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Seabourn Ovation vs Silver Ray

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Ray wins 7 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Seabourn Ovation
Silver Ray
Size
40,350 GT
54,700 GT
Passengers
604
728
Year built
2018
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
$3,439 pp
$7,450 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Silver Ray is the significantly larger vessel at 54,700 GT, 36% more than Seabourn Ovation'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 6 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeSilver Ray
CapacitySilver Ray
ModernitySilver Ray
ServiceSilver Ray
SpaciousnessSilver Ray
DecksNo data
LengthSilver Ray
Fleet PowerSilver Ray

Bottom line: Silver Ray leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Ray for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Ovation if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Seabourn Ovation if

  • Lower fares per night (from $395 per person per night)
Book Seabourn Ovation

Choose Silver Ray if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2024, 6 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (54,700 GT)
  • More onboard variety (728 guests)
  • More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
Book Silver Ray

Prices

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Seabourn Ovation

from $3,439 per person

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Silver Ray

from $7,450 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailSeabourn OvationSilver Ray
Cheapest$3,439 pp$7,450 pp
Per night$430 pp$745 pp
DepartingNov 20Oct 29
Duration8 nights10 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Ovation sailing from Montreal, Quebec

13 Night Canada / New England Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Ovation

Oct 31, 2026 · 13 nights

North America

$7,898/person$608/night
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Seabourn Ovation sailing from Miami, Florida

15 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Ovation

Nov 20, 2026 · 15 nights

Caribbean

$5,919/person$395/night
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Seabourn Ovation sailing from Miami, Florida

8 Night Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

Seabourn • Seabourn Ovation

Nov 20, 2026 · 8 nights

Caribbean

$3,439/person$430/night
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Upcoming Sailings on Silver Ray

Silver Ray sailing from Barcelona, Spain

10 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Ray

Oct 29, 2026 · 10 nights

Mediterranean

$7,450/person$745/night
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Silver Ray sailing from Barcelona, Spain

10 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Ray

Nov 8, 2026 · 10 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$9,400/person$940/night
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Silver Ray sailing from Barcelona, Spain

10 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Ray

Nov 18, 2026 · 10 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$8,450/person$845/night
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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.