Seabourn-Quest Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On August 29, 2018, at 7:50 PM, the cruise ship Seabourn Quest encountered an issue with its port-side engine while navigating approximately 1.5 miles west-northwest of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Quebec. The vessel, located at coordinates 046 49 03 N and 071 11 52 W, made a turn at buoy Q37 before anchoring in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly to investigate the situation. Upon inspection, crew members discovered an airlock in the cooling system, which was identified as the root cause of the overheating problem.

The Seabourn Quest had to make an unexpected change to its itinerary in Antarctica due to a medical emergency on board. The air ambulance necessary for the situation was unable to land on the icy continent, prompting the 450-passenger cruise ship to depart a day earlier than planned. Currently in the midst of its 21-night Ultimate Antarctica and Patagonia journey, the vessel redirected to the South Shetland Islands to facilitate the necessary evacuation. A Cruise Critic forum member, known as whystayhome, shared their experience, stating, 'We have been having a wonderful cruise to Antarctica. Unfortunately, there is a medical emergency on board and the ship had to leave the continent last night and return to the South Shetlands for an evacuation.' In response, Seabourn confirmed, 'Due to a medical emergency onboard, Seabourn Quest departed Antarctica on January 22, one day earlier than scheduled. The ship is currently making a few updates to the overall itinerary over the next week and will remain on schedule for disembarkation on February 2.' This incident highlights the importance of safety measures on Arctic voyages, ensuring that passenger health takes precedence during ocean adventures.

As of now, authorities have not determined the cause of death for Wendy Portman Lewis, the 59-year-old woman who tragically fell from the 'Seabourn Quest' cruise ship. This incident occurred off the coast of Rockport, Massachusetts, approximately ten miles from Cape Ann on September 11. The FBI, which has been leading the investigation since the U.S. Coast Guard handed over control just hours after her body was recovered, has not yet ruled out any potential foul play. Wendy Portman Lewis, a co-owner of an upscale jewelry store in Palm Desert, California, went overboard shortly before her death was confirmed. Various agencies, including the state medical examiner’s office, continue to investigate this case, with updates still pending. While the Rocktown port office has issued her death certificate - indicating that her death was not attributed to any injury - the medical examiner is yet to release a definitive cause or manner of death. Notably, her body was returned to a family representative less than two weeks after the incident for transportation out of state, with the certificate being filed by Casper Funeral and Cremation Service of Boston on September 16. The report remains classified as pending.