Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Seabourn Encore
Seabourn Quest
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Seabourn Quest
32,346 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Seabourn Quest
198 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Seabourn Quest
26 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Seabourn Quest
458
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Seabourn Quest
330
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Seabourn Quest
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Seabourn Quest
2,011
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Seabourn Quest
70.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Seabourn Quest
1.39 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Odyssey Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GTWinner | 32,346 GT |
| Length | 210 mWinner | 198 m |
| Beam | 26 m | 26 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604Winner | 458 |
| Crew | 450Winner | 330 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 70.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1Winner | 1.39:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9483126 |
Seabourn Encore
67 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Seabourn Quest
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
71 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | — | — |
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