Compare Cruise Lines Side by Side
Pick any two cruise lines below — see their ratings, fleet size, pricing tier, target audience, strengths, and a final verdict for which is the better fit for your trip.
Cruise Line A
Regent Seven Seas
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Cruise Line B
Silversea Cruises
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Regent Seven Seas
★★★★⭑ 4.90
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🏆 Silversea Cruises wins
2
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5
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Silversea Cruises
★★★★⭑ 4.80
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, USA | Monaco / Miami |
| Fleet Size | 6 ships | 12 ships Winner |
| Passengers Per Year | 70,000+ | 90,000+ |
| Starting Price | $6,500 | $4,500 Winner |
| Our Rating | ★★★★⭑ 4.90 Winner | ★★★★⭑ 4.80 |
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Style | Open seating; reservations only at Chartreuse and Pacific Rim | Open seating across multiple venues; in-suite dining at no cost |
| Specialty Restaurants | 4 per ship all included (Chartreuse, Pacific Rim, Prime 7, Sette Mari) | 7-9 per ship all included (La Dame, Kaiseki, Atlantide, Silver Note) |
| Drinks Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dress Code | Country club casual; formal optional on long voyages | Formal nights on traditional voyages; casual on expedition |
| Entertainment | Cabaret, classical, jazz, destination lectures | Intimate cabaret, classical music, destination lectures |
| Kids Club | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adult-Only Areas | ❌ | ❌ |
| Casino | ✅ Winner | ❌ |
| Spa & Wellness | ❌ | ❌ |
| Fitness Center | ✅ | ✅ |
| WiFi (included) | ❌ | ❌ |
| WiFi Cost | Included | Included |
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Served | Worldwide — Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia, World | All seven continents — strong in expedition (Antarctica, Arctic, Galapagos, Kimberley) |
| Countries Visited | 110+ | 125+ |
| Home Ports | Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Athens, Miami, San Francisco, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town, Bangkok | Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Fort Lauderdale, Ushuaia, Lisbon, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town |
| Shortest Cruise | 7 nights | 5 nights |
| Longest Cruise | 154 nights (World Cruise) | 139 nights (World Cruise) |
| World Cruise | ❌ | ❌ |
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Cabin From | $0 | $0 |
| Balcony Cabin From | $6,500 | $4,500 Winner |
| Suite From | $11,999 | $8,999 Winner |
| All-Inclusive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gratuities Included | ✅ | ✅ |
| Flights Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cancellation Policy | Full refund 121+ days | Full refund 121+ days |
| Loyalty Program | Seven Seas Society | Venetian Society |
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas | Silversea Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Ultra-luxury, true all-inclusive, free flights and excursions | Ultra-luxury, all-suite, expedition options |
| Solo Traveler Cabins | ❌ | ❌ |
| Family Friendly | ||
| Luxury Level | ||
| Adventure Level | Winner | |
| Average Age | 65-80 | 60-80 |
| Accessible Cabins | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pet Policy | No | No |
| Smoking Policy | Designated outdoor areas | Designated outdoor areas |
🏆 Our Verdict
2 – 5Silversea Cruises takes the win, scoring 5 against 2 across 41 compared features. Especially strong for: Ultra-luxury, all-suite, expedition options.
What we compare across
- Price ranges — Lead-in fares and what they actually include
- Ships — Size, age, capacity, recent refurbishments
- Target audience — Who each line is genuinely built for
- Destinations — Where each line sails strongest
- Dining — Main dining, specialty venues, buffet quality, included vs. paid
- Entertainment — Production shows, lounges, onboard activities
- Inclusions — What’s in the fare, what’s extra
- Suites & cabins — Premium category quality and value
- Family-friendliness — Kids’ clubs, family programming, multi-gen options
- Solo travelers — Solo cabins, single supplement policy, social events
- Loyalty program — Worth chasing or not
- Verdict — Which line wins, for which type of cruiser
How the comparison works
We score each line across the same 12 categories using the same yardstick. Built from passenger sentiment data, ship-by-ship reviews, our own sailings, and verifiable industry information. Updated quarterly. Spot something out of date? Email editorial@allcruisestravel.com.
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