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Perfection is in the details. Discover the intricate beauty and marvellous design of Seven Seas Splendor® as we unveil some of the refinements and wonders that went into creating luxury perfected. From her grand social spaces to the private balconies adorning every suite, Seven Seas Splendor is a work of art from bow to stern.
Your time on board Seven Seas Splendor® will be just as rewarding as your time spent ashore. Check out the deck plans to discover where to take enrichment classes, do some shopping, enjoy a cocktail and savor a fine meal.
We sailed for 14 days on Regency Splendor a few days after sailing on Norwegian Breakaway and the contrast was fascinating. We were on a Balcony on the NCL Breakaway and a Serenity Suite (all balconies) on the Splendor. We were curious to compare as the cruise fare difference between the two is approximately 3x the price point between the Breakaway and the Splendor (including unlimited drinks on both and pricing in 6 days of excursions on the Breakaway which are included in the Splendor). Rooms: The Splendor suite was unmatched, just fantastic and both room Stewarts were outstanding (they were like cruising 15 years ago with twice a day service, turn down, etc.) There is no waiting in line on the Splendor for anything at any time and the service is quite good where somehow all the crew calls you by name repeatedly. Elevators are fast and empty. The free laundry did not disappoint! Food: On Splendor of the 3 specialty restaurants, Prime 7 steakhouse was the only average offering, in fact there were better steaks most nights in Compass Rose the main dining room which either means main dining is just that good, or Prime 7 is just average, take your pick. The NCL Breakaway has a specialty restaurant advantage however, as on the Breakaway you can make reservations in any specialty restaurant as often as you like (we at in Cagney’s Steakhouse 3 times and twice at the French restaurant) in contrast to the Splendor where you are limited to dining in each specialty restaurant only once per 7 days (we tried again on board to get into the specialty restaurant a 2nd time with no luck). The menus abord the Splendor had about twice the food choices of the Breakaway at equivalent restaurants and were easily customizable by the staff. Entertainment: Splendor has one main stage show each night around 9:30 pm and it is just average at best. Both the production value and the talent were at the weaker end. After 9pm there is the one show, and 3 bars open. One bar has karaoke, one has a live band, and one has a piano player. This minimal entertainment seemed pleasing for the majority of the passengers, but is significantly underwhelming compared to the Breakaway which each night has a main show early and late, a comedy club with 2 to 3 shows, the equivalent bars with pianos, band, and karaoke, with the addition of some type of dance/disco bar and the very popular Sids Pour House with a live band/entertainment act that does a lot of Fleetwood Mac. The struggle we had, being younger, is that between 7pm and midnight, there is very little to do on the Splendor and zero for twenty-somethings not that there were many of them on board. This is by design, and again it was pleasing to most of the other passengers, but be forewarned it is very tranquil in the evening. Even all pools and hot tubs close at 8pm. Other than dinner, the boat is essentially shut down in the evenings. Port Service: An alarming oversight on the Splendor is no crew stationed dockside in port. There is no tent canopy set up, no water station, no one to assist some of the elderly passengers with the gangway, or greet you upon return (there was crew onboard past the security checkpoint with the face cloths). This was a stark contrast to the NCL Breakaway which at each port had a couple of tent canopy’s set up, water station, face towel station, and multiple staff to help those needing assistance to embark and disembark the gangway. The Splendor really dropped the ball here and we helped several people navigate the gangway as no crew were present. This was not just one stop, it was all 12 port calls, no Splendor staff shoreside near the gangway. The excursions were similar to those offered by the Breakaway, but on Splendor they are free as they are included in the base fare while on the Breakaway you pay for each excursion you take. The Splendor should at least demand their excursion contractors include headsets (whispers) for the tours as that would make them more VIP than other cruise lines. The lack of whispers consistently on walking tours is really a disappointment. You are in these fantastic ports and can have difficulty hearing the tour guide. Internet: Breakaway wins here. The Splendor had several 24-hour outages and failed to communicate to passengers which led to a lot of frustration. Many of the passengers had important work to conduct while on board, and the multiple outages caused difficulty. Breakaway internet never went out. Passengers: There are two very different crowds on these two cruises. People who enjoy excellent service, individual meal adjustments, no lines, no constant upselling/bingo announcements etc. and tranquil evenings the Splendor is your ship. There were some under 18-year-old kids and twenty somethings on board, and they were miserable from best we could tell. Many couples we spoke to were adamant that children should not be allowed on the Regent line. The downside of the Splendor is the restrictions are numerous: no shorts in any public area after 6pm, you can only eat at a specialty restaurant once every 7 days, all pools and hot tubs close at 8pm every night, the gym is tiny with very old equipment, and entertainment is shockingly weak. The Breakaway has more freedom and many more options for sure, but it has lines for most things and the crowd can be boisterous at times. I would say the Breakaway is like living in a neighborhood without an HOA compared to the Splendor. Conclusion: For us, at 3x the price point we will not be back on Regent for some time, but we certainly understand the appeal and it was quite luxurious, we will forever miss the cabin. Simply, if we can do 3 back-to-back NCL Breakaway cruises in the Mediterranean, for the price of one Regent cruise the choice is easy for us. Somehow, mentally, the Splendor restrictions really got to me. The no shorts after 6pm I was fine with; it was the not being able to enjoy a specialty restaurant more than once and the closing of the hot tubs at 8pm every night where I couldn’t soak my aching back and feet from all the walking excursions that really bothered me. We had a wonderful time, and NCL as a company has these two very different cruise options under their corporate umbrella to appeal to two different segments of the market. We were lucky we got to enjoy both options.
We recently concluded a 7 day voyage on Regent Splendor and I must say the cruise exceeded my expectations. The service was great! It reminded me of the high level of intimate service I have experienced on the multiple river cruises that done. Every suite has unlimited laundry, which we used quite a bit. We were able to travel with just carryon bags but still had fresh crisp clothes throughout the trip. We sailed in a Serenity Suite which was spacious and the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in. The suite had a large walk-in closet and the bathroom had 2 sinks which you don’t find often. And can I talk about the veranda. It was large and had the most comfortable wicker furniture complete with a table, two chairs and a chaise lounge. It was one of my favorite places to relax and have breakfast. The ship was tastefully decorated and I felt they paid attention to both functional and ascetic design details throughout. Regent is truly all inclusive; internet, dining venues, unlimited laundry, gratuities, exercise classes, drinks. There are a few things you can pay for to upgrade, but we never felt the need. You do need to make reservations for the specialty dining venues for dinner; our favorites were Pacific Rim, Chartreuse. And don’t sleep the patio grill. I liked the fresh pressed juice bar in the mornings, fresh smoothies, lobster nachos, and Ahi Tuna steak burgers. Regent includes multiple excursions per port. They also have some premium excursions you can pay for. The group size for each excursion was small. I would say the excursions were as expected but nothing special, but it could have just been the ones we chose. I spoke with others who had glowing remarks about some of their excursions. My favorite activity on board was doing one of the culinary classes. These classes sell out quickly. Hint: If these classes are sold out when try and register in advance, I recommend going to the shore excursion desk as soon as you get onboard. I found they had a few openings for each class. The ship has fast internet standard. You can also upgrade for streaming but I never felt the need to upgrade. Although we were told the ship was full to capacity, it never felt crowded. We never had to wait for an elevator, wait in line or wait for a table in the main dining room. In short, we were very pleased with our Regent experience and will book again; maybe an itinerary with more days at sea.
We boarded the Splendor after spending an overnight at the San Clemente in Venice. When we got to the hotel it was too late to get into Venice. Also, my wife required a wheelchair due to a leg fracture that she was recovering from. Regent arranged wheelchairs EVERYWHERE. The hotel was superb but the restaurant service was horrendous. The following morning we conveyed back to Venice for a bus ride to Trieste to board the ship. The bus ride took forever, but the ride was comfortable. Just to note, this was our 15th RSSC cruise and we were on Splendor in March for the Atlantic Crossing. So, we were greeting like returning family. We were in a Penthouse cabin/suite on the starboard side. (Normally we are in the same cabin on the port side.) Our butler Rashon came over to introduce himself and get our list of demands. As an important note, we keep Kosher. So we tried to plan our meat meals in advanced so there is no drama. Our waiter, Andrew, was spectacular, great sense of humor, fast, thorough and aware of our needs. He should have been since he was our waiter for the past three cruises (2 on Splendor and one on Grandeur). Once again, we had little desire to dine specialty because our service in Compass Rose was so great. The maitre d , Damar, was great. Our personal head waiter (just kidding), Denver was also like family. Part 1 - Ship services and amenities We were, as always, very pleased with the ship services and amenities. All ship personnel accommodated my wife's disability due to her previously broken leg and required walker. This was very necessary on the tenders and the various piers for boarding. Our suite was kept neat and clean and well stocked with anything we requested. We never use the casino. The boutiques were very well stocked and the personnel attended to my wife with required patience and politeness. Part 2 - OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF SHIP'S OFFICERS, STAFF & CREW As always, as we have cruised with RSSC MANY MANY TIMES, the crew were a true highlight of the cruise. Individual crew members who were of particular help to us, or who interacted with us frequently will be detailed at the end of this appraisal. RSSC obviously does and excellent job at recruiting, selecting and training its personnel. That applies to all personnel, even those who have only tangential contact with customers. A job well done. Part 3 - CULINARY EXPERIENCE Another highlight of every cruise we have taken on RSSC has been the cuisine. The single most important attraction for us to cruise on RSSC is the availability of kosher protein provisions. This is the real decision maker for us. The fact that we can eat like most non-kosher cruisers and be assured that the provisions are prepared in a proper manner that precludes having dairy preparations with our meat dishes is excellent to us. Our waiter, Andrew, was totally diligent in assuring the food was prepared and served properly. It is our third cruise with Andrew as our waiter. He is a true asset to RSSC and deserving of any recognition he gets. He worked extremely well with Jerwin to be sure we were well served and cleared with care. Further, Rodica was excellent as an interface between us and the kitchen. Denver and Damar were always with us, being sure that all our needs (including our use of George's Olive Oil) were attended to. Part 4 - Most Favorite Port Our preferred port of call was Santorini. We embarked on an exceptional excursion titled “Ancient Secrets of Crafting Greek Pies.” The tour guide, “Angel,” was exceptional. He possessed excellent communication skills and fluent English proficiency. He and the driver assisted my wife in boarding and disembarking from the bus. This was the sole excursion we participated in that accurately reflected the description provided in the RSSC blurb. The level of physical exertion required was not overly demanding, considering my wife’s need to use a walker and my own limited mobility due to an early-acquired injury. Tied at favorite port was the visit to the Acropolis on the "changeover" day in Athens. The tour guide was wonderful (although we weren't told about the halfway up elevator service until later on -- I was able to use it up and down). I also had a chance to personally meet our absolutely wonderful Captain and exchange photos with him. Maybe meeting the Captain was an even higher highlight. Part 5 - Least Favorite Port Katakolon. The description was totally misleading as to the amount of effort required. Mount Olympus was most disappointing. It probably is a "required" visit, but disappointing. The restaurant meal and "Zorba" entertainment was very nice and enjoyable. Part 6 - Destination Services Our decision to embark on RSSC cruises is primarily based on the quality of the ships and the expertise of their crews. However, we acknowledge that the availability of cruises catering to passengers with disabilities is limited. Regent Cruises should be mindful of the fact that their customer base is predominantly older and more susceptible to the need for accommodations. Providing assistance on the piers, such as golf cart assistance, would be a valuable addition to their offerings, particularly for passengers with disabilities. Part 7 - Entertainment and Enrichment The entertainment and enrichment were fantastic! We really loved the shows, especially Diamond Run. As I mentioned to CD John (and anyone else who would listen), Diamond Run was probably the best entertainment we’ve ever seen on a cruise ship. The music and choreography were absolutely top-notch. I thought it would be great if the “Diamond” and its case were placed in the ship’s lobby, right across from reception (like the Faberge Egg on Grandeur), a few days before the show. This way, passengers could get used to it and maybe even ask about it. During the show, the diamond could be “stolen” from the lobby and brought down to the theater on video, and the show could start right there. Just a fun idea! We did not enjoy Crossroads. Couldn't understand the point. Since we've been on board since Trieste, we also saw the talks given by Professor Corrales. He was informative and was a master of his subject which was of interest to me. His talks kept me involved and he was available after the talks to discuss further. Part 8 - Overall Rating We have already made reservations for the following dates: * December 2026 - January 2027 on Grandeur * March 2027 on Prestige * June 2027 on Grandeur * December 2027 - January 2028 on Grandeur Does this information provide a satisfactory answer to your inquiry? Part 9 - Additional We have thoroughly enjoyed our time onboard. The staff has been exceptionally accommodating and friendly. We eagerly anticipate our next Regent cruise, where we will reconnect with our cherished companions and relish their company once more. Several individuals have made this 22-day cruise particularly memorable and enjoyable. We would like to acknowledge and appreciate their exceptional contributions: Andrew Our esteemed waiter, Andrew has been with us on three previous cruises. We were delighted to learn that he would be joining us on this voyage. He anticipates and participates in all our dining preferences at Compass Rose and Pool Grill. His exceptional service has left us with a lasting impression, and we sincerely hope he will be promoted soon to further showcase his talents and personality. Jerwin Our assistant waiter, Jerwin has been instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of our table while learning from Andrew. We are confident in his potential for future growth within the establishment. Damar Damar’s remarkable progress through the ranks has made him a truly exceptional Maitre d’. His skills and demeanor are reminiscent of our esteemed friend, George, who is also a Maitre d’ at Regent. Damar’s warm smile and open handshake create a welcoming atmosphere at every restaurant he manages. His talent is a testament to Regent’s recognition of his abilities. Denver Regent consistently provides us with exceptional service on its cruises, and Denver is no exception. Several years ago, we discovered him through Cruise Critic, where he received widespread acclaim for his personable nature and expertise. When we witnessed his promotion to a management role on our Atlantic Crossing, we were overjoyed and proud of his achievements. We believe that our previous evaluations may have contributed to his recognition. Regardless of the reasons, it is commendable that Regent acknowledges and rewards such talent. Denver’s unwavering commitment to providing our “George’s Olive Oil” at every meal has been invaluable to us. Reymark Reymark is our constant source of positivity, greeting us every morning with an electric smile.. He is an exceptional server, always anticipating our needs. Sugi is our regular waiter at Compass Rose for breakfast. He consistently brings a full cup of coffee with half and half and my “George’s Olive Oil.” His infectious smile is truly captivating. Nicole (Assistant CD) was exceptionally helpful to Natalie during her boarding and disembarking from some of our excursions. She is a delightful individual. We shared a wonderful dinner and engaged in an enjoyable conversation. Jaynea has consistently treated us with friendship and respect. She is another remarkable Maitre d’. Phuong is a valuable member of the Bar staff. We first encountered her on our Atlantic Crossing a few months ago. We are pleased to see her progress and her current role as a valuable member of the Bar team. She is a wonderful young lady with an electrifying smile. Georgiana and Rochida have ensured that our Kosher provisions have been provided and have also become part of our circle of Regent friends. Roshan (Butler) has ensured that our cabin needs have been met, our suite is immaculate, and our laundry is handled with utmost care. He is the most exceptional Butler we have encountered on Regent. The following personnel have been exceptionally helpful to us and met every need we had onboard: Jaqueline Joy Ma Part 10 - Butler Roshan has ensured that our cabin needs have been met, our suite is immaculate, and our laundry is handled with utmost care. He is the most exceptional Butler we have encountered on Regent.
No matter how large you choose to live on Seven Seas Splendor®, the same exceptional standards of design, comfort and all-inclusive luxury apply to every suite. Layouts range from 307 to 4,443 square feet (28.5 to 413 square meters), and all include a furnished private balcony.
Perfection is in the details. Discover the intricate beauty and marvelous design of Seven Seas Splendor® as we unveil some of the refinements and wonders that went into creating luxury perfected. From her grand social spaces to the private balconies adorning every suite, Seven Seas Splendor is a work of art from bow to stern.
The detail attended to and the artistry displayed in every meal echoes the excellence achieved aboard Seven Seas Splendor®. Our chefs will amaze you as they put their hearts and souls into creating each masterpiece of epicurean delight.
The Regent Experience goes beyond the intuitive, personalised service of our world-class team and having every luxurious amenity at your beck and call. It goes beyond culinary experiences delivering epicurean perfection at sea and on land. It goes beyond immersive shore excursions — thousands of which are included — across 550-plus ports of call around the world. It goes beyond each of these by including all of them and more, creating opportunities to live life to the fullest every day.
IMMERSIVE EXPLORATION
Wanderlust tugs at the heart of every traveler. Indulge yours with thousands of INCLUDED Unlimited Shore Excursions, optional Overland Programs, bespoke experiences and a veritable menagerie of opportunities for immersing yourself in over 550 ports of call worldwide.
DESTINATION IMMERSION
Allow us to be your guide as we continue to explore the world around us, from the locales you've longed to see to the hidden gems in places you've been before. Experience some of our favourite excursions as we traverse the world to engage each destination in its most glorious state.
EXPAND YOUR HORIZON
Celebrate your favourite areas of interest, from nature and wildlife to architecture and the culinary arts, through classes, guest speakers and other unique engagements. We invite you to join us and expand your knowledge on every voyage.
Each voyage offers marvellous opportunities to learn, grow and expand your world through enriching presentations and more. Expand your culinary skills with classes specially designed for the Culinary Arts Kitchen, impeccably led by our expert chefs. Enlighten your perspective further when sailing aboard select voyages spotlighting various areas of interest, and hosting presentations, engagements and tours with thought leaders and guest speakers renowned in their various fields of expertise.
Daytime Enrichment
You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.
Evening Entertainment
Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.
Boutiques
Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewelry, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.
Luxury travel is a holistic experience, one that reenergizes and restores the mind, body and spirit, leaving you with a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. Serene Spa & Wellness™ invites you into a globally inspired, tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness.
Our Club Mariner program is designed for age groups 5-8, 9-12 and 13-17, and is supervised by specially trained counsellors. Club Mariner is available on select sailings only. Please ask your travel professional for details. Guests under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Spa or Fitness Centre.
