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Explora Journeys vs Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises rates higher than Explora Journeys on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.7 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Explora Journeys leads on cabins; Regent Seven Seas Cruises on entertainment and value. Pick Explora Journeys for multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Explora Journeys | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Multigenerational groups | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | 3 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Explora III (72,810 GT) | Seven Seas Grandeur (56,199 GT) |
| Newest ship | Explora III (2026) | Seven Seas Grandeur (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 996 | 690 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Asia |
| Solo cabins | 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | Explora Club | Seven Seas Society |
| Owner | MSC Group | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 1992 |
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 Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises rates higher than Explora Journeys on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.7 to 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Explora Journeys leads on cabins; Regent Seven Seas Cruises on entertainment and value.
Is Explora Journeys or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better value?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Explora Journeys or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for entertainment?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Explora Journeys or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for cabins?
Explora Journeys scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Explora Journeys or Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Explora Journeys's largest ship, Explora III, measures 72,810 gross tons, against 56,199 for Seven Seas Grandeur, Regent Seven Seas Cruises's largest. An average Explora Journeys ship carries 996 guests, a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship 690.
How many ships do Explora Journeys and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have?
Explora Journeys has 3 ships in service and 3 on the way; Regent Seven Seas Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Explora Journeys and Regent Seven Seas Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Explora Journeys is part of MSC Group; Regent Seven Seas Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.