My favourite a part of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ latest ultra-luxury Grandeur ship wasn’t its giant cabins with walk-in closets, peaceable pool deck, and even the chandelier-lined lounge.

As an alternative, it was a characteristic provided throughout the model’s complete fleet — all-inclusivity.

After spending three nights on the Seven Seas Grandeur, I now perceive why this alone might make the ship price its costly beginning 2024 fare of $4,800 per individual.

Most individuals in all probability will not pay practically $5,000 for the common weeklong cruise.

^{The pool on the Seven Seas Grandeur was surrounded by two decks of lounge chairs. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider through BI}

A virtually $5,000 cruise is dear — however once you examine that to the everyday cruise, it’s a must to take into account that almost all operators use a distinct pricing mannequin from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

Another cruise traces typically mimic that of price range airways: Cost a low cost base cruise fare and pile on alternatives to upsell via meals, beverage, and leisure.

Nevertheless, luxurious cruise traces like Regent Seven Seas take the alternative method by going “all-inclusive.”

^{The entire cabins have personal balconies. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider through BI}

And in contrast to rivals like Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas is actually all-inclusive.

The fare contains roundtrip flights to and from the ship (enterprise class if it is an intercontinental journey), a one-night pre-cruise lodge keep, transportation between the airport and ship, and excursions.

After crusing on the Seven Seas Grandeur’s three-night “christening” crusing, it is simple to know why rich vacationers pay extra for this luxury and handy choice.

^{Nighttime programming features a DJ within the Grandeur Lounge. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Regent Seven Seas comped my keep on this non-revenue crusing attended by different journalists, journey brokers, and the cruise line and its mum or dad firm’s staff.

I organized my very own flight there and again, which was a logistical headache when booked in response to the embarkation and debarkation instances — a difficulty conventional company would not have with this all-inclusive mannequin.

Regent virtually plans its company’ holidays door-to-door, not together with transfers between the vacationers’ properties and their origin airports.

^{The Sports activities Deck has a placing inexperienced. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Like every all-inclusive resort, meals, drinks, and onboard facilities are additionally included.

No want to drag out your pockets throughout your time at sea (except you desire a dearer bottle of wine, a particular paid tour, or a spa therapy).

^{Visitors obtain a welcome bottle of champagne. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

In contrast to sailings with mass-market operators like Royal Caribbean, not one of the menus I noticed had the elusive extra greenback indicators subsequent to extra premium dishes.

As an alternative, regardless of the place or what I ate or drank, I knew I would not need to pay further — even when I ordered filet mignon or lobster.

^{The meat tenderloin at French-inspired Chartreuse was topped with luxuries like seared foie gras. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

As somebody who eats to stay and lives to eat, the all-inclusive meals was the perfect a part of the luxurious cruise.

No extra roast beef that is been drying out for hours — the eating places aboard the Grandeur, of which there are 5, served up choices like escargot, duck, and fish and steak tartare.

^{Pan-Asian Pacific Rim serves up choices like vegetarian pad thai and fried lobster. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

“Woman math” would decree that these all-inclusive meals are mainly free.

There was black truffle, sturgeon caviar, and foie gras on virtually each menu, all with out the dreaded supplementary price.

^{Chartreuse served dishes like beef tartare with sturgeon caviar. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

It seems there’s such a factor as “an excessive amount of caviar” — I, a grasping diner, was bored with it by the second day.

On the one-day themed Italian lunch buffet, cured meats, cheeses, uncooked oysters, and freshly ready tuna lined the open-air counters.

^{The poolside buffet had a day “Italian Buffet” with a number of seafood choices. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Unsurprisingly, it was the perfect cruise ship buffet I’ve ever gorged on (even higher as a result of it felt financially guilt-free with no further costs).

Vacationers who drink will likely be happy to listen to that the wine, beer, and cocktails flowed as freely because the buffet meals.

^{Waitstaff shuttled drinks from the bar to company lounging by the pool. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Each bar was an open bar, and empty wine glasses on the dinner desk had been a uncommon sight all through my three nights at sea.

Even the café’s snacks, espresso, and espresso-based drinks had been included.

^{Espresso Connection served varied espresso-based brinks and light-weight bites. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

And so had been the drinks within the company’ cabins.

“All-inclusive” additionally entails entry to the Grandeur’s spa services.

^{Entry to spa services just like the sauna and chilly room are included within the fare. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

This contains the sauna, chilly room, aromatherapy room, and a small room with varied water jet settings.

Nevertheless, the latter was confusingly ineffective, and the chilly room wasn’t really that chilly.

I keep away from paying for further dietary supplements and packages once I cruise for work.

^{The brand new ship has 503 chandeliers, together with one in its atrium. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Up to now, this has restricted my eating choices. To economize, I’ve even handed on shore excursions.

However for the primary time, I did not need to assume twice about my price range aboard the Seven Seas Grandeur: There was nothing for me to spend money on.

^{Afternoon tea included a large dessert unfold. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Even smaller charges like gratuities, WiFi, and laundry are included within the fare.

Not worrying about cash made my three nights at sea really feel stress-free and relaxed.

^{The pool was surrounded by a number of sizzling tubs. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

For as soon as, I did not really feel restricted by the quantity I used to be prepared to pay.

Nevertheless, this does imply vacationers should handle a better upfront value.

^{The Seven Seas Grandeur has a stocked library that features vacation spot guidebooks. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

The most affordable 2024 crusing is at the moment the seven-night roundtrip Miami cruise to Mexico, Belize, and Honduras, beginning at $4,800 per individual.

This value ranges as much as $84,000 per individual for the costliest Regent Suite through the 14-night roundtrip Barcelona cruise to France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, and different Spanish cities.

Regent Seven Seas additionally presents cheaper “inclusive cruise fares” that give credit score to company who e book their very own roundtrip flights and pre-cruise lodge.

^{Prime 7 is the ship’s steakhouse. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

Relying on the itinerary and cabin class, this might save vacationers a whole bunch to 1000’s of {dollars}. With this selection, the aforementioned most cost-effective 2024 cruise is $4,000 as a substitute of $4,800.

So sure, virtually $5,000 per individual for a one-week trip could seem costly in comparison with choices like Royal Caribbean or Norwegian.

^{The Seven Seas Grandeur joined Regent’s six-ship fleet on November 14, 2024. Brittany Chang/Enterprise Insider}

However if in case you have the money, crave luxurious, favor the comfort of getting another person plan your trip for you, and do not need to spend cash throughout your trip, Regent Seven Seas could possibly be a terrific choice for you.