Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is an all-inclusive luxury cruise line based in Miami. It dates from 1992 and sailed as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises until 2006. Apollo Global Management bought it from Carlson Companies in 2008, and since 2014 it has belonged to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, alongside Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises.
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About Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The fleet has six ships carrying about 500 to 750 guests each: Seven Seas Navigator (1999), Mariner (2001) and Voyager (2003), and the larger Seven Seas Explorer, Splendor and Grandeur (2016-2023). Mariner and Voyager were refurbished in 2025 and 2026. Seven Seas Prestige, the first of a new, larger class carrying 822 guests, debuts in December 2026, with sister ships planned for 2030, 2033 and 2036. The ships roam worldwide, from Alaska, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean to Asia, Australia, South America and annual world cruises.
Fares include unlimited shore excursions in every port, specialty restaurants, fine wines and premium spirits, a daily refilled minibar, unlimited Wi-Fi, gratuities and valet laundry, plus a pre-cruise hotel night for Concierge-level suites and above; the top fare also covers flights and transfers. Besides voyages of one to a few weeks, Regent sells Grand Voyages and world cruises of up to 150 nights.
What Regent Seven Seas Cruises is known for
Regent is known for one of the most inclusive fares in cruising: excursions, drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities are all in the price, so there are few bills on board. It also stresses space and service, with suites for every guest and high crew numbers; Seven Seas Prestige, for example, will have one crew member for every 1.31 guests. Its newer ships have very large top suites, such as the 4,443-square-foot Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor.
The flip side is that everything is priced into the fare, so guests who skip excursions or drink little pay for inclusions they do not use. The three older ships date from 1999 to 2003 and are smaller and simpler than the Explorer-class trio, although Mariner and Voyager were refurbished in 2025 and 2026 and Navigator has a dry dock planned for late 2026.
Who it's for
Luxury · small ships, a high crew-to-guest ratio, most extras included
- Couples
- History and culture
- Food lovers
Regent suits travelers, often couples, who want a luxury trip where almost everything is paid in advance: guests who plan to join excursions in most ports, enjoy wine and cocktails with dinner and value roomy suites and attentive service. Its port-rich itineraries, Grand Voyages and world cruises suit culturally curious travelers with time to spare, and its specialty restaurants and cooking classes appeal to food lovers.
Families with young children, budget-minded travelers and anyone after big-ship attractions or busy nightlife will find better matches on mainstream lines such as Norwegian Cruise Line; travelers who want a culinary focus with a lower fare and fewer inclusions might compare Oceania Cruises.
How it rates
- Cabins
- 4.8/5
- Dining
- 5/5
- Entertainment
- 4/5
- Service
- 5/5
- Pools & decks
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
The fleet's average on each metric, across 6 rated ships in service. Each ship is scored 1 to 5 by Cruise Frog's editors; these are not reader reviews.
Rankings and comparisons
Where Regent Seven Seas Cruises sails
Ships
Best rated
#14.7 ★Seven Seas Explorer2016 · 55,254 GT · 746 guests · Alaska · AsiaSeven Seas Explorer was Regent's first newbuild in more than a decade and the first of its Explorer class, built by Fincantieri at Sestri Ponente in Genoa and completed in June…#24.7 ★Seven Seas Grandeur2023 · 56,199 GT · 744 guests · Mediterranean · Northern EuropeSeven Seas Grandeur, built by Fincantieri at Ancona, Italy, entered service in 2023 and is Regent's newest ship until Seven Seas Prestige arrives. Her published figures closely…
#34.7 ★Seven Seas Mariner2001 · 48,075 GT · 700 guests · World cruises · MediterraneanSeven Seas Mariner, completed in 2001 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, was the world's first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship. She measures about 48,000…Every ship, by class
Explorer class
2 ships · 2016–2020 · 55,254–56,182 GT · avg 4.7 ★
Other ships
4 ships · 1999–2023 · 28,803–56,199 GT · avg 4.7 ★
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Quick answers
What is Regent Seven Seas Cruises known for?
Regent is known for one of the most inclusive fares in cruising: excursions, drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities are all in the price, so there are few bills on board. It also stresses space and service, with suites for every guest and high crew numbers; Seven Seas Prestige, for example, will have one crew member for every 1.31 guests. Its newer ships have very large top suites, such as the 4,443-square-foot Regent Suite on Seven Seas Splendor.
Who is Regent Seven Seas Cruises best for?
Regent suits travelers, often couples, who want a luxury trip where almost everything is paid in advance: guests who plan to join excursions in most ports, enjoy wine and cocktails with dinner and value roomy suites and attentive service. Its port-rich itineraries, Grand Voyages and world cruises suit culturally curious travelers with time to spare, and its specialty restaurants and cooking classes appeal to food lovers.
Where does Regent Seven Seas Cruises sail?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises's ships in service sail Mediterranean (4 ships), Northern Europe (4 ships), Australia and New Zealand (3 ships), Asia (2 ships), World cruises (2 ships), Alaska (1 ship), South America (1 ship) and South Pacific (1 ship).
How is Regent Seven Seas Cruises rated?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises's fleet averages 4.7 out of 5 on Cruise Frog, across 6 rated ships. Its best-rated ship is Seven Seas Explorer at 4.7.
Does Regent Seven Seas Cruises have new ships coming?
Yes: Regent Seven Seas Cruises has 1 new ship on the way: Seven Seas Prestige (debuts December 28, 2026).
How many ships does Regent Seven Seas Cruises have?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has 6 ships in service on Cruise Frog: Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager.
What ship classes does Regent Seven Seas Cruises sail?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises sails 1 class of ship in service: Explorer class (2 ships), plus 4 ships not in a named class.
Who owns Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
Where is Regent Seven Seas Cruises based?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States. It has operated since 1992.
What is Regent Seven Seas Cruises's loyalty program called?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises's past-guest loyalty program is Seven Seas Society.
What is the largest Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship?
Seven Seas Grandeur is Regent Seven Seas Cruises's largest ship at 56,199 gross tons, carrying 744 guests.
Cruising with children
Regent’s family offer is most useful when your sailing includes Club Mariner. The availability of the program matters more than the line’s general luxury positioning.
Read the Regent Seven Seas Cruises family guide →Is a drinks package worth it?
House wine is included in Regent Seven Seas Cruises' fares, so you may not need a drinks package. If you'd want cocktails or premium wines, enter what they cost.
House wine is included in Regent Seven Seas Cruises' fares, so you may not need a drinks package at all. Regent Seven Seas Cruises ↗
Per person, a day, as the line quotes it.
A typical drink you'd buy on board.
Optional. Count coffees and sodas if the package covers them.
The days the package is charged for.
To make the drinks package pay for itself
6drinks a day
A $75-a-day package costs the same as 5.8 drinks at $13. Over 7 days that's $525, or 41 drinks for the cruise.
Pay as you go
At 5 drinks a day, buying drinks one at a time costs about $70 less than the package.
- Drinks package, 7 days
- $525
- Drink by drink, 5 drinks a day
- $455
Break-even is a target for your wallet, not a dare for your liver.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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