Spots going fastBolette vs Seven Seas Explorer
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Bolette is the larger vessel at 63,458 GT — 15% more than Seven Seas Explorer's 55,254 GT. Seven Seas Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 46.7. Built in 2016, Seven Seas Explorer is 16 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Bolette
Seven Seas Explorer
Size
63,458 GT
55,254 GT
Passengers
1,360
750
Year Built
2000
2016
Crew Ratio
1:2.2
1:1.4
Space Ratio
46.7
73.7
Decks
—
—
Length
238m
224m
From Price
—
$9,149/pp
Comparison Verdict
Bolette is the larger vessel at 63,458 GT — 15% more than Seven Seas Explorer's 55,254 GT. Seven Seas Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 46.7. Built in 2016, Seven Seas Explorer is 16 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Bolette |
| Capacity | Bolette |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Service | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Bolette |
| Fleet Power | Bolette |
Bottom line: Bolette leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Bolette for overall superiority; pick Seven Seas Explorer if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 16yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (73.7 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Bolette | Seven Seas Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $9,149 pp |
| Departing | — | Jul 29 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
