Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $6,699
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Explorer vs Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
- Cruises
- 95
- From
- $5,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seven Seas Explorer is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 738 passengers, in service since 2016. Seven Seas Mariner is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 700 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2001) and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 1.6).
Choose Seven Seas Mariner if you want better-rated entertainment, a more active cruise or a lower starting fare: it outscores Seven Seas Explorer for entertainment (8.2 vs 7.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $5,499 (vs $6,699).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Mariner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 54,000 | 48,075 |
| Passengers | 738 | 700 |
| Crew | 542 | 445 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.2 (better) | 68.7 |
| Decks | 10 | 8 |
| Length | 735 ft | 709 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 93 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 95 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 95 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 101 nights | 8 to 174 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,699 | $5,499 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seven Seas Explorer leads on 0 of the ten, Seven Seas Mariner on 3, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
The 738-passenger, ultra-swank Seven Seas Explorer debuted in July 2016 as the first new ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises in some time. The cruise line promised "the most luxurious ship ever built," and Explorer delivers. The all-suite, all-balcony ship offers guests all-inclusive luxury at sea.
Highlights
- Relaxation at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- Gaming in the Monte Carlo-style casino
- Daily live music at the Observation Lounge
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $6,699.
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16 Night Coral Coasts to Opera House Bali (Benoa) to Sydney
$15,249
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10 Night An Aussie Celebration Sydney to Sydney
$12,999
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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
95 cruises on sale, from $5,499.
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10 Night Sunset Serenity Miami to Tampa
$7,899
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10 Night Shimmering Reefs Mighty Ruins Tampa to Tampa
$8,599
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Questions
Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Mariner?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Mariner?
Seven Seas Explorer is bigger at 54,000 gross tons, against 48,075 gross tons for Seven Seas Mariner. Seven Seas Explorer carries 738 passengers and Seven Seas Mariner carries 700.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Mariner?
Seven Seas Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2001 for Seven Seas Mariner.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Explorer, with 73.2 gross tons per passenger against 68.7 on Seven Seas Mariner. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seven Seas Explorer, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Seven Seas Mariner.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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