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I toured one of Carnival Corp's ultra-luxury, all-inclusive Seabourn cruise ships for the first time — see what it was like
I toured one of Carnival Corp's ultra-luxury, all-inclusive Seabourn cruise ships for the first time — see what it was like
Brittany ChangOct 31, 2024, 22:36 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Seabourn Quest is one of its parent company, Carnival Corp's most luxurious cruise ships.Brittany Chang/Business Insider</p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-carnivals-seabourn-luxury-cruise-line-sail-miami-11">Seabourn</a> is Carnival Corp's ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line.</li><li>The brand has six ships — 13-year-old Seabourn Quest is its second-oldest.</li></ul><p>One of Carnival Corp's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-ultra-luxury-all-inclusive-cruises-are-worth-the-cost-2024-7">most luxurious cruise ships</a> starts at more than $700 a day in 2025 — caviar included.</p><p>No, it's not one of Carnival Cruise Line's giant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/carnival-mardi-gras-cruise-ship-with-roller-coaster-debuts-2021-1">roller coaster-equipped vessels</a>. It's Seabourn's 458-guest Quest, which strikes an artful balance between the demands of modern wealthy travelers and its 13-year-old age.</p><p>Carnival Corp operates eight cruise lines. Its eponymous and largest brand is best known for its amusement park-like amenities and relatively <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/first-carnival-cruise-review-good-for-budget-not-great-food-2024-7">affordable voyages</a>.</p>
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Seabourn operates some of its parent company's most luxurious and expensive vacations at sea.
Seabourn Quest is 13-years-old.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
The teenage-aged Quest isn't ancient, as far as industry standards go.
Seabourn Quest has some less-than-modern furniture, such as the chairs in one of the restaurants.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Mass-market cruise lines like Carnival are beloved for their relatively affordable fares.
Seabourn Quest has eight bars and restaurants.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
Seabourn Quest has eight food and beverage options, from sushi in the Club lounge to afternoon tea and cocktails in the Observation bar.
The Colonnade is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Solis launched in early 2024 to replace a restaurant co-developed by famed chef Thomas Keller.
Guests get one dinner at Solis per sailing.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
In addition to the poolside buffet and observation lounge, the ship offers traditional cruise amenities such as a spa, gym, theater, and casino.
Seabourn Quest has two pools and five hot tubs.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Look for some of Quest's hidden gems, like the smaller pool flanked by two hot tubs.
Seabourn Quest's sun terrace is near the ship's putting green and shuffleboard.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
Head to Seabourn Square if you didn't bring your own literature.
Seabourn Square operates as a coffee shop, library, lounge, and concierge desk.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Or, spend your afternoon lounging around your private balcony. There's a good chance you'll have one, after all.
An inside cabin on Carnival Firenze.Brittany Chang/Business Insider