The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Ilma
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $2,900
Ship comparison
Ilma vs Seven Seas Navigator
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Navigator
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $5,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ilma is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 459 passengers, in service since 2024. Seven Seas Navigator is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 490 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Ilma if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it has 101.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 58.3), its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 1999) and its cruises start from $2,900 (vs $5,799).
Choose Seven Seas Navigator if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Ilma for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ilma | Seven Seas Navigator | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 46,750 | 28,550 |
| Passengers | 459 | 490 |
| Crew | 374 | 340 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 101.9 (better) | 58.3 |
| Decks | 10 | 13 |
| Length | 791 ft | 560 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 32 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 32 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 13 nights | 9 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,900 (better) | $5,799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ilma leads on 0 of the ten, Seven Seas Navigator on 4, 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.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Navigator
My first impression upon boarding the jaunty little Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas for the first time many years ago was wow!
Highlights
- Relaxing spa treatments at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- The library offers a nice selection of books in a tranquil setting.
- Gaming in the on-board casino
- Delicious French cuisine at Signatures restaurant
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $5,799.
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$9,799
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14 Night Spice Trail Sail Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)
$14,099
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Questions
Ilma or Seven Seas Navigator?
Which is bigger, Ilma or Seven Seas Navigator?
Ilma is bigger at 46,750 gross tons, against 28,550 gross tons for Seven Seas Navigator. Ilma carries 459 passengers and Seven Seas Navigator carries 490.
Which ship is newer, Ilma or Seven Seas Navigator?
Ilma is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 1999 for Seven Seas Navigator.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ilma, with 101.9 gross tons per passenger against 58.3 on Seven Seas Navigator. 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 1.4 on Seven Seas Navigator.
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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