I toured an ultra-luxury Seaborn cruise ship. It was the opposite of its parent company Carnival’s lively vessels — and 11x the cost

• Seabourn is Carnival Corp’s ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line.
• The brand has six ships — 13-year-old Seabourn Quest is its second-oldest.
• The vessel has high-end amenities like a marina, guest lectures, and caviar service.

One of Carnival Corp’s most luxurious cruise ships starts at more than $700 a day in 2025 — caviar included.

No, it’s not one of Carnival Cruise Line’s giant roller coaster-equipped vessels. It’s Seabourn’s 458-guest Quest, which strikes an artful balance between the demands of modern wealthy travelers and its 13-year-old age.

Carnival Corp operates eight cruise lines. Its eponymous and largest brand is best known for its amusement park-like amenities and relatively affordable voyages.