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Login Seven Seas Splendor® is luxury perfected. From her elegant décor to the crowning Regent Suite, every space is elevated to the utmost.
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.
Things changed in less than 6 months. Fewer included things in cabins, so take inventory and ask if you need something. An addition in cabin is wall dispensers for body soap, conditioner, shampoo, & lotion - not a fan. Suites in general roomy with lots of storage. Double sink bath with both shower and tub. Tub has retractable line for drying items. Shower has rain shower overhead plus adjustable handheld nozzle. Occasional slips re food/service. Several folks commented on smaller portions, not always a bad thing. Larger number of and aggressive marketing for extras to pay for, like spa services, wine lunches & liquor/wine tastings. Few excursions suitable for mobility-challenged. In general, great service, especially from Destinations and Reception staff. Specialty reservations staff person very good as well. Soon to be dry docked in prep for World Cruise. Included laundry is much appreciated, but not like home. It’s harder on clothes, does not get as clean, and they’ll iron items flat rather than creasing slacks in the center of pant legs. You can try with special instructions, but may or may not happen. This was a Transatlantic, which affects demographics. No children in evidence. Lots of older folks, some with mobility issues. Bars were especially full, even pool bar, seats could be hard to find unless you went early.
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.
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.
