For more than three decades, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has built its reputation on a simple idea: the most memorable journeys happen when extraordinary destinations meet exceptional service.

This philosophy, embodied in the brand promise of “Luxury Goes Exploring,” has made Regent a favorite among cruisers—including those who are experiencing their first cruise—seeking itineraries that feel as seamless as they are enriching. Since pioneering its all-inclusive approach to ultra-luxury cruising in 1992, Regent has consistently raised the bar for what travelers can expect at sea. Milestones include the debut of Seven Seas Mariner, the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship in 2001, followed by the introduction of the acclaimed Explorer Class ships in 2016, 2020, and 2023.

Since pioneering its all-inclusive approach to ultra-luxury cruising in 1992, Regent has consistently raised the bar for what travelers can expect at sea.

Today, Regent’s fleet spans seven vessels: Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Voyager, and the forthcoming Seven Seas Prestige. With ships ranging from 244 to 411 suites, the fleet balances a nearly one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio with itineraries that reach destinations across six continents. Together, these ships comprise what Regent proudly calls “The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet,” offering itineraries that extend from iconic capitals and cultural hubs to some of the world’s most remote corners.

This commitment to its fleet and onboard service has also earned Regent widespread recognition. Since 2006, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has accumulated well over 150 major awards and accolades from some of the travel industry’s most respected organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Cruise Ships in the World: The Gold List 2026 and 2026 Best Cruise Line–Ultra Luxury from TravelAge West.

A Record-Setting Suite Sailing

The next chapter in the Regent Seven Seas arrives in 2026 with the launch of Seven Seas Prestige, Regent’s first new ship class in a decade and what company president Wesley D’Silva describes as the beginning of “a new era” for the cruise line. As Regent approaches its thirty-fifth anniversary, the company is celebrating a series of defining moments while preparing for the debut of Seven Seas Prestige, the first vessel in a new ship class and a meaningful part of Regent’s evolution as a trusted brand in cruising. “We are incredibly proud to be celebrating thirty-five years of setting the standard for ultra-luxury travel. We have achieved so many milestone moments, and this latest anniversary is the perfect time to reflect, as we look forward to a new era with Seven Seas Prestige.”

Set across two decks above the bridge, the 8,794-square-foot residence is currently billed as the largest all-inclusive cruise ship suite ever built.

The stats powering the successful launch of Seven Seas Prestige are worth watching: 77,000 tons, 822 passengers, and a crew of 630. Yet Regent has directed much of that scale toward a prioritization of personal space for guests. The ship carries only seventy-two additional passengers compared with the line’s Explorer-class vessels, leaving room for expansive public areas, 411 suites, and a nearly one-to-one level of service. Nowhere is that sense of space as pronounced as in the Skyview Regent Suite. Set across two decks above the bridge, the 8,794-square-foot residence is currently billed as the largest all-inclusive cruise ship suite ever built. Its wraparound terrace alone spans more than 3,700 square feet, with uninterrupted views over the bow and enough room for private meals outdoors.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom looks directly onto the water and centers on a custom Italian Flou bed valued at $120,000.

Inside, a floating natural-stone staircase rises through the double-height living area, while a private elevator offers another route between floors. The main level is arranged for entertaining, with a formal dining room, a glass-enclosed bar, a living room facing the ocean, and a library-style corner. A second bedroom sits on this floor, giving families or traveling companions their own space. Upstairs, the primary bedroom looks directly onto the water and centers on a custom Italian Flou bed valued at $120,000. The tailor-made beds are specially crafted with horsehair, cashmere, and the adjoining marble-lined bathroom includes twin vanities, an expansive walk-in shower, a private sauna, and a hand-carved soaking tub that appears to float within the room.

Wellness has its own dedicated wing in the suite. Its private gym includes multifunctional training equipment, a Peloton bike, a yoga area, and an adjoining massage room, allowing much of the onboard routine to remain entirely within the suite. A boutique-style dressing room, complete with a central island and glass-front cabinetry, reinforces the feeling of a private residence. Twenty-four-hour butler service, daily spa treatments, in-suite caviar service, and a private car and guide in every port further limit the need to plan around the rhythms of the ship.

That combination of privacy and ease appears to be resonating well ahead of the ship’s December 2026 debut. Notably, the Skyview Regent Suite sold out on six of the thirteen voyages announced for the inaugural season, which will take Seven Seas Prestige through Europe and the Caribbean, along with two transatlantic crossings. Beyond its signature accommodation, the ship will introduce new suite categories and reimagined butler service across multiple levels, extending that residential approach beyond its headline address.

How Regent Designs its Itineraries

Regent’s approach to itinerary design can be understood across its longest—and shortest—itineraries alike. The line’s 2027–2028 collection includes more than 230 itineraries, five Grand Voyages, and one World Cruise, with journeys shaped by geography, seasonality, and the cultural experiences in each port.

The goal is not to amass the greatest possible number of ports. Instead, Regent considers how each stop will inform a guests’ understanding of the next. A weeklong itinerary can examine one coastline in detail, while a Grand Voyage can follow an entire continent, tracking shifts in language, food, architecture, and historical memory over two or three months. On a World Cruise, the ship serves as a consistent base as the route moves between hemispheres and across several oceans.

“With so many places to discover, I always encourage travelers to start with what inspires them, rather than simply choosing a destination from a map,” Shawn Tubman, Chief Sales Officer at Regent Seven Seas Cruises, explains to SmartFlyer. “There is an opportunity to find a journey that feels uniquely personal. And sometimes, the most memorable trip is the one that takes you somewhere you never expected to go.” To break it all down, we’ve gathered a sample of the itineraries currently on offer, including Regent’s longer cruises and new sailings on the Seven Seas Prestige.

Extended Regent Seven Seas Sailings

• 2027 World Cruise: World of Splendor (Miami to New York, 140 nights): A six-continent journey aboard Seven Seas Splendor, calling at seventy-two ports across forty countries. The route travels through the Caribbean and Central America before continuing to the South Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Mediterranean. Cartagena, Papeete, Sydney, Bali, Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai, Athens, Rome, and Barcelona appear along the route, with fourteen overnight stays and access to as many as 506 included shore excursions.
• Grand Arctic Expedition (New York to London, ninety-two nights): Beginning with Newfoundland and the Azores on the Seven Seas Mariner, this transatlantic sailing continues through mainland and Eastern Europe before turning north toward Iceland, Greenland, and the British Isles. An overnight in Bordeaux extends the itinerary beyond a daytime port call, while the final stretch follows the long summer days of the Arctic. During the Bordeaux overnight, Regent’s “Dine Like the Locals, With the Locals” excursion takes you to a private residence for a traditional dinner prepared by the hosts and served with regional wines.
• Grand Mediterranean Odyssey (London to Athens, Eighty-two nights): An extended study of Atlantic Europe and the Mediterranean also aboard the Seven Seas Mariner, with calls in Bordeaux, Bilbao, Lisbon, Saint-Tropez, Monte Carlo, Rome, Istanbul, and Alexandria. Three overnight stays create time for Istanbul after dark, and a deeper exploration of Egypt from Alexandria. From Monte Carlo, a chef-led excursion begins among the produce stalls, spice merchants, and specialty-food vendors of Nice’s Cours Saleya. After tasting freshly prepared socca, a large chickpea pancake, the group continues to medieval Èze for a guided walk and wine-paired lunch at Château Eza. A Regent chef instructor leads the experience, limited to eighteen participants.
• Grand Asia Escape (Hong Kong to Tokyo, sixty-one nights): Spanning more than two months on the Seven Seas Explorer, this sweeping voyage traces a course through many of Asia’s most compelling regions, beginning in Hong Kong and weaving through the Philippines and Indonesia before an overnight stay in Bali allows for a deeper look at the island beyond a single port call. From there, the itinerary continues through Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and mainland China, including time in Shanghai, before crossing to South Korea. The final weeks are devoted almost entirely to Japan, with calls at thirteen ports that reveal the country’s remarkable regional diversity, from smaller coastal communities and historic castle towns to dynamic urban centers.

Sailings aboard the Regent Seven Seas Prestige

• Caribbean and North America: Emerald East Coast (Miami to New York, fourteen nights): This itinerary examines the distinct cultural identities of the southern Caribbean before continuing to Puerto Rico, Bermuda, and New York. In Oranjestad, travelers can explore the Archaeological Museum of Aruba and the capital’s candy-colored Dutch colonial buildings, while San Juan introduces Puerto Rico through the fortified streets and Spanish architecture of its historic center.
• Transatlantic and Atlantic islands: Gilded Crossing (New York to Barcelona, fourteen nights): This Atlantic crossing connects Bermuda with the volcanic islands of the Azores and Madeira before reaching Spain’s Mediterranean coast. In Funchal, a shore excursion can examine the industry that shaped Madeira’s international identity through its historic wine culture, alongside the subtropical gardens and banana plantations sustained by the island’s volcanic soil and mild climate. The call at Horta provides a second perspective on the Atlantic islands through an Azorean port long associated with transoceanic navigation.
• Europe and North Africa: Timeless Shores (Lisbon to Rome, eighteen nights): This sailing links the Iberian Peninsula with northern Morocco, the Balearic Islands, the French Riviera, Tuscany, and Sardinia. In Tangier, Regent’s Scenic Tangier & Folkloric Show excursion takes you to the fortified Kasbah above the medina, pauses at Cap Spartel, and concludes at the Moorish-style Tangier American Legation. Mint tea, Moroccan pastries, and a folkloric performance introduce traditions of hospitality alongside the city’s diplomatic history. Later in the voyage, an overnight in Livorno provides two days for the art, architecture, and foodways of Tuscany.
• Italy, the Adriatic, and Greece: Harbors of Heritage (Rome to Athens, fourteen nights): Traveling aboard Seven Seas Prestige, this itinerary follows the cultural exchanges that connected southern Italy, the fortified ports of the Adriatic, and the Greek islands. Regent’s “Walking the City Walls” excursion in Dubrovnik begins at Pile Gate and follows the city’s fortifications past Minčeta Tower, St. John’s Fortress, and Bokar Fortress, then visits the Maritime Museum and continues into the marble-paved Old Town. The route reveals how the former Republic of Ragusa defended its independence and built its influence through maritime trade. Calls at Monemvasia and Athens extend that historical arc into the Byzantine and ancient Greek worlds.
• Cupid in the Caribbean (Roundtrip Miami, eleven nights): This western Caribbean sailing connects Mexico’s Maya heritage with the layered histories of Guatemala and Jamaica. From Santo Tomás de Castilla, a cultural excursion travels inland to the UNESCO-listed Maya city of Quiriguá, known for its eighth-century carved stelae and monumental stone calendars; another route follows the Río Dulce to the seventeenth-century Castle of San Felipe, built to protect Spanish trading ships. In Cozumel, the region’s Maya history continues through archaeological sites and local crafts, while Falmouth introduces Jamaica through a port town shaped by Georgian architecture and the island’s maritime economy.

Regent Seven Seas Philosophy in Practice

Regent’s all-inclusive approach has never been solely about what is included in guests’ price. Their team has created an onboard experience that also allows you to spend less time managing logistics and more time engaging with the destinations themselves. As Shawn Tubman, Chief Sales Officer at Regent Seven Seas Cruises, explains to SmartFlyer, “Wherever in the world you travel with Regent, you can expect the same feeling of effortless, all-inclusive luxury. Just as important is the warmth of the people who care for you along the way. They learn your preferences, anticipate your needs, and make you feel genuinely welcome. The destination may change from one journey to the next, but the feeling of being exceptionally well cared for never does.”

“Our all-suite ships are intimate enough to feel personal, yet spacious enough that you can always find a quiet place to read, enjoy a drink, dine beautifully or simply watch the world go by.”

That consistency carries through its fleet. Each Regent Seven Seas vessel features spacious cabins and suites. Each suite includes a private balcony, while accommodations are designed for people who prioritize their lifestyle, accommodating everything from a weeklong Mediterranean itinerary to a months-long world cruise. “One of the things you understand only after experiencing Regent is how different it feels to have space around you,” Tubman says. “Our all-suite ships are intimate enough to feel personal, yet spacious enough that you can always find a quiet place to read, enjoy a drink, dine beautifully or simply watch the world go by.”

The forthcoming Seven Seas Prestige, launching in December 2026, illustrates how Regent continues to prioritize those fundamentals. Although the ship will be approximately forty percent larger than the line’s previous vessels, it will welcome only about ten percent more guests, preserving the generous sense of space that has long defined the onboard experience. Beyond accommodations, Regent extends its destination focus into nearly every aspect of life onboard.

At the Culinary Arts Kitchen, you can explore regional ingredients and cooking techniques through hands-on classes inspired by the itinerary. At Serene Spa & Wellness, treatments and wellness programming offer another way to engage with the journey. As Tubman notes, “We want our guests to experience a destination through all of their senses, and that extends well beyond what you see from shore. Food becomes a gateway to culture through our specialty restaurants, culinary classes, and experiences that introduce guests to local ingredients, traditions, and flavors.”

“We want our guests to experience a destination through all of their senses, and that extends well beyond what you see from shore.”

That same emphasis continues once ashore. Go Local experiences offer opportunities to engage more directly with local communities and traditions. Eco-Connect excursions focus on the landscapes, wildlife, and conservation efforts that shape a destination. In Hue, Vietnam, you can explore Bach Ma National Park alongside a naturalist who interprets the region’s biodiversity and conservation efforts. At Château de La Dauphine, you can learn how biodynamic and organic farming practices are shaping the estate’s winemaking program.

In select ports, overnight stays create additional time to experience a city after day visitors have departed. A sailing such as “Treasures of the Adriatic” includes an overnight in Athens, where travelers can watch the sun set over the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion before returning to the ship long after most visitors have departed. On “Capital City Kaleidoscope,” evenings in Monte Carlo and Barcelona reveal an entirely different side of the Mediterranean’s most iconic cities. As Tubman describes it, the result is “the best of both worlds: the intimacy of a smaller ship and the choices you would expect from a much larger one.”

The Future of Cruising

For SmartFlyer travel advisors, the conversation begins with how a client wants to spend their time, not where they want to go. Voyage length, pacing, and the balance between structure and flexibility will shape the recommendation. A seven-night sailing may work best as part of a broader land-and-sea itinerary, while a multi-month voyage requires closer consideration of logistics.

For Regent Seven Seas, regardless of which sailing is chosen, the future of cruising is about expanding how travelers engage with the destination. Overnight stays let you experience cities after day visitors have departed, while smaller ports can provide access to places not always included on larger-vessel itineraries. Programs such as Go Local and Eco-Connect further extend that access through community-focused and conservation-minded experiences, which are increasingly top of mind for travelers. Together, these elements reflect a broader shift within ultra-luxury travel toward deeper destination immersion, where the quality of time spent ashore becomes as important as the number of places visited.

For longer sailings, advisors often help travelers determine which experiences matter most. Rather than attempting to fill every day, the goal is usually to create balance, reserving energy for priority destinations while leaving room for spontaneous discoveries along the way. That calculation can look very different on a weeklong Mediterranean itinerary than it does on a world cruise crossing six continents.

Tubman sees the planning process evolving in a similar direction. “The question is no longer simply, which ship will my client enjoy? It is: What kind of journey will make their travel feel effortless, meaningful, and entirely their own?” Answering that question requires specificity that goes beyond the destination. It may mean choosing an overnight stay over an additional port, selecting a slower-paced itinerary over one with consecutive sightseeing days, or deciding whether a single region deserves deeper exploration. Increasingly, those choices shape the voyage as much as the itinerary.