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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.
Style
Luxury
small ships, a high crew-to-guest ratio, most extras included
Best for
- Couples
- History and culture
- Food lovers
Fleet rating
4.7/5Average of 6 rated ships in service
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
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.
- Couples
- romantic dining, quiet spaces, balcony cabins
- History and culture
- port-intensive itineraries, lectures, included excursions
- Food lovers
- dining is a reason to sail
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.
Where Regent Seven Seas Cruises sails
Ships
4.7 ★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…
4.7 ★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…
4.7 ★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…
4.5 ★Seven Seas Navigator1999 · 28,803 GT · 496 guests · Mediterranean · AsiaSeven Seas Navigator is Regent's smallest ship, with 496 guests in 244 suites and 365 crew. Her hull was begun at the Admiralty Shipyard in Leningrad for a Soviet…
4.7 ★Seven Seas Splendor2020 · 56,182 GT · 746 guests · World cruises · Northern EuropeSeven Seas Splendor is the second Explorer-class ship, built by Fincantieri at Ancona, Italy, and in service since 2020, with 746 guests and 548 crew. Her Regent Suite covers…
4.7 ★Seven Seas Voyager2003 · 42,363 GT · 706 guests · Mediterranean · Northern EuropeSeven Seas Voyager was built by T. Mariotti in Genoa and entered service in 2003; like Mariner, every cabin is a suite with a balcony. She measures 42,363 gross tons and carries…Coming soon
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.
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 →