Seven Seas Mariner

The 2001-built Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship is the second-oldest of the RSSC-Regent vessels, together with the “old-timers” Navigator (1999) and Voyager (2003).

The vessel (IMO number 9210139) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311622000) and registered in Nassau.

History - construction and ownership

Regent Cruises (officially Regent Seven Seas Cruises / RSSC) is an all-inclusive, top-luxury cruise brand formerly known as “Radisson Seven Seas.” Until 2014, the company (as part of Prestige Cruise Holdings) was owned by Apollo Management LP—one of the world’s largest private equity investment firms. Since September 2014, RSSC and sister company Oceania Cruises have been owned by NCL Norwegian (shipowner), acquired for a total of USD 3 billion. Regent cruise ships are medium-sized, with a capacity of up to 800 passengers. The fleet consists of 6-star rated all-suite, all-balcony vessels with a space-to-guest ratio of around 70 and a staff-to-guest ratio of approximately 1-to-1.6 (among the industry’s best). In terms of building cost per berth, RSSC liners are among the world’s most expensive ships.

The 700-passenger ship Seven Seas Mariner was the world’s first 100% balcony, 100% suite cruise ship. At a time when cruise vessels were becoming increasingly large, RSSC introduced a different concept—mid-sized ships with reduced passenger capacity designed to emphasize personalized service and larger public spaces. Although Regent Mariner debuted in 2001, the vessel has been kept in excellent condition through frequent refurbishments. The January 2009 drydock, for example, cost more than USD 20 million.

Decks and Cabins

Seven Seas Mariner staterooms (354 total in 14 suite categories) all feature private step-out balconies. The largest accommodations are the Master Suites (1210 ft² / 112 m² plus a 375 ft² / 35 m² terrace).

Regent Mariner cruise deals offer all-inclusive luxury pricing—among the highest rates in the luxury cruise travel market. A Seven Seas Mariner cruise in a Master Suite provides the ultimate Regent luxury experience, as these are among the ship’s most prestigious accommodations (located on Deck 9). The lowest cabin category is the “Deluxe Suite,” typically priced at roughly one-third the fare of a Master Suite.

The ship has 12 decks, of which 8 are passenger-accessible and 5 contain cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Compass Rose restaurant is the main dining room on Seven Seas Mariner. It operates on an open-seating basis and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner without fixed dining assignments. La Veranda is the ship’s daytime buffet restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch. In the evening, it transforms into a bistro serving Mediterranean cuisine. The specialty steakhouse Prime 7 is complimentary but requires dinner reservations. Dinner is also served alfresco on Mariner’s pool deck at least once during each cruise. Another option for casual lunch is the poolside grill. Dinner can also be ordered from the MDR menu during restaurant hours and served en suite.

Below is the complete list of Seven Seas Mariner restaurants and food bars.

• Compass Rose (main dining room with open-seating breakfast, lunch, and dinner; features European continental dishes and alternative choices including vegetarian options, Canyon Ranch Spa cuisine, and select dishes from Regent’s Chartreuse menu with gourmet French specialties)
• Signatures (French specialty restaurant, dinner-only and reservations-only; in 2016 replaced by Regent Cruises’ Chartreuse specialty restaurant with traditional French cuisine)
• Pool Grill (poolside fast-food bar serving the pool deck area)
• Prime 7 (reservations-only dinner restaurant with an American steakhouse menu)
• La Veranda / Sette Mari (casual dining venue operating as the ship’s self-service buffet restaurant; in the evening, the buffet transforms into “Sette Mari,” a complimentary Italian dinner restaurant).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Seven Seas Mariner offers an ideal balance—large enough to provide spacious cruise-style amenities yet intimate enough to maintain a comfortable atmosphere. With a double-occupancy capacity of about 700 passengers, the ship offers an excellent passenger-to-space ratio of 71.43 and a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.57. Even the entry-level accommodations are suites, and each stateroom features a private veranda.

Below is the complete list of Seven Seas Mariner lounges, clubs, and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Constellation Theater (two-deck-high main show lounge for large-scale music and theatrical productions; also hosts the “Cirque Rock ‘n Roll” aerial acrobatics spectacle)
• Atrium (eight-deck-high open-floor central area)
• Mariner Lounge (signature cocktail bar with grand piano; also serves casual early continental breakfast with fresh pastries and specialty coffees and teas)
• Club.com (Internet computer room) and Library
• Connoisseur Club (smoking lounge with comfortable leather armchairs offering hand-rolled Cuban cigars)
• Card Room (hosts bridge tournaments and lectures)
• Coffee Connection (specialty coffee and patisserie bar)
• Horizon Lounge (large dance floor; hosts daily trivia events and afternoon tea)
• Observation Lounge (grand piano bar with live music performances in the evenings)
• The Boutique (duty-free shopping arcade offering luxury jewelry, precious stones, brand perfumes, watches, designer clothing, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, and Regent-logo merchandise)
• Casino (with two sections: slot machines and gaming tables)
• Stars Lounge (nightclub)
• Mariner Pool area (large swimming pool, three whirlpools, sunbathing area with loungers, table tennis, and seating area served by the Pool Bar)
• Canyon Ranch SpaClub and Wellness Center (treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation room; also includes the ship’s Beauty Salon, gym, and aerobics studio)
• Fitness Center (with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern equipment) and Promenade Deck (Deck 6)
• The Top Deck (power walking/jogging track and sports court with mini-golf putting green, golf net, shuffleboard, bocce, and paddle tennis court).

Itineraries

Seven Seas Mariner’s itinerary program includes luxury World Cruises visiting exotic destinations across the South Pacific, South America, and South Africa (departing from Cape Town), as well as Caribbean cruises departing from Miami. During the summer season, Mariner sails in Europe on Mediterranean itineraries from Civitavecchia-Rome, Venice, and Barcelona, including Transatlantic repositioning crossings.

Mariner also operates World Voyages—see details in the ship's Wiki section.

The Regent Mariner ship was built in St Nazaire France and is the second of the fleet’s three vessels offering ultra-inclusive “big yacht” luxury cruise vacation experiences.

Regent Mariner’s itinerary calendar features a diverse range of sailing routes and destinations across five continents. The ship operates in Europe (Mediterranean Sea), South Africa, South America, and the South Pacific (including Australia, New Zealand, and Tahiti).

Regent Seven Seas Mariner is among the top-luxury World Cruise ships, offering an annual Around the World itinerary. These voyages include up to 30 countries and numerous exotic ports of call in Asia, Australia, South America, the Caribbean, and Africa, as well as Transatlantic crossings and transits of the Panama Canal and/or Suez Canal.

On September 2, 2014, NCL Norwegian purchased Prestige Cruise Holdings (owner of Oceania Cruises and RSSC) for USD 3.025 billion, becoming the official owner of all vessels in both fleets.

In mid-April 2016, RSSC announced upgraded fares that added free international flights to all 2017–2018 cruise itineraries. These round-trip business-class air travel deals were added to the company’s signature all-inclusive package, which includes wines, spirits, soda, water, unlimited internet, free shore excursions, prepaid gratuities, and pre- and post-cruise hotel stays and transfers. The air-inclusive cruise deals involve international flights departing from 26 cities in the USA and Canada, regardless of the suite category booked.

The Apollo Group provides all RSSC ships with the complete onboard hotel product and services. This includes administration, food preparation and service staff, housekeeping staff, as well as vessel provisioning and crewing. Other cruise lines served by Apollo include Thomson UK (Marella Cruises) and Oceania.

Seven Seas Mariner refurbishments review

Drydock 2025

The ship’s next drydock refurbishment is currently scheduled for November 3–26, 2025, to be conducted in France at Chantier Naval de Marseille.

The project includes complete updates to all staterooms (new furnishings, hardware, lighting, and décor), fully redesigned marble bathrooms in top-tier suites (categories Signature, Grand, Mariner, Voyager, Seven Seas, and Horizon), new carpeting throughout the ship (hallways, public areas, and cabins), and a comprehensive renovation of the Pool Grill introducing a new wood-fired pizzeria concept for alfresco dining.

Drydock 2018

The ship’s previous drydock refurbishment was conducted from March 15 to April 3, 2018, at Chantier Naval de Marseille. The 20-day project completed RSSC’s fleet renovation program budgeted at USD 125 million. Upgrades included new dining menus, renovated and redesigned cabins, and fully refurbished public areas.

• The outdoor area on Deck 6 received new teak decking and furniture (sun loungers).
• The Pool Deck was comprehensively redesigned and received new teak flooring. The swimming pool was upgraded with new mosaic tiles and a wider shallow-water ledge for sun lounging.
• The pool deck’s outdoor dining area was upgraded with new and expanded lunch options, including prime steaks, chops, sausages, seafood (salmon), and chicken. Food is prepared a la minute using infrared BBQ grills and buffet food bars integrated into the Pool Grill restaurant.
• The Atrium, walkways, and public spaces received new carpeting, furniture, décor, and artwork.
• The Library was remodeled with new dark-wood bookshelves, updated furnishings, and a new chandelier.
• The Connoisseur Club (indoor smoking lounge) received a new color scheme.
• Promenade Deck 6 (outdoor area) received new teak flooring.
• Canyon Ranch SpaClub was redesigned and received new pebble-stone tiling in the treatment rooms.
• The gymnasium (fitness and aerobics studio) was upgraded with new equipment.
• Compass Rose Restaurant received new crystal chandeliers, recessed ceiling lighting, comfortable leather chairs, new tables, and plush drapes.
• Chartreuse Restaurant was introduced as a new specialty dining venue serving modern French cuisine, replacing the former Signatures Restaurant.
• The Reception and lobby area were extensively renovated with new marble desks and original artwork. Additional upgrades were made to the Card Room, Coffee Connection (expanded by using space from the Library), Casino, and onboard shops.
• Prime 7 Steakhouse was redesigned and received a new color scheme.

All restaurants were redesigned with new artwork and décor. All cabins were upgraded with new beds and furniture.

Drydock 2017

The list of deck plan changes and updates during the ship’s April 2017 refurbishment (conducted in Freeport Bahamas) includes:

• A new entertainment program featuring Broadway-style shows and comedy productions.
• Renovations to public spaces and passenger rooms with upgraded amenities, including new furniture, bedding, and flat-screen TVs.
• All suites and public areas (including the pool deck) received new stone floors, deck flooring, a redesigned pool area, hot-tub shades, and an infrared outdoor grill. Updated venues included La Veranda restaurant, the Internet Cafe, and the Library.
• New menus were introduced at the Compass Rose main dining restaurant.

RSSC’s 2016–2017 ship refurbishment program cost the parent company NCLH a total of USD 125 million.

Drydock 2014

The list of deck plan changes after the 2014 drydock refurbishment included:

• The Constellation Theatre (deck 5) was renovated and the show program upgraded with the “Cirque Rock ‘n Roll” spectacle featuring aerial theatrics.
• The Mariner Lounge (deck 5) was remodeled with an open floor plan and received a new bar, stone flooring, tables, and lamps.
• The Stars Lounge (deck 6) was redecorated and received a new bar.
• The Horizon Lounge (deck 6) was upgraded with a new bar, new lounge furnishings, carpeting, wall coverings, and lighting.
• The Mariner Spa (deck 7) was upgraded with steam rooms, and the reception area was renovated with stone flooring. Changing rooms were also updated, and the Fitness Center equipment was renewed.
• The Pool Deck area (deck 11) was refurbished with new loungers, sofas, and chairs. The Pool Grill and La Veranda were also upgraded with new tiling, wall coverings, lighting, and awnings.
• The Observation Lounge (deck 12) was redecorated and received a new bar.

All Penthouse Suites and higher categories received new furniture, upholstery, lighting, and wall coverings.

RSSC World Cruise 2026 (Seven Seas Mariner)

On March 22, 2023, Regent opened bookings for the brand’s longest-ever World Voyage (themed “The Sense of Adventure”), scheduled aboard Seven Seas Mariner.

The 154-night (five-month) itinerary departs from Miami (Florida USA) on January 10, 2026. The voyage includes 431 complimentary tours and shore excursions and visits 77 destinations (ports and islands, including 16 overnight calls and 47 UNESCO sites) across 41 countries on six continents. The route also features three ports new to RSSC—two islands in New Caledonia (Lifou and Mare) and Indonesia’s Waingapu (on Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara).

World Voyage 2026's prices varied between USD 95,000 per person with double occupancy (Deluxe Veranda) and USD 266,500 pp (Master Suite).

RSSC World Cruise 2025 (Seven Seas Mariner)

Regent's "Navigate The World Away In Wonder" (World Cruise 2025 scheduled for Seven Seas Mariner) is a 168-night itinerary roundtrip from PortMiami.

The voyage visited 106 destinations (ports and islands) in 32 countries (including 48 UNESCO sites and 16 port overnights), 5 continents, total navigation of 36295 NM/nautical miles (41770 mi / 67220 km), 3 oceans, 12 waterways (seas, gulfs, bays, straits, channels), 395 total shore excursions (all complimentary).

Maiden destinations for RSSC (visited during the voyage) were two - Robinson Crusoe Island (Chile) and Muroran (Japan Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido Island).

Bookings were officially opened on June 15, 2022. Prices ranged from USD 87000 per person (Deluxe Veranda Suite with double occupancy) to USD 250,000 pp (Master Suite).

Curiously, World Cruise 2025 was sold out before June 15th.

RSSC World Cruise 2024 (Seven Seas Mariner)

In July 2021 Regent introduced Mariner's "Moments In Time" (later renamed "Navigate The World") voyage planned for 2024.

The 132-night itinerary (roundtrip from Miami/January 6 through May 17, 2024) explored the regions of Central America, West Coast USA, Hawaii, South Pacific Islands, Australia-New Zealand, Asia (Southeast, Middle East, India), Europe (Mediterranean), Bermuda (Hamilton).

Seven Seas Mariner's World Voyage 2024 featured ~34500 NM (~63900 km / 39700 mi) of navigation (3 oceans, 15 seas-straits-gulfs-bays), visiting 66 ports (31 different countries on 4 continents), 12 port overnights, total 442 shore excursions (all complimentary), total 61 UNESCO Sites, transitting Panama Canal and Suez Canal.

Signature destinations included Gondwana Rainforests (Australia), Goa's Churches and Convents (India), and Medici Villas and Gardens (Tuscany Italy). Optional land programs (18 total) were provided at additional cost, with 11 of them new for RSSC - including Ayers Rock (Australia), Taj Mahal (India), Giza Pyramids (Egypt). Exclusive shoreside experiences will be offered in 3 destinations (Malaga, Mumbai, Wellington NZ) as well as a pre-cruise luxury Miami hotel (with a gala event).

The next table shows the itinerary's ports and times.

RSSC's "World Cruise 2024" fares (based on double occupancy) started at USD 71000 / EUR 60,000 per person (Deluxe Veranda Suite) and USD 195,000 / EUR 164, 550 pp (Master Suite) as promo offers. Prices are inclusive of first-class flights, visa package, door-to-door luggage service, gratuities, onboard medical service, dry-cleaning and pressing, unlimited valet laundry, unlimited Internet, satellite phone time (per suite), a commemorative gift, specialty restaurants, all beverages (including fine wines and premium spirits) in all bars and lounges, daily replenished in-cabin minibar, onboard entertainment.

Additionally, CONCIERGE SUITES and higher received free Hotel-to-Ship transfers, PENTHOUSE SUITES and higher - free Personal Butler.

Regent's World Cruise 2024 was opened for booking on July 14, 2021 (at 8.30 am) and officially sold out at ~11 am (the same day!) - a new record for the company.

RSSC World Cruise 2023 (Seven Seas Mariner)

In late-September 2020, RSSC announced Seven Seas Mariner's World Cruise 2023 (themed "Beyond the Horizon").

The 143-night itinerary (January 7 through May 30, 2023, from Miami to Barcelona) included 72 call ports (11 ports with overnights), visiting 6 continents (42 countries, 48 UNESCO sites, 356 complimentary tours/shore excursions), 3 oceans, total cruising 38279 nautical miles (44050 mi / 70900 km) and regions like South America, Australia New Zealand and South Pacific Islands, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, Panama Canal transitition.

With Wolrd Voyage 2023, RSSC doubled the company's previous (World Voyage 2022) opening day booking record. The Regent Mariner ship's Penthouse Suites and above cabin categories were sold out within hours when sales opened on September 23, 2020.

Full-itinerary prices ranged from USD 78000 to USD 209000 per person (double-occupancy cabin rates). Past world cruise passengers and loyalty program (Seven Seas Society) members enjoyed additional savings.

All Regent Mariner ship cruise fares include (complimentary):

• Pre-Cruise Transfer Airport-Hotel
• Post-Cruise Transfer Ship to Airport
• Pre-Cruise Hotel Dinner Gala
• Unlimited Laundry (with Dry Cleaning and Pressing)
• Phone Time per Suite
• Onboard Medical Service
• Commemorative Gift
• Shipboard Credit (max USD 950 pp)
• Unlimited Beverages (plus Fine Wines and Premium Spirits), including in Open Bars, Lounges, in-cabin Mini-Bar drinks (replenished daily)
• Specialty Restaurants Dining
• Pre-Paid Gratuities
• Unlimited WiFi

RSSC World Cruise 2022 (Seven Seas Mariner)

For 2022, Regent planned a 120-day World Voyage (themed "Elements Of The Pacific") on the Mariner ship, leaving roundtrip from San Francisco California USA.

The voyage visited 59 call ports (17 countries, 3 continents), with 18 port overnights, 299 complimentary tours/shore excursions, 43 UNESCO sites, total cruising 28270 nautical miles (32530 mi / 52360 km).

A fun fact is that World Cruise 2022 set a booking record for RSSC. Around 39% of all Seven Seas Mariner berths/beds were booked on the opening day (July 10th, 2019).

Full-itinerary prices started from USD 64000 per person (double-occupancy cabin rates).