Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $6,949
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Explorer vs Seven Seas Navigator
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Navigator
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $5,799
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 Navigator is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 490 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if you want a newer ship, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores Seven Seas Navigator for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 1998) and it has 73.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 58.3).
Choose Seven Seas Navigator if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a smaller ship: it outscores Seven Seas Explorer for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 490 passengers (vs 738).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Navigator | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 54,000 | 28,550 |
| Passengers | 738 | 490 |
| Crew | 542 | 340 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.2 (better) | 58.3 |
| Decks | 10 | 13 |
| Length | 735 ft | 560 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 81 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 107 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 35 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–101 nights | 9–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,949 | $5,799 (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 1 of the ten, Seven Seas Navigator on 3, with 6 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
107 cruises on sale, from $6,949.
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12 Night From Outback to Oasis Sydney to Darwin
$11,249
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19 Night Roos Reefs and Romance Sydney to Bali (Benoa)
$17,449
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Navigator
My first impression upon boarding the jaunty little Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas for the first time many years ago was wow!
Highlights
- Relaxing spa treatments at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- The library offers a nice selection of books in a tranquil setting.
- Gaming in the on-board casino
- Delicious French cuisine at Signatures restaurant
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $5,799.
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14 Night Southern Mediterranean Sojourn Barcelona to Rome (Civitavecchia)
$10,499
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14 Night Spice Trail Sail Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)
$13,549
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Questions
Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Navigator?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Navigator?
Seven Seas Explorer is bigger at 54,000 gross tons, against 28,550 gross tons for Seven Seas Navigator. Seven Seas Explorer carries 738 passengers and Seven Seas Navigator carries 490.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Navigator?
Seven Seas Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 1998 for Seven Seas Navigator.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Explorer, with 73.2 gross tons per passenger against 58.3 on Seven Seas Navigator. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers.
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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