Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Grandeur
- Cruises
- 108
- From
- $5,399
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Grandeur vs Viking Vela
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Vela
- Cruises
- 107
- 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 Vela is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 998 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Seven Seas Grandeur if you want a more family-friendly ship, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Viking Vela for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 73.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 47.9) and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 2.2).
Choose Viking Vela if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Seven Seas Grandeur for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0) 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 Vela | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 55,254 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 750 | 998 |
| Crew | 542 | 463 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 73.7 (better) | 47.9 |
| Decks | 10 | 14 |
| Length | 732 ft | 784 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 101 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 108 | 107 |
| Upcoming sailings | 108 | 186 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 27 nights | 7 to 35 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 3 of the ten, Viking Vela on 4, with 3 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 Vela
The 998-passenger Viking Vela debuted in December 2024 as the 10th ship in the upscale Viking Ocean Cruises fleet. This sophisticated ship was designed to embody the modern Scandinavian aesthetic, featuring elegant interiors and outdoor spaces and providing an intimate cruising experience.
Sailing now
107 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Vela?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Vela?
Seven Seas Grandeur is bigger at 55,254 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Vela. Seven Seas Grandeur carries 750 passengers and Viking Vela carries 998.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Grandeur or Viking Vela?
Viking Vela is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2023 for Seven Seas Grandeur.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Grandeur, with 73.7 gross tons per passenger against 47.9 on Viking Vela. 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 2.2 on Viking Vela.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Grandeur scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Viking Vela.
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