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 Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Seven Seas Explorer
55,254 GT
Seven Seas Splendor
55,254 GT
Length
Seven Seas Explorer
224 m
Seven Seas Splendor
224 m
Beam
Seven Seas Explorer
32 m
Seven Seas Splendor
32 m
Passengers
Seven Seas Explorer
750
Seven Seas Splendor
750
Crew
Seven Seas Explorer
542
Seven Seas Splendor
548
Decks
Seven Seas Explorer
—
Seven Seas Splendor
—
Year Built
Seven Seas Explorer
2,016
Seven Seas Splendor
2,020
Space Ratio
Seven Seas Explorer
73.7 GT/pax
Seven Seas Splendor
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seven Seas Explorer
1.38 :1
Seven Seas Splendor
1.37 :1
| Specification | Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,020Winner |
| 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 | 750 | 750 |
| Crew | 542 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 73.7 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.38:1 | 1.37:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9703150 | 9790313 |
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 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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