Seabourn ship Seabourn Quest has come out of drydock following what the luxury cruise line calls the most wide-ranging interior investment it has undertaken, touching nearly every corner of the ship, from suite carpeting and veranda furniture to dining venues, public lounges and the spa.
The ship is currently in the Mediterranean and will remain there through November 2026, sailing seven-day itineraries linking Dubrovnik, Fusina (Venice), Istanbul and Athens. Along the way, the vessel calls at yacht harbors and islands across Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey. The voyages are bookable back-to-back to create 14- and 21-day sailings.
"This drydock represents an investment that reflects our unwavering focus on elevating every aspect of the guest experience," said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. "Seabourn Quest has always had a loyal following, and we wanted to enhance the spaces where our guests spend their time on board, from the feel of their suite to the atmosphere of The Club in the evening, to ensure they have the best experience at sea when they sail on this beautiful ship."
The Club saw one of the most dramatic transformations, taking on a speakeasy-inspired character through a reconfigured layout, redesigned bar and new lighting scheme. The changes are intended to improve movement through the space and create a more cohesive setting for live music and social gatherings in the evenings.
Elsewhere onboard, new carpeting featuring water-inspired patterns now runs through the atrium, corridors and stairways. The main pool deck received a new sound system, updated lighting and renewed teak decking. Seabourn Square was outfitted with new furniture and bistro-style seating to create a more relaxed, living room-like feel, while the Observation Bar got a carpet and furnishings refresh. The spa was overhauled with a redesigned reception area, all-new gym equipment and updated salon finishes aimed at creating a calmer, more restorative environment.
In the ship's dining venues, The Colonnade received new flooring, carpeting and seating alongside an updated service line to put live cooking front and center. The Restaurant was refreshed with new carpet and drapery, giving it a lighter feel while preserving its character.
All suite categories received new mattresses and plush wool carpeting, with Penthouse and premium suites also getting updated veranda furniture.
"Our goal was to create spaces that feel natural, intuitive and effortlessly comfortable for guests," said Linh Nguyen, senior manager of interior design and assets management. "Rather than referencing a single destination, the design takes a broader approach, using materiality and scale to shape spaces that feel balanced, familiar and easy to experience."
Sustainability factored into the project as well. More than 20,000 square meters of removed carpet was diverted from landfill, with plans to repurpose the material into padding for a future Seabourn vessel renovation. New suite carpeting uses biodegradable Cradle to Cradle Dansk Wilton wool. Discarded mattresses were broken down for recycling, and lounge furniture was donated to a local Italian non-profit rather than discarded.
Crew quarters and amenities were also updated as part of the project. The work follows a series of prior enhancement cycles across Seabourn's ocean fleet.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Seabourn. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
