Wealthy travelers are spending $81,000+ to live on this luxury cruise ship for 5 months — see what it'll be like on board

Business Insider

11-05-2025

In early January 2027, Carnival Corp's high-end, all-inclusive cruise brand, Seabourn, says its Seabourn Quest will embark on a 145-day voyage to 67 ports across 19 countries. The itinerary, sailing round-trip from Miami, primarily focuses on destinations throughout South America, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and the Southern Pacific islands — from Peru to Easter Island to a 37-day circumnavigation of Australia.
Of course, like any world cruise, travelers are expected to see more than a month's worth of sea days throughout the almost 34,000-nautical-mile journey. But no need to worry about going stir crazy — Quest has plenty of onboard amenities to help keep boredom at bay.
The teenage-aged Quest isn't ancient, as far as industry standards go. Carnival Cruise Line's oldest vessel is 26 years old. But Quest is relatively dated compared to the rest of Seabourn's fleet, which averages eight years old.As such, expect some small design details reflecting its 2011 birth year, such as lower ceilings and some less-than-modern furniture.
The Colonnade operates as a breakfast and lunch buffet until nightfall, when it becomes a table-service restaurant with rotating international themes.The indoor-outdoor restaurant is more casual than Solis, the ship's upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.
The modern dining room marries the upscale playfulness of a Virgin Voyages dining room with the seriousness of a fine-dining menu, complete with branzino and 32-ounce Tuscan-style porterhouse steak (both prepared tableside).Don't expect to waltz in at your leisure — guests get one Solis reservation per sailing.At least it is complimentary, unlike ultra-luxury competitor Silversea, which has upcharged restaurants on its newest ship.
For the intellectual traveler, the cruise line invites guest speakers — such as Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak and King Charles III's former butler, Grant Harrold — to give lectures at the theater.For travelers who prefer to lounge under the sun, Quest also has a traditional pool deck and an onboard marina that opens directly onto the water.The latter has become a popular amenity on competing ultra-luxury cruise ships, such as Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collections' Evrima.
Walk toward the bow and past the guest cabins on deck six to find the ship's fifth hot tub.Or, stroll five decks up to find the quiet, staggered rows of lounge chairs.It's a great place to read a book or nap under the sun.
There, you can pick from a selection of books, puzzles, or caffeinated pick-me-ups from the coffee shop.If the puzzles don't appeal to you, the card room's fully stocked board game cabinet is a short walk away.Unlike Carnival, Seabourn doesn't cater to families with young children. As such, don't expect more kid-friendly activities than the board games and upper-deck shuffleboard.
Or, spend your afternoon lounging around your private balcony. There's a good chance you'll have one, after all. Quest has 229 cabins, ranging from 295 to 1,182 square feet. Most have balconies, which can add hundreds of additional square feet to the space.The floating hotel rooms feature little touches of luxury, from the personalized in-suite bar to the walk-in closet.It's certainly more luxurious than its parent company's eponymous cruise line, where paying for the cheapest accommodation means vacationing in a compact windowless cabin.