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
Seven Seas Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Encore
40,350 GT
Seven Seas Explorer
55,254 GT
Length
Seabourn Encore
210 m
Seven Seas Explorer
224 m
Beam
Seabourn Encore
26 m
Seven Seas Explorer
32 m
Passengers
Seabourn Encore
604
Seven Seas Explorer
750
Crew
Seabourn Encore
450
Seven Seas Explorer
542
Decks
Seabourn Encore
—
Seven Seas Explorer
—
Year Built
Seabourn Encore
2,016
Seven Seas Explorer
2,016
Space Ratio
Seabourn Encore
66.8 GT/pax
Seven Seas Explorer
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Encore
1.34 :1
Seven Seas Explorer
1.38 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Encore | Seven Seas Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 55,254 GTWinner |
| Length | 210 m | 224 mWinner |
| Beam | 26 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 604 | 750Winner |
| Crew | 450 | 542Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1Winner | 1.38:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9683147 | 9703150 |
Seven Seas Explorer is the significantly larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 37% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Seven Seas Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 66.8.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Seabourn Encore |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Explorer |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Explorer wins more categories (3 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Seven Seas Explorer
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 4.9 m | 7.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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