Seabourn Quest
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Seabourn Quest, November 2012 · Photo: Piergiuliano Chesi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Quest is a Seabourn cruise ship of the Odyssey class, in service since 2011. She measures 32,348 gross tons and carries 450 guests with a crew of 335. She sails Mediterranean, World cruises, Northern Europe, Canada and New England itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
Seabourn Quest is the third and last of Seabourn's Odyssey-class ships, built by T. Mariotti in Genoa and in service since June 2011. She measures about 32,300 gross tons and carries about 450 guests in all-suite accommodation. A 2013 dry dock added Zodiac cradles and cranes so she could sail to Antarctica, and a 2026 dry dock, completed by June, reworked The Club, refreshed public rooms, the spa and every suite. She sails the Mediterranean through November 2026, a 145-day world cruise in 2027, northern Europe in summer 2027 and Canada and New England that autumn.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 450
- Crew 335 · 1:1.3
- Entered service
- 2011
- Refitted 2026
- Length
- 198 m
- Longer than 57% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 11
Seabourn Quest is smaller than 60% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 55%. At 71.9 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 94% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 5/5, fleet average 4.8
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Seabourn fleet average across 5 rated ships in service.
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Official published deck plan — reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
No sailing-date window is stated. Confirm the latest configuration, suite category, accessibility, view and applicable ship-specific footnotes with Seabourn. Spatial cautions are inferred unless explicitly identified as an operator warning.
All decks
Official published deck plan — reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.










Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Forward Deck 5 between Deck 4 and Deck 6 accommodation
Compare forward Deck 5 suite overlap
Shortlist a forward suite with accommodation above and below, away from lifts, stairs and service access. Check the exact footprints; public areas farther aft have a different relationship.
Why we flag this
The official Quest plan shows forward accommodation on Decks 4, 5 and 6 and public venues farther aft. This is a relative layout preference, not a sound-level guarantee. Check the source plan.
Deck 7 suites overlapping Deck 8 public spaces
Check Deck 7 beneath pool and patio areas
Align the exact suite with the pool, whirlpools, Patio and Colonnade above. Ask about opening hours and furniture setup where the footprints overlap.
Why we flag this
The plan locates the pool and outdoor dining on Deck 8 above portions of Deck 7 accommodation. Some aft sections contain public venues, so the caution is location-specific. Check the source plan.
Forward Deck 6 suites 600 and 601
Check the anchoring warning for suites 600 and 601
Ask about anchoring on the itinerary and the exact veranda outlook before booking these suites.
Verified cabin references
600 · 601
Why we flag this
Seabourn explicitly warns that suites 600 and 601 are subject to anchoring noise and have veranda railings combining metal and glass. This is an operator-stated caution. Check the source plan.
Deck 10 suites 1090, 1091, 1092 and 1093
Check stair-only access for spa suites
Confirm that stair access is suitable for everyone travelling; ask Seabourn about the complete route and any mobility requirements.
Verified cabin references
1090 · 1091 · 1092 · 1093
Why we flag this
The official plan states that suites 1090, 1091, 1092 and 1093 are only accessible by a staircase. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official Seabourn PDF, printed revision 110124. Ship-specific Quest plan. Includes some clearly marked Sojourn-only qualifications, which are not applied to Quest.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

Seabourn Quest, November 2012Photo: Piergiuliano Chesi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Quest is operated by Seabourn and belongs to its Odyssey class.
How big is Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn Quest measures 32,348 gross tons and 198 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How does Seabourn Quest compare in size with other cruise ships?
Seabourn Quest is smaller than 60% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 55%. At 71.9 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 94% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Seabourn Quest feel?
Seabourn Quest has a passenger space ratio of 71.9: 32,348 gross tons for 450 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Seabourn Quest feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Seabourn Quest carry?
Seabourn Quest carries 450 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 335 (about 1.3 guests per crew member).
When did Seabourn Quest enter service?
Seabourn Quest entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Seabourn Quest sail?
Seabourn Quest sails Mediterranean, World cruises, Northern Europe and Canada and New England itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Seabourn Quest?
Seabourn publishes the deck plans for Seabourn Quest; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Seabourn Quest rated?
Cruise Frog rates Seabourn Quest 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Seabourn Quest?
For the “Official published deck plan — reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Forward Deck 5 between Deck 4 and Deck 6 accommodation: Shortlist a forward suite with accommodation above and below, away from lifts, stairs and service access. Check the exact footprints; public areas farther aft have a different relationship. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Seabourn Quest?
For the “Official published deck plan — reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 7 suites overlapping Deck 8 public spaces: Align the exact suite with the pool, whirlpools, Patio and Colonnade above. Ask about opening hours and furniture setup where the footprints overlap. Forward Deck 6 suites 600 and 601 (cabins 600, 601): Ask about anchoring on the itinerary and the exact veranda outlook before booking these suites. Deck 10 suites 1090, 1091, 1092 and 1093 (cabins 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093): Confirm that stair access is suitable for everyone travelling; ask Seabourn about the complete route and any mobility requirements. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Seabourn Quest deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official published deck plan — reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-22. No sailing-date window is stated. Confirm the latest configuration, suite category, accessibility, view and applicable ship-specific footnotes with Seabourn. Spatial cautions are inferred unless explicitly identified as an operator warning.
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