Seabourn
Seabourn Odyssey
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Ship comparison
Seabourn Odyssey vs Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
- Cruises
- 227
- From
- $3,359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Odyssey is a small Seabourn ship carrying 450 passengers, in service since 2009. Seabourn Ovation is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2018. Seabourn Odyssey has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2009) and it has 227 cruises on sale (vs none).
Seabourn Odyssey does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Odyssey | Seabourn Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 32,000 | 41,865 |
| Passengers | 450 | 604 |
| Crew | 330 | 450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 71.1 (better) | 69.3 |
| Decks | 11 | 12 |
| Length | 650 ft | 689 ft |
| Beam | 84 ft | 91 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 227 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 312 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–37 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,359 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Seabourn Odyssey has no Bliss scores yet.
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Seabourn
Seabourn Odyssey
Seabourn Odyssey is the first in a new class of ships for Seabourn that accommodates just 450 guests in 225 luxury suites. At 32,000 gross registered tons, Seabourn Odyssey remains one of the smallest ships built recently by any major cruise line, and its guest capacity is among the highest space-per-guest ratios in the industry.
Highlights
- Refreshing pools to swim in on the pool deck
- Relaxing in the whirlpool on the spa terrace
- Enjoying shows and performances in the Grand Salon
- Gaming in the ship's on-board casino
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
227 cruises on sale, from $3,359.
Questions
Seabourn Odyssey or Seabourn Ovation?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Odyssey or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is bigger at 41,865 gross tons, against 32,000 gross tons for Seabourn Odyssey. Seabourn Odyssey carries 450 passengers and Seabourn Ovation carries 604.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Odyssey or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2009 for Seabourn Odyssey.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Odyssey, with 71.1 gross tons per passenger against 69.3 on Seabourn Ovation. 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 1.4 on Seabourn Odyssey.
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