The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $2,900
Ship comparison
Ilma vs Seabourn Encore
Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $4,079
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ilma is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 459 passengers, in service since 2024. Seabourn Encore is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Ilma if you want more of a party, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Seabourn Encore for party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 101.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 66.8) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.8).
Choose Seabourn Encore if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more culture: it outscores Ilma for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ilma | Seabourn Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 46,750 | 40,350 |
| Passengers | 459 | 604 |
| Crew | 374 | 330 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 101.9 (better) | 66.8 |
| Decks | 10 | 12 |
| Length | 791 ft | 690 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 99 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 162 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 13 nights | 7 to 54 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,900 (better) | $4,079 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ilma leads on 2 of the ten, Seabourn Encore on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
Ilma, the second vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, is due to debut in September 2024 with a series of idyllic Mediterranean sailings on the luxury ‘‘superyacht.’’
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $2,900.
Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
The uber-posh Seabourn Encore, one of the largest ships from luxury cruise line Seabourn, is fairly small as cruise ships go these days, hosting up to 604 passengers in luxurious comfort. The ship is modeled after the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey in 2009.
Highlights
- All-inclusive dining, spirits and wines
- Some of the best gourmet cuisine at sea
- Luxury interior design similar to a private yacht
- Intimate ship with only 600 guests
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $4,079.
Questions
Ilma or Seabourn Encore?
Which is bigger, Ilma or Seabourn Encore?
Ilma is bigger at 46,750 gross tons, against 40,350 gross tons for Seabourn Encore. Ilma carries 459 passengers and Seabourn Encore carries 604.
Which ship is newer, Ilma or Seabourn Encore?
Ilma is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Seabourn Encore.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ilma, with 101.9 gross tons per passenger against 66.8 on Seabourn Encore. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ilma, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.8 on Seabourn Encore.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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