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Sep 18, 2026 · 11 nights
Mediterranean
$11,399/person$1,036/night
View Deal →Seven Seas Mariner vs Silver Nova
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Silver Nova is the larger vessel at 54,700 GT, 14% more than Seven Seas Mariner's 48,075 GT. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 22 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Nova edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
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Category
Seven Seas Mariner
Silver Nova
Size
48,075 GT
54,700 GT
Passengers
700
728
Year Built
2001
2023
Crew Ratio
1:1.6
1:1.3
Space Ratio
68.7
75.1
Decks
—
—
Length
216m
236m
From Price
$11,399/pp
$7,650/pp
Comparison Verdict
Silver Nova is the larger vessel at 54,700 GT, 14% more than Seven Seas Mariner's 48,075 GT. Built in 2023, Silver Nova is 22 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Silver Nova edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Nova |
| Capacity | Silver Nova |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Silver Nova |
| Fleet Power | Silver Nova |
Bottom line: Silver Nova leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Nova for overall superiority; pick Seven Seas Mariner if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Nova if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2023, 22yr newer)
- Size matters to you (54,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (728 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
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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?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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