Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Grandeur
- Cruises
- 108
- From
- $5,399
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Grandeur vs Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seven Seas Grandeur is a mid-size Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 750 passengers, in service since 2023. Viking Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Seven Seas Grandeur if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores Viking Sky for dining (10.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 73.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 51.4).
Choose Viking Sky if you want a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Seven Seas Grandeur for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $5,399).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Grandeur | Viking Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 55,254 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 750 | 930 |
| Crew | 542 | 550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.7 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 10 | 14 |
| Length | 732 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 108 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 108 | 163 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 27 nights | 7 to 169 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,399 | $2,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seven Seas Grandeur leads on 7 of the ten, Viking Sky on 1, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Grandeur
Seven Seas Grandeur, the sixth vessel in Regent Seven Seas's fleet of luxury ships, made its debut in late November 2023 with a series of sailings in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
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108 cruises on sale, from $5,399.
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises debuted its third ocean cruise ship, Viking Sky, in February 2017. Similar to her sister ships such as Viking Star and Viking Sea, the 930-passenger Viking Sky focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.
Highlights
- Destination-focused excursions in port
- All-veranda staterooms
- Cultural enrichment programs available in on-board theater
- Afternoon tea service in the Wintergarden
Sailing now
91 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Sky?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Sky?
Seven Seas Grandeur is bigger at 55,254 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sky. Seven Seas Grandeur carries 750 passengers and Viking Sky carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Sky?
Seven Seas Grandeur is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2017 for Viking Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Grandeur, with 73.7 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Sky. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seven Seas Grandeur, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Viking Sky.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Grandeur scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Sky.
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