September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
Seabourn Encore|Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn Encore vs Seabourn Ovation
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Seabourn Ovation
$587 / day
$292 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Ovation
69.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Seabourn Encore vs Seabourn Ovation: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Ovation is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 1 year newer than Seabourn Encore, which entered service in 2017. Seabourn Ovation is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 41,865 GT. Seabourn Encore also carries 31 more passengers. Seabourn Encore has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while Seabourn Ovation has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Seabourn Ovation has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Seabourn Encore | Seabourn Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 41,865 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 635 | 604 |
| Space per Passenger | 63.5 GT | 69.3 GT |
| Length | 210 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Seabourn Encore vs Seabourn Ovation
Age
Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making it 1 year newer than Seabourn Encore, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 41,865 GT, Seabourn Ovation is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
Seabourn Encore carries up to 635 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 31 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger: 69.3 GT per guest, compared with 63.5 aboard Seabourn Encore. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Encore (Alaska) and Seabourn Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Seabourn Ovation has the lower average starting price per day at $587 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Seabourn Encore
7-Day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Inian Islands
- Day 11 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 12 · Sep 15, 2026Haines
- Day 13 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 17, 2026Juneau
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Seabourn Ovation
12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
- Departure Port
- Montreal
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Seabourn Encore
September 11, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Juneau
From
$5,698
Price / day
$814
Seabourn Ovation
October 7, 2026
12-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$8,498
Price / day
$708
November 20, 2026
15-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,969
Price / day
$465
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
VS
Seabourn Ovation
Average
$587 / day
Seabourn Ovation has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$587/day vs $879/day
About $292 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Seabourn Encore if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Seabourn Ovation.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Seabourn Encore vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Bigger
Seabourn Ovation
41,865 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Seabourn Ovation
$587 / day
About $292 less per day
- Seabourn Ovation is 1 year newer.
- Seabourn Ovation is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- Seabourn Encore carries 31 more passengers.
- Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger (69.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is newer. It was built in 2018, while Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making Seabourn Ovation 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 41,865 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Seabourn Encore has a passenger capacity of approximately 635, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation has the higher passenger space ratio at 69.3 GT per passenger, versus 63.5 for Seabourn Encore. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Seabourn Encore or Seabourn Ovation?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Seabourn Ovation has the lower average starting price per day at $587 per day versus $879 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Seabourn Encore sail?
The upcoming Seabourn Encore sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Vancouver and Juneau.
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