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 Ovation
Seven Seas Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Ovation
40,350 GT
Seven Seas Splendor
55,254 GT
Length
Seabourn Ovation
210 m
Seven Seas Splendor
224 m
Beam
Seabourn Ovation
26 m
Seven Seas Splendor
32 m
Passengers
Seabourn Ovation
604
Seven Seas Splendor
750
Crew
Seabourn Ovation
450
Seven Seas Splendor
548
Decks
Seabourn Ovation
—
Seven Seas Splendor
—
Year Built
Seabourn Ovation
2,018
Seven Seas Splendor
2,020
Space Ratio
Seabourn Ovation
66.8 GT/pax
Seven Seas Splendor
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Ovation
1.34 :1
Seven Seas Splendor
1.37 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Ovation | Seven Seas Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,020Winner |
| 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 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 66.8 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.34:1Winner | 1.37:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9695035 | 9790313 |
Seven Seas Splendor is the significantly larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 37% more than Seabourn Ovation's 40,350 GT. Seven Seas Splendor offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2020, Seven Seas Splendor is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Service | Seabourn Ovation |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Splendor |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Splendor wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Seven Seas Splendor
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 11.6 mWinner | 7.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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