Seabourn Announces Godparents to Pursuit
Seabourn Pursuit in The Kimberley, Australia
Seabourn Cruises is proud to announce the appointment of the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as the godparents of Seabourn Pursuit, their newest ultra-luxury expedition ship. The Wunambal Gaambera people, the Traditional Owners of a region in the Kimberley, Australia, were honored during the ship’s naming ceremony on June 29, 2024, at Ngula Jar Island on the Uunguu Coast.
Seabourn Pursuit, a purpose-built expedition ship, is set to explore the stunning Kimberley region, known for its rugged beauty, ancient rock art, and diverse wildlife. The ship’s inaugural voyage, from June 22 to July 2, 2024, will provide guests with a unique opportunity to experience the natural wonders of the Kimberley while celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage.
In line with Seabourn’s commitment to sustainable travel, the partnership includes a donation to assist the Wunambal Gaambera community in developing a self-sustaining industry, producing authentic works of art and craft to sell. Seabourn will also provide the community with pearl shells, art supplies, and polishing materials to support sustainable, commercial arts and craft initiatives year-round.
This announcement underscores Seabourn’s dedication to celebrating local cultures and driving positive, long-term change in the communities they visit, embodying the values shared by Seabourn and its guests.
The Wunambal Gaambera people are the Traditional Owners of a region in the Kimberley
that includes the sea country of Banjal (Vansittart Bay), Ngula Jar Island and Yirinni (Hunter River), and the freshwater country of Ngauwudu (Mitchell Plateau). The naming ceremony will take place in Ngula, Jar Island on the Uunguu Coast.
Wunambal Gaambera people are the Traditional Owners of a region in the Kimberley
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As part of this appointment and partnership with the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners, Seabourn will make a donation that allows them to contribute to a self-sustaining industry, producing authentic works of art by Wunambal Gaambera artists to sell. In addition to this meaningful monetary donation, Seabourn will also supply the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation with pearl shells and various art supplies and polishing materials to foster sustainable, commercial art initiatives year-round for Wunambal Gaambera artists. In turn, Seabourn is helping to provide opportunities for employment for Wunambal Gaambera artists.
Seabourn's monetary contribution, along with funding already received from the State Tourism Authority, Tourism Western Australia, will contribute to Wunambal Gaambera’s development of tourism facilities and products for Traditional Owners to live on their country during the dry season when tourism operators can access the vast coastline of the Kimberley region.
The team at Seabourn hope that our investment in building local housing in the land that originally belonged to this community will serve as a catalyst of positive change for years to come. Seabourn are also very pleased with the Australian government’s contribution, which makes this even more impactful.
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