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Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Review to Transatlantic

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Reviews: 3
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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Seven Seas Explorer

26 Night Pristine Rivieras To Coral Sands (Rome To Miami)

Sail date: November 12, 2017

Ship: Seven Seas Explorer

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Much against our judgement we were swayed to try a competitor to Regent Seven Sea Cruises. For us sadly it wasn’t the best decision. What has become apparent is that most cruise lines do the least that they can get away with. Whilst Regent do the most that they possibly can do for their clients. As soon as you book with Regent, they take total charge of your booking. Regent, take all the pain out of booking and travelling. Not only that but their guests receive a lovely leather iPad holder containing all the travelling documents and leather baggage tags as well as being fully briefed on the itinerary, excursions, dining arrangements, Culinary Arts Kitchen Classes, Distinctive Gourmet Tours – you name it. Checking - in is a joy. No lengthy queues! You are streamlined and before you know it you are on board being greeted with a glass of champagne with a superb lunch either at The Pool Grill or the excellent La Veranda. Probably in our opinion the best and consistent Buffet on the open seas. This is a Restaurant not a Café! The suites on board are carefully thought out and the attention to detail is amazing. Sheer luxurious quality and service. Dinning on Regent is an absolute pleasure. The choice is phenomenal with consistent value with its multitude of dining delights. Easy to book through the Concierge Desk with none of this supplement charging or wait listing attitude. Or if you are not in the mood, order Room Service. You can have a gourmet dinner served course-by-course, delivered to the suite to whatever you fancy. And be lazy and watch one of 200+ movies. A factor very much appreciated on Regent is the quality of the Food and Beverage. Excellent wines and spirits served throughout the ship. If it is not there the staff will get it for you. And of course to accompany the selection and type of cuisine. The entertainment and events on board are outstanding. Be it in the theatre, lounge bar or the Casino, guests are never disappointed. The standard of excursions presented by Regent is the highest we have experienced. Well put together and knowledgably presented tours and with none of this pack the buses approach. Always plenty of space on every excursion. On board activity is plentiful with an incomparable Spa and Fitness centre. There is always something going on that guests want to participate in. What really makes Regent head and shoulders above other Cruise Lines is their tremendous staff. From a cleaner to the Captain everyone has a marvellous attitude which inspire the guests on board. There is a spring in their step of sheer enthusiasm, charm and politeness. Secondly, their professionalism and service is second to none. Every staff enjoys their job and it is infectious. That is why we have booked three further cruises with Regent in the next fifteen months.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and hassle free

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main reason for sailing with Regent. The best selection of quality food on the high seas.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There is always something to do on board. From the Spa to quiz

Entertainment

5 out of 5
All the entertainment was superb. Be a bar band to the theatre. Very professional

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Regent come into their element here. Superb attitude and attention to duty

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship is spotless and everything is designed for ease of use and access.Very comfortable.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Always spotless and well maintained. Comfortable, spacious. Loved the walk in wardrobe and massive bathroom.

Ship tip

Treat people the way you want to be treated. The staff make the cruise

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

FLORENCE/PISA, ITALY

5 out of 5
Went to see the leaning tower.

Portofino, Italy

5 out of 5
Weather was bad. But have been there before. It is magical.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

5 out of 5
Great buzz. Lots of great excursions from the port

PROVENCE REGION, FRANCE

5 out of 5
Good excursions into the hills and old villages

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Majestic city. A great deal to see. Did a city tour and visited Torres Wine

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
You must do the train journey.

Cartagena, Spain

5 out of 5
Historic city with character. City tour

Malaga, Spain

5 out of 5
Great for shopping and spring point to Seville and other places

Cadiz (Seville), Spain

5 out of 5
Visited the market which is fantastic and the second day the sherry city of Two Pepe

Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5
Did a city tour

Funchal, Madeira

5 out of 5
Do the garden and the sledge ride

Ponta Delgada, Azores

5 out of 5
Easy access and went whale and Dolphin watching. Have been here before and would recommend the Island tour to the lakes

Horta, Azores

5 out of 5

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5
Been here before a lot of great tours to do. We swam with the dolphins. Highly recommend it

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Great city and a lot to do

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
So easy. The Regent way. Attention to detail is superb

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