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)
Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Grandeur
Gross Tonnage
Seven Seas Explorer
55,254 GT
Seven Seas Grandeur
55,254 GT
Length
Seven Seas Explorer
224 m
Seven Seas Grandeur
224 m
Beam
Seven Seas Explorer
32 m
Seven Seas Grandeur
32 m
Passengers
Seven Seas Explorer
750
Seven Seas Grandeur
746
Crew
Seven Seas Explorer
542
Seven Seas Grandeur
548
Decks
Seven Seas Explorer
—
Seven Seas Grandeur
—
Year Built
Seven Seas Explorer
2,016
Seven Seas Grandeur
2,023
Space Ratio
Seven Seas Explorer
73.7 GT/pax
Seven Seas Grandeur
74.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seven Seas Explorer
1.38 :1
Seven Seas Grandeur
1.36 :1
| Specification | Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Grandeur |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 55,254 GT | 55,254 GT |
| Length | 224 m | 224 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 7.2 m | 7.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 750Winner | 746 |
| Crew | 542 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 73.7 GT/pax | 74.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.38:1 | 1.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9703150 | 9811286 |
Seven Seas Explorer
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Seven Seas Grandeur
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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