Cruise Ship Profile: Seven Seas Explorer

Cruise Ship Profile: Seven Seas Explorer
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Here’s everything you need to know about Seven Seas Explorer. For details about other cruise ships, check out our Cruise Ship Profiles.

    Name: Seven Seas Explorer
    Operator: Regent
    Length: 224 metres
    Capacity: 746 Guests, 548 Crew

    Ship facts:

    Dubbed ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’, Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Australia in December sailing across Australia and New Zealand, and Asia.

    Onboard amenities range from the relaxing Pool Deck and Sports Deck with a golf net, putting green, paddle tennis court and bocce court, to the Serene Spa and Wellness™ centre and Culinary Arts Kitchen, where guests can take cooking masterclasses from international chefs.

    The opulent flagship restaurant Compass Rose is the largest such restaurant at sea, while the Serene Spa and Wellness centre promises to deliver complete rest and relaxation for those in need of respite at the end of the day. Epicureans can sample delicacies from around the world, choosing from French cuisine at the art-deco Chartreuse, inventive Asian at Pacific Rim, a classic steakhouse meal at Prime 7 or casual, intimate Italian dining at the popular Sette Mari.

    For the evening’s entertainment, there’s never a dull moment with several elegant lounges for enjoying a cocktail at night, and the Constellation Theatre performing nightly musical revues and more. As for accommodation onboard, 366 spacious suites ensure a peaceful night’s sleep, with sumptuous linens, oversized marble bathrooms and high-tech amenities for all the creature comforts at sea.

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