Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Odyssey
Seabourn Ovation
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Odyssey
32,346 GT
Seabourn Ovation
40,350 GT
Length
Seabourn Odyssey
198 m
Seabourn Ovation
210 m
Beam
Seabourn Odyssey
26 m
Seabourn Ovation
26 m
Passengers
Seabourn Odyssey
458
Seabourn Ovation
604
Crew
Seabourn Odyssey
330
Seabourn Ovation
450
Decks
Seabourn Odyssey
—
Seabourn Ovation
—
Year Built
Seabourn Odyssey
2,009
Seabourn Ovation
2,018
Space Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
70.6 GT/pax
Seabourn Ovation
66.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
1.39 :1
Seabourn Ovation
1.34 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Odyssey | Seabourn Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Odyssey Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 32,346 GT | 40,350 GTWinner |
| Length | 198 m | 210 mWinner |
| Beam | 26 m | 26 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 458 | 604Winner |
| Crew | 330 | 450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.6 GT/paxWinner | 66.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1 | 1.34:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | T. Mariotti | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9417074 | 9695035 |
Seabourn Odyssey
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
71 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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