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Seven Seas Mariner vs Seven Seas Navigator

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Seven Seas Mariner is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 700 passengers, in service since 2001. Seven Seas Navigator is a small Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 490 passengers, in service since 1999.

Choose Seven Seas Mariner if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores Seven Seas Navigator for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (8.2 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 68.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 58.3).

Choose Seven Seas Navigator if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Seven Seas Mariner for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Seven Seas MarinerSeven Seas Navigator
Cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ship size Small Small
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2001 (better) 1999
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2018 2019 (better)
Gross tonnage 48,075 28,550
Passengers 700 490
Crew 445 340
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.6 1.4 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 68.7 (better) 58.3
Decks 8 13
Length 709 ft 560 ft
Beam 93 ft 81 ft
Speed 23 mph 22 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 95 32
Upcoming sailings 95 32
Cruise lengths 8 to 174 nights 9 to 28 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $5,499 (better) $5,799

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seven Seas Mariner leads on 2 of the ten, Seven Seas Navigator on 2, with 6 level.

  • Active Seven Seas Mariner: 7.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Seven Seas Mariner: 7.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 7.0
  • Cultural Seven Seas Mariner: 8.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 8.0
  • Dining Seven Seas Mariner: 8.1 Seven Seas Navigator: 8.5
  • Entertainment Seven Seas Mariner: 8.2 Seven Seas Navigator: 7.0
  • Family friendly Seven Seas Mariner: 5.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 5.0
  • Party Seven Seas Mariner: 5.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 5.0
  • Romantic Seven Seas Mariner: 10.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Seven Seas Mariner: 8.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 10.0
  • Staterooms Seven Seas Mariner: 10.0 Seven Seas Navigator: 8.0

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Mariner

The casually chic, 700-passenger Mariner feels like a floating country club with a relaxed, upscale style that allows passengers to be themselves. By that I mean you can dress up or down (but no jeans at night), dine where and when you want and take advantage of all the free shore excursions or just plop on a chaise and read a book.

Highlights

  • Musical reviews and Cirque-style productions in Constellation Theater
  • Game shows and resident musicians in Horizon Lounge
  • Relaxing spa treatments at Canyon Ranch SpaClub
  • Stellar itineraries to exotic destinations the world over

Sailing now

95 cruises on sale, from $5,499.

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

32 cruises on sale, from $5,799.

Questions

Seven Seas Mariner or Seven Seas Navigator?

Which is bigger, Seven Seas Mariner or Seven Seas Navigator?

Seven Seas Mariner is bigger at 48,075 gross tons, against 28,550 gross tons for Seven Seas Navigator. Seven Seas Mariner carries 700 passengers and Seven Seas Navigator carries 490.

Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Mariner or Seven Seas Navigator?

Seven Seas Mariner is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1999 for Seven Seas Navigator.

Which has more space per passenger?

Seven Seas Mariner, with 68.7 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?

Seven Seas Navigator, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Seven Seas Mariner.

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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