Seabourn Quest is a Winner

The Yachts of Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Quest will be the name given to its newest vessel. Poised to become the third of three new ultra-luxury yachts launched by the award-winning, small-ship cruise line in as many years, Seabourn Quest will debut in June 2011. Seabourn Quest will be the third iteration of the sleek and widely admired design that first appeared on Seabourn Odyssey in June 2009. Indeed, Odyssey has been hailed as a “game-changer for the luxury segment.”

The second sister ship, Seabourn Sojourn, will debut next June in Greenwich, England. Together, the three new vessels represent a capacity increase of over 200% for the line in a 3-year period, underlining the company’s confidence in a burgeoning demand for top-shelf cruising options. At 32,000 GRT and carrying just 450 guests each, the three new Seabourn yachts are the smallest cruising vessels being built by any major cruise company, in keeping with the line’s strategy of offering travelers highly personalized service in a relaxed, sociable and luxurious atmosphere.

“The selection of the name Seabourn Quest completes the triad of names we chose for these three new vessels,” noted Pamela C. Conover, Seabourn’s President and CEO.

Last September, the line launched a contest inviting people to guess the name of the newest addition to its fleet, with a cruise for two aboard the vessel as the prize. The contest drew more than 2,100 email responses by the time it closed on Dec 31, with some entrants offering as many as a hundred different possibilities. The contest winner is Kevin Staub of Newtown, PA, who submitted “Quest” along with 15 other suggestions. Staub wasn’t alone in guessing correctly, so his name was drawn at random from a pool of 120 contestants who submitted correct guesses. Staub and a guest will enjoy a complimentary 7-day cruise on Quest during the vessel’s maiden year of operation.

The three new Seabourn yachts join another trio of small, 208-guest ultra-luxury vessels already in the fleet: Seabourn Pride, Spirit, and Legend. All offer Seabourn’s combination of all-suite accommodations, personalized service, superb cuisine, and exceptional itineraries in the world’s most desirable destinations. Innovative onboard features on the new yachts include a delightfully unorthodox gathering spot called Seabourn Square, which replaces the traditional reception lobby with a comfortable, relaxed, club-like room that combines a library, internet café, and a discreet guest services center with a social lounge and konditerei-style coffee bar. The 11,400 square-foot, indoor/outdoor spa facility is the largest on any luxury vessel, even those that carry more than twice as many guests. Four dining venues, six bars and lounges, and a wide range of open decks and terraces provide venues to suit every mood, from sociable to secluded. For additional information, visit the Seabourn web site & blog.