Seabourn Sojourn|Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Sojourn vs Seabourn Ovation

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship
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Seabourn Sojourn

Holland America Line

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VS

Newer Ship

Seabourn Ovation

Built in 2018

8 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Seabourn Sojourn

72.2 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Seabourn Sojourn vs Seabourn Ovation: Quick Comparison

Seabourn Ovation is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 8 years newer than Seabourn Sojourn, which entered service in 2010. Seabourn Ovation is approximately 29% larger by gross tonnage at 41,865 GT. Seabourn Ovation also carries 154 more passengers. Seabourn Ovation has upcoming sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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

Specification comparison of Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Ovation
SpecSeabourn SojournSeabourn Ovation
Year Built20102018Newer
Gross Tonnage32,477 GT41,865 GT
Passenger Capacity450604
Space per Passenger72.2 GT69.3 GT
Length198.19 m210 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Seabourn Sojourn vs Seabourn Ovation

Age

Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making it 8 years newer than Seabourn Sojourn, which was built in 2010.

Size

At 41,865 GT, Seabourn Ovation is approximately 29% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Sojourn at 32,477 GT.

Passenger capacity

Seabourn Ovation carries up to 604 passengers compared with 450 aboard Seabourn Sojourn, a difference of 154 passengers.

Passenger space

Seabourn Sojourn offers more space per passenger: 72.2 GT per guest, compared with 69.3 aboard Seabourn Ovation. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

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Seabourn Ovation

12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage

Departure Port
Montreal
Region
Canada & New England
Nights
12
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
  2. Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
  3. Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
  4. Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
  5. Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
  6. Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
  7. Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
  8. Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
  10. Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Seabourn Sojourn

Seabourn Ovation

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Seabourn Sojourn

Average

$0 / day

VS

Seabourn Ovation

Average

$587 / day

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Seabourn Sojourn if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • 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 do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
  • Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.

Seabourn Sojourn vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Seabourn Ovation

Built in 2018

8 years newer

Bigger

Seabourn Ovation

41,865 GT

29% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Seabourn Ovation is 8 years newer.
  • Seabourn Ovation is 29% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Seabourn Ovation carries 154 more passengers.
  • Seabourn Sojourn offers more space per passenger (72.2 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Seabourn Sojourn or Seabourn Ovation?

Seabourn Ovation is newer. It was built in 2018, while Seabourn Sojourn was built in 2010, making Seabourn Ovation 8 years newer.

Which is bigger, Seabourn Sojourn or Seabourn Ovation?

Seabourn Ovation is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 41,865 GT compared with Seabourn Sojourn at 32,477 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Seabourn Ovation has a passenger capacity of approximately 604, compared with 450 for Seabourn Sojourn.

Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Sojourn or Seabourn Ovation?

Seabourn Sojourn has the higher passenger space ratio at 72.2 GT per passenger, versus 69.3 for Seabourn Ovation. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Where does Seabourn Ovation sail?

The upcoming Seabourn Ovation sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Caribbean, departing from Montreal and Miami.

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