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Seven Seas Explorer vs Seven Seas Mariner
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Seven Seas Explorer wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Mariner
Size
55,254 GT
48,075 GT
Passengers
750
700
Year built
2016
2001
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
73.7 GT per guest
68.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
224 m
216 m
From price
$12,999 pp
$7,899 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Seven Seas Explorer is the larger vessel at 55,254 GT, 15% more than Seven Seas Mariner's 48,075 GT. Built in 2016, Seven Seas Explorer is 15 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Seven Seas Explorer edges ahead in service at 1.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Service | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Fleet Power | Seven Seas Explorer |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Explorer leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Seven Seas Explorer for overall superiority; pick Seven Seas Mariner if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 15 years newer)
- Size matters to you (55,254 GT)
- More onboard variety (750 guests)
- More crew per guest (1.4 guests per crew)
Choose Seven Seas Mariner if
- Lower fares per night (from $790 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Mariner |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $12,999 pp | $7,899 pp |
| Per night | $1,300 pp | $790 pp |
| Departing | Dec 19 | Dec 1 |
| Duration | 10 nights | 10 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
