Seven Seas Splendor

Seven Seas Splendor is Regent's 2020 flagship-class ship, a polished near-twin of Seven Seas Explorer carrying just 746 guests with 548 crew - intimate, unhurried, and refined but not stuffy, built around lavish public rooms and museum-grade art. Its halo is the 4,443 sq ft Regent Suite with its own in-suite spa and wraparound bow veranda. The atmosphere is quietly opulent and aimed at affluent, experience-driven travelers, with a near-zero onboard bill thanks to one of the most comprehensive all-inclusive fares at sea.

Dining is the standout: Compass Rose anchors it, with included specialty venues spanning French (Chartreuse), Pan-Asian (Pacific Rim), steakhouse (Prime 7), and Italian (Sette Mari). Service draws the most consistent praise thanks to the high crew ratio. Suites are spacious and all-balcony, and the pool deck adds a stern infinity plunge pool alongside the Serene Spa & Wellness and Observation Lounge. Entertainment in the two-deck Constellation Theater is the weak link - pleasant but not at a true luxury standard for some guests.

Splendor suits affluent, experience-driven travelers, often couples 50 and up, who want a near-zero onboard bill and prize service and cuisine over nightlife. On price and inclusiveness it competes head-on with Silversea and Seabourn; Regent leans hardest into everything included, especially excursions, and offers larger standard suites and a bigger-ship feel than Seabourn's yacht-like vessels, with Silversea splitting the difference. The main caution is value at a steep fare, but standout draws include the included specialty dining, the Serene Spa, the infinity plunge pool, and the comprehensive excursion program.