Seabourn Cruise Fleet Guide: Encore, Ovation, Quest, Venture & Pursuit

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Find the perfect vessel for your next voyage, from boutique ocean yachting to remote polar exploration.

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The Intimate 5-Ship Luxury Fleet

While many generic booking directories incorrectly list outdated 7-ship fleet rosters, our certified specialists provide verified 2026 fleet intelligence: Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn have both departed the Seabourn fleet following their sale to Mitsui Ocean Cruises (Sojourn officially departed in May 2026).

Seabourn now operates a focused, ultra-intimate 5-ship fleet: the 3-ship boutique Ocean fleet (Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, and Seabourn Ovation) and the 2-ship purpose-built PC6 Polar Class Expedition fleet (Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit). This intimate scale guarantees peak passenger-to-space ratios, intuitive service, and privileged access to boutique harbors unreachable by larger vessels.

Ocean Fleet • Encore Class

Seabourn Encore & Seabourn Ovation

Encore and Ovation represent the modern evolution of ultra-luxury ocean cruising. With 300 all-veranda suites accommodating 600 guests, these sister ships feature breathtaking contemporary design by Adam D. Tihany, the exclusive private cabanas of The Retreat, Solis fine dining, and Earth & Ocean at The Patio.

Guest Capacity: 600 Guests

Crew Members: ~450 (1:1.3 ratio)

Gross Tonnage: 40,350 GRT

Veranda Ratio: 100% Veranda Suites

Joe Merendino’s Suite Tip: “When booking Seabourn Ovation or Encore, I always recommend suites on Deck 7 midship for the smoothest ride, minimal motion, and effortless elevator access down to Seabourn Square.”

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Ocean Fleet • Odyssey Class

Seabourn Quest

Carrying just 458 guests, Seabourn Quest offers an extraordinarily intimate, club-like ambience. Revered by seasoned luxury cruisers, Quest sails the marquee World Cruises, Grand Voyages across five continents, the Amazon River, and transatlantic crossings. Features a retractable marina platform for watersports directly from the stern.

Guest Capacity: 458 Guests

Crew Members: ~330 (1:1.4 ratio)

Gross Tonnage: 32,346 GRT

Specialty: World Cruises & Marina

Ethan Jones’s Grand Voyage Tip: “For Seabourn Quest World Cruises and Grand Voyages (90 to 140+ days), booking 9 to 12 months in advance unlocks complimentary business class air, private shoreside gala events, and our exclusive Signature shipboard credits.”

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Expedition Fleet • Polar Class

Seabourn Venture & Seabourn Pursuit

Launched in 2022 and 2023, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit were purpose-built from the keel up for ultra-luxury exploration. Built to PC6 Polar Class standards, each carries just 264 guests in 132 all-veranda oceanfront suites. They boast two custom 6-guest submarines diving to 1,000 feet, 24 Zodiacs, heated mudrooms, and a 24-person world-class expedition team.

Guest Capacity: 264 Guests

Crew Members: ~230 (nearly 1:1)

Gross Tonnage: 23,000 GRT

Specialty: Submarines & Polar Ice

Missy Tillman’s Expedition Tip: “Venture and Pursuit feature two custom 6-guest submarines diving to 1,000 feet. Submersible slots are strictly limited—we pre-register your dive window prior to embarkation so you don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

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