Spots going fastExplorer of the Seas vs Seven Seas Voyager
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Explorer of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 137,308 GT — 224% more than Seven Seas Voyager's 42,363 GT. Seven Seas Voyager offers more personal space with a space ratio of 60.5 GT per passenger versus 44.1. Built in 2003, Seven Seas Voyager is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Explorer of the Seas
Seven Seas Voyager
Size
137,308 GT
42,363 GT
Passengers
3,114
700
Year Built
2000
2003
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:1.6
Space Ratio
44.1
60.5
Decks
—
—
Length
311m
207m
From Price
$994.97/pp
$11,999/pp
Comparison Verdict
Explorer of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 137,308 GT — 224% more than Seven Seas Voyager's 42,363 GT. Seven Seas Voyager offers more personal space with a space ratio of 60.5 GT per passenger versus 44.1. Built in 2003, Seven Seas Voyager is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Explorer of the Seas |
| Capacity | Explorer of the Seas |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Voyager |
| Service | Seven Seas Voyager |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Voyager |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Explorer of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Explorer of the Seas |
Bottom line: Explorer of the Seas leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Explorer of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Seven Seas Voyager if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Explorer of the Seas if...
- Size matters to you (137,308 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,114 guests)
- Save $11,004.03/person on sailings
Choose Seven Seas Voyager if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2003, 3yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (60.5 GT/pax)
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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.
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