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 Mariner
Seven Seas Splendor
Gross Tonnage
Seven Seas Mariner
48,075 GT
Seven Seas Splendor
55,254 GT
Length
Seven Seas Mariner
216 m
Seven Seas Splendor
224 m
Beam
Seven Seas Mariner
29 m
Seven Seas Splendor
32 m
Passengers
Seven Seas Mariner
700
Seven Seas Splendor
750
Crew
Seven Seas Mariner
445
Seven Seas Splendor
548
Decks
Seven Seas Mariner
—
Seven Seas Splendor
—
Year Built
Seven Seas Mariner
2,001
Seven Seas Splendor
2,020
Space Ratio
Seven Seas Mariner
68.7 GT/pax
Seven Seas Splendor
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seven Seas Mariner
1.57 :1
Seven Seas Splendor
1.37 :1
| Specification | Seven Seas Mariner | Seven Seas Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Mariner Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 48,075 GT | 55,254 GTWinner |
| Length | 216 m | 224 mWinner |
| Beam | 29 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 700 | 750Winner |
| Crew | 445 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 68.7 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.57:1 | 1.37:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9210139 | 9790313 |
Seven Seas Splendor is the larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 15% more than Seven Seas Mariner's 48,075 GT. Built in 2020, Seven Seas Splendor is 19 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Seven Seas Splendor edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Service | Seven Seas Splendor |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Splendor |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Splendor wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Seven Seas Mariner
69 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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| Draft | 7 m | 7.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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