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IMO: 9703150

Seven Seas Explorer

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Seven Seas Explorer — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Explorer-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
55,254
Length (FT / M)
734 / 223.6
Beam (FT / M)
102 / 31
Decks (Passenger / Total)
10 / 13
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
Registry
Marshall Islands
Godparent(s)
Charlene, Princess of Monaco
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$450,000,000
Class Sisters: Seven Seas GrandeurSeven Seas PrestigeSeven Seas Splendor

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2016
Major Refurbishments
2019 2023
Significant Changes
  • 2019: Refurbishment (November 2019).
  • 2023: Drydock refurbishment (May-June 2023): suite updates and dining/venue refresh.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9703150
MMSI
538006712
Call Sign
V7QK9
Classification Society
Bureau Veritas
Hull / Yard Number
6250
Maiden Voyage
20 July 2016
Maximum Draft
7.02 m (23.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
746
Maximum Capacity
829
Total Crew
548
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.36:1
Space Ratio
74.07

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
2
Bars & Lounges
7
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
Elevators
8

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Installed Power
32 MW (42,913 hp)
Propulsion Power
18 MW (24,138 hp)
Maximum Speed
20.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
Four MaK 8M43C diesel generator sets (32 MW combined) driving two 9 MW Wartsila electric propulsion motors (18 MW total).

Logistics

Cruising Speed
19.4 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 3, port side, forward
Elevator Banks
forward
aft
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Connoisseur Club
    indoor_designated
    Location: Deck 11
    Cigar and pipe smoking permitted in the Connoisseur Club cigar lounge.
  • Lido pool deck (open-air, starboard)
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Deck 11 starboard
    Smoking permitted in the designated starboard open-air area of the Lido pool deck.
  • Suites and verandas
    restricted
    Location: All cabin decks
    Smoking prohibited in suites and on private verandas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 373
Suites
373
Balcony
0
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Regent Suite
2,917 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a two-bedroom suite of about 2,917 square feet on Deck 14 with a private in-suite spa, a walk-in closet, a wraparound veranda with an outdoor whirlpool, and a custom Savoir bed.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Regent Suite1
  • Master Suite4
  • Grand Suite4
  • Explorer Suite4
  • Seven Seas Suite20
  • Penthouse Suite55
  • Concierge Suite228
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite49
  • Veranda Suite8

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • All-Inclusive Beverages
  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

First pickleball court at sea
industry first
The Regent Suite
unique
Culinary Arts Kitchen
fleet first
Lido pool deck with pool and two whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Pool Bar & Grill
top-deck attraction
Pickleball court
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Regent's fully all-inclusive fare covers unlimited shore excursions, all specialty dining with no cover charge, unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits, gratuities and WiFi.
  • The Regent Suite is a 2,917 sq ft two-bedroom apex suite on Deck 14 with a private in-suite spa, a wraparound veranda with an outdoor whirlpool and a custom Savoir bed.
  • The Culinary Arts Kitchen is the Regent fleet's first hands-on teaching kitchen, with 18 cooking stations for fee-based classes and Gourmet Explorer culinary shore excursions.
  • The Study is an exclusive 18-seat private dining room reserved for guests booked in the ship's most expensive suites.
  • Every accommodation aboard is a suite with a private veranda.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Compass Rose
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 4
    Main dining room; open-seating complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner; European cuisine; no reservations.
  • La Veranda & Sette Mari
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Lido buffet for breakfast and lunch; transforms into Sette Mari waiter-service Italian by night; includes a pizzeria and al fresco terrace.
  • Prime 7
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 10
    Reservation
    American steakhouse; reservations required, no cover on the all-inclusive fare.
  • Chartreuse
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 10
    Reservation
    Gourmet French specialty restaurant; reservations required, no cover.
  • Pacific Rim
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 5
    Reservation
    Pan-Asian dinner restaurant; reservations required, no cover.
  • Pool Grill
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 11
    Grilled-to-order poolside burgers, seafood and sandwiches.
  • Coffee Connection
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary specialty coffees, teas and light bites during the day.
Exclusive Dining
  • The Study
    private_dining
    Location: Deck 10
    Reservation
    Exclusive 18-seat private dining room reserved for guests booked in the ship's top suite categories.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Explorer Lounge & Bar
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Nightclub/disco with black-marble bar and dance floor; daytime piano bar.
  • Meridian Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Entertainment lounge with an expansive bar, dance floor and stage; afternoon and evening cocktail service.
  • Coffee Connection
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Mixed-use venue: complimentary specialty coffees by day; a full bar serving wines, beers, aperitifs and cocktails in the evening.
  • Chartreuse Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10
    A crafted bar at the front of Chartreuse where guests can enjoy a drink before dining.
  • Prime 7 Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Prime 7's bar lobby - a distinct entrance seating and bar area for a cocktail before dining.
  • Observation Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 11
    Forward panoramic lounge with an impressive bar, extensive seating and evening cocktails/nightcaps.
  • Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Poolside bar serving cocktails and frozen drinks.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Rectangular teak-ringed pool flanked by two whirlpools with an expansive sunbathing area.
  • Infinity-Edge Plunge Pool
    plunge_pool
    Location: Deck 5
    Spa sun-terrace infinity-edge plunge pool (not a full swimming pool).
Active Recreation
  • Culinary Arts Kitchen
    cooking_school
    Location: Deck 11
    The Regent fleet's first hands-on teaching kitchen with 18 cooking stations; fee-based classes.
  • Pickleball Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 12
    The first pickleball court installed on a cruise ship.
Entertainment Venues
  • Constellation Theater
    theater
    Location: Deck 4
    Two-level main show lounge; Broadway-style production shows and a 7-piece orchestra; operates as the Constellation Lounge for enrichment lectures and cooking demonstrations by day.
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Slot machines and 8 gaming tables (blackjack, poker, mini-craps, roulette); open at sea only.
Spa & Fitness
  • Serene Spa & Wellness
    spa
    Location: Deck 5
    Wellness center with 8 treatment rooms, thermal suite (saunas, aroma steam, cold room, experiential showers) and a beauty salon.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 6
    Gym and a separate aerobics studio.
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutiques
    shop
    Location: Deck 4
    Two duty-free luxury boutiques (jewelry, watches, fashion, gifts).
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Connoisseur Club
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 11
    $ extras
    Cigar lounge selling fine cigars and premium spirits; an indoor smoking room (not counted as a bar).
  • Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Deck 4
    Two-deck-high atrium with a sweeping grand staircase connecting boarding areas, boutiques, casino and Explorer Lounge.
  • Card Room
    card_room
    Location: Deck 11
    Bridge and card players' room.
  • Library
    library
    Location: Deck 11
    Library with books, DVDs and board games.
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    reception
    Location: Deck 5
    Concierge, reception, destination services and cruise sales desks.
  • Club.com Internet Center
    internet_cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    Internet computer room (nominal fee).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-13