Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises dates to 1992 and has been owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings since 2014, alongside Oceania and NCL. It runs six small, all-suite ships, the newest being the Explorer class (Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Grandeur, which debuted in 2023), with Seven Seas Prestige on order as the first of a new class. Ships carry from roughly 500 guests (Seven Seas Navigator) to about 750 on the Explorer class, with a high crew-to-guest ratio.

Regent's selling point is how much is included. Fares cover unlimited shore excursions in every port, drinks including premium spirits and fine wines, specialty restaurants, gratuities, Wi-Fi and, on most voyages for US and Canadian guests, roundtrip air plus a pre-cruise hotel night for higher suite categories. Onboard, the decor is opulent, with marble, chandeliers and large art collections, and suites are spacious, nearly all with a private balcony.

Regent suits luxury travelers who want to pay once and not think about extras, especially on long European, Asian and world voyages. It also suits travelers who would buy many excursions anyway. It is not aimed at families with young children, budget travelers or anyone who wants a casual, high-energy ship.

The vibe: Opulent, quietly sociable and genuinely all-inclusive; the kind of ship where you sign nothing all week.

What Regent does best

Unlimited shore excursions

A wide choice of tours in every port is included, with premium excursions available at extra cost.

Truly inclusive fares

Drinks (including premium spirits and fine wines), specialty dining, gratuities and Wi-Fi are covered.

All-suite ships

Every cabin is a suite and nearly all have private balconies; on the Explorer class, every suite does.

Explorer-class luxury

Seven Seas Explorer, Splendor and Grandeur are lavishly decorated with marble, crystal and art.

Global itineraries

Regent sails everywhere from Alaska and Canada to Europe, Asia, Australia and on world cruises.

Dining

Every restaurant is included. Compass Rose is the main dining room, La Veranda serves breakfast and lunch buffets and becomes Sette Mari for Italian dinners, and specialty restaurants include Prime 7 (steakhouse), Chartreuse (French) and Pacific Rim (Pan-Asian) on the Explorer-class ships. Room service and in-suite dining are included.

Entertainment and activities

Entertainment is refined: production shows in the theater, live music in lounges, guest entertainers, a casino, enrichment lectures and destination talks. The pace is relaxed, and many evenings revolve around dinner and drinks with fellow guests.

Families and kids

Children are allowed, but there are no kids' clubs or family facilities, and very few children sail. Regent is designed for adults.

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.

Gratuities and drinks

Gratuities are included in Regent fares. A gratuity of 18% is added to spa services. (Published rates as of 2026-10-13; source. Lines change these, so we confirm the current amount in every quote.)

Included: open bars and in-suite minibar replenishment, with premium spirits, fine wines, beer, cocktails, soft drinks and specialty coffees. A connoisseur wine list with rare vintages costs extra.

Loyalty program: Seven Seas Society. Tell us your number when you request a quote so past-guest offers and status perks are applied.

Specialist tips for booking Regent

• Book popular excursions as soon as your booking window opens. Included tours have limited spaces and the best ones fill early.
• Read your fare's air terms. Regent's included air usually means economy from select gateways, with upgrades available, and the inclusions differ by suite category and promotion.
• Specialty restaurants are included but reservation-based; set them up before sailing to get preferred nights.
• On longer voyages, consider a higher suite category: perks like a pre-cruise hotel night and additional services are tied to suite level.
• Join the Seven Seas Society automatically after your first sailing; perks scale with nights sailed.