Spots going fastSeabourn Encore vs Seabourn Quest
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Seabourn Encore is the significantly larger vessel at 40,350 GT — 25% more than Seabourn Quest's 32,346 GT. Built in 2016, Seabourn Encore is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Seabourn Encore accommodates 146 more guests (604 vs 458), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Seabourn Quest trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Seabourn Encore
Seabourn Quest
Size
40,350 GT
32,346 GT
Passengers
604
458
Year Built
2016
2011
Crew Ratio
1:1.3
1:1.4
Space Ratio
66.8
70.6
Decks
—
—
Length
210m
198m
From Price
$2,639/pp
$6,198/pp
Comparison Verdict
Seabourn Encore is the significantly larger vessel at 40,350 GT — 25% more than Seabourn Quest's 32,346 GT. Built in 2016, Seabourn Encore is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Seabourn Encore accommodates 146 more guests (604 vs 458), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Seabourn Quest trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seabourn Encore |
| Capacity | Seabourn Encore |
| Modernity | Seabourn Encore |
| Service | Seabourn Encore |
| Spaciousness | Seabourn Quest |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Seabourn Encore |
| Fleet Power | Seabourn Encore |
Bottom line: Seabourn Encore leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Seabourn Encore for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Quest if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Encore if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (40,350 GT)
- More onboard variety (604 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
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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.
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