Cruise Frog guide
Ponant vs Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.7 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Regent Seven Seas Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level. Pick Ponant for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Ponant | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (31,283 GT) | Seven Seas Grandeur (56,199 GT) |
| Newest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (2021) | Seven Seas Grandeur (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 201 | 690 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antarctica, Caribbean | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Asia |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Seven Seas Society |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis) | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1988 | 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, Ponant or Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.7 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Regent Seven Seas Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level.
Is Ponant 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 Ponant or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Ponant or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for entertainment?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Ponant or Regent Seven Seas Cruises better for cabins?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.8 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Ponant or Regent Seven Seas Cruises?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises's largest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, measures 56,199 gross tons, against 31,283 for Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant's largest. An average Ponant ship carries 201 guests, a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship 690.
How many ships do Ponant and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have?
Ponant has 12 ships in service; Regent Seven Seas Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Ponant and Regent Seven Seas Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Ponant is part of Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis); Regent Seven Seas Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.