Crystal
Crystal Serenity
- Cruises
- 123
- From
- $2,100
Ship comparison
Crystal Serenity vs Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $6,699
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crystal Serenity is a small Crystal ship carrying 740 passengers, in service since 2003. Seven Seas Explorer is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 738 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Crystal Serenity if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or better-rated dining: it outscores Seven Seas Explorer for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,100 (vs $6,699).
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Crystal Serenity for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2003).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crystal Serenity | Seven Seas Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Crystal | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 68,870 | 54,000 |
| Passengers | 740 | 738 |
| Crew | 635 | 542 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 93.1 (better) | 73.2 |
| Decks | 13 | 10 |
| Length | 820 ft | 735 ft |
| Beam | 132 ft | 102 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 123 | 101 |
| Upcoming sailings | 124 | 101 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 139 nights | 7 to 101 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,100 (better) | $6,699 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crystal Serenity leads on 6 of the ten, Seven Seas Explorer on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Crystal
Crystal Serenity
Think of Crystal Serenity as a floating Four Seasons Resort. Discerning travelers longing for comfort, enrichment, high-touch service and contemporary surroundings will find all of that and more on this gorgeous high-end ship, the largest ultra-luxury vessel at sea.
Highlights
- $52 million of "extreme makeover" improvements
- Chic and contemporary public areas
- Lido Cafe has new "California Riviera" vibe
- 70 PURE hypoallergenic deluxe veranda staterooms
Sailing now
123 cruises on sale, from $2,100.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
The 738-passenger, ultra-swank Seven Seas Explorer debuted in July 2016 as the first new ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises in some time. The cruise line promised "the most luxurious ship ever built," and Explorer delivers. The all-suite, all-balcony ship offers guests all-inclusive luxury at sea.
Highlights
- Relaxation at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- Gaming in the Monte Carlo-style casino
- Daily live music at the Observation Lounge
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $6,699.
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Questions
Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Explorer?
Which is bigger, Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Explorer?
Crystal Serenity is bigger at 68,870 gross tons, against 54,000 gross tons for Seven Seas Explorer. Crystal Serenity carries 740 passengers and Seven Seas Explorer carries 738.
Which ship is newer, Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Explorer?
Seven Seas Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2003 for Crystal Serenity.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with 93.1 gross tons per passenger against 73.2 on Seven Seas Explorer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.4 on Seven Seas Explorer.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Explorer scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Crystal Serenity.
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