$7,899/person$790/night
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Balmoral vs Seven Seas Mariner
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Seven Seas Mariner wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Balmoral
Seven Seas Mariner
Size
43,537 GT
48,075 GT
Passengers
1,325
700
Year built
1988
2001
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.9 GT per guest
68.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
218 m
216 m
From price
No data
$7,899 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Seven Seas Mariner is the larger vessel at 48,075 GT, 10% more than Balmoral's 43,537 GT. Seven Seas Mariner offers more personal space with a space ratio of 68.7 GT per passenger versus 32.9. Built in 2001, Seven Seas Mariner is 13 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Capacity | Balmoral |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Service | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Balmoral |
| Fleet Power | Balmoral |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Mariner leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Seven Seas Mariner for overall superiority; pick Balmoral if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seven Seas Mariner if
- You want the newer ship (built 2001, 13 years newer)
- Size matters to you (48,075 GT)
- More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (68.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Balmoral | Seven Seas Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $7,899 pp |
| Per night | No data | $790 pp |
| Departing | No data | Dec 1 |
| Duration | No data | 10 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.
