Oceania Cruises Vs. Regent Seven Seas a Comparison

Join RTE-Travel Talk host Ken as he sits down with Cruise and Travel Expert Lynne Cox for an in-depth comparison of two of the most prestigious cruise lines in the industry: Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises. In this detailed review, they cover every aspect, from ship sizes to dining experiences, ensuring you have all the information you need to make the right choice for your next luxurious voyage.

Lynne provides an introductory overview of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, highlighting what sets this cruise line apart in the world of luxury travel. As compared to known for its elegant ships and exceptional service, as Lynne outlines its key features and offerings.

Discover the diverse array of destinations offered by both cruise lines, from exotic locales to classic ports of call. Lynne breaks down the differences in ship sizes between Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises, explaining how this can impact your onboard experience.

Explore the luxurious accommodations provided by both cruise lines, including the various types of staterooms and suites available.

Learn about the exquisite dining experiences offered by Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises, as well as any unique cooking classes or culinary programs available.

Discover the range of entertainment options and shore excursions offered by both cruise lines, ensuring you'll have plenty of ways to stay entertained throughout your journey.

Lynne provides insights into the gratuities policy and the availability of personalized butler service on both Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises.

Get a clear understanding of the price range for cruises on both cruise lines, helping you to budget for your dream voyage, and what is included with Regent Seven Seas and Oceania’s Simply More Program

Lynne discusses the distinct atmospheres you can expect on board Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises, providing valuable insights into the overall experience.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Introducing special guest, Lynne Cox
01:19 Overview of RRSC
01:40 Overview of Oceania
02:45 Destinations
03:20 Ship Size
03:48 Staterooms
04:21 Dining
06:47 Cooking Classes
07:10 Entertainment
08:26 Excursions
11:46 Gratuities
13:16 Butler Service
13:28 Price Point
15:45 On board atmosphere
17:34 Lynne's contact info
18:04 Lynne's future travels

Image Video Credits:
Regent Seven Seas images and clips Courtesy of Regent Seven Seas
Oceania images and clips Courtesy of Oceania Cruise Lines

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[kahuna]

We have used Oceania and Regent both multiple times. Oceania has significant extra costs. Regent includes gratuities; Oceania asks for about $32 to $46 (depending on room type) per couple per day, payable at the end of the cruise. Regent includes all drinks; Oceania charges $60 per couple per day for the full drinks package. Regent’s included excursion list is extensive; it would cost a LOT to duplicate those on Oceania. Regent’s staterooms are WAY larger than Oceania’s. Both of these cruise lines are excellent—we are happy with both—but be sure to take into account the added costs on Oceania when comparing these two lines. We think that the food on both is comparable, the atmosphere is similar, the experience is similar. Except that the three newest Regent ships are over-the-top physically luxurious. Taking into account the cost adjustments above, if the overall cost is close, go with Regent. If Oceania is a lot less $, go with them.

[DaveM-FFB]

This year we sailed on Oceania Riviera twice for a total of 33 days. We absolutely love the overall experience on Oceania. The food and service is extraordinary and the cabins are luxurious. We now regard Oceania as our second home. We have 3 more cruises booked on Oceania over the next 18 months.

[tuzanne]

Regent all inclusive except for the Spa treatments. I have been on The Navigator up the Amazon which needed a smaller ship. The food on every Regent ship I have been on is fantastic

[ruthd]

Sailing Regents Explorer Alaska in June 2024. First time on Regents, so I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[bobcarr]

My wife and I are sailing on Oceania Vista for the first time very soon on there December 30th 10 day sailing to the southern Caribbean to ring in 2024.
We are excited about a more deluxe/ luxury experience in one of there PH1 Penthouse suites on deck 11 midship.
We recently sailed on Celebrity Equinox for the first time in October and it was very good! Definitely a more premium experience with service, entertainment and food vs our past experiences on Norwegian twice with Windword 1993 and Escape in 2017 and Carnival Glory in 2003.
If our experience on Oceania is what we hope for and expect for the dollars spent i could see us sailing Regent as well.
Thank you for this topic and information.

[kirbyketrow]

We are cruising with Oceania in July….this was excellent information

[Paradise-on-Earth]

You provide this really interesting topics. Awesome job, again! Thank you!!

[Ivehadenuff]

My Regent cruise has 2 days at each port. That means on the first day in port you can do a twilight cruise and not worry about getting back. You don’t worry about missing the trip because the first 2 days are at the same port. At the end, you don’t have to worry about getting back to port on time because you get there the day before. I am seeing what a great advantage it is to have fewer ports, but more time at each.

[eah]

One thing I've always wondered about is why cruise companies don't have a cross-brand loyalty program even among sister companies. Oceania & Regent a perfect examples - both are owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (along with the eponymous Norwegian line). With modifications for relative spend, one could see value in having a "family" brand loyalty program among these three distinct lines. For example, we'd consider taking our grandkids on a Norwegian sailing, but not a Regent sailing. [Before the "yeah but" responses begin, yes, I've seen kids on Regent sailings & have heard it's more common in Alaska sailings, but elsewhere we've sailed with Regent - five cruises in the past two years (Europe, Asia & Panama Canal) - we observed maybe three kids under 18 maximum per each of the five sailings and there is literally nothing uniquely kid-friendly on those non-AK sailings; so no, count me out for a multi-generational sailing with Regent beyond Alaska.] Have you heard of any other cruise "families" like Royal Carib or Carnival which each own multiple lines considering such broadening of their loyalty programs?

[Ivehadenuff]

My sister loved the Regent’s vegan dishes they prepared just for her, with no extra charge.

[djlbs]

I went on Windstar Star pride we loved it. Kind of had a country club feel only 3k per person

[Ivehadenuff]

On Regent, the best shore excursions cost extra, but not as much if you booked separately from an independent company.

[JangoFett-lvwz]

Enjoying your videos. Please clarify the "Restricted Business Class" for Regent. Is it business class or ??? Thanks!

[Ivehadenuff]

I don’t see the attraction of cooking classes. I am a good cook but I can watch videos to learn new skills. I only signed up for a cooking class because it was an excursion to a beautiful place and it was at my activity level.

[JohnJames-beqe]

My experience would be that Regent’s only edge over Oceania would be their entertainment but this would not persuade me to sail with Regent again. Oceania has it over Regent by light years.

[karlakopp]

Going on Regent in a couple weeks, I really like the ALL inclusive of Regent. This comparison sounds to me like I should stick to Regent for the all inclusive, Oceania is back to making deals and packages.

[ThreeGreenthumbs]

So what is the best **value** between the 2 cruise lines? We have 2 Regent cruises set up next 14 months but we are open to trying Oceanna if the overall value (no nickel and diming) is there too.

[AnitaMRoberts-xhde]

Oceania trademarked "best food at sea" but that doesn't mean it actually is. We found it spotty & many traveled Oceania passengers thought that it had been better in the past. Their lunches were pretty basic. Regent & Seabourn were a bit better, in my opinion, but it's still v. good. Regent also has wonderful cooking classes. We were on the Vista & the entertainment at nite was in one venue which seated 500 & the ship had 1200 passengers! Truthfully, the most elaborate entertainment is on the v. huge ships. We've met fab people on both lines.

[playanira]

(not related to any of the lines here) I want to add a very important point;
As agents please be honest and clear to your clients. Clarify the sodas included (on most cruise lines) they are mostly from the fountain NOT from a can.
Also the Internet 🫨 so sick when some ppl complain about it (we R sailing in the middle of nowhere, floating on water please, don't be ridiculous).
And the same about noise, really, if you are so sensitive, don't sail, the rest of us don't have to suffer the frustrations of your sleep. It is part of the experience, if you are not willing, do not travel.

[howardhdavidson]

The average size of these two lines ships are very similar but Regent carries far less passengers. If you like to smoke a cigar after dinner you have to go outside on Oceania as Regent has a cigar room Oceania doesn’t a plus for some ?.Oceania has 2 ships of 66, 000 GRT and 4 Ships x R lines Fleet ships at 30, 000 GRT . Regent has one ship at 29, 000 GRT SS Navigator 1 at 42, 000 GRT SS Voyager 1 at 48, 000GRT SS Mariner and three newer ships at 55, 000 GRT so size wise, you can travel on Oceania on 4 small ships or two larger ones very different ships.On Regent the Original 2 ships are bigger and the three newest ships are a bit smaller than the two new Oceania ships.Regent ships carry far less people and are more inclusive, I’ve traveled on both, more Regent and I personally prefer the food on Regent .I’ve done well over 100 cruises as a full fare paying passenger nothing to do with the industry or travel business but love cruising and ships and have cruised since the fifties on so many ships .