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Borealis vs Seven Seas Explorer
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Borealis wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Borealis
Seven Seas Explorer
Size
63,458 GT
55,254 GT
Passengers
1,360
750
Year built
2000
2016
Crew ratio
2.2 guests per crew
1.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
46.7 GT per guest
73.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
238 m
224 m
From price
No data
$12,999 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Borealis is the larger vessel at 63,458 GT, 15% more than Seven Seas Explorer's 55,254 GT. Seven Seas Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 46.7. Built in 2016, Seven Seas Explorer is 16 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Borealis |
| Capacity | Borealis |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Service | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Borealis |
| Fleet Power | Borealis |
Bottom line: Borealis leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Borealis for overall superiority; pick Seven Seas Explorer if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 16 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (73.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Borealis | Seven Seas Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $12,999 pp |
| Per night | No data | $1,300 pp |
| Departing | No data | Dec 19 |
| 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.
