Seven Seas Grandeur: Greek islands with everything included
Athens round trip with excursions, drinks, specialty dining and flights in the fare.
AdviceWhat we would do in your position
Ask Blackbury Travel
Is Regent worth the money?
Yes, if you value knowing the total before you go: the fare includes flights, excursions, drinks, tips and specialty dining. No, if children under ten are coming or you would rather pick and pay for excursions yourself.
Our answer
In our words.
Regent's fare looks high next to lines that quote a cruise-only price, so compare totals, not headlines. Once you add business-class flights, a shore excursion in every port, drinks, gratuities and a night in a hotel before the ship, most luxury lines land close to Regent's number. Regent simply puts it all on one invoice.
The ships are all-suite, the newest two are very good, and the service is polished without being stiff. Grandparents hosting adult children, couples who want nothing to arrange and anyone who dislikes being sold things on board tend to love it.
Where it is not worth it: parties with young children, because there is no children's program worth the name; travelers who prefer small private tours over the included group excursions; and anyone happy in a lower cabin category on a cheaper line. In those cases we will say so and suggest Explora, Silversea or Oceania instead.
Our promise
We will say no.
We do not recommend a cruise because it is expensive, and we do not put people on the wrong ship. If the ship you have in mind is not right for your party, we will tell you and suggest the one that is, even if it costs less or is sold by someone else. We are an advisor, not a booking engine.
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Planning figures per person, not quotes.
Seven Seas Explorer: Alaska with Vancouver and the Rockies
Glaciers and whales with excursions included, plus Vancouver and the Rocky Mountaineer for a 14-night family journey.
The lines
Who we would book it with.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The most inclusive fare at sea, on all-suite ships that take elegance seriously.
- Best for: Grandparents hosting adult children, and couples who want a fully inclusive, elegant week
- Not for: Your party includes young children or you want a casual atmosphere
- Included: all-suite accommodation; shore excursions in every port
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