Spots going fastEuropa vs Seabourn Quest
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Seabourn Quest is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 12% more than Europa's 28,890 GT. Built in 2011, Seabourn Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Seabourn Quest accommodates 50 more guests (458 vs 408), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Europa trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
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Category
Europa
Seabourn Quest
Size
28,890 GT
32,346 GT
Passengers
408
458
Year Built
1999
2011
Crew Ratio
1:1.5
1:1.4
Space Ratio
70.8
70.6
Decks
—
—
Length
199m
198m
From Price
—
$6,198/pp
Comparison Verdict
Seabourn Quest is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 12% more than Europa's 28,890 GT. Built in 2011, Seabourn Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Seabourn Quest accommodates 50 more guests (458 vs 408), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Europa trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seabourn Quest |
| Capacity | Seabourn Quest |
| Modernity | Seabourn Quest |
| Service | Seabourn Quest |
| Spaciousness | Europa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Europa |
| Fleet Power | Seabourn Quest |
Bottom line: Seabourn Quest leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Seabourn Quest for overall superiority; pick Europa if Spaciousness matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Quest if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 12yr newer)
- Size matters to you (32,346 GT)
- More onboard variety (458 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Europa | Seabourn Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $6,198 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 2 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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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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