Regent Seven Seas CruisesPlanning & Preparation Guide
Everything you’ll want to know before you sail.
Presented by Elisa Rzymski·Updated October 2026
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time.
Breakfast on the veranda aboard Seven Seas Grandeur.Photo: Regent Seven Seas CruisesA Note from Elisa
Hi there!
Thank you for your interest in Regent Seven Seas Cruises! I’ve gathered the most important details in one easy place, so you can see exactly what’s included, what you may want to add, and what to expect before, during, and after your voyage.
Regent sails spacious, all-suite ships around the world, with unlimited shore excursions, specialty dining, and fine wines in every fare. Take a look through the sections below, and whenever you’re ready, I’d love to help you find the ship, suite, and voyage that fit you best.
Elisa RzymskiCertified Regent Seven Seas Specialist
The Guide
The Experience
What’s included, where you’ll stay, and how you’ll spend your days.
What’s Included
All-Inclusive, Down to the Excursions
Regent is one of the most inclusive lines at sea. Your shore excursions, specialty restaurants, fine wines, Wi-Fi, and gratuities are already part of your fare.
Here’s what you can look forward to.
Imagine a different shore excursion in every port, dinner at the steakhouse, and a glass of fine wine you never have to sign for.
Included tours in every port, with Regent Choice experiences available for a supplement.
Specialty dining
Every specialty restaurant at no added cost, plus 24-hour in-suite dining.
Drinks & a stocked minibar
Unlimited beverages, fine wines, craft cocktails, and specialty coffees, with your in-suite minibar replenished daily with your preferences.
Wi-Fi & valet laundry
Unlimited Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, and free valet laundry service.
Pre-paid gratuities
Gratuities are included, except for services at Serene Spa & Wellness.
Entertainment & the spa
Open bars and lounges, evening entertainment, enrichment, and unlimited access to the spa facilities.
Extras by Suite
Concierge Suites & Higher
A one-night pre-cruise hotel package, priority online reservations for dining and shore excursions, and added savings on Regent Choice experiences and land programs.
Penthouse Suites & Higher
A personal butler and daily canapés.
Inclusions are set by Regent and vary by suite. Flights are no longer part of the standard fare for guests in the United States and Canada; Regent’s optional Air Concierge arranges them instead. Spa treatments, Regent Choice and private touring, and land programs are additional. Details: What’s Included
Elisa’s Tip
When you compare luxury lines, look at what’s included as well as the fare. With Regent, unlimited shore excursions and specialty dining add up quickly, and the right suite can add a hotel night and a butler.
Regent’s all-suite fleet ranges from 700 to 818 guests, and every ship carries the same all-inclusive approach. Here’s how the ships compare.
The Explorer Class
Seven Seas Grandeur (746 guests), Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer (748 each), with Pacific Rim, Chartreuse, and the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard.
Seven Seas Voyager & Mariner
Seven Seas Voyager (700 guests), refurbished in 2026, and Seven Seas Mariner (704), refurbished in 2025.
Explorer Class Reimagined
Redesigned suites arrive aboard Seven Seas Splendor on voyages from December 6, 2027, Seven Seas Explorer from May 22, 2028, and Seven Seas Grandeur from November 13, 2028, with larger suites, more Distinctive Suites, and 688 guests per ship.
Introducing Seven Seas Prestige
Seven Seas Prestige, Regent’s newest ship, joins the fleet in December 2026 with 818 guests, eleven ways to dine, including the new Azure and Solmar Terrace, and the Skyview Regent Suite, at nearly 9,000 square feet.
Looking at an Explorer Class voyage in late 2027 or 2028? I’ll check whether your sailing falls before or after the redesign, since suite categories and deck plans change.
Every Regent guest stays in a suite, 99% of them with a private balcony, from about 300 square feet to more than 4,000. Each has a separate sitting area, an Elite Slumber bed, and a minibar stocked daily with your preferences.
Veranda, Deluxe Veranda & Serenity Suites
Spacious suites with a welcome bottle of Champagne and two Wi-Fi logins.
Concierge Suites
Add the one-night pre-cruise hotel package, priority online reservations, and four Wi-Fi logins.
Penthouse & Distinctive Suites
Add a personal butler, and in the Distinctive Suites, extras such as priority boarding and your choice of bath amenities.
The Regent Suite
Regent’s most exclusive address, with a private car and driver in every port, a private in-suite spa plus two daily treatments, and private dining in The Study.
Two-Bedroom Suites
In the Skyview Regent, Regent, and two-bedroom Signature Suites, only the first two guests pay the fare, and up to four more sail at no additional cost.
Suite categories and amenities vary by ship. I’ll help you weigh location, space, and extras for your voyage. Details: Regent suites
Regent’s ships are spacious and elegant, with open bars and lounges, enrichment by day, and entertainment in the evening, all included.
Serene Spa & Wellness
Unlimited access to the spa facilities, with treatments at an additional cost. Treatments can be reserved by phone from 60 days before you sail.
The Culinary Arts Kitchen
Hands-on cooking classes aboard select ships, at an additional cost, bookable from 120 days before sailing.
Wi-Fi
Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi, with two logins per suite, or four from Concierge Suites up. Streaming costs extra below the Signature Suites, and coverage may be limited in some regions.
Valet Laundry
Free valet laundry service, so you can pack light. Dry cleaning is not included.
Medical Center
A fully staffed Medical Center aboard every ship, available 24/7.
Onboard facilities vary by ship.
Specialty Dining, Included
Dining & Drinks
Every restaurant aboard a Regent ship is included in your fare, specialty restaurants too, from relaxed to refined.
Drinks, Included
Fine wines, craft cocktails, and specialty coffees are poured throughout the ship, and your minibar is replenished daily with your preferences.
Venues vary by ship. Across the fleet, you’ll find:
Compass Rose
Regent’s largest restaurant aboard each ship, with open seating.
Prime 7
An intimate, elegant steakhouse aboard every ship.
Chartreuse
Classic French fare with a modern twist, aboard every ship.
Pacific Rim
Pan-Asian dinners aboard Seven Seas Prestige and the Explorer Class ships.
La Veranda & Sette Mari
Breakfast and lunch buffets at La Veranda, which becomes Sette Mari for Italian dinners.
Pool Grill & In-Suite Dining
A casual lunch on every ship, and in-suite dining 24 hours a day.
Aboard Seven Seas Prestige
Azure, with Mediterranean flavors and a touch of the Middle East, and Solmar Terrace, with globally inspired dishes.
Reservations
Prime 7, Chartreuse, and Pacific Rim require reservations, as does Azure aboard Seven Seas Prestige, and you can pre-book one dinner in each before you sail. Online reservations open 75 days before sailing, or 90 days for guests with Concierge Suite amenities. I’ll let you know when your window opens.
Shore excursions are included and unlimited on every Regent voyage, from iconic sights to cultural visits and active outings.
Included Shore Excursions
Unlimited tours in every port, reserved online before you sail or onboard.
Regent Choice
Smaller-group tours and more exclusive experiences for a discounted supplement, paid by credit card when you reserve in advance.
Private Touring
The Executive Collection offers a private vehicle with your own driver, English-speaking guide, or both, at an additional cost.
Booking Windows
Online reservations open 180 days before sailing, 210 days for Concierge Suites and above and Silver Seven Seas Society members and above, and 240 days for World Cruise and Grand Voyage guests. Online booking closes 7 days before sailing.
Elisa’s Tip
Popular tours can fill quickly. I’ll remind you the day your booking window opens, so you can reserve your favorites first.
Excursions vary by port and season. Regent Choice cancellation penalties begin 36 hours before the tour. Details: Regent shore excursions
Arrive Early or Linger Longer
Air, Hotels & Land Programs
Regent can arrange your flights, hotels, and land programs around your voyage.
Ask Me About
Air Concierge, Regent’s optional flight planning for guests in the United States and Canada, with a $125 deposit per person (up to $250 per suite) applied to your airfare
With Air Concierge, complimentary coach transfers between airport and ship, and up to $500 per suite in Blacklane private chauffeur credits
The one-night pre-cruise hotel package in Concierge Suites and higher
Pre- and post-cruise Land Programs, and Hotel Programs with breakfast each day and group transfers
Overland Programs, for more time ashore during your voyage
Elisa’s Tip
Since April 1, 2026, flights are no longer part of Regent’s standard fare for guests in the United States and Canada, though select promotions may include air on certain voyages. I’m glad to compare Air Concierge with booking flights on your own, so you can choose what works best.
Air Concierge fares are priced in real time and held for three days. Land and hotel programs are an additional cost, must be purchased at least 90 days before sailing, and carry a 100% penalty within 90 days. Details: Air Concierge and Customize Your Journey
The Guide
Savings & Rewards
Ways to save, from current offers to the Seven Seas Society.
Ways to Save
Current Offers & Savings
Regent’s offers change throughout the year, often including added savings and reduced single supplements on select voyages. An experienced advisor can make sure you receive the strongest value for your voyage.
Early Booking
Reserve ahead for the best choice of ship, suite, and date, often at the best fare.
Seasonal Promotions
Limited-time savings and added value on select departures.
Solo Travelers
Reduced or waived single supplements on select sailings, when available.
Groups & Celebrations
Special value for milestone trips and travel with family and friends.
Nonrefundable Deposit Savings
An additional 5% off the cruise fare when you choose a nonrefundable deposit, on new bookings made 181 days or more before voyages of 60 nights or less, in every suite category except the Regent Suite.
Offers are capacity controlled and change often. Tell me who’s traveling and your target dates, and I’ll apply every offer and benefit you qualify for.
Welcome Back
The Seven Seas Society
The Seven Seas Society is Regent’s loyalty program, with benefits that grow with every night you sail.
Tiers by Nights Sailed
Seven Seas Society tiers
Bronze
7 nights
Silver
21 nights
Gold
75 nights
Platinum
200 nights
Titanium
400 nights
Diamond
1,000 nights
Commodore
2,000 nights
How It Works
Membership begins automatically when you complete your first voyage
Every full-fare night onboard since 1993 counts toward your tier
Solo guests sailing at a single supplement of 175% or more earn double nights
Nights can’t be bought or transferred from another account
Highlights by Tier
Every Member
Savings on select voyages and a Seven Seas Society cocktail reception onboard.
Silver & Gold
Priority online dining and shore excursion reservations from Silver, then a $100 shipboard credit per suite, four Wi-Fi logins, and priority disembarkation from Gold.
Platinum & Titanium
A waived Air Concierge deposit and 10% off Regent Choice, hotel, and land programs from Platinum, then two Blacklane private transfers, unlimited valet dry cleaning, 25% total off Regent Choice, hotel, and land programs, and your suite ready at 1 PM from Titanium.
Diamond & Commodore
5% off cruise-only fares and a Regent Choice tour each voyage segment (up to $250 value) from Diamond, rising to 10% off at Commodore.
Across the Family
Equivalent status and onboard benefits when you sail with Oceania Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Membership benefits are set by Regent and may change without notice. Details: Seven Seas Society
The Guide
Booking & Preparation
Deposits, gratuities, check-in and the paperwork to have in order.
Booking with Confidence
Reserving Your Voyage
Deposit & Final Payment
For voyages of 60 nights or less, booked more than 150 days before sailing:
Regent deposit and final payment
Deposit
15%*
Final payment
150 days before
*Due within five days of booking, or 25% for the Regent Suite. Voyages of 61 nights or more take a 10% deposit, a second deposit bringing the total to 30% at 270 days before sailing, and final payment 180 days before.
If Your Plans Change
For voyages of 60 nights or less, in most suite categories:
Regent cancellation charges
Deposit to 151 days
$100*
150 to 121 days
15%
120 to 91 days
50%
90 to 76 days
75%
75 days or less
100%
*Administrative fee per person. The Regent Suite follows a stricter schedule, and voyages of 61 nights or more follow a longer one. Terms: Regent Terms and Conditions
Quoted Prices
Unless otherwise listed, all pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, specific to the suite category quoted, and subject to availability at the time of booking.
Pricing Terms
Because Regent sails limited-inventory ships, prices and availability can change without notice. By booking, you agree to the supplier’s terms, available on its website.
Supplemental Charges
Cruise lines reserve the right to add surcharges for items such as fuel increases, port fees, or government requirements. Additional fees may apply from Avoya Travel or the cruise line if a cancellation occurs.
Cancellation Policy
Please review Regent’s full cancellation policy before final payment, available in its Terms & Conditions.
Travel Protection
I recommend travel protection for every trip, and I’m happy to provide quotes so you can compare coverage before final payment.
RegentCare
Regent’s own Guest Travel Protection, administered by Aon Affinity, can be purchased up to final payment and is refundable until your booking enters cancellation penalties. Trip cancellation coverage reaches the total cruise fare, up to $50,000 per person. Details: RegentCare
Spa services are the one exception, so gratuities there are not included in your fare.
Shore Excursions & Land Programs
Tipping customs for guides and drivers ashore vary by destination, and I’ll share what’s customary as we plan.
Your Onboard Account
Online check-in asks for a credit or debit card for any onboard charges, such as spa services.
Wondering how much cash to bring for incidentals and the odd extra thank-you? My guide to cash, cards, and currency in Europe has practical pointers.
Gratuity inclusions are set by Regent and may change. I’ll confirm what’s included for every part of your journey.
Before You Sail
Preparing for Your Voyage
Before You Sail
A few steps in your Regent account get you ready:
Complete Guest Registration, with names that match your passport
Reserve shore excursions, dining, and spa treatments as each window opens
Watch for your welcome letter with luggage tags by mail about 45 days before departure
Complete online check-in from 21 days before embarkation, with a security photo and a card for onboard charges, and your boarding pass arrives by email within a day
Cruise documents are emailed after final payment and Guest Registration.
Helpful to Have Ready
A little preparation makes embarkation day effortless. Keep these details handy:
Passport details that match your reservation exactly
Flight and arrival information
Any dietary, mobility, or medical needs
Emergency contact information
When Reservations Open
Days before sailing, for most suites:
When Regent reservations open
Air Concierge
240 days*
Shore excursions
180 days*
Culinary Arts Kitchen
120 days
Specialty dining
75 days*
Spa treatments
60 days
*Earlier for Concierge Suites and above, and for some Seven Seas Society tiers. I’ll let you know when each step opens for your voyage.
Passports & Paperwork
Travel Documents & Entry Requirements
It is each traveler’s responsibility to carry proper documentation. Here’s what to have in order before you go.
Proof of Citizenship
A valid passport, valid at least 6 months beyond the end of your cruise
Visas where required
Green cards or other immigration documents, as applicable
Authorization documentation when traveling with minors
Names on reservations must match your passport exactly.
REAL ID
Since May 2025, U.S. travelers need a REAL ID-compliant license or other accepted ID, such as a passport, for domestic flights and certain federal facilities.
Travel Visas
Regent asks guests to verify and obtain visas about 90 days before sailing. Its blanket visas cover only Regent’s own shore excursions, so independent touring may need its own visa. Verify requirements through CIBTvisas, and I’ll confirm exactly what your itinerary needs.
ETIAS (Europe)
Europe’s new travel authorization for U.S. visitors is not yet in effect, and no launch date has been announced. I’ll let you know if it applies to your trip.
UK ETA
An Electronic Travel Authorisation is required for entry to the United Kingdom.
Passport Books Only
Regent requires a passport book to board. Passport cards and copies are not accepted.
EU Entry/Exit System
Europe’s border system now registers non-EU visitors with fingerprints and a photo, so allow a little extra time at passport control on your first entry.
Travel Advisories & Health Guidance
I strongly recommend reviewing travel advisories and health guidance before your trip so you’re fully prepared.
A few things that are helpful to know before you sail.
Flexibility on the Water
Good to Know on the Water
At sea, a little flexibility goes a long way. Regent handles changes smoothly, and a few details are helpful to know before you go.
Dress Code
Resort style by day. After 6 PM, Elegant Casual, with optional formal wear such as gowns, cocktail dresses, and dinner jackets.
Embarkation & Flights
Board at least two hours before sailing from U.S. ports. If you book your own flights, plan your departure at least four hours after disembarkation.
Traveling with Children
Infants must be at least six months old, or one year for voyages with three or more days in a row at sea. Club Mariner youth programs run on select sailings.
Travel Subject to Change
All travel is subject to schedule adjustments, itinerary changes, weather disruptions, and operational delays.
Your Travel Documents
Final documents arrive by email before departure. I’ll let you know as soon as yours are ready.
Every port, every table, already taken care of.
Your Next Step
Let’s plan your journey.
Whether you already have a destination in mind or are just beginning to dream, I’d love to help you find the Regent voyage that fits you best. I’ll compare itineraries and suites, apply every savings offer you qualify for, and take care of the details from your first question to your welcome home.
Your Advisor
Elisa Rzymski
Certified Regent Seven Seas Specialist Guided Path Travel
Prices and availability are subject to change at any time. Amenities, offers, and policies are set by Regent Seven Seas Cruises and may change without notice. Photography courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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