The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $2,900
Ship comparison
Ilma vs Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
Seabourn Quest
- Cruises
- 166
- From
- $4,319
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ilma is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 459 passengers, in service since 2024. Seabourn Quest is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Ilma if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Seabourn Quest for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2011).
Choose Seabourn Quest if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Ilma for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ilma | Seabourn Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 46,750 | 32,000 |
| Passengers | 459 | 450 |
| Crew | 374 | 330 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 101.9 (better) | 71.1 |
| Decks | 10 | 11 |
| Length | 791 ft | 650 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 166 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 170 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 13 nights | 7 to 145 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,900 (better) | $4,319 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ilma leads on 2 of the ten, Seabourn Quest on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
Ilma, the second vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, is due to debut in September 2024 with a series of idyllic Mediterranean sailings on the luxury ‘‘superyacht.’’
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $2,900.
Seabourn
Seabourn Quest
The sleek and sexy Seabourn Quest is one of the most beautiful, elegant luxury ships at sea, along with her sister ships Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn. The trio of small luxury ships provides sophisticated, serene sailings to some of the most remarkable destinations in the world.
Highlights
- Relax in the whirlpool on the Spa Terrace
- Play shuffleboard at The Retreat
- Enjoy a private cabana at the pool patio
- Shop at three duty-free shops
Sailing now
166 cruises on sale, from $4,319.
Questions
Ilma or Seabourn Quest?
Which is bigger, Ilma or Seabourn Quest?
Ilma is bigger at 46,750 gross tons, against 32,000 gross tons for Seabourn Quest. Ilma carries 459 passengers and Seabourn Quest carries 450.
Which ship is newer, Ilma or Seabourn Quest?
Ilma is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2011 for Seabourn Quest.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ilma, with 101.9 gross tons per passenger against 71.1 on Seabourn Quest. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ilma, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Seabourn Quest.
Which is better for families?
Ilma scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Seabourn Quest.
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