All-inclusive, luxury cruises that emphasize enriching extracurriculars.
Understated elegance is the name of the game aboard Regent Seven Seas’ ships. They’re luxurious but not flashy, sophisticated without being stuffy.
The fare you pay up front includes everything from shore excursions to Wi-Fi. Activities onboard are educational and enriching, with a curated library and classes held by destination experts.
Families and younger travelers won’t find many high-energy activities, and nightlife — aside from live music and theatrical performances — might be lacking. But if you’re looking for an all-included experience and culturally immersive outings, you’ll be pleased with Regent Seven Seas.
Amy Stoltenberg is a staff writer covering all things travel, shopping and lifestyle. After earning a BA at Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked as technical designer in corporate fashion before opting for a career with unlimited travel time. When her laptop's closed, you can find her wandering around Los Angeles looking for hole-in-the-wall eateries and plotting her way to all 50 states (she's currently at 28).
Expert review
Regent Seven Seas is a luxury cruise line without the pomp and circumstance. But if you’re looking for more activities onboard and more freedom to do as you please at port stops, browse other cruise lines to find a better match.
Where do Regent Seven Seas cruises depart from?
Its ships embark from around the world. If there’s not one near you, don’t fret — flight tickets both ways are included in your fare.
Regent currently sails from:Baltimore, Barbados, Barcelona, Bermuda, Charleston, Copenhagen, Dover, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Honolulu, Jacksonville, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Port Canaveral, San Diego, San Francisco, San Juan, Tampa, Tampa/St.Petersburg, Vancouver, Venice
Regent Seven Seas Cruises — destinations
Regent Seven Seas itineraries range in length from seven to 131 days, so whether you’re looking for a short getaway or round-the-world escape, you’ve got options.
Here’s where it sails to:Alaska, Bahamas, Baja Mexico, Canada and New England, Eastern Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Southern Caribbean, Transatlantic, Western Caribbean
What’s included with Regent Seven Seas?
In true luxury cruising fashion, Regent Seven Seas includes literally everything with your fare. Here’s what you’ll get:
Unlimited shore excursions
Unlimited alcoholic beverages
Specialty coffee and teas
In-suite mini bar — replenished daily
Business class plane tickets
Shuttle transfer between the airport and ship
Gratuities
Specialty restaurants
Wi-Fi
Even budget travelers should consider Regent Seven Seas. Though the initial price is hefty, it may not prove to be exorbitant when all is said and done. On a regular cruise, you’ll end up paying $10 to $20 in gratuities per passenger, per day. Shore excursions can cost $200 or more per person, per port. And especially if you appreciate fine wine and spirits, Regent Seven Seas might be worth it.
Why you should — or shouldn’t — cruise with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas cruises are best for folks that are content to engage themselves quietly throughout the day. Relax by the pool, grab a cup of coffee or hang out in the curated library.
There’s afternoon tea, trivia and a put-put green to practice your swing. In the evening, enjoy fine musical and theatrical performances, take a spin around the dance floor or try your luck in the casino.
However, you won’t find many poppin’ parties, happenin’ clubs or lively late-night activities. Your fellow cruisers will mostly be older than 50, though a scattering of 30-and-40-somethings is typical, too.
Its shore excursions dig deep into the history, music, art and local food of each port. Culture junkies will rejoice at the local guides and off-the-beaten-path experiences. But travelers hoping to simply relax on a beach may be less than enthused.
Before committing to Regent Seven Seas, weigh the pros and cons to ensure it’s right for you.
Pros
Everything is included
Gourmet food and fine dining are best-in-class
Highly trained sommeliers
Shore excursions are unique and thoughtfully curated
Customer service is known for being excellent
Destination expert on board every cruise
Enrichment lectures and classes led by authors, historians, anthropologists and more
Cons
Cruises are more expensive up front
Fewer organized daytime activities than most cruises
Pools are ordinary pools, without water slides or aqua parks
Less flexibility to do your own thing at each port — you’ll be at the mercy of the cruise director, since you technically already paid for the shore excursions
Dress code may feel restrictive for very casual travelers (no shorts after 6 p.m.)
Regent Seven Seas doesn’t offer many programs for kids on board, except on specific family-friendly sailings. So in general, you won’t see a lot of children. That’s a pro or con, depending on your personal preference.
What is the dress code on Regent Seven Seas cruise ships?
On Regent Seven Seas Cruises, passengers are asked to wear country club casual during the day, and elegant casual at night. After 6 p.m., shorts aren’t allowed in public rooms or lounges.
Elegant casual means skirts, slacks, pant suits or dresses for women, and slacks and collared shirts for men. Sport jackets are optional.
On cruises of 15 days or more, there’ll two nights that are formal optional. That means guests can dress up if they’d like — cocktail dresses for ladies, and suits or tuxedos for men.
Compared to other lines like Silver Sea or Oceania, Regent Seven Seas’ dress code is actually rather lax. Nowhere does it ask the ladies to pack a gown. Even the formal nights are optional.
Frequently asked questions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Regent Seven Seas will book your airfare with an airline that it’s partnered or contracted with. Specific airlines can change over time. If you’d like to request a specific carrier, get in touch with the Regent Seven Seas Air Concierge as soon as possible.
Yes. Cruise from New York or Miami to cities in Europe such as Venice, Barcelona and Dublin — among other transoceanic itineraries.
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