Seabourn
Seabourn Pursuit
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $4,999
Ship comparison
Seabourn Pursuit vs Seabourn Quest
Seabourn
Seabourn Quest
- Cruises
- 144
- From
- $3,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Pursuit is a small Seabourn ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2023. Seabourn Quest is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Seabourn Pursuit 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 2023 (vs 2011).
Choose Seabourn Quest if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or more crew per passenger: it outscores Seabourn Pursuit for dining (10.0 vs 3.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 2.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Pursuit | Seabourn Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 23,004 | 32,000 |
| Passengers | 264 | 450 |
| Crew | 120 | 330 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 1.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 87.1 (better) | 71.1 |
| Decks | 10 | 11 |
| Length | 558 ft | 650 ft |
| Beam | 85 ft | 84 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 144 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 146 |
| Cruise lengths | 8–82 nights | 7–138 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,999 | $3,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seabourn Pursuit leads on 3 of the ten, Seabourn Quest on 6, with 1 level.
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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Seabourn
Seabourn Pursuit
The ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit debuted in August 2023 with 24 Zodiacs, kayaks and two custom-built submarines, all the better to explore the remote terrain of the South Pacific, Antarctica and spots far off the beaten track.
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
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
144 cruises on sale, from $3,599.
Questions
Seabourn Pursuit or Seabourn Quest?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Pursuit or Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Quest is bigger at 32,000 gross tons, against 23,004 gross tons for Seabourn Pursuit. Seabourn Pursuit carries 264 passengers and Seabourn Quest carries 450.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Pursuit or Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Pursuit is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2011 for Seabourn Quest.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Pursuit, with 87.1 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?
Seabourn Quest, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Seabourn Pursuit.
Which is better for families?
Seabourn Pursuit 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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