The biggest cruise ship to dock in Antarctica is the Seabourn Quest, a Seabourn Odyssey-class luxury vessel operated by Seabourn Cruise Line.
It was constructed by Italian shipbuilder T. Mariotti at their Genoa Shipyard. The ship entered service in 2011 and is registered in Nassau, Bahamas.
In 2013, it was refitted with Zodiac inflatables for landings in Antarctica. The ship is spacious and ensures luxury, comfort and privacy of guests, even at full capacity.
It has a gross tonnage of 32,348 tonnes and is 198 m long and 25.6 m wide with a 6.5 m draught. The cruise ship has 11 decks and a speed of 19 knots.
Seabourn Quest has 226 ocean-view suites, most of them offering private balconies. The suites cover 295 to 1682 square feet of area, with the biggest one being the Grand Suites with two bedrooms and the Owner’s Suites.
The vessel’s sleek and ultra-hydrodynamic hull is optimised for stability and efficiency, which is vital for navigating the Antarctic waters.
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