Crystal
Crystal Serenity
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $2,100
Ship comparison
Crystal Serenity vs Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $5,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crystal Serenity is a small Crystal ship carrying 740 passengers, in service since 2003. Seven Seas Mariner is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 700 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Crystal Serenity if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or better-rated dining: it outscores Seven Seas Mariner for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (10.0 vs 8.1) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,100 (vs $5,499).
Choose Seven Seas Mariner if you want more adventure and nature 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.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crystal Serenity | Seven Seas Mariner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Crystal | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 68,870 | 48,075 |
| Passengers | 740 | 700 |
| Crew | 635 | 445 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 93.1 (better) | 68.7 |
| Decks | 13 | 8 |
| Length | 820 ft | 709 ft |
| Beam | 132 ft | 93 ft |
| Speed | — | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 109 | 100 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 100 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–139 nights | 8–174 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,100 (better) | $5,499 |
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 4 of the ten, Seven Seas Mariner on 3, with 3 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
109 cruises on sale, from $2,100.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
The casually chic, 700-passenger Mariner feels like a floating country club with a relaxed, upscale style that allows passengers to be themselves. By that I mean you can dress up or down (but no jeans at night), dine where and when you want and take advantage of all the free shore excursions or just plop on a chaise and read a book.
Highlights
- Musical reviews and Cirque-style productions in Constellation Theater
- Game shows and resident musicians in Horizon Lounge
- Relaxing spa treatments at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- Stellar itineraries to exotic destinations the world over
Sailing now
100 cruises on sale, from $5,499.
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Questions
Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Mariner?
Which is bigger, Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Mariner?
Crystal Serenity is bigger at 68,870 gross tons, against 48,075 gross tons for Seven Seas Mariner. Crystal Serenity carries 740 passengers and Seven Seas Mariner carries 700.
Which ship is newer, Crystal Serenity or Seven Seas Mariner?
Crystal Serenity is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2000 for Seven Seas Mariner.
Which has more space per passenger?
Crystal Serenity, with 93.1 gross tons per passenger against 68.7 on Seven Seas Mariner. 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 1.6 on Seven Seas Mariner.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Mariner 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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