Regent Seven Seas Explorer – Ship Inspection

Inspection Date: 12 January 2026
Ship: Seven Seas Explorer
Author: Wade Munro – Infinity Cruise                                        

Once regarded as the most luxurious ship at sea, I couldn’t wait to step onboard and see if Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer had aged gracefully and if she still lived up to her reputation of being a calm, elegant haven at sea.

1. All suite, all balcony cabins – Seven Seas Explorer is an all-suite, all-balcony ship with 375 suites across 10 categories. No Inside or ocean view cabins to consider downgrading to. Suites include an incredibly comfortable Elite Slumber bed, a sitting area, an in-suite minibar, 24-hour room service, valet laundry and a welcome bottle of champagne. Every suite has a marble bathroom, and walk-in closets are standard from the Deluxe Veranda Suite up. The balconies in all suite categories are noticeably larger than what other lines offer. Suites range from a generous 28.5 up to 412.8 square meters for the Regent Suite (More on that later!!)

2. The Art Collection – An amazing collection of art from world renowned artists. Located throughout the ship and not just in a gallery, highlights include several works by Picasso, a giant Tibetan prayer wheel and the impressive blue Czech crystal droplet chandelier located in the Compass Rose restaurant.

3. Space Space Space – The ship boasts one of the highest space to guest ratios at sea so even when the ship is full, everything still feels calm, relaxed and uncrowded. All lounge, bar and dining venues feel intimate without being crowded. Sun loungers can be hard to come by on ships but it appeared there were plenty on offer.

4. Elegance from Bow to Stern – It is obvious from the moment you step onboard every design detail has been well thought out. From luxurious fabrics and furnishings, impressive chandeliers, quality beauty products in all suite bathrooms to the Versace dinnerware in the Compass Rose restaurant. Understated luxury and elegance surrounds you but never feels tacky or over the top.

5. The Famous Regent Suite – We were fortunate enough to have access to the Iconic Regent Suite, and I use the term suite loosely, its bigger than my house!! This is something you really have to see to believe. Two Picasso artworks hang on either side of the main entrance, once inside the suite has two bedrooms, a living room and dining area complete with a Steinway piano and a striking black marble bar stocked with beverages of your choice. An outdoor, glass-enclosed sitting area off the dining room gives 270-degree views over the bow. The suite also boasts an in suite spa area consisting of heated lounges, a sauna and spa.

6. Dining Options – As expected the dining on offer is of the highest standard. Options include, La Veranda (the main buffet restaurant) Compass Rose, Prime 7 (Steak House), Chartreuse (Classic French Menu’s) Pacific Rim (Pan-Pacific) and the Pool Grill (Casual Al fresco dining). The Culinary Arts Kitchen is a hands on cooking school experience, ideal for guests want to learn how to prepare and cook some of the local cuisine.

7. The Library – Tucked away on deck 11, the ships library is the perfect place to lose yourself in one of the hundreds of titles on offer. Board games and DVD’s are also available to borrow. Again the decor is luxurious, think leather arm chairs, dark woods and soft lighting. A couple of hours could easily disappear here.

Summary:
After spending a few hours onboard Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer I couldn’t of been more impressed. It is in every way a luxurious offering with a calm, refined style. I feel it would be best suited to experienced, discerning travellers who want elegance and room to relax rather than a busy, resort-style ship.