Experience the wild beauty of Alaska like never before — through the lens of unrivaled luxury. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® invites you aboard the elegant Seven Seas Explorer®, where all-inclusive indulgence meets untamed frontier. From private verandas and world-class cuisine to awe-inspiring excursions and personalized service, every detail is designed to elevate your journey beyond imagination.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and its Seven Seas Explorer® have 40 unique sailings planned to Alaska between May 2025 and September 2026. Each has itineraries and shore excursions that will introduce you to the state’s main attractions during the day and pamper you with spa treatments, hot tub soaks, gourmet food and wine when you return at night.
“Seven Seas Explorer® holds no more than 750 guests and is the most luxurious way to see Alaska,” says Christine Manjencic, Regent’s Vice President of Destination Services. “The intimate nature of the ship means there is no crowding on deck to watch whales breach or glaciers calve. In fact, you may be able to view such sights from your own private balcony.”
Most sailings are for seven nights are for seven nights between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Whittier, Alaska, which has “a brand new cruise terminal that was developed in cooperation with Huna Totem Corporation, a Native-owned and operated business venture,” Manjencic says. Whittier is a small town on the Passage Canal about 58 miles from Anchorage, connected to Alaska’s main airport by a scenic drive or train ride Regent arranges for our guests.
Our Ultimate All-Inclusive Fares packages include transportation to and from airports and, often, the flights themselves. Once on board, everything is covered, from your first “anchors aweigh” toast through all gourmet meals and beverages to goodbye tips for the attentive staff. All suites have private verandas and mini-bars filled with your favorite cold drinks. Larger suites include private butler service. “The Regent Suite, Seven Seas Explorer's largest suite, features a custom-designed grand piano and two full bedrooms,” reports Steph Armengol, Vice President of Hotel Operations, “including a bed in the master bedroom so luxurious that the mattress alone retails for $90,000.”
The Regent Suite and Seven Seas Explorer's other large and opulent accommodations are often booked far in advance, Armengol reveals. “Many of our guests develop a strong preference for specific suites, primarily because of the exclusive services they offer, but also because they like returning to a place that is familiar and comfortable.” In fact, slots are already filling for Behold the Pacific Northwest, a new nine-night all-inclusive cruise from Vancouver to Seattle that includes an ocean-to-table fishing and dining experience from the port of Klawock — despite the ship sailing a year and a half from now in September 2026.
No matter where they sleep, guests on Seven Seas Explorer's Alaska voyages can experience Alaska’s main attractions according to their own stamina levels with a variety of all-inclusive shore excursions. Adventure-seeking guests taking the seven-night Glaciers on the Horizon cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage (Whittier) this August, for example, might choose a Juneau shore trip that lets them paddle a traditional Native canoe past icebergs to the face of the 13-mile long Mendenhall Glacier. Less daring guests may prefer to view the glacier from the visitor’s center or pan for gold in the very creek where prospector Joe Juneau struck it rich in 1880.
In Skagway, daring travelers may opt for a day of flying over treetops on zip lines at an adventure park in the wilderness, while more laid-back guests can ride bikes past fields of wildflowers into a temperate rainforest or ride a streetcar through the frontier town. Guests of all activity inclinations often select the White Pass Railway, Klondike Highway and Gold Camp Adventure, what Manjencic calls “a particularly popular excursion on the White Pass railway, which is extremely relaxing with amazing views. This historic, narrow gauge railway was built during the Klondike Gold Rush and offers a breathtaking journey through rugged terrain, glaciers, waterfalls and majestic mountains. The round trip lasts about three hours.”
At the next port, Sitka, the most exhilarating excursion is an ocean rafting adventure on small vessels that can hit speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. If you dare to look around, you might spot whales, sea otters and seabirds. For a less strenuous experience, you can take a guided walk along a nature trail in Sitka National Historical Park, then explore the picturesque town and local culture. Sitka was founded by Russian fur traders in 1799 and two of their original buildings are still standing. Today, the town is an artists’ colony, and you can wander through galleries and watch artists and craftsmen at work.
If seven days in Alaska seems too short, you can stay on Seven Seas Explorer® for its return trip to Vancouver, making stops at different ports along the Pacific Ocean. This 14-night voyage is called Beautiful Alaska Glaciers, and one highlight is a day in Ketchikan, an island community known for its fishing and outstanding collection of totems.
Ketchikan’s most unique excursion is a ride on the Aleutian Ballad, “a real crab boat used on a popular reality TV show,” Manjencic says. While you cruise the Bering Sea, onboard fishermen will talk about their experiences and let you view, and even touch, the crabs, octopus, prawns and rock fish that they haul up from the deep.
No trip to Alaska is complete without seeing a bear, and when the ship stops at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, you can look for them on an excursion called the Spasski River Valley Wildlife & Bear Search. A guide from the local Tlingit indigenous settlement will lead you to an elevated viewing platform from which you may see grizzly bears, Sitka black-tail deer and bald eagles. Or you can spend the day making tribal connections where you can catch a musical performance by members of the local Tlinglit tribe and enjoy a seafood feast.
This luxury cruise ends with a day in the highly refined city of Victoria, British Columbia, where you can visit museums, stroll through the famous Butchart Gardens or experience high tea on fine china actually designed for royalty at a harborside hotel.
Whether your daytime adventure from Seven Seas Explorer® features sea caves or strawberry scones, you can relax and rejuvenate before dinner with an on-board spa experience, Armengol proclaims. “For example, the Yin Yang Balancing Massage is perfect for relieving muscle tension after a day of exploration.”
"One of the best-kept secrets on Seven Seas Explorer® is the open-air relaxation area at the back of the ship," he adds, “where guests can unwind in an infinity pool or hot tubs while soaking in the spectacular views of the Alaskan landscape.”
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has consistently delivered ultra-luxury travel experiences with the very best value for over thirty years. Aboard The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®, enjoy unrivaled onboard space, unforgettable shoreside excursions, incomparable culinary experiences, and exceptional Heartfelt Hospitality™. Treat yourself to a luxury cruise to Alaska with Regent and explore nature in unmatched style.
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