Inside Seven Seas Grandeur: The Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Ever Built?

Is this the most luxurious cruise ship on the planet?

With a £200,000 mattress, a Fabergé egg at sea, and a private dining room hidden between restaurants, Seven Seas Grandeur just might be, Seven Seas Grandeur just might be.

I was invited to spend the day onboard Seven Seas Grandeur, so here’s a look inside Regent’s most opulent ship yet…

First Impressions: Is Grandeur Really That Grand?

Seven Seas Grandeur launched in 2023 as the latest addition to Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ultra-luxury fleet. Inspired by the past and reimagined for the future, it follows the blueprint of sister ships Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor – but elevates everything to the next level.

Designed by Studio DADO and built by Fincantieri in Italy, Seven Seas Grandeur carries just 746 guests with 548 crew, offering one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios at sea.

All 373 suites come with a private balcony, and there are no inside cabins. From bow to stern, the ship exudes refined elegance, with 308,647 lbs of marble, 503 chandeliers, and over 1,600 curated art pieces on board.

The Regent Suite: £8,500 a Night (and Worth Every Penny)

At 4,443 square feet (that’s around five times the size of the average UK home), the Regent Suite is the most luxurious accommodation at sea.

Located at the front of the ship, it features 270-degree views through its 1,227-square-foot wraparound veranda, which includes a personal hot tub and a glass conservatory.

The suite includes:

• Two bedrooms and 2.5 marble bathrooms
• A £200,000 Hästens Vividus mattress in the master bedroom
• Three walk-in wardrobes
• A personal sauna, steam room and treatment room
• Unlimited in-suite spa treatments
• Personal butler service
• In-suite caviar service
• Personalised stationery
• Gym equipment
• A private car, driver and guide in every port
• Exclusive use of a private dining room

Up to six guests can stay in the Regent Suite, enjoying every possible luxury, including daily canapés, unlimited laundry and a selection of room fragrances.

8 Stunning Dining Venues To Choose From

Seven Seas Grandeur boasts eight exceptional dining venues, each included in the fare…

Compass Rose

Regent’s largest restaurant has a stunning design that mimics an enchanted forest. The menu is fully customisable, with 13 new dishes including Maine lobster risotto and roasted Black Angus striploin.

Prime 7

Inspired by 20th-century New York steakhouses, it offers dishes like grilled meats for two, Impossible Salisbury Steak and classic crab cakes.

Chartreuse

A French fine-dining venue drawing inspiration from Paris and 3-Michelin Star restaurants. Highlights include soupe de poissons and halibut viennoise.

Pacific Rim

An Asian fusion restaurant with dishes like duck confit adobo and Pacific Rim poke salad. At the entrance there’s a stunning bespoke bonsai cherry tree sculpture.

Sette Mari at La Veranda

Enjoy coastal Italian cuisine in a buffet-style setting inspired by the Amalfi Coast.

Pool Grill

Casual al-fresco dining with options like Korean fried chicken burgers.

Coffee Connection

A stylish yet casual onboard café with pastries, light bites and sea views.

Culinary Arts Kitchen

A professional-grade cooking school offering classes inspired by the ship’s destinations.

Is This the Most All-Inclusive Cruise Ever?

Regent Seven Seas calls this ‘The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience®’, and it’s easy to see why.

Guests receive:

• Unlimited shore excursions
• Dining at all specialty restaurants
• Unlimited drinks, including fine wines, craft cocktails and specialty coffees
• 24-hour in-suite dining and daily replenished minibar
• Unlimited WiFi
• Valet laundry service
• Pre-paid gratuities
• Dynamic entertainment and enrichment experiences

Concierge Suites and above also get a pre-cruise hotel stay and priority reservations.

Penthouse Suites and higher include butler service and daily canapés.

Guests opting for the Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare also receive roundtrip flights (any class), private transfers, and a chauffeur service worth up to $500.

This level of inclusivity is genuinely rare, even in the luxury cruise world. It’s easy to forget you’re even paying for anything when absolutely everything is already covered.

5. Art at Sea: Fabergé, Picassos and a 40-Foot-Tall Tapestry

Seven Seas Grandeur is home to a $6 million art collection featuring 1,600 pieces curated over two years.

Highlights include:

• “Journey in Jewels”: The first Fabergé egg permanently at sea, made with gemstones, mother-of-pearl, and rotating inner egg
• Picassos: Three original works inside Prime 7
• “The Enchanted Tree”: A 40-foot hand-woven tapestry by Walter Goldfarb
• Digital Art Tour: Guests can scan select works with the Regent app for videos from the artists

Every public space is a gallery in its own right, from elevator lobbies to restaurants. These pieces add to the beauty and magic of the ship, offering something new to admire around every turn.

6. Spa Goals: Quartz Beds and Zero Gravity Massages

The Serene Spa & Wellness on board is a sanctuary of rejuvenation. It featues

• Aromatherapy steam room, chill room and infrared sauna
• Three outdoor whirlpools and lounge area
• Exclusive new treatments like amber and quartz crystal massages and zero gravity massages

Access to the Serene Spa’s hydrothermal suite – including the steam room, sauna, whirlpools and experiential showers – is complimentary for all guests, making it easy to unwind before or after a treatment.

Group fitness classes like yoga and Pilates are also included in the fare, along with wellness cuisine options and spa-themed shore excursions.

Guests staying in the Regent Suite also enjoy the Tahitian Hydration Ritual, using monoi oil and custom spa facilities within their suite.

7. Entertainment on Another Level

Four brand-new productions debut exclusively on Seven Seas Grandeur:

• Pasión: Tango-inspired, choreographed by Francisco Forquera
• Ignite the Night: High-energy show blending dance, style and pop hits
• Marauder’s Ball: A modern pirate musical with swashbuckling flair
• ICONS: A VIP concert-style experience with tributes to music legends

Costumes are designed by Broadway professionals, and the shows feature Grammy-winning musicians and choreographers from Dancing with the Stars.

Expect big production value, immersive storytelling, and stage design that rivals what you’d find on land. From sultry tangos to pirate battles and iconic pop ballads, these shows push cruise ship entertainment to bold new heights.

8. Sustainability Without Compromise

Despite being one of the most luxurious cruise ships ever built, Seven Seas Grandeur is also one of the most forward-thinking when it comes to sustainability. Regent has integrated a wide range of environmentally conscious technologies to reduce the ship’s ecological footprint without compromising guest comfort.

The ship features advanced wastewater treatment systems that clean all water before it’s released, as well as onboard food digesters that convert food waste into liquid to reduce environmental impact.

Energy efficiency is prioritised through LED lighting, upgraded HVAC systems and a waste heat recovery system that recycles energy to warm water and other systems. Cold ironing technology allows the ship to plug into shore power while docked, reducing emissions in port.

Ballast water treatment prevents cross-contamination between ecosystems, while a trim optimisation system ensures the ship maintains its most efficient sailing position.

Guests can also choose from over 150 Eco-Connect shore excursions, designed to educate and inspire by showcasing sustainable practices and conservation projects around the world.

This commitment to sustainability is important because it demonstrates that ultra-luxury travel doesn’t have to come at the cost of the planet. With climate change a growing concern, Regent’s investment in clean technologies and responsible tourism sets a standard for the cruise industry – proving that indulgence and environmental care can go hand in hand.

Final Thoughts: Worth the Hype?

With butlers, bespoke dishes, museum-worthy art and the most over-the-top suite at sea, Seven Seas Grandeur has redefined luxury cruising.

It’s not just a cruise – it’s an experience unlike any other. If money is no object and indulgence is your goal, this might the most luxurious cruise ship ever built is certainly one to add to your bucket list.

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