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Seven Seas Explorer: ship guide
First Explorer Class ship, now sailing Alaska, Japan and Australia all-inclusive.
Best for: Couples who want an all-inclusive luxury Alaska cruise with excursions included, or an in-depth Japan, Australia or Southeast Asia voyage on a ship with 548 crew for 748 guests. Sails from Vancouver, Seward, Seattle, Whittier, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Bali (Benoa), Sydney, Auckland in 2026 and 2027.
About Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Explorer debuted in July 2016 as the first ship Regent had built in 13 years and the start of the Explorer Class. At 55,254 gross tons and 735 feet, she carries 748 guests in 374 suites, all with furnished private balconies, with a crew of 548. Suite layouts range from the 307-square-foot Veranda Suite to the Regent Suite, and the ship is finished in Italian marble, crystal chandeliers and an extensive art collection.
Regent’s all-inclusive fare covers unlimited shore excursions, all eight dining venues including Prime 7, Chartreuse and Pacific Rim, unlimited drinks with fine wines and premium spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities and valet laundry, with a pre-cruise hotel night for Concierge Suites and above. Evenings move between the two-deck Constellation Theater, the marble-bar Explorer Lounge, the Observation Lounge and a Monte Carlo-style casino.
Seven Seas Explorer is Regent’s Alaska ship, sailing 7- to 14-night voyages from Vancouver, Seward and Seattle in summer 2026 and open-jaw Vancouver to Whittier sailings in summer 2027. Between seasons she heads west: Japan from Tokyo in fall 2026, a 60-night Grand Asia Exploration to Sydney, Australia and New Zealand over the winter, Southeast Asia and Japan in spring 2027. In 2028 she enters dry dock for Regent’s Explorer Class Reimagined program, returning with larger suites and fewer guests.
- First ship of the Explorer Class, with 374 all-balcony suites from 307 to 5,089 square feet
- Regent Suite with a private in-suite spa retreat, two bedrooms and an unlimited spa treatment allowance
- Eight dining venues included in the fare, with Prime 7, Chartreuse and Pacific Rim as reservation-based specialty restaurants
- Unlimited shore excursions in every port, plus drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and laundry included
- Regent’s only Alaska ship in 2026 and 2027, sailing from Vancouver, Seward, Seattle and Whittier
- Constellation Theater, Explorer Lounge and Observation Lounge with live music nightly
- Serene Spa & Wellness with infinity-edge plunge pool and an 18-station Culinary Arts Kitchen
- Explorer Class Reimagined refit in 2028 brings larger entry-level suites and new Horizon Penthouse Suites
Staterooms and suites
Veranda and Deluxe Veranda Suites
Starting at 307 square feet with a furnished private balcony, marble bathroom, walk-in closet, sitting area and 24-hour in-suite dining; Deluxe Veranda Suites sit on higher decks.
Serenity and Concierge Suites
Serenity Suites (also called Superior Suites) offer more than 400 square feet including the balcony; Concierge Suites add a pre-cruise hotel night, priority reservations and an illy espresso maker.
Penthouse Suites
A separate sitting area and the services of a personal butler who handles dining and excursion reservations, packing and in-suite cocktail hours.
Seven Seas and Explorer Suites
Full living rooms, separate bedrooms, large balconies and butler service; the Explorer Suites are the ship’s namesake category with wraparound views.
Grand and Signature Suites
Top-deck suites with separate living and dining areas, expansive wraparound balconies and butler service; the Signature Suites are also known as Master Suites.
Regent Suite
One of a kind at more than 4,000 square feet with a private in-suite spa retreat, two bedrooms, a wraparound balcony and an unlimited spa treatment allowance for guests in the suite.
Seven Seas Explorer deck plans
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Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Seven Seas Explorer
Dining on Seven Seas Explorer
Compass RoseIncluded
Elegant main restaurant under a cobalt-blue glass ceiling, open for breakfast and dinner with a build-your-own entrée menu.
La VerandaIncluded
Breakfast and lunch buffet on Deck 11 aft with indoor seating and an open-air deck.
Sette Mari at La VerandaIncluded
Italian restaurant each evening with antipasti and regional specialties served à la carte with Italian wines.
Pool GrillIncluded
Casual outdoor eatery serving barbecue, pizza and seafood through the day.
Coffee ConnectionIncluded
All-day café with barista coffee, international newspapers and handmade pastries.
Prime 7Included
Reservation-based steakhouse serving aged cuts of beef and American classics, included in the fare.
ChartreuseIncluded
Modern French restaurant with Parisian-style decor and carefully prepared dishes; reservations recommended, no charge.
Pacific RimIncluded
Pan-Asian restaurant offering sushi, dim sum and other Asian-inspired dishes.
Entertainment and activities
- High-energy productions in the glamorous two-deck Constellation Theater
- Explorer Lounge, a marble bar with live resident musicians
- Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and musicians day and night
- Meridian Lounge with live music after the show and the cigar-friendly Connoisseur Club
- Monte Carlo-style casino with blackjack, roulette, poker and slots
- Pool deck with pool, whirlpools and cabanas, plus putting green, bocce and paddle tennis
- Serene Spa & Wellness with an infinity-edge plunge pool and fitness center
- Culinary Arts Kitchen cooking classes and daytime enrichment lectures
Families and who it suits
Regent is an adults-oriented line with no dedicated children’s facilities on Seven Seas Explorer; a seasonal Club Mariner youth program runs on select summer and holiday sailings, which on this ship most often means Alaska in July and August. Teens who enjoy excursions and fine dining do well, but the ship is best suited to adults.
Best for: Couples who want an all-inclusive luxury Alaska cruise with excursions included, or an in-depth Japan, Australia or Southeast Asia voyage on a ship with 548 crew for 748 guests.
Sails from: Vancouver, Seward, Seattle, Whittier, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Bali (Benoa), Sydney, Auckland · Regions: Alaska, Japan and East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand
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Facts checked against Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Explorer cuisine, Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Explorer evening entertainment, Cruise Industry News: Regent to cut capacity on Explorer Class ships on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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