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Europa 2 vs Seabourn Encore

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Seabourn Encore wins 4 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

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Category
Europa 2
Seabourn Encore
Size
42,830 GT
40,350 GT
Passengers
516
604
Year built
2013
2016
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
83.0 GT per guest
66.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
225 m
210 m
From price
No data
$4,079 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Europa 2 is the larger vessel at 42,830 GT, 6% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Europa 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 83.0 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2016, Seabourn Encore is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeEuropa 2
CapacitySeabourn Encore
ModernitySeabourn Encore
ServiceSeabourn Encore
SpaciousnessEuropa 2
DecksNo data
LengthEuropa 2
Fleet PowerSeabourn Encore

Bottom line: Seabourn Encore leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Capacity. Choose Seabourn Encore for overall superiority; pick Europa 2 if Size matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Europa 2 if

  • Size matters to you (42,830 GT)
  • More space per guest (83.0 GT per guest)
Book Europa 2

Choose Seabourn Encore if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2016, 3 years newer)
  • More onboard variety (604 guests)
  • More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
Book Seabourn Encore

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Europa 2

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailEuropa 2Seabourn Encore
CheapestNo sailings$4,079 pp
Per nightNo data$510 pp
DepartingNo dataDec 13
DurationNo data8 nights
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Seabourn Encore sailing from Tokyo, Japan

12 Night Southeast Asia Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Encore

Nov 3, 2026 · 12 nights

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$9,074/person$756/night
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Seabourn Encore sailing from Osaka (Kyoto and Nara), Japan

14 Night Southeast Asia Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Encore

Nov 15, 2026 · 14 nights

Asia & Indian Ocean

$6,598/person$471/night
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Seabourn Encore sailing from Singapore, Singapore

8 Night Southeast Asia Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Encore

Dec 13, 2026 · 8 nights

Australasia

$4,079/person$510/night
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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?

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How current is the ship data?

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