Every Regent Seven Seas Ship Ranked Best to Worst (10/2026)
Regent Seven Seas sells itself as the most inclusive luxury line at sea, with shore excursions, specialty dining and drinks all built into the fare. With six ships carrying guests, ranging from the 490-guest Navigator to the marble-and-chandeliers Explorer class, the real question isn’t which ship looks best in the brochure. It’s which one is actually living up to that price right now.
To figure that out, we read every Cruise Critic and Cruiseline.com review for a sailing between September 2025 and September 2026 and averaged them ourselves, rather than leaning on the sites’ lifetime scores. The pattern is pretty clear: guests love the service and the space, but a lot of longtime Regent cruisers think the line is trimming extras, and the older ships are showing their age.
The three Explorer-class ships take the top spots, led by Seven Seas Grandeur. Mariner and Voyager both just came out of major refits, and their reviews before and after the work tell two very different stories. Seven Seas Prestige isn’t ranked yet, since she doesn’t carry her first guests until December 2026.
Every Regent Seven Seas Ship Ranked Best to Worst (10/2026)
How We Ranked the Ships
Each ship's combined score blends its Cruise Critic and Cruiseline.com averages, with each site counting in proportion to the number of in-window reviews it had. That ranged from 63 combined reviews for Splendor down to 22 for Navigator. Both sites list reviews by sail date, so the window is based on when people sailed. A * means the ship had fewer than 25 combined reviews, so treat that score as an early read rather than a settled verdict.
Regent Seven Seas Ships Ranked: The Full Scorecard
| # | Ship | Class | CC Score | CL Score | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regent Seven Seas Grandeur | Explorer Class | 4.1 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.13 |
| 2 | Regent Seven Seas Splendor | Explorer Class | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.06 |
| 3 | Regent Seven Seas Explorer | Explorer Class | 3.9 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.01 |
| 4 | Regent Seven Seas Mariner | Mariner Class | 3.7 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 | 3.82 |
| 5 | Regent Seven Seas Navigator | Navigator Class | 3.6 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 | 3.64* |
| 6 | Regent Seven Seas Voyager | Voyager Class | 3.5 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 3.57 |
*Combined score based on fewer than 25 combined reviews across both platforms — treat as directional, not final.
Scores weighted by number of reviews on each platform. CC = Cruise Critic member score; CL = Cruiseline.com score. Review window: September 2025 thru September 2026. Data collected October 24, 2026.
The Rankings, Ship by Ship
Only about half a point separates Regent's best-rated ship from its lowest, so the differences are small. What really separates them is age, how recently they've been refurbished and how consistently the service and food live up to Regent's price.
The Regent Seven Seas Fleet, Ranked
#1 Regent Seven Seas Grandeur
Explorer Class · Worldwide
CC: 4.1 (39 reviews) | CL: 4.4 (8 reviews)
Best for: Repeat Regent guests who want the newest Explorer-class ship and the line's most consistent service
Grandeur came out on top, and it's mostly because her fans are so loyal. Reviewers on their third, fourth and fifth sailing aboard her called her the best of the ultra-luxury lines, and first-timers coming from big ships said they were hooked. Her Scandinavia, Iceland and wine-focused Europe sailings got especially warm reviews.
Her weak spot was the Panama Canal. Several guests on her long canal voyages felt the experience didn't match the price, from disappointing views of the locks to food that one reviewer called short of real luxury. A handful of longtime Regent cruisers also said the line is quietly trimming extras.
If you want the Explorer-class experience with the fewest surprises, she's the safest pick in the fleet right now.
#2 Regent Seven Seas Splendor
Explorer Class · Worldwide
CC: 4.0 (53 reviews) | CL: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Best for: First-time luxury cruisers on Mediterranean, Greek Isles or New England sailings who want the full Explorer-class wow factor
Splendor had more reviews in our window than any other Regent ship, and most of them glowed. First-timers called her a magnificent ship with no lines and warm service, and her Canada and New England, Greek Isles and Antarctica sailings drew a long string of five-star reviews.
Her August 2026 Athens to Lisbon sailings were a different story. A cluster of one- and two-star reviews complained about cheaper menus, weaker entertainment, an unhappy crew and medical care, and a 13-time Regent guest called it an unlucky voyage. Reviewers kept using the words cost cutting.
She's still a stunning ship, but the gap between her best and worst sailings was wider than any other Regent ship this year.
#3 Regent Seven Seas Explorer
Explorer Class · Worldwide
CC: 3.9 (36 reviews) | CL: 4.7 (4 reviews)
Best for: Alaska cruisers and families who want an all-inclusive luxury trip without nickel-and-diming
Explorer's Alaska season was her highlight. First-time cruisers and multigenerational families said Regent turned them into cruise people, praising the space, the included excursions, free laundry and service that never felt rushed. Her Cruiseline.com reviews were especially strong.
Her Asia sailings were less consistent. Reviewers on Japan and Southeast Asia trips complained about cancelled or underwhelming excursions, a thin entertainment program and cold food, and a couple said the ship is starting to look tired. A few repeat guests blamed parent company NCLH for cost cutting.
For Alaska, she's an easy recommendation. For long Asia voyages, go in knowing excursions can change.
#4 Regent Seven Seas Mariner
Mariner Class · Worldwide
CC: 3.7 (25 reviews) | CL: 4.7 (3 reviews)
Best for: Long-voyage and world cruise guests who like a mid-size classic ship with a fresh refit
Mariner's 2025 refit made a difference. Guests on her first sailings out of dry dock said she aged like a fine wine, and first-time luxury cruisers loved the service, the dining and the attention to detail on her transatlantic and Pacific voyages.
Not every sailing went smoothly. The first cruise after the refit had leftover issues, a few reviewers were unhappy with Regent's pre-cruise hotels in Bali and Spain, and some longtime guests felt the shore excursions have been scaled back.
She's a good choice if you want a classic Regent ship that now looks the part again.
#5 Regent Seven Seas Navigator
Navigator Class · Worldwide
CC: 3.6 (20 reviews) | CL: 4.6 (2 reviews)
Small sample size — treat this score as directional.
Best for: Small-ship fans who want one last intimate Regent voyage before she leaves the fleet
Navigator's fans love her for her size. Reviewers on French Polynesia and Tasman Sea sailings said the crew spoiled them, the ship felt serene and intimate, and some guests called her their new favorite Regent ship.
She's also the oldest ship in the fleet, and it shows. Several reviewers called her worn and long overdue for a refresh, one couple who spent big on a top suite felt she should have been retired, and a few complained about itinerary changes on long voyages.
She had fewer reviews than most Regent ships, and she leaves the fleet at the end of 2027, so book her for the experience, not the hardware.
#6 Regent Seven Seas Voyager
Voyager Class · Worldwide
CC: 3.5 (45 reviews) | CL: 4.3 (5 reviews)
Best for: Itinerary-first cruisers on summer Mediterranean sailings after her spring 2026 refit
Voyager's summer 2026 Mediterranean sailings, right after her refit, were her best stretch. Guests called the renovation incredibly well done, praised the walk-in closets and bathrooms, and handed out a run of five-star reviews.
Before the refit it was a different ship. Reviewers on her winter South Africa and West Africa voyages called her outdated and shabby, complained about odors in cabins, gastrointestinal outbreaks and expensive Wi-Fi, and several said she wasn't luxury at all. That's why her overall score is the lowest in the fleet.
Her post-refit reviews suggest she's turned a corner, so the next round of rankings could look very different.
Not Yet Ranked
Seven Seas Prestige isn't ranked yet because she doesn't carry her first guests until December 2026.
Which Regent Seven Seas Ship Is Best?
If you want the most consistent Regent experience right now, book Seven Seas Grandeur. She's the newest Explorer-class ship and the one reviewers were happiest with this year.
First-time luxury cruisers should look at Seven Seas Splendor, especially on Mediterranean, Greek Isles or Canada and New England sailings, where she drew a long run of five-star reviews.
For Alaska, Seven Seas Explorer is the pick. Her Alaska guests, including plenty of families and first-timers, loved the space, the included excursions and the service.
If you're planning a long voyage or a world cruise, Seven Seas Mariner is freshly refurbished and was built for exactly that kind of trip.
Small-ship fans should grab a sailing on Seven Seas Navigator while they can, since she leaves the fleet at the end of 2027.
Seven Seas Voyager scored lowest overall, but almost all of her worst reviews came before her spring 2026 refit, and her summer guests were much happier.
If you want the newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige debuts in December 2026 as the largest ship Regent has ever built.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Regent Seven Seas ship?
Seven Seas Grandeur has the best combined score in our window, followed closely by Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer. All three are Explorer-class ships with the same basic layout.
What's the difference between the Explorer-class ships and Regent's older ships?
Explorer, Splendor and Grandeur carry about 750 guests and have bigger suites, more marble and more lavish public spaces. Navigator, Mariner and Voyager are older and smaller, with Navigator carrying just 490 guests, and they feel more classic.
Is Seven Seas Navigator leaving the Regent fleet?
Yes. She's been chartered to Avora Residences and is set to become the residential ship Avora Lumina in January 2028, so her final Regent sailings are in 2027.
When does Seven Seas Prestige start sailing?
Seven Seas Prestige debuts in December 2026. She's the first of Regent's new Prestige-class ships and the largest ship the line has built, with about 76,550 tons and room for 822 guests. More Prestige-class ships are planned for 2030, 2033 and 2036.
Are Regent cruises really all-inclusive?
Mostly. Reviewers consistently mention included shore excursions, specialty dining, drinks and gratuities, and some fares include a pre-cruise hotel night. A few recent reviewers noted small new charges and fewer extras than in past years.
What do guests complain about most on Regent?
The most common complaints this year were food that didn't feel luxury, shore excursions that changed or were cancelled, wear and tear on the older ships and a sense that parent company NCLH is cutting costs.
Is Regent Seven Seas worth the price?
Most reviewers who loved it pointed to the service, the space and how much is included. The ones who didn't usually compared it to Silversea or to earlier Regent sailings and felt the price no longer matched the experience.