Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
Ship comparison
Seven Seas Splendor vs Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 103
- 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 Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Sky for dining (9.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 74.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 51.4).
Choose Viking Sky if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a lower starting fare: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $4,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Seven Seas Splendor | Viking Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2017 |
| 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 | 103 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 180 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–140 nights | 7–169 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 Sky on 5, with 1 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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$16,099
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Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises debuted its third ocean cruise ship, Viking Sky, in February 2017. Similar to her sister ships such as Viking Star and Viking Sea, the 930-passenger Viking Sky focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.
Highlights
- Destination-focused excursions in port
- All-veranda staterooms
- Cultural enrichment programs available in on-board theater
- Afternoon tea service in the Wintergarden
Sailing now
103 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sky?
Which is bigger, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sky?
Seven Seas Splendor is bigger at 56,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sky. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 passengers and Viking Sky carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Seven Seas Splendor or Viking Sky?
Seven Seas Splendor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2017 for Viking Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Sky. 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 Sky.
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 Sky.
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