Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Seabourn Encore
Seabourn Ovation
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Seabourn Ovation
40,350 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Seabourn Ovation
210 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Seabourn Ovation
26 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Seabourn Ovation
604
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Seabourn Ovation
450
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Seabourn Ovation
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Seabourn Ovation
2,018
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Seabourn Ovation
66.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Seabourn Ovation
1.34 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Odyssey Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 40,350 GT |
| Length | 210 m | 210 m |
| Beam | 26 m | 26 m |
| Draft | 4.9 m | 11.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604 | 604 |
| Crew | 450 | 450 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 66.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1 | 1.34:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9695035 |
Seabourn Encore
67 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Seabourn Ovation
67 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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