Regent Seven Seas Cruises reviews: is Regent a good cruise line?

Regent Seven Seas Cruises scorecard

Our verdict in one line: Regent is the line for travelers who want to pay once, with excursions included, and it ranks first in our best luxury cruise lines for that reason. The fare is among the highest at sea, so the question is never whether Regent is good. It’s whether you’ll use enough of what’s included.

Strengths

• Unlimited excursions. Regent includes its standard shore excursions in every port on every voyage. On Seven Seas Prestige it counts roughly 97 to 141 included excursions per voyage, depending on the itinerary. Silversea and Seabourn include drinks and tips but not tours in the same way.
• Almost nothing to pay on board. Regent’s list, as of May 2026: excursions, specialty and outdoor restaurants, fine wines and spirits, entertainment, Starlink Wi-Fi, valet laundry and pre-paid gratuities. Guests in Concierge-level suites and above also get a one-night hotel stay before the cruise.
• All suites. There are no standard cabins on any Regent ship.
• Small ships. Seven Seas Navigator carries 496 guests and the largest ship, Seven Seas Prestige, carries 822. Regent says Prestige gives 40 percent more ship for 10 percent more people than the Explorer class.
• A new class on the way. Seven Seas Prestige starts with a 14-night crossing from Barcelona to Miami on December 13, 2026, and Regent confirmed a fourth Prestige-class ship in February 2026.

Weaknesses

• The fare. Regent’s prices are among the highest of any cruise line. If you don’t drink much and plan your own days ashore, much of what you pay for goes unused.
• Flights are gone from the fare. Until spring 2026, U.S. and Canadian guests had air included. Since April 1, 2026, flights are arranged through Regent’s Air Concierge service and paid separately. Older reviews and comparisons that count free air are out of date.
• “Unlimited” means the standard program. The included excursions are the ones Regent marks as included. Check the list for your voyage before you count on a particular tour.
• An older half of the fleet. Seven Seas Navigator (1999), Mariner (2001) and Voyager (2003) are much older than the Explorer-class ships. Pick them for the route, not the ship.
• Quiet evenings. There are no waterslides, no big casino floor and no late-night scene. That suits most Regent guests, but it isn’t for everyone.

Who Regent suits

• Couples who tour in every port. This is where Regent pays for itself. Our couples cruise guide names it as the all-inclusive pick.
• Older travelers on long voyages who want a suite, a quiet ship and no bill at the end. See our senior cruises guide.
• Europe travelers. The Mediterranean is Regent’s largest program, with 47 voyages in the 2026–2027 season, several with overnights in port. Our Mediterranean cruise guide covers the best months.
• World cruisers. Seven Seas Splendor’s 140-night world cruise leaves Miami on January 11, 2027; our world cruise guide compares it with the other 2027 voyages.

It doesn’t suit families, travelers who want lively evenings, or anyone who mainly wants a nice ship at the lowest price.

Regent against the alternatives

• Regent vs Silversea and Seabourn: all three include drinks and gratuities on small luxury ships. Regent is the one that includes unlimited excursions as standard, so it usually wins for travelers who tour every day. See Silversea and Seabourn.
• Regent vs Oceania: same parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and a similar food-first style. Oceania includes specialty dining, Wi-Fi and tips at a lower fare, but not drinks all day or unlimited tours. Our Oceania review grades it on the same criteria.
• Regent vs Viking: Viking includes one excursion per port and wine or beer with meals, but not tips. It costs much less and is adults-only. See our Viking review.
• Regent vs Explora Journeys: Explora is the newer, design-led rival with drinks and Wi-Fi in the fare. Compare the two on excursions, which is where Regent pulls ahead.

Our all-inclusive cruise guide sets out what each line’s fare actually covers.

Which Regent ship to pick

• Seven Seas Prestige (December 2026, 822 guests): the newest and largest, with 12 suite categories. Its first season is in the Caribbean after the maiden crossing.
• Seven Seas Grandeur (2023), Splendor (2020) and Explorer (2016), about 744 to 746 guests: the Explorer class, the best choice for most first-timers. Explorer is Regent’s Alaska ship.
• Seven Seas Voyager, Mariner and Navigator, 496 to 700 guests: older ships that often sail the longer and more unusual routes.

Full fleet details and the 2026–2027 routes are in our Regent Seven Seas Cruises guide.

Regent Seven Seas review FAQ

Is Regent Seven Seas a good cruise line?

Yes, for travelers who want a small all-suite ship and a fare that covers excursions, drinks, tips, Wi-Fi and specialty dining. It’s poor value if you rarely drink or take tours, and it isn’t built for families or nightlife.

Is Regent Seven Seas worth the price?

If you would otherwise pay for a tour in most ports, drinks and gratuities, the gap with a cheaper line narrows a lot. Add flights to Regent’s fare since the April 2026 change, and add drinks, tips, Wi-Fi and tours to the other line’s fare before you compare.

Are excursions really included on Regent?

Regent’s standard shore excursions are included in every port. Regent counts roughly 97 to 141 included excursions per voyage on Seven Seas Prestige, depending on the itinerary. Check which tours are marked as included when you choose yours.

Is Regent better than Oceania?

Regent includes more, mainly drinks all day and unlimited excursions, on smaller all-suite ships, at a much higher fare. Oceania is the better value if you want included specialty dining but plan your own days ashore.

Are these Regent cruise reviews based on passenger ratings?

No. This is our editorial review, graded on the criteria in how we rate cruises and based on Regent’s published inclusions, fleet and policy announcements. We don’t publish star ratings or passenger scores.