Regent vs Silversea
Both are luxury lines, so the choice comes down to atmosphere, ships and where you want to sail from.
| Feature | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Silversea Cruises |
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| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| The vibe | Opulent, quietly sociable and genuinely all-inclusive; the kind of ship where you sign nothing all week. | Quietly elegant and well-traveled, with butler-level service and a strong sense of place. |
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| Fleet size | 6 (as of May 2026) | 12 (as of August 2026) |
| Founded | 1992 | 1994 |
| Parent company | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Royal Caribbean Group |
| Gratuities | Gratuities are included in Regent fares. A gratuity of 18% is added to spa services. (as of 2026-10-13) | Gratuities are included in Silversea fares, except for salon and spa services. (as of 2026-10-13) |
| Dress code | Elegant casual most evenings (slacks and collared shirts, dresses or skirts). Longer voyages include optional formal nights. Jeans are acceptable in casual venues. | Most evenings are elegant casual, with optional formal evenings on longer classic voyages. Expedition voyages are casual throughout, with practical outdoor gear needed for landings. |
| Private destinations | None | None |
| Loyalty program | Seven Seas Society | Venetian Society |
| US/Canada homeports in our guides | 4 | 5 |
Both sail to: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Northern Europe & Baltic, British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, Transatlantic, Alaska, Canada & New England, Asia, Australia & New Zealand.
Both depart from: Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City. Pricing the same week on both is the fastest way to decide.
Questions people ask
Is Regent or Silversea better for families?
Regent: Children are allowed, but there are no kids' clubs or family facilities, and very few children sail. Silversea: Children may sail, but Silversea has no kids' clubs or family facilities, and few children travel on its ships.
Which has higher gratuities, Regent or Silversea?
As of the dates we last checked, Regent: Gratuities are included in Regent fares. A gratuity of 18% is added to spa services. Silversea: Gratuities are included in Silversea fares, except for salon and spa services. Lines change these, so we confirm current amounts in every quote.
Do Regent and Silversea sail from the same ports?
Yes. Both sail from Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, which makes it easy to compare the same week on both lines.
Price Regent and Silversea side by side
Tell us your dates and who's going. We'll quote the same trip on both lines with the full price, taxes and fees included.