Regent Seven Seas·Seven Seas Explorer

Seven Seas Explorer - Alaska Vancouver to Whittier

4.4(96 reviews)
via U.S. News · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|4 Ports|2 Sea Days

Regent's all-inclusive take on the classic one-way Alaska run: Vancouver to Whittier with Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and the Tlingit-owned Icy Strait Point, capped by a day of scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier's six-mile calving face. Fares fold in shore excursions, drinks, gratuities, and a pre-cruise Vancouver hotel night, and the northbound routing connects naturally to Denali land tours from Whittier.

Luxury TravelersNature LoversSeniors

Price Range

$$$$$

Ultra-Luxury

DepartureVancouver, Canada
Dress CodeSmart Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiIncluded

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Regent Seven Seas before booking.

Ship Details — Seven Seas Explorer

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Year Built

2016

Tonnage

55,254 GT

Passengers

750

Crew

542

Decks

11

Class

Explorer

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Onboard Amenities

All-Suite Ship
Canyon Ranch Spa
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
Free WiFi
Free Specialty Dining
Free Premium Spirits
Butler Service
Pool
Theater
Observation Lounge
Pool Deck
Compass Rose Restaurant
Pacific Rim
Chartreuse
Prime 7 Steakhouse
Casino
Connoisseur Club
Coffee Connection
Fitness Center
Stars Nightclub
Outdoor Pool
Specialty Dining
Spa
Culinary Arts Kitchen
Boutiques
Unlimited Wi-Fi

Cruise Highlights

Scenic cruising at Hubbard Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America
Icy Strait Point's Tlingit cultural sites and whale watching out of Hoonah
Unlimited included shore excursions in every port on an all-suite, all-balcony ship
One-way northbound routing built for pairing with Denali land extensions

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Seven Seas Explorer

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Seven Seas Explorer sailing. Based on 400 discussions.

Seven Seas Explorer is Regent's flagship statement of ultra-luxury: an all-suite, all-balcony ship for roughly 746 guests that bills itself as the most luxurious ever built, backed by some 2,500 artworks and around 500 chandeliers. The vibe is refined, quiet and mature - an affluent, older clientele who prize space and personal service over party energy or crowds. With about 548 crew, staff learn your name fast, and the genuinely all-inclusive fare (drinks, gratuities, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and most shore excursions) means almost no nickel-and-diming once you're aboard.

What People Love

  • Every one of the 373 accommodations is a balcony suite (55 to nearly 1,000 sq ft) with marble baths and walk-in closets - among the most spacious at sea
  • Genuinely all-inclusive fare bundles wine, spirits, beer, soda, gratuities, all specialty dining, unlimited Wi-Fi AND most shore excursions
  • Included shore excursions are a major value differentiator versus Silversea and Seabourn, which charge for most tours

Common Complaints

  • Production shows in the Constellation Theater rate only about average (3/5) - the ship's weakest pillar versus big-ship entertainment
  • Food execution is inconsistent in Compass Rose, with recurring reports of cold or stone-cold dishes outside the specialty venues
  • Included unlimited Wi-Fi is frequently slow and degrades the farther you sail from port
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