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PHOTOS: REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Suites so Well-Appointed
You Won’t Want to Leave
Seven Seas Explorer is an all-balcony suite cruise ship
with 373 spacious accommodation options that boast
some of the largest private verandas in the cruise
industry. Choose from 15 categories—each with
custom-made designs. Superior Suites, for example,
are inspired by the tony Hamptons with a cool blue,
brown and white palette, and feature beds with
ocean views. The Veranda Suites are roomy entry-
level suites (ranging from 28.5 sq. m to 33.5 sq. m)
with separate seating areas. The Concierge Suites are
glamorously decorated by famed furniture designer
Dakota Jackson with almond silk wall covering and
plush carpeting. The Penthouse Suite has spacious
separate living and sleeping areas, and walk-in closets,
as well as your own butler. At the top of the list is
the Regent Suite, a palatial 281 sq. m two-bedroom,
two-and-a-half-bathroom cabin, laden in Art Deco-
inspired splendour. Complete with a grand piano, it’s
so chic and well-appointed that you might never
want to leave. Actually, that could be said of all the
suites (especially when you learn there’s 24-hour
room service and a personalized in-suite mini bar),
but we bet the majestic glaciers and on-board activi-
ties will lure you out.
It’s no surprise this luxurious ship has garnered
kudos for her refined aesthetics prioritizing elegance
and balance. Carrara marble—nearly 0.4 hectares in
total—covers surfaces (in public spaces and suites),
and crystal chandeliers hang throughout the lavish
interiors. However, Seven Seas Explorer is best known
for her curated art collection. Works by Picasso, Miró
and hundreds of original masterpieces from contem-
porary artists are thoughtfully displayed throughout
the ship. (The great art, along with Alaska’s wild and
untamed nature, might inspire you to take an art
class; Seven Seas Explorer offers on-board educational
programs, too.)
Personalized Suites, Fine Wine
and Elevated Culinary Delights
If you’re embarking from Vancouver, and have
reserved the Concierge Suite, there’s a fabulous pre-
cruise overnight stay at the beautiful Fairmont
Vancouver Hotel included. Don’t miss their signature
afternoon tea.
As soon as you step aboard Seven Seas Explorer you
immediately sense what makes this cruise unique.
With a maximum of 746 guests and 548 crew—a
nearly 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio—the experience feels
private and personalized, yet large enough to enjoy
the ample stellar activities.
As you embark on this world-class cruise, you will
begin to experience Seven Seas Explorer’s exceptional
culinary and beverage offerings. Reservation-only
restaurants include the fantastic Prime 7 Steakhouse,
and Chartreuse, a French fine-dining restaurant
known for their multi-course dinners served amid
sultry glass-panelled walls. Select dishes such as
hand-cut Black Angus tartare topped with sturgeon
DID YOU KNOW?
The Alaska cruise season runs
from late May to September,
and the best time to see bears
and the wild salmon run is July
to September.
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