Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
- Cruises
- 107
- From
- $6,949
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Explorer vs Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
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 Splendor is a mid-size Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 750 passengers, in service since 2020.
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want better-rated dining or a lower starting fare: it outscores Seven Seas Explorer for dining (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $4,999 (vs $6,949).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Explorer | Seven Seas Splendor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 54,000 | 56,000 |
| Passengers | 738 | 750 |
| Crew | 542 | 542 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.2 | 74.7 (better) |
| Decks | 10 | 10 |
| Length | 735 ft | 735 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 102 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 107 | 98 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 98 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–101 nights | 7–140 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,949 | $4,999 (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 5 of the ten, Seven Seas Splendor on 1, with 4 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 Splendor
The 750-passenger luxury ocean ship Seven Seas Splendor from Regent Seven Seas is, simply put, one of the most gorgeous, elegant ships at sea.
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
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10 Night Scenic Coasts and Old Quebec New York to Montreal
$15,449
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16 Night Epic Atlantic Escapade Montreal to Miami
$16,099
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Questions
Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Splendor?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Splendor?
Seven Seas Splendor is bigger at 56,000 gross tons, against 54,000 gross tons for Seven Seas Explorer. Seven Seas Explorer carries 738 passengers and Seven Seas Splendor carries 750.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Explorer or Seven Seas Splendor?
Seven Seas Splendor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2016 for Seven Seas Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 73.2 on Seven Seas Explorer. 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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