Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Splendor vs Viking Saturn
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Saturn
- Cruises
- 95
- From
- $2,599
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 Saturn is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want better-rated dining, a more family-friendly ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Viking Saturn for dining (9.0 vs 3.0) and family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 74.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 51.4).
Choose Viking Saturn if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (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 Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 56,000 | 47,842 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Length | 735 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 98 | 95 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 196 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–140 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,999 | $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 Splendor leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Saturn on 5, with 1 level.
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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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98 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Saturn
The 930-passenger Viking Saturn launched in May 2023 as the ninth ship to join Viking Cruises' oceangoing fleet, sailing itineraries to many of the most enticing seaport destinations in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Sailing now
95 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Saturn?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Saturn?
Seven Seas Splendor is bigger at 56,000 gross tons, against 47,842 gross tons for Viking Saturn. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 passengers and Viking Saturn carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Saturn?
Viking Saturn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2020 for Seven Seas Splendor.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Saturn. 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 Saturn.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Splendor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Viking Saturn.
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