Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Splendor vs Viking Jupiter
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 84
- From
- $3,699
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Seven Seas Splendor is a mid-size Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 750 passengers, in service since 2020. Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want a more family-friendly ship, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Viking Jupiter for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 74.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 51.4) and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 2.0).
Choose Viking Jupiter if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Splendor | Viking Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 56,000 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 750 | 930 |
| Crew | 542 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 74.7 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 10 | 10 |
| Length | 735 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 98 | 84 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 158 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–140 nights | 7–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,999 | $3,699 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Seven Seas Splendor leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Jupiter on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
The sixth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Jupiter debuted in February 2019. Similar to its sister ships, Viking Jupiter offers the same inclusive premium cruise experience with itineraries focusing on the ports of call. But Viking Jupiter is a marvel itself.
Highlights
- An all-inclusive cruising experience
- The specialty dining restaurants on the ship are complimentary.
- The free spa includes a sauna, a Nordic plunge pool, a thermal pool, a snow grotto and a steam bath.
- Enjoy finger sandwiches, petite desserts, a dozen different teas and light music in the Wintergarden.
Sailing now
84 cruises on sale, from $3,699.
Questions
Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Jupiter?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Jupiter?
Seven Seas Splendor is bigger at 56,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 passengers and Viking Jupiter carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Jupiter?
Seven Seas Splendor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2019 for Viking Jupiter.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Jupiter. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Jupiter.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Splendor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Jupiter.
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