Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
- Cruises
- 315
- From
- $2,639
Ship comparison
Seabourn Ovation vs Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
Seabourn Quest
- Cruises
- 166
- From
- $4,319
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Ovation is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2018. Seabourn Quest is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Seabourn Quest for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,639 (vs $4,319).
Choose Seabourn Quest if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Seabourn Ovation for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 41,865 | 32,000 |
| Passengers | 604 | 450 |
| Crew | 450 | 330 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 69.3 | 71.1 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 689 ft | 650 ft |
| Beam | 91 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 315 | 166 |
| Upcoming sailings | 414 | 170 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 37 nights | 7 to 145 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,639 (better) | $4,319 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seabourn Ovation leads on 2 of the ten, Seabourn Quest on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
In May 2018, Seabourn introduced Seabourn Ovation, a sister ship to Seabourn Encore. The $380 million mega-yacht carries 604 passengers and measures 41,865 gross tons.
Sailing now
315 cruises on sale, from $2,639.
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
Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Quest?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Ovation is bigger at 41,865 gross tons, against 32,000 gross tons for Seabourn Quest. Seabourn Ovation carries 604 passengers and Seabourn Quest carries 450.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Ovation is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2011 for Seabourn Quest.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Quest, with 71.1 gross tons per passenger against 69.3 on Seabourn Ovation. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seabourn Ovation, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Seabourn Quest.
Which is better for families?
Seabourn Ovation scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Seabourn Quest.
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