Seabourn
Seabourn Encore
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $4,079
Ship comparison
Seabourn Encore vs Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
- Cruises
- 315
- From
- $2,639
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Encore is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2016. Seabourn Ovation is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Seabourn Encore if you want more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Seabourn Ovation for cultural (9.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if you want more of a party, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Seabourn Encore for party (6.0 vs 2.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Encore | Seabourn Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 40,350 | 41,865 |
| Passengers | 604 | 604 |
| Crew | 330 | 450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.8 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 66.8 | 69.3 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 690 ft | 689 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 91 ft |
| Speed | 22 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 315 |
| Upcoming sailings | 162 | 414 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 54 nights | 7 to 37 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,079 | $2,639 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seabourn Encore leads on 2 of the ten, Seabourn Ovation on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
In May 2018, Seabourn introduced Seabourn Ovation, a sister ship to Seabourn Encore. The $380 million mega-yacht carries 604 passengers and measures 41,865 gross tons.
Sailing now
315 cruises on sale, from $2,639.
Questions
Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is bigger at 41,865 gross tons, against 40,350 gross tons for Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Encore carries 604 passengers and Seabourn Ovation carries 604.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for Seabourn Encore.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Ovation, with 69.3 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?
Seabourn Ovation, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.8 on Seabourn Encore.
Which is better for families?
Seabourn Ovation scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Seabourn Encore.
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