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Login Seabourn Quest is the third iteration of the vessel design that has been called “a game-changer for the luxury segment.” True to her Seabourn bloodlines, wherever she sails around the world Seabourn Quest carries with her a bevy of award-winning dining venues that are comparable to the finest restaurants to be found anywhere. Seabourn Quest offers a variety of dining options to suit every taste and every mood with never an extra charge.
Experience Seabourn Quest
Seabourn Quest (launched 2011), an oceangoing ship with a passenger capacity of just 458 guests, offers spacious accommodations spanning categories ranging in size from 295 to 1,182 square feet of indoor space. Verandas add an additional 65 to 558 square feet of outdoor living area spacious enough for private al fresco dining. All suites feature a comfortable living area, walk-in closet, fully stocked bar and refrigerator filled with seaside favorites. Expansive ocean views are framed by either a picture window or the glass doors of the veranda.
This was our second Seabourn cruise and 31th cruise overall. We sailed on 14 different lines, including Crystal, Silversea, Oceania, Azamara and more. It was a great cruise. The service was among the best we had on any cruise line, but we also noticed few things that were less great than our previous cruise on the Quest 1.5 years ago. Embarkation: very smooth and quick. We arrived at the terminal at 12:00, within 15 minutes we were on the ship. Cabins were already ready. Good job! Food: The food was between good and very good, excellent on very few occasions, and it lacked the Wow factor that we experienced on Oceania. In the first few days it was mediocre, but improved on the second half of the cruise. The service was outstanding across all venues. Overall food at dinners: 8.5 out of 10. Food at lunch buffet: 7.0 out of 10, definitely not as good as previously. I had to order a hot dog on several occasions because I didn't find anything suitable. Breakfast buffet was good, but with a relatively limited selection. Dining options are relatively limited. There is the main restaurant that is open for dinner only most of the days, The Colonnade which serves as a buffet for breakfast and lunch and has table service for dinner. But dinner menu in the the Colonnade is very small, some days only 1-2 appetizers and maybe 2 main dishes. The menu in the Restaurant is expensive, but many items are the same almost every day. There is also Solis, a specialty restaurant that you can reserve once per guest every seven days. The menus are not extensive, but the quality is very good. There is also Earth & Ocean which was just okay in our opinion. Shore Excursions: the excursions were good overall, but very expensive. A one hour transfer from Motril to Granada $150?? They don't fill up the buses, and the average group size was around 25-30 people. But some excursions had around 35-40 people, which to me is unacceptable. At least 2 excursions were slightly different than described, and no compensation has been offered (unlike on our previous SB cruise). Overall: 7.5 out of 10. Entertainment and activities: excellent. Evening entertainment included a show in the theatre at 9:15pm and some live music around the ship in the various lounges. There were 3 guest entertainers with 2 shows each, all of them excellent. They had deck party twice, both very nice. Definitely the best entertainment on any small ship we sailed on. We had only 1 guest lecturer, compared to 3 on the previous cruise. Overall Entertainment and activities: 9.5 out of 10. Cabin and attendant: The cabin was very nice, and the cabin service was excellent. Every cabin has a large bathroom with tub and shower, as well as walking closet, and curtain that separates the bed from the sitting area. The only complaint is the shower which is pretty small, especially considering the overall cabin size. Overall: 9.5 out of 10. Internet: They have StarLink, and the Internet was among the best we had on any ship. I was amazed to see speeds of 30-40 Mbps on a consistent basis. However, they did few service interruptions, and the system logs you out randomly. Also, they decided that to access my own website (a simple forum), I need a streaming plan. No explanation has been given. Not great. Overall: 9.5 out of 10 for the internet and 6 out of 10 to the IT team. Staff: I have only good things to say about the staff. They were extremely friendly and tried very hard. No request was too big. That said, I wouldn't describe the service more personal than Oceania. SB is a very casual line. They do have one formal night on shorter sailings, but you need a jacket only in the main restaurant. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. We like it much better than Silversea. Some things that we noticed that were not as good as previously: * The Seabourn Squire is now open till 6pm only. They explained that they had to re allocated the staff to other ding venues. What the point to have low guests to crew ratio if the guests cannot benefit from it? * Afternoon tea is now on sea days only, used to be every day. * The menu choices are much smaller than they used to be. * It looks like the attitude of some crew members switched from "you are right, we apologize, will make it right and might even compensate you" to "this is how we do things on Seabourn". Not great. * Less guest lecturers (only one on a 10 night cruise, with 4 destinations lectures). * Lunch buffet quality went down significantly. Overall, we had a fantastic trip. Great itinerary, great weather. I would rate our overall experience 8.5 out of 10. We have another booking on SB.
This was our second Seabourn cruise and a very lovely experience all around. Despite reading some very negative reviews of the food on board, we found it exceptionally enjoyable. The Quest had multiple venues to dine at and each delivered food that fit the vibe of the restaurant setting. We particularly loved the Colonnade lunches that were themed to a particular country’s cuisine. Service at the Colonnade was the best on board-wine was offered and refilled without having to look for a server. The only constructive comment that I will make applies to every restaurant venue. The serving staff and the kitchens all are overly concerned with adhering slavishly to the closing times. We arrived 10 minutes before lunch closing time at the outdoor poolside restaurant on a rainy day and the minis were gone from the tables. The first words the server spoke to us after waiting five minutes to come to our table were, “We are closing now.” I said that We wanted menus and would order very quickly. He did bring back the menu then and we ordered. Immediately at 2 pm on the dot the staff slammed up the kitchen divider panels. This wasn’t a one time occurrence. I was a former waitress and I know how to ou need to do many duties after the restaurant closes so I understand the desire to get started on closing up early. But when you only have a 2 hour lunch service, I think that you could give the guests time to eat and relax before hustling about to close everything up. The staff is normally quite friendly and gracious but near the closing time every venue’s staff begin rushing about and loudly stacking china and briskly end contact with the guests still dining. This emphasis on timelines seriously detracts from guests’ enjoyment and resulted in us bolting down our food and apologizing for staying over closing time even when we were just relaxing a bit after a early arrival for the meal. The staff are not to blame. It is evident that they are on a strict schedule that is Seabourn Management’s Priority. My advice is to make guests feel relaxed and welcome while dining or drinking a cocktail should be the main goal of this luxury line. Naturally, staff and management need a schedule to ensure that the large number of guests are feed and dispersed quickly in order to prepare for the next mealtime. But the fear in the staff’s eyes and speeding up at the end of a venue’s serving time is off putting and definitely not conducive to enhancing guests enjoyment. Perhaps the management team is from a military background and has always put the schedule first. But the guests are not enlisted members of the Navy. Many Seabourn guests are retired as my husband and I are. We have spent 30 plus years adhering to our own strict timelines and now we are free from the clock. That’s why we cruise on very expensive ships in part. Freedom to do as we choose. And the rest of a Seabourn cruise is truly a dream come true. Excellent entertainment and James as Cruise Director is marvelous. He is so talented as a performer but equally great at hosting Trivia and other fun events. We hit some rough seas and had to skip two ports. But the Captain kept everyone apprised of what was happening and why we were safer at sea. He was a great leader and handled the anxious crowd with bomb. The Japan to Hong Kong voyage was the best trip that we have ever taken. We are world travelers and had never been to Japan, Taiwan or Hong Kong before. This cruise was absolutely the perfect way to see these wonderful places for the first time. We added 8 days in Tokyo before the cruise and stayed a weekend in a Ryoken style Inn in Kawaguchiko near Mount Fuji. This experience was exceptional and I recommend adding time before the cruise begins to explore Tokyo and close by areas in Japan. But you can also just take this cruise and feel like you have really experienced Japan as well.
Our third Seabourn cruise. Lovely ship, pleasantly muted and updated decor throughout. Clean cabin, plenty of room with high end amenities and low end “Hollywood Hits” movies. Large bathtub ( my wife loved it ). Smallish shower. Senior demographic guests. Excellent, competent and friendly service throughout. Decent “house” wine and upper shelf liquor. Mellow and non-frenetic. Very pleasant Alaska itinerary far from the madding crowd. No serious nickel-and-dining ( WiFi $200 for 2 devices) but spa services ain’t cheap. Very good assortment of meals and menu choices ( but MAKE SURE you have your Solis reservation before you board or you may wind up with no palatable choices — we missed the old Thomas Keller), but underwhelming grocery store way-too-thin steaks ( filet was better size but not cooked to order). Excellent deserts. Overall, pretty much the expected Seabourn experience. Not quite as nice as Viking but a whole lot cheaper. Happy Trails.
Just got home from our first Seabourn cruise. I have been in Facebook groups for about 6 months prior to our cruise. I read tons of negative posts, got some recommendations, some help and some not so friendly comments. That said our conclusion after the cruise is.. Some prior seabourn cruises were over the top and guests were very spoiled. Things may have changed but what business hasn’t after Covid. We previously cruised Celebrity, it was pleasant and we enjoyed our cruises. Now that we are older we preferred small, less party atmosphere and more focus on destination. We loved our cruise except for the first few hours. They had turned off the air conditioning and our rooms were like ovens. It was fixed within an hour after calls. The staff was friendly and helpful The Excusions were Outstanding and by far the best we have experienced. Food was great. Solis was very good. Restaurant was very good. Buffet was good but I didn’t care for themes. (My husband is a gourmet cook and very much a foodie. He has attended CIA in for a few classes. We eat healthy with a lot of farm to table) nothing knocked our socks off. Best thing for me was the Oatmeal
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Seabourn’s award-winning cuisine starts with the finest quality ingredients, infused with authentic regional flavors, prepared á la minute by our skilled chefs and served with pride. Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when and with whom you wish. Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda, with our compliments. Seabourn is a proud member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic societies devoted to the art of fine dining.
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Enjoy our award-winning enrichment series Seabourn Conversations, where successful luminaries and experts will enhance your travel experiences through storytelling and fascinating presentations.*
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Explore Seabourn's diverse array of onboard experiences. Whether you seek indulgent afternoon pastimes, social hubs perfected for meeting new friends, or intriguing presentations with captivating people... we can't wait to welcome you onboard.
Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Connect with fellow travelers in Seabourn Square or rise to the challenge in a game of trivia. Embrace this moment and indulge– spending the day pampering yourself in the spa or sipping your favorite cocktail poolside. Dress for a night out and enjoy evenings of fine dining, socializing in the club, and dancing under the stars.
Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most up-to-date techniques. Seabourn’s spas are suitable for guests wishing to maintain a personal fitness regime or discover a new one. A well-equipped ocean-view gym and Motion Studio is staffed by professional fitness trainers*, and a full-service salon for men and women complement the spas.
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*Class offerings may vary by ship. Personal Trainers and fitness classes are not available on Seabourn Venture or Seabourn Pursuit.
Please note: Seabourn Quest does not offer any dedicated Kids & Teens facilities.
