Regent Seven Seas vs Silversea
Two all-suite lines in the same bracket, whose newest ships are almost the same size. In CruiseLens’ data they still split on what luxury means: Regent includes the most and builds classic, opulent ships; Silversea’s Nova class trades that for contemporary design, open-air living and food rooted in each region.
We compare each line’s newest class: Regent’s Explorer class (Seven Seas Explorer, Splendor and Grandeur) and Silversea’s Nova class (Silver Nova and Silver Ray).
Where CruiseLens separates them
The characteristics on which the two ships are two points or more apart on our 1–10 scales, largest gap first. Scores are an advisor’s judgement held to a written methodology, not a measurement.
Where they are alike
Within a point of each other on 16 of 28 characteristics: formality, sociability, buzz, privacy, solo travel, scale, yacht feel, choice of restaurants, service style, remoteness, activity, enrichment, late nights, being sold to, children and value for fare.
So which is for you?
Lean Regent if you want every shore excursion in the fare, a classic, opulent ship and a proper theatre at night — and don’t mind fellow guests who skew a little older.
Lean Silversea if the food matters more than the tours: menus that change with the region, more ambitious cooking, a butler in every suite and far more of life lived outdoors.
Torn? In our data the Silversea ships closest to Regent’s Explorer class are not Nova but the Muse comparison group — Silver Muse, Moon and Dawn, with the refurbished Silver Spirit scored alongside them.
First-hand
The data says where the ships differ; it cannot say how a week on board feels. Marc’s Regent vs Silversea review, written after sailing both.
Your answers, not ours. CruiseLens weighs all 28 characteristics against how you travel and names the ship that fits you — Regent Explorer class or Silversea Nova class, or one of the other 28 ship groups. Twenty-three questions, about four minutes.
Find my ship → Ask MarcThe published facts
From each operator’s own published pages. Regent Explorer class: Seven Seas Grandeur (representative; sister-class facts), checked 23 August 2026. Silversea Nova class: Silver Nova (representative; Silver Ray sister), checked 23 August 2026.
| Regent Explorer class | Silversea Nova class | |
|---|---|---|
| Guests (double occupancy) | 744 | 728 |
| Crew | 548 | 544 |
| Guests per crew member | 1.36 | 1.34 |
| Gross tonnage | 55,500 | 54,700 |
| Space ratio (gross tonnage per guest) | 75 | 75 |
| Year built | 2023 | 2023 |
| Entry-level veranda accommodation, incl. veranda | 307 sq ft | 355 sq ft (301 sq ft interior + 54 sq ft veranda) |
| Butler service | Penthouse suites and above; suite-attendant service in lower categories | Butler service in every suite |
| Restaurants | 8 principal dining concepts plus 24-hour in-suite dining | 9 dining venues |
| Dress code | Elegant casual after 18:00; formal optional on longer voyages | Casual by day; elegant casual/formal optional depending voyage and venue |
| Drinks | Premium beverages included; select rare wines/spirits may carry a charge | Beverages included in suite and throughout ship; rare premium labels excluded |
| Gratuities included | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-fi | Included; device allowance varies by suite tier | Included; allowance and premium tier vary by fare/suite |
| Shore excursions | Unlimited included shore excursions; Regent Choice upgrades may cost extra | Not included on the All-Inclusive fare; the All-Inclusive Plus fare adds a shore-excursion credit whose value varies by voyage (classic voyages) |
| Flights, transfers, hotel | Package and market dependent; upper suites include pre-cruise hotel benefits | Fare/market dependent |
| Minimum guest age | 6 months (12 months on voyages with 3+ consecutive days at sea) | 6 months |
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