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
Silversea Cruises
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Cruise Line B
Regent Seven Seas
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Silversea Cruises
★★★★⭑ 4.80
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🏆 Silversea Cruises wins
5
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Regent Seven Seas
★★★★⭑ 4.90
| Feature | Silversea Cruises | Regent Seven Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Monaco / Miami | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Fleet Size | 12 ships Winner | 6 ships |
| Passengers Per Year | 90,000+ | 70,000+ |
| Starting Price | $4,500 Winner | $6,500 |
| Our Rating | ★★★★⭑ 4.80 | ★★★★⭑ 4.90 Winner |
| Feature | Silversea Cruises | Regent Seven Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Style | Open seating across multiple venues; in-suite dining at no cost | Open seating; reservations only at Chartreuse and Pacific Rim |
| Specialty Restaurants | 7-9 per ship all included (La Dame, Kaiseki, Atlantide, Silver Note) | 4 per ship all included (Chartreuse, Pacific Rim, Prime 7, Sette Mari) |
| Drinks Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dress Code | Formal nights on traditional voyages; casual on expedition | Country club casual; formal optional on long voyages |
| Entertainment | Intimate cabaret, classical music, destination lectures | Cabaret, classical, jazz, destination lectures |
| Kids Club | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adult-Only Areas | ❌ | ❌ |
| Casino | ❌ | ✅ Winner |
| Spa & Wellness | ❌ | ❌ |
| Fitness Center | ✅ | ✅ |
| WiFi (included) | ❌ | ❌ |
| WiFi Cost | Included | Included |
| Feature | Silversea Cruises | Regent Seven Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Served | All seven continents — strong in expedition (Antarctica, Arctic, Galapagos, Kimberley) | Worldwide — Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia, World |
| Countries Visited | 125+ | 110+ |
| Home Ports | Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Fort Lauderdale, Ushuaia, Lisbon, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town | Civitavecchia, Barcelona, Athens, Miami, San Francisco, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town, Bangkok |
| Shortest Cruise | 5 nights | 7 nights |
| Longest Cruise | 139 nights (World Cruise) | 154 nights (World Cruise) |
| World Cruise | ❌ | ❌ |
| Feature | Silversea Cruises | Regent Seven Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Cabin From | $0 | $0 |
| Balcony Cabin From | $4,500 Winner | $6,500 |
| Suite From | $8,999 Winner | $11,999 |
| All-Inclusive? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gratuities Included | ✅ | ✅ |
| Flights Included | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cancellation Policy | Full refund 121+ days | Full refund 121+ days |
| Loyalty Program | Venetian Society | Seven Seas Society |
| Feature | Silversea Cruises | Regent Seven Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Ultra-luxury, all-suite, expedition options | Ultra-luxury, true all-inclusive, free flights and excursions |
| Solo Traveler Cabins | ❌ | ❌ |
| Family Friendly | ||
| Luxury Level | ||
| Adventure Level | Winner | |
| Average Age | 60-80 | 65-80 |
| Accessible Cabins | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pet Policy | No | No |
| Smoking Policy | Designated outdoor areas | Designated outdoor areas |
🏆 Our Verdict
5 – 2Silversea 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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