Seabourn
Seabourn Quest
- Cruises
- 166
- From
- $4,319
Ship comparison
Seabourn Quest vs Silver Shadow
Silversea
Silver Shadow
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $3,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Quest is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2011. Silver Shadow is a small Silversea ship carrying 382 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Seabourn Quest if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Silver Shadow for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.7) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 2000).
Choose Silver Shadow if you want more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Seabourn Quest for cultural (9.0 vs 7.0) and active (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Quest | Silver Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 32,000 | 28,258 |
| Passengers | 450 | 382 |
| Crew | 330 | 302 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 71.1 | 74.0 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 10 |
| Length | 650 ft | 610 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 166 | 79 |
| Upcoming sailings | 170 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 145 nights | 7 to 132 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,319 | $3,900 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seabourn Quest leads on 3 of the ten, Silver Shadow on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Silversea
Silver Shadow
Silversea's Millennium Class ships, Silver Shadow and its sister ship Silver Whisper, are built with proportions slightly larger in size than other Silversea ships yet retain the same level of genuine hospitality.
Highlights
- Gaming in the onboard casino
- Views and complimentary cocktails from the Panorama Lounge
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Show Lounge
- Lectures by noted historians, ambassadors, state leaders, authors and geographers
Sailing now
79 cruises on sale, from $3,900.
Questions
Seabourn Quest or Silver Shadow?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Quest or Silver Shadow?
Seabourn Quest is bigger at 32,000 gross tons, against 28,258 gross tons for Silver Shadow. Seabourn Quest carries 450 passengers and Silver Shadow carries 382.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Quest or Silver Shadow?
Seabourn Quest is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2000 for Silver Shadow.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Shadow, with 74.0 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?
Silver Shadow, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Seabourn Quest.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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