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Seabourn Encore vs Silver Ray
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Ray wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Seabourn Encore
Silver Ray
Size
40,350 GT
54,700 GT
Passengers
604
728
Year built
2016
2024
Crew ratio
1.3 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
66.8 GT per guest
75.1 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
210 m
236 m
From price
$4,079 pp
$7,450 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Ray is the significantly larger vessel at 54,700 GT, 36% more than Seabourn Encore's 40,350 GT. Silver Ray offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2024, Silver Ray is 8 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Ray |
| Capacity | Silver Ray |
| Modernity | Silver Ray |
| Service | Silver Ray |
| Spaciousness | Silver Ray |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Ray |
| Fleet Power | Silver Ray |
Bottom line: Silver Ray leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Ray for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Encore if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Ray if
- You want the newer ship (built 2024, 8 years newer)
- Size matters to you (54,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (728 guests)
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Seabourn Encore | Silver Ray |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $4,079 pp | $7,450 pp |
| Per night | $510 pp | $745 pp |
| Departing | Dec 13 | Oct 29 |
| Duration | 8 nights | 10 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
