – Experienced sailor, Jenkins received a U.S. Coast Guard General license at the age of 19 and has extensive experience as a field biologist at NOAA. He led marine research expeditions on Antarctica and the Pacific coast.
Sean Bercaw, adventure leader – Bercaw is a U.S. Navy officer and adventurer who has sailed nearly 200,000 miles and has navigated long-operated vehicles for deep-sea exploration.
Nathan Williams, Kayaking Guide – Williams is an avid kayaker since 2014, and has been traveling everywhere and constantly honing his skills to better serve guests and kayakers.
J. Brian Mahoney, lecturer and naturalist – With over 25 years of field experience, Mahoney has expertise in detailing geology guests in Alaska.
Kristina Rau, lecturer and naturalist – Rau is a wildlife educator and scuba diver who monitors turtles and humpback whales and contributes to the BBC and National Geographic documentaries.
Lori Beraha, lecturer and naturalist – Beraha is an explorer and marine biology graduate who combines creative arts and marine science in her courses and has a master's degree focusing on marine conservation.
Paul Niles, lecturer and naturalist – Niles is passionate about the Master License of the Ocean and the U.S. Coast Guard, teaches sailing and shares his love for boating and conservation in the Northwest Pacific.
Amy Venema, lecturer and Alaska expert – The co-founder of Venema's Keiki Kohola project has been working on research projects for major filmmakers and has been an adventure guide for Alaska since 1998.
Ben Dilley, lecturer and naturalist – Dilley is an island ecologist who studies invasive species on sub-Arctic islands and supports island restoration projects.
Mara Unkefer, lecturer and Alaska expert – Unkefer is a wildlife biologist and scientific writer who has conducted research in polar regions and has developed a strong interest in animals in extreme environments.
Lori Snyder, lecturer and naturalist – Snyder is a geoscientist with expertise in various fields, working with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada projects while teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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