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Exploring the Last Frontier with Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Alaska Voyages
Sail away on-board the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise line and discover adventure at its best
By Karen Burshtein
Even if you’ve never been part of the cruise club, there’s a good chance an Alaska cruise is on your bucket list. And if you are a cruise connoisseur, you’ll be taken aback by the level of luxury and the seamless experience offered on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ all-inclusive voyages to a faraway place known as “the Last Frontier.”
For travellers seeking a balance between refined luxury and raw adventure, Seven Seas Explorer’s Alaska voyages are a revelation. With no less than 16 voyages, sailings range from 7–14 nights, embarking from Vancouver, British Columbia; Seward, Alaska; and, for the first time, Seattle, Washington.
This is not just a cruise; it’s an immersion into the wild beauty of the Last Frontier, wrapped in the comfort of a world-class floating resort. Imagine standing on your private veranda as glaciers calve dramatically into the sea, or sipping perfectly aged Bordeaux wine while an orca surfaces in the distance. Every moment aboard Seven Seas Explorer is designed to deepen your connection to Alaska’s rugged grandeur—without sacrificing the indulgence of five-star hospitality.
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 activities 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 contemporary 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 caviar, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary persillade and roasted lobster tail with scallop mousse, asparagus and almond broth. At the always popular Pacific Rim, a Tibetan prayer wheel greets you. Try the artfully conceived tempura battered Canadian lobster with an orange ponzu sauce, miso-spiced black cod wrapped in hoba leaf, and grilled Korean barbecue lamb chops. For international fare, dine at Compass Rose, the ship’s main dining room where tables are set with Versace china. The wine program is another of Seven Seas Explorer’s brag-worthy features. You’ll have a great time exploring the sommelier-curated wine and drinks menus at the restaurants and lounges.
Imagine the Days
Mornings might look something like this: you wake in a dreamy bed (among the best designed and comfy in the market, with some mattresses costing upwards of $90,000—another example of Regent Seven Seas Cruises sparing no expense for your wilderness escape). Step onto your veranda to breathe in the salty sea breeze. Just as you’re about to return to your suite, you notice a seal on a tiny islet, its head tilted skyward inviting you to enjoy a beautiful day. Yes, you think you will do just that.
After breakfast, you head to the spa to take advantage of its extensive facilities. In the afternoon, it’s time to immerse in the scenic splendour as the luxury cruise sails past wondrous nature where you are enroute to the Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay. Join in on a game of bocce and have a drink in the lounge before dinner. For après-dinner, enjoy a show in the ornate, two-tiered 694-seat Constellation theatre.
Otters and Unexpected Discoveries
Choose from seven curated adventure-rich Alaska itineraries that promise to showcase wilderness and adventure in all forms of experiences. With a wide range of shore excursions available, try zip lining through a forest, or take a helicopter to a glacier peak. Such high-octane activities dispel any myths that Alaska cruises are only for mature sailors. (It’s not uncommon to see grandparents and grandkids among the guests on this cruise, and there are also more than enough on-board activities to keep children happy.) There are adrenalin-less-charged experiences, too. Guest-favourite excursions include a visit to Alaska’s beautiful Dutch Harbor, Kodiak with its black basalt beaches and black bears, and Alaskan king crab fishing or a salmon fishing expedition.
In 2026, Seven Seas Explorer will introduce a new port of call at Klawock, complementing Ketchikan and other favourite offshore excursions to Sitka, Alaska.
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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For more cruise information about Regent Seven Seas Cruises, visit RSSC.com.
