The fare
The Seven Seas Explorer sailings we would shortlist run from about $7,200 per person for 7 nights, depending on ship, suite, season and itinerary.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Explorer
The first of Regent's modern class, still one of the most spacious ships at sea.
Overview
Seven Seas Explorer entered service in 2016 and set the template Splendor and Grandeur followed: around 750 guests, all-suite, all-balcony, a very high space ratio and Regent's fully inclusive fare.
Explorer was built to be lavish and is: a lot of marble and gilt, a two-deck theater, the same specialty restaurants as its sisters and the Regent Suite, which has its own spa. The interiors are richer than Grandeur's, which some guests prefer.
It is a well-run ship with an established crew and often carries the longer itineraries. For grandparents who like a traditional sense of luxury it is often the better fit of the three.
At a glance
- Size
- Mid-size ship, around 750 guests
- Entered service
- 2016 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Penthouse suite midship on Deck 9
Thinking about Seven Seas Explorer?
We will say whether Seven Seas Explorer is right for your party, which suite we would book and which sailing, or name the ship we would choose instead.
Best for
- Grandparents who like traditional luxury
- Couples on longer itineraries
- Anyone who wants excursions and flights in the fare
Not for
- Families with young children
- Travelers who want a minimalist, modern ship
- Anyone wanting a yacht scale
Price
What Seven Seas Explorer costs
Inclusive upper luxury, in line with its sisters; older ships sometimes carry a slightly lower fare for the same itinerary. Planning figures on each sailing page.
What it costs
Planning figures for Seven Seas Explorer
Planning figures from the sailings on this page, not a quote.
What that includes
All-suite accommodation; Shore excursions in every port; Drinks and specialty dining; Gratuities and Wi-Fi; Flights and pre-cruise hotel on many fares. Anything not on that list, we price alongside the fare so there is no surprise on board.
Around the ship
Flights, hotel nights before and after, private transfers and any excursions outside the fare sit on top. Your proposal sets out the cruise fare and additional costs so you can compare the full trip.
Have a budget in mind?
Tell us what you are looking for and the figure you have in mind. We will say what it buys on each line, and where the same money goes further.
On board
Suites, cabins, dining and evenings on Seven Seas Explorer
In our words, from the questions we are asked most. Suite names are the line's; which one we would book is ours.
- Suites
- Deluxe Veranda to Penthouse, then the Explorer Suites and the Regent Suite. Every suite has a balcony and generous storage.
- Cabins we would book
- Concierge or Penthouse midship on Deck 9 or 10; avoid the suites nearest the theater if sensitive to noise late in the evening.
- Dining
- Compass Rose, Prime 7, Chartreuse, Pacific Rim and the pool grill, all included.
- Entertainment
- Production shows in a two-deck theater, live music in the lounges, lectures on sea days, a casino. Traditional cruise rhythm.
Want the right suite on Seven Seas Explorer?
Tell us who is traveling and we will name the deck and the suite numbers we would hold, and the ones we would avoid.
Children, grandparents, mobility
Seven Seas Explorer for the whole family
Three honest notes: what the ship does for children, what it does for grandparents, and what it asks of anyone with limited mobility.
- Children
- No permanent club; teenagers fine, young children better elsewhere.
- Grandparents
- Richer interiors, a more traditional feel and the same inclusive ease. A good ship for a couple in their seventies who have cruised before and know what they like.
- Accessibility
- Accessible suites in several categories; we hold them early. Some ports are by tender, which we flag in every proposal.
Planning for the whole family?
Connecting suites, different activity levels, dining that works for everyone, and transfers that suit grandparents and toddlers alike. The best family suites go first, so start early.
Where it sails
Where Seven Seas Explorer goes
The regions this ship sails as far as we know; the itinerary confirms the ports and the season.
Mediterranean
The easiest great cruise there is: short flights, famous ports, and a ship for every kind of family.
Adriatic & Croatia
Venice, Dubrovnik and Kotor in a week, on ships small enough for the old harbors.
Greek Islands
Small ships, island overnights, and a late season that runs into October.
Caribbean
Winter sun for the whole family, on ships that make Christmas and half-term easy.
Alaska
Glaciers, whales and bears from a small ship, with a pre-cruise stop in Vancouver.
Sample itineraries
Sailings we would consider on Seven Seas Explorer
Planning figures per person; the final price depends on date, suite and availability.
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.
Not sure where to go?
Give us the month, who is traveling and how far you will fly. A specialist will name the two or three regions and ships we would choose.
Deck plans and photographs
Deck plans and pictures of Seven Seas Explorer
On Regent's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
Seven Seas Grandeur, Regent's all-suite flagship, under way in open waterPhoto: Mustang Joe · CC0 
Seven Seas Explorer, Regent's all-suite ship, at the quay in CádizPhoto: Rab Lawrence · CC BY 2.0 
Seven Seas Grandeur under way on a calm blue seaPhoto: Mustang Joe · CC0 
Seven Seas Mariner on the Hudson with the Lower Manhattan skyline behindPhoto: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Seven Seas Voyager at dusk against a mountain shorelinePhoto: Cavernia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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 Seven Seas Explorer 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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Seven Seas Explorer FAQs
Is Explorer dated?
No. It was built in 2016 to a very high standard and is kept well. The interiors are more ornate than Grandeur's, which is a matter of taste rather than age.
Same line
Other Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships we have written up
Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent's newest ship: everything included, elegant without being stiff.
around 750 guests
Seven Seas Splendor
Grandeur's sister: the same inclusive formula, a few years older.
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent's smaller, well-kept ship for longer and more distant itineraries.
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Plan your Seven Seas Explorer cruise with Blackbury Travel.
Our pick: A Penthouse suite midship on Deck 9. Tell us who is traveling and when, and we will say which sailing and which suite, or whether another ship would suit you better.