Cruise Frog guide
Explora Journeys vs Seabourn
Explora Journeys and Seabourn rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Explora Journeys leads on pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Explora Journeys for multigenerational groups; Seabourn for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Explora Journeys | Seabourn |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Multigenerational groups | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 5 |
| Ships on the way | 3 | — |
| Largest ship | Explora III (72,810 GT) | Seabourn Encore (41,865 GT) |
| Newest ship | Explora III (2026) | Seabourn Pursuit (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 996 | 437 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe | Mediterranean, Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska |
| Solo cabins | None | None |
| Single supplement | A Journey of One offer: solo occupancy from 0% over the current per-person fare on select journeys, in Ocean Terrace, Ocean Grand Terrace… | No single suites. Solo guests pay a single-occupancy fare above the per-person double rate; no fixed fleetwide percentage is published… |
| Loyalty program | Explora Club | Seabourn Club |
| Owner | MSC Group | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 1986 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Explora Journeys or Seabourn?
Explora Journeys and Seabourn rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Explora Journeys leads on pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Explora Journeys or Seabourn better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or Seabourn better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or Seabourn better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or Seabourn better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Explora Journeys or Seabourn?
Explora Journeys's largest ship, Explora III, measures 72,810 gross tons, against 41,865 for Seabourn Encore, Seabourn's largest. An average Explora Journeys ship carries 996 guests, a Seabourn ship 437.
How many ships do Explora Journeys and Seabourn have?
Explora Journeys has 3 ships in service and 3 on the way; Seabourn has 5 ships in service.
Are Explora Journeys and Seabourn owned by the same company?
No. Explora Journeys is part of MSC Group; Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.