Regent Seven Seas Cruise Guide
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the world's most inclusive luxury cruise line. Every suite has a balcony, every restaurant is included, every excursion in every port is included, and every drink is included. With ships carrying just 490-750 guests, Regent delivers uncompromising luxury, destination depth, and the most genuinely all-inclusive pricing in cruising.
What Makes Regent Different?
Regent is the ultimate all-inclusive. The fare includes: all-suite accommodations with balconies, unlimited shore excursions, all restaurants and room service, all beverages including premium spirits and fine wines, unlimited Wi-Fi, pre-cruise hotel night (for Concierge suites and above), business-class airfare (on select bookings), and gratuities. There are genuinely no extras beyond spa treatments and boutique purchases.
The ships are intimate (490-750 guests) and beautifully appointed. Suites are among the most spacious at sea — even the entry-level Veranda Suite is generous. The atmosphere is refined but never pretentious: think elegant resort rather than formal institution.
How Does Regent Handle Port Days?
Unlimited free excursions at every port change the game. Take the morning excursion for a guided introduction, then spend the afternoon exploring independently. Or skip the tour entirely and wander at your own pace. The financial pressure to choose one or the other evaporates when everything is included.
World cruise benefit: On a 140-night world voyage visiting 60+ ports, the included excursions represent thousands of dollars in value. But the real benefit is freedom — Lucy helps you go beyond the tour at every port, exploring local restaurants, markets, and neighbourhoods that excursion buses never visit.
Who Sails Regent?
Regent attracts affluent, experienced travellers (typically 60+) who value quality, inclusion, and simplicity. Many passengers have sailed luxury lines and appreciate that Regent's pricing is transparent — no hidden costs, no nickel-and-diming, no decisions about whether an excursion is worth the extra charge. The repeat rate is among the highest in the industry.
How Lucy Helps on Regent Cruises
Regent passengers are sophisticated travellers who want authentic experiences beyond the tour bus. After the included excursion, they want to find the restaurant locals eat at, browse the artisan market, and have genuine interactions in port towns. Lucy enables all of this — translating menus at hidden-gem restaurants, communicating with local craftspeople, and reading cultural signage. On world voyages spanning dozens of languages, Lucy is the one companion that never needs a day off.
Popular Itineraries
Mediterranean Masterpiece
Ports: Barcelona, Provence (Marseille), Monte Carlo, Portofino, Florence (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Amalfi Coast (Salerno)
Baltic Treasures
Ports: Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Berlin (Warnemunde), Copenhagen
Grand Africa & Indian Ocean
Ports: Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Mumbai
World Cruise
Ports: San Francisco via Hawaii, Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Middle East, Mediterranean (60+ ports)
Dining On Board
Main Dining
Compass Rose is the elegant main restaurant serving European-inspired cuisine with open seating. Every ingredient is premium, and the menu changes daily. Pacific Rim offers Asian fusion in a sophisticated setting. The Pool Grill serves gourmet burgers and seafood outdoors.
Specialty Restaurants
Prime 7 (premium steakhouse), Chartreuse (French fine dining), Sette Mari at Serene (Italian, on Seven Seas Splendor/Grandeur), La Veranda (Mediterranean bistro by day, elegant dinner venue by night). ALL restaurants are included — no cover charges, no supplements.
Dietary Accommodations
Regent's luxury service extends to dietary accommodations. The kitchen prepares bespoke meals for any dietary requirement. Inform the concierge before sailing and the culinary team will plan your menus across all restaurants. Allergen-free, gluten-free, kosher, and halal meals are prepared to the same luxurious standard as the regular menu.
How Lucy Helps on Regent Seven Seas
- •Explore independently after using included excursions for orientation — Lucy handles the language for deeper exploration
- •Translate menus at Michelin-starred restaurants recommended by Regent's concierge
- •Navigate exotic ports on world voyages across dozens of languages
- •Communicate with local artisans at boutique ports like Portofino, Kotor, and Seychelles