Seabourn
Seabourn Ovation
- Cruises
- 227
- From
- $3,359
Ship comparison
Seabourn Ovation vs Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn
Seabourn Pursuit
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $4,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seabourn Ovation is a small Seabourn ship carrying 604 passengers, in service since 2018. Seabourn Pursuit is a small Seabourn ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if you want better-rated dining, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores Seabourn Pursuit for dining (10.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.2).
Choose Seabourn Pursuit if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or more space per passenger: it outscores Seabourn Ovation for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 6.0) and active (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 87.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 69.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn Pursuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Seabourn | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 41,865 | 23,004 |
| Passengers | 604 | 264 |
| Crew | 450 | 120 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 69.3 | 87.1 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 10 |
| Length | 689 ft | 558 ft |
| Beam | 91 ft | 85 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 227 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 312 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–37 nights | 8–82 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,359 (better) | $4,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seabourn Ovation leads on 8 of the ten, Seabourn Pursuit on 2.
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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.
Seabourn
Seabourn Pursuit
The ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit debuted in August 2023 with 24 Zodiacs, kayaks and two custom-built submarines, all the better to explore the remote terrain of the South Pacific, Antarctica and spots far off the beaten track.
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
Questions
Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Pursuit?
Which is bigger, Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Pursuit?
Seabourn Ovation is bigger at 41,865 gross tons, against 23,004 gross tons for Seabourn Pursuit. Seabourn Ovation carries 604 passengers and Seabourn Pursuit carries 264.
Which ship is newer, Seabourn Ovation or Seabourn Pursuit?
Seabourn Pursuit is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2018 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Pursuit, with 87.1 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 2.2 on Seabourn Pursuit.
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 Pursuit.
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