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Balmoral vs Seabourn Encore
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Balmoral wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Balmoral
Seabourn Encore
Size
43,537 GT
40,350 GT
Passengers
1,325
604
Year built
1988
2016
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.9 GT per guest
66.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
218 m
210 m
From price
No data
$4,079 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Balmoral is the larger vessel at 43,537 GT, 8% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Seabourn Encore offers more personal space with a space ratio of 66.8 GT per passenger versus 32.9. Built in 2016, Seabourn Encore is 28 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Balmoral |
| Capacity | Balmoral |
| Modernity | Seabourn Encore |
| Service | Seabourn Encore |
| Spaciousness | Seabourn Encore |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Balmoral |
| Fleet Power | Balmoral |
Bottom line: Balmoral leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Balmoral for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Encore if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Encore if
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 28 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (66.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Balmoral | Seabourn Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $4,079 pp |
| Per night | No data | $510 pp |
| Departing | No data | Dec 13 |
| Duration | No data | 8 nights |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
