Scenic
Scenic Eclipse
- Cruises
- 89
- From
- $5,826
Ship comparison
Scenic Eclipse vs Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises
Star Seeker
- Cruises
- 83
- From
- $2,619
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Eclipse is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 228 passengers, in service since 2019. Star Seeker is an intimate Windstar Cruises ship carrying 224 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Scenic Eclipse if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Star Seeker for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 72.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.6).
Choose Star Seeker if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Eclipse for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,619 (vs $5,826).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Eclipse | Star Seeker | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 16,500 | 9,315 |
| Passengers | 228 | 224 |
| Crew | 172 | 135 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 72.4 (better) | 41.6 |
| Decks | 10 | 8 |
| Length | 542 ft | 431 ft |
| Beam | 70 ft | 62 ft |
| Speed | — | 18 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 89 | 83 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 140 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 7–44 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,826 | $2,619 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Eclipse leads on 3 of the ten, Star Seeker on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse from international travel brand Scenic, described as "the world’s first discovery yacht," debuted in summer 2019 featuring high-end voyages to polar regions.
Sailing now
89 cruises on sale, from $5,826.
Windstar Cruises
Star Seeker
Star Seeker from Windstar Cruises is an all-suite, small-ship yacht designed to deliver a relaxed luxury experience with the access advantages of a compact vessel.
Sailing now
83 cruises on sale, from $2,619.
Questions
Scenic Eclipse or Star Seeker?
Which is bigger, Scenic Eclipse or Star Seeker?
Scenic Eclipse is bigger at 16,500 gross tons, against 9,315 gross tons for Star Seeker. Scenic Eclipse carries 228 passengers and Star Seeker carries 224.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Eclipse or Star Seeker?
Star Seeker is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2019 for Scenic Eclipse.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Eclipse, with 72.4 gross tons per passenger against 41.6 on Star Seeker. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Eclipse, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Star Seeker.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Eclipse scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Star Seeker.
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