Yesterday we had the pleasure of participating in a guided tour of Regent Seven Seas Cruises Grandeur. We were eager to see just what this vessel has to offer and we were not disappointed. Spoiler Alert, this ship really does live up to its name.

Grandeur is the 6th ship in the Regent fleet. Launched onto the market in 2023 it remains the company’s newest vessel ahead of the recently announced Seven Seas Prestige (more on this in another post soon). It can accomodate 744 guests in 372 suites ranging from the 307sq.ft. Deluxe Suites to the 4,443sq.ft. Regent Suite.

We visited each of the 15 suite categories including Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Serenity, Concierge, Penthouse, Seven Seas, Grandeur, Grand, Signature and the Regent Suite. While we would, of course, like to spend our cruises in the latter with its $200,000 bespoke master bed, we are happy to report that the standard across all suite-types was consistently high.

Each offers ample storage, well-appointed bathrooms, luxurious beds & furnishings and well thought-out layouts which maximise the space available meaning you never feel ‘cramped’ or constrained within your room. Of course the space available to you increases as you go up through the suite levels but the overall sensation is well designed luxury with a sense of grandeur.

Penthouse Suites and above give you access to the personal service of a butler throughout your cruise along with the perks guests receive with Concierge Suites (free 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay, priority shore excursions, and restaurant reservations) plus the Deluxe Suite perks including a welcome bottle of Champagne on boarding and, of course, 24-hour room service.
The Serene Spa & Wellness – a beautiful space in its own right with male and female specific steam rooms, cold rooms, treatment rooms and changing areas along with a shared external spa deck – is entered through a light-filled ‘tunnel’ which really adds to the experience: one is made to feel like one is entering a special area as one walks through; and you are.


Amenities on board include the Culinary Arts Kitchen where guests can learn to prepare exquisite dishes under the guidance of leading chefs – who also lead trips ashore in search of local delicacies. The library is well equipped and offers a sanctuary for those seeking a quiet contemplative space to read and relax – or to research the next port of call from one of the many travel guides held onboard.

Of course the pool deck was a must-see – a space where many guests spend a large part of their day from sunbathing, to lunching and evening entertainments on deck. A very attractive space with a large pool, a sense of space – no packed in like sardines on the sunbeds – and ample shade for those who’ve had enough sun for the day.


Our tour took in each of the lounges and restaurants on board too. From the Observation lounge on Deck 11 at the front of the Ship with its unparalleled view to the Pool Grill buffet on that deck, and from Chartreuse and Prime 7 on Deck 10 with their classico-modern French and Steakhouse menus respectively through to Pacific Rim on Deck 5. This pan-Asian speciality restaurant offering a delicious selection of dishes – and a particularly awe-inspiring life-size blossom tree at its entrance. Overall whatever your taste and preferences, the choice is wide and simply mouth-watering in its range and detail.






Our tour ended with a wonderful lunch in the Compass Rose restaurant. Designed to feel like an enchanted forest it delivers both a sense of grandeur and luxury along with intimacy thanks to the trunk-like columns which break up the space. The meal was everything we anticipated – with flavours both delicate and deep. From the lobster and melon starter to the spiced butternut squash and coconut soup (wow) to the steak or fish course and the incredibly chocolate dessert we felt thoroughly spoilt and very very keen to come back for more.



As a final flourish we were able to see the ship’s stunning pearl-and jewel encrusted Fabergé Egg, the development and design of which was led by Sarah Fabergé the Godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur. Ms Fabergé is founding member of The Fabergé Heritage Council and great-granddaughter of the legendary artist-jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé and the Egg is a very appropriate representation of the attributes and personality of the Regent Seven Seas brand, epitomising the Grandeur experience.

We wish to offer our thanks to Ed and the whole Regent Seven Seas Cruises team – both the shore-based team and the ship’s wonderful crew who were unfailingly courteous and helpful – for inviting us and hosting us on this wonderful visit.
