The Ultimate REGENT SEVEN SEAS Cruise Guide: What it is, how it works, and what to expect
Luxury cruise guide · Updated 2026 · Ultra-luxury · All-suite · All-inclusive · Most inclusive cruise line in the world
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the benchmark against which every other all-inclusive claim in luxury cruising is measured.
When a line includes not just meals and beverages but shore excursions in every port, business class flights on international sailings, pre-cruise hotel stays, unlimited Wi-Fi, and gratuities, the conversation about what all-inclusive means at sea stops being abstract and starts being very specific.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the brand, its fleet including the new Seven Seas Prestige arriving in December 2026, its inclusions model, suite categories, dining programme, world cruises, and how it compares to the rest of the ultra-luxury field.
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A brief history of Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises traces its origins to 1992, when the brand was formed as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises through the merger of two small luxury lines: Radisson Cruises and Seven Seas Cruises. Radisson Cruises contributed the Radisson Diamond, the cruise industry’s only twin-hulled ship, while Seven Seas Cruises brought the Song of Flower. The backing of the Carlson Group, parent of Radisson Hotels, provided the financial foundation for what was always intended as a dedicated ultra-luxury operation.
The fleet grew steadily through the late 1990s and early 2000s with the additions of Seven Seas Navigator in 1999, Seven Seas Mariner in 2001, and Seven Seas Voyager in 2003. In 2006, the brand shed the Radisson name and became Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a change that reflected both an evolved identity and a cleaner separation from the hotel group’s broader associations. Two years later, New York-based Apollo Management acquired the line and folded it into Prestige Cruise Holdings alongside Oceania Cruises, grouping the industry’s two leading upscale brands under a single parent.
In 2014, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings purchased Prestige Cruise Holdings for $3.025 billion, bringing Regent under the NCLH umbrella where it has operated independently ever since. The modern Regent era began in 2016 with the launch of Seven Seas Explorer, described at delivery as the most luxurious ship ever built. Seven Seas Splendor followed in 2020 and Seven Seas Grandeur in 2023, each refining the Explorer-class formula. Seven Seas Prestige joins the fleet in December 2026 as the first of a new Prestige class, with a second vessel confirmed for 2029 and a further two under order through 2036.
The Regent fleet in 2026
Regent currently operates six ships with a seventh arriving in December 2026. The fleet divides broadly into two generations: the older trio of Mariner, Voyager, and Navigator, which received comprehensive refurbishments between 2016 and 2017, and the newer Explorer-class ships of Explorer, Splendor, and Grandeur. Seven Seas Prestige will introduce an entirely new class.
Regent Seven Seas fleet at a glance
Seven Seas Navigator: 490 guests, 245 suites, entering fleet transfer to Crescent Seas in late 2026
Seven Seas Mariner: 700 guests, 350 suites, refurbished 2017
Seven Seas Voyager: 700 guests, 350 suites, refurbished 2016
Seven Seas Explorer: 750 guests, 375 suites, launched 2016, Explorer class
Seven Seas Splendor: 750 guests, 375 suites, launched 2020, Explorer class
Seven Seas Grandeur: 750 guests, 375 suites, launched 2023, Explorer class
Seven Seas Prestige: 850 guests, 425 suites, delivering December 2026, Prestige class
All ships: all-suite, all-inclusive, Starlink Wi-Fi, crew-to-guest ratio close to 1 to 1
Itinerary range: all seven continents, over 300 ports worldwide
One fleet change worth noting: Seven Seas Navigator will leave the Regent fleet in late 2026, transferring to Crescent Seas, a new brand offering luxury residences at sea. The active Regent fleet will therefore consist of six ships from 2027 onward.
What all-inclusive actually means at Regent
Regent’s all-inclusive model is the most comprehensive in the ultra-luxury cruise segment, and that statement is not marketing. It is the result of a specific set of decisions about what the fare should cover.
Every Regent voyage includes the following as standard:
All shore excursions in every port, with a selection available in each destination
All dining across every restaurant on board, including specialty venues, with no cover charges anywhere
Premium spirits, wines, and beverages throughout the ship and in-suite
Unlimited Wi-Fi, now powered by Starlink across the fleet
Gratuities for all staff
Pre-cruise hotel accommodation for Concierge Suite guests and above
Roundtrip business class airfare on most international sailings, for Concierge Suite guests and above
The shore excursion inclusion deserves its own emphasis. Most ultra-luxury lines charge separately for excursions, which on a longer voyage can add $3,000 to $10,000 or more per person to the total cost. On Regent, the standard selection in each port is simply part of the fare. Guests who want private tours or upgraded experiences beyond the included options can purchase those separately, but the baseline access to guided destination experiences is built in.
The business class air inclusion is equally significant. For a transatlantic or transpacific sailing, round-trip business class from Canada can cost $4,000 to $8,000 per person when booked independently. On qualifying Regent sailings for Concierge Suite guests and above, it is part of the fare.
The practical effect is genuine simplicity. After booking a Regent voyage, the financial decisions are essentially made. Guests arrive, explore, dine, drink, and return home without managing an accumulating account.
All suites, every guest, every balcony
Like the other ultra-luxury lines, Regent operates an entirely all-suite fleet. There are no standard cabins, interior rooms, or categories without a private balcony on any Regent ship. Every guest stays in a suite with a furnished veranda.
Entry level: Deluxe Veranda Suite
The entry category across the fleet starts at approximately 307 square feet of interior space plus a private balcony. That figure, which represents the minimum on any Regent ship, is already larger than the standard staterooms on most mainstream and premium cruise lines. L’Occitane bath amenities, Elite Slumber beds, marble bathrooms, and a fully stocked complimentary bar are standard in every category.
Mid-range: Concierge, Penthouse, and Signature Suites
Concierge Suites, the most popular category for many experienced Regent travellers, add a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, priority shore excursion and dining reservations, binoculars, an illy espresso machine, and a cashmere blanket. Penthouse Suites begin at approximately 450 square feet with balconies up to 194 square feet, and add a separate seating area from the bedroom. Signature Suites feature two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, two balconies, and a crystal chandelier.
The Regent Suite
The pinnacle of accommodation on Explorer, Splendor, and Grandeur is the Regent Suite, positioned at the bow of Deck 14 with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic ocean views. At over 4,443 square feet including balcony on Explorer and Splendor, it is among the largest suite spaces ever offered at sea. The suite includes two bedrooms, two and a half marble bathrooms, a private spa retreat with sauna and multi-jet shower, heated relaxation loungers, a Steinway grand piano, a wraparound veranda with a private heated minipool, and original works of art. In-suite spa treatments are complimentary and unlimited for Regent Suite guests.
On Seven Seas Prestige, arriving in December 2026, the new Regent Suite will be approximately 9,000 square feet, nearly twice the size of its predecessors, making it the largest suite ever built for a cruise ship.
Service and the crew-to-guest ratio
Regent’s crew-to-guest ratio runs close to one crew member for every guest across the fleet. At that ratio, the service is not merely attentive: it is structurally capable of being genuinely personal. Staff learn preferences quickly, requests are remembered across the voyage, and the atmosphere in every space on board feels more like a private club than a ship carrying several hundred people.
The Canyon Ranch SpaClub operates on Seven Seas Explorer, bringing one of the most recognised wellness brands in the world to a shipboard spa programme. Grandeur, Splendor, and the other ships carry full-service spa facilities with treatment menus that draw on international wellness traditions.
The Culinary Arts Kitchen, available on Explorer, Splendor, and Grandeur, runs twice-daily cooking classes where guests learn to prepare dishes inspired by the regions being visited. Classes have 18 stations and almost always sell out, so early reservation is recommended.
Dining across the fleet
Dining at Regent is comprehensive and genuinely accomplished. Every restaurant on every ship is included in the fare with no cover charges, and the quality across the fleet is consistently above what most lines reserve for their supplemental specialty venues.
Compass Rose is the main restaurant on all ships, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an expansive menu and open seating. Prime 7 is the signature steakhouse, serving USDA Prime beef aged a minimum of 28 days alongside whole lobster and classic tableside preparations. Chartreuse (Explorer and Grandeur) and Signatures (other ships) offer refined French cuisine with Parisian-inspired decor and formal but unhurried service. Pacific Rim serves pan-Asian cuisine with a dedicated sushi programme. Sette Mari at La Veranda transforms the ship’s casual indoor-outdoor venue into a candlelit Italian restaurant each evening.
On Explorer, Splendor, and Grandeur, the Regent Suite’s private dining venue, The Study, hosts exclusive invitation-only dinners for twelve guests with rare works of art from the ship’s multimillion-dollar collection and Bernardaud fine china.
In-suite dining is available around the clock from the full menus of all restaurants.
The Seven Seas Prestige: what changes in December 2026
Seven Seas Prestige is the most significant development in Regent’s recent history and the most consequential new ship in the ultra-luxury segment this year. She enters service in December 2026 with a maiden transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Miami, followed by a Caribbean season before moving to the Mediterranean for summer 2027.
At 77,000 gross tons carrying 850 guests, she is larger than the Explorer-class ships but maintains an exceptionally generous space-to-guest ratio. The new Regent Suite at 9,000 square feet is nearly twice the size of its predecessors, and the ship introduces new suite categories not available elsewhere in the fleet. New dining concepts, revised public spaces, and enhanced wellness facilities will be revealed in full closer to delivery. Prestige is the first of four ships in the new class, with further deliveries confirmed through 2036.
World cruises and grand voyages
World cruises are one of the areas where Regent’s all-inclusive model becomes most compelling, because the inclusions that matter most on a long voyage are excursions and beverages, both of which are included in full.
Regent’s world cruises are among the most sought-after sailings in the luxury cruise market. The 2026 world cruise sold most suite categories well before departure. The 2027 world cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, a grand voyage of up to 140 nights, has pricing starting from approximately $91,500 per person with the top suite listed at over $840,000. Both figures reflect a fully all-inclusive fare including flights, excursions, and all onboard costs.
For travellers who cannot commit to the full circumnavigation, Regent also offers world cruise segments, allowing guests to join for a region-specific portion of the voyage, and grand voyages of 60 to 133 nights that cover multiple continents without completing a full circle.
How Regent compares to other luxury cruise lines
Regent Seven Seas
Best for: The most inclusive package in the market
The only line that includes shore excursions in every port, business class flights on qualifying sailings, pre-cruise hotel stays, all dining with no cover charges, premium beverages, and gratuities in the standard fare. The highest per-guest inclusion value in ultra-luxury cruising.
Seabourn
Best for: Intimacy and personal service heritage
Smaller ships (264 to 600 guests), a closer crew-to-guest ratio on the ocean fleet, Thomas Keller dining included at no supplement, and a polar expedition programme. Excursions are not included in the standard fare. Nearly four decades of operational heritage.
Silversea
Best for: Expedition range and door-to-door options
The largest expedition fleet in the luxury segment with the broadest polar destination coverage. Door-to-door all-inclusive fares available on selected sailings. S.A.L.T. culinary programme connecting menus to local food culture. Larger ocean ships than Seabourn, smaller than Regent.
Explora Journeys
Best for: Contemporary design and onboard wellness
Ships carrying 922 guests with a contemporary hotel aesthetic and nine culinary experiences, eight of which are included. Thermal spa access included in the fare. A newer brand with less operational heritage than Regent.
Oceania Cruises
Best for: Culinary depth and long-form itineraries
The strongest culinary programme in the upper-premium segment with Jacques Pépin as founding Executive Culinary Director. Longer voyages up to 199 nights. Less comprehensive inclusions than Regent: excursions and flights are available as packages rather than universally included.
Who Regent is best suited for
Regent works particularly well for a specific profile of traveller, and understanding that profile matters before booking.
Experienced luxury travellers who want the simplest possible all-inclusive model with no decisions to make after booking
Guests who take shore excursions seriously and want access to guided destination experiences without per-port cost calculations
International travellers for whom the business class air inclusion represents meaningful added value
Couples or solo travellers marking significant milestones on longer voyages where the all-inclusive model compounds in value over time
Those drawn to world cruises and grand voyages, where the excursion inclusion matters most
Guests who prefer slightly larger ships in the 700 to 850 guest range over the most intimate options in the segment
Regent is less suited to travellers who place the highest premium on absolute intimacy of scale, who prefer the smallest ships in the sector, or who are primarily interested in polar expedition itineraries. On those points, Seabourn or Silversea will be a closer fit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Regent Seven Seas truly all-inclusive?
Yes, and more comprehensively than any other line in the segment. Every Regent fare includes all dining with no cover charges, premium spirits and wines throughout the ship and in-suite, unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi, gratuities, and unlimited shore excursions in every port. Concierge Suite guests and above also receive a pre-cruise hotel night. Guests in qualifying suite categories on international sailings receive roundtrip business class airfare.
Are there standard cabins on Regent ships?
No. Every accommodation on every Regent ship is a suite with a private balcony. The entry category, the Deluxe Veranda Suite, starts at approximately 307 square feet plus balcony. There are no interior cabins, ocean-view rooms without balconies, or any category below suite level across the fleet.
What is the Regent Suite?
The Regent Suite is the flagship accommodation on Seven Seas Explorer, Splendor, and Grandeur, occupying the ship’s bow on Deck 14. It spans over 4,443 square feet including the wraparound veranda with private heated minipool, and includes two bedrooms, a private spa retreat with sauna, a Steinway grand piano, original works of art, and complimentary unlimited in-suite spa treatments. On Seven Seas Prestige, arriving December 2026, the new Regent Suite will be approximately 9,000 square feet.
What is Seven Seas Prestige?
Seven Seas Prestige is the first ship in Regent’s new Prestige class, entering service in December 2026 with a transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Miami. At 77,000 gross tons and carrying 850 guests, she is the largest ship in the Regent fleet and introduces new suite categories, a redesigned Regent Suite of approximately 9,000 square feet, and new dining and wellness concepts. A second Prestige-class ship is confirmed for 2029.
Does Regent offer world cruises?
Yes. Regent’s world cruises are among the most sought-after in the ultra-luxury market and typically sell out well in advance. The 2027 grand voyage aboard Seven Seas Splendor runs up to 140 nights with fares starting from approximately $91,500 per person, fully all-inclusive including flights and excursions. Segments and grand voyages of 60 to 133 nights are also available for guests who cannot commit to the full circumnavigation.
Who owns Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which also owns Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises. It was acquired as part of NCLH’s $3.025 billion purchase of Prestige Cruise Holdings in 2014. The brand operates with its own management team and identity entirely separate from the other NCLH brands.
How does Regent compare to Seabourn?
Both are ultra-luxury all-suite lines with strong service cultures, but they differ meaningfully in what they include and how they feel on board. Regent’s all-inclusive model is more comprehensive: it covers excursions, air on qualifying sailings, and pre-cruise hotel stays that Seabourn does not include in its standard fare. Seabourn’s ships are smaller and more intimate, carrying 450 to 600 guests on its ocean fleet versus 700 to 850 on Regent’s core ships. Seabourn has The Grill by Thomas Keller with no supplement, a polar expedition programme with submarines, and nearly four decades of operating history. The choice between them often comes down to whether the depth of inclusions or the intimacy of scale is the higher priority.
Plan your Regent Cruise with ÆRIA Voyages
Every traveller’s ideal Regent voyage looks different depending on the itinerary, the suite category, and what they value most in a long-form luxury experience. I help clients navigate those questions, from choosing between the Explorer-class ships and the incoming Prestige, to understanding exactly what the fare covers on any given sailing and timing a booking for world cruise programmes that sell out well before departure.
If you are curious about pricing, availability, or whether Regent is the right fit for your travel vision, I would be glad to talk it through.
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