Oceania Cruises
Nautica
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $1,899
Ship comparison
Nautica vs Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $5,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nautica is a small Oceania Cruises ship carrying 684 passengers, in service since 1999. Seven Seas Mariner is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 700 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Nautica if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Seven Seas Mariner for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,899 (vs $5,499).
Choose Seven Seas Mariner if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Nautica for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 68.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 44.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Nautica | Seven Seas Mariner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2000 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 30,277 | 48,075 |
| Passengers | 684 | 700 |
| Crew | 400 | 445 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 | 68.7 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 8 |
| Length | 594 ft | 709 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 93 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 100 |
| Upcoming sailings | 39 | 100 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–53 nights | 8–174 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,899 (better) | $5,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Nautica leads on 3 of the ten, Seven Seas Mariner on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Nautica, Oceania Cruises's sister ship to Regatta and Insignia, radiates its own unique warmth and character. From the ship's neo-classical lobby to its furnishings inside its Toscana restaurant, Nautica's elegant touches stand out.
Highlights
- Sail around Europe, Asia and Africa on Nautica's "Best of the Old World cruise."
- Indulge in as many relaxing treatments as you like inside Nautica's SpaClub, by the American-based Canyon Ranch resort.
- Monte-Carlo style casino
- 32-ounce King's Cut prime-rib steak offered in the Polo Grill
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $1,899.
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
Nautica or Seven Seas Mariner?
Which is bigger, Nautica or Seven Seas Mariner?
Seven Seas Mariner is bigger at 48,075 gross tons, against 30,277 gross tons for Nautica. Nautica carries 684 passengers and Seven Seas Mariner carries 700.
Which ship is newer, Nautica or Seven Seas Mariner?
Seven Seas Mariner is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1999 for Nautica.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Mariner, with 68.7 gross tons per passenger against 44.3 on Nautica. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seven Seas Mariner, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Nautica.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Mariner scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Nautica.
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