Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $6,699
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Explorer vs Silver Muse
Silversea
Silver Muse
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $4,200
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seven Seas Explorer is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 738 passengers, in service since 2016. Silver Muse is a small Silversea ship carrying 596 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Seven Seas Explorer if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Silver Muse for staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Muse if you want better-rated dining, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Seven Seas Explorer for dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $4,200 (vs $6,699).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Explorer | Silver Muse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Silversea |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 54,000 | 40,700 |
| Passengers | 738 | 596 |
| Crew | 542 | 411 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.2 (better) | 68.3 |
| Decks | 10 | 9 |
| Length | 735 ft | 698 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 86 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 85 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 101 nights | 7 to 51 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,699 | $4,200 (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, Silver Muse 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
101 cruises on sale, from $6,699.
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Silversea
Silver Muse
When Silversea debuted in 1994, it raised the nautical bar with innovations, superior service and style that was unheard of at the time, resulting in a new definition of luxury.
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $4,200.
Questions
Seven Seas Explorer or Silver Muse?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Explorer or Silver Muse?
Seven Seas Explorer is bigger at 54,000 gross tons, against 40,700 gross tons for Silver Muse. Seven Seas Explorer carries 738 passengers and Silver Muse carries 596.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Explorer or Silver Muse?
Silver Muse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2016 for Seven Seas Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Explorer, with 73.2 gross tons per passenger against 68.3 on Silver Muse. 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 1.5 on Silver Muse.
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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