Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Splendor vs Viking Sea
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sea
- Cruises
- 67
- From
- $2,999
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 Sea is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want better-rated dining, a more romantic trip or more space per passenger: it outscores Viking Sea for dining (9.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 7.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 74.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 51.4).
Choose Viking Sea if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,999 (vs $4,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Splendor | Viking Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 56,000 | 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 | 74.7 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 10 | 14 |
| Length | 735 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 102 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 98 | 67 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 141 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–140 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,999 | $2,999 (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 Sea on 4, 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.
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
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$15,449
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$16,099
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sea
Viking Ocean Cruises launched its second ocean cruise ship in April 2016. Nearly identical to its sister ship, Viking Star (see review), the 930-passenger Viking Sea focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.
Highlights
- Local musicians playing regional music in three-deck atrium
- Offshore excursions introducing local culture
- All-veranda staterooms
- Afternoon tea service in the Wintergarten
Sailing now
67 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Questions
Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sea?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sea?
Seven Seas Splendor is bigger at 56,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sea. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 passengers and Viking Sea carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sea?
Seven Seas Splendor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2016 for Viking Sea.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Sea. 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 1.7 on Viking Sea.
Which is better for families?
Seven Seas Splendor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Sea.
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