Seven Seas Explorer

The Seven Seas Explorer was handed over to Regent Seven Seas Cruises on June 30, 2016, at Fincantieri in Sestri Ponente, near Genoa. The shipyard described her as the first of two luxury cruise ships ordered for the cruise line. Its announcement at the time gave her gross tonnage as approximately 55,200 GT, her length as 223 meters, and her capacity as 750 guests in 375 suites. Fincantieri’s technical ship card specifies her dimensions more precisely: 223.6 meters long and 31 meters wide.

Ship Specifications

The shipyard’s specifications list a gross tonnage of 55,254 GT and a service speed of 19.4 knots; her maximum speed is listed as 20.5 knots. The design draft is 7.02 meters. Fincantieri lists two electric propulsion motors, each rated at 9,000 kilowatts. According to the same technical overview, four MAK 8M43C diesel engines each deliver 8,000 kilowatts, for a total installed electrical output of 32,000 kilowatts.

On Board

Regent’s 2024/25 brochure describes amenities and activities aboard the Seven Seas Explorer. According to the brochure, the ship has a Sports Deck; it also lists specially curated Gourmet Explorer excursions on selected itineraries as part of the onboard program. Accompanied by chefs, the excursions explore the foods and culinary traditions of each destination.

The restaurant guide also names several venues specifically aboard this ship. Chartreuse offers a modern interpretation of classic French cuisine, while Pacific Rim serves pan-Asian-inspired dinner dishes. Pacific Rim’s menu, for example, includes dim sum. Room service delivers dishes from the Compass Rose menu to suites around the clock. This gives guests a range of culinary experiences on board, from French-inspired menus to dishes representing various Asian cuisines. The selection complements the main restaurants and room service, which Regent describes as part of its onboard offering.

Regent’s brochure also lists suites with separate sitting areas, private balconies in most accommodations, and 24-hour room service as features of its fleet. Fincantieri’s announcement identifies Regent Seven Seas Cruises as a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.