Spots going fastAzamara Onward vs Seabourn Quest
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Seabourn Quest is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 7% more than Azamara Onward's 30,277 GT. Seabourn Quest offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.6 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Built in 2011, Seabourn Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 2 – 5
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Category
Azamara Onward
Seabourn Quest
Size
30,277 GT
32,346 GT
Passengers
702
458
Year Built
1999
2011
Crew Ratio
1:1.8
1:1.4
Space Ratio
43.1
70.6
Decks
—
—
Length
181m
198m
From Price
$2,279/pp
$6,198/pp
Comparison Verdict
Seabourn Quest is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 7% more than Azamara Onward's 30,277 GT. Seabourn Quest offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.6 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Built in 2011, Seabourn Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seabourn Quest |
| Capacity | Azamara Onward |
| Modernity | Seabourn Quest |
| Service | Seabourn Quest |
| Spaciousness | Seabourn Quest |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Seabourn Quest |
| Fleet Power | Azamara Onward |
Bottom line: Seabourn Quest leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Seabourn Quest for overall superiority; pick Azamara Onward if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azamara Onward if...
- More onboard variety (702 guests)
- Save $3,919/person on sailings
Choose Seabourn Quest if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 12yr newer)
- Size matters to you (32,346 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (70.6 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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