Hong Kong to Tokyo on the World's most EXPENSIVE cruise ship - Regent Seven Seas Explorer

[@scottroberts5803]

We were on the Singapore to Hong Kong excursion just before this 14 day cruise. Wonderful ship and terrific staff. Many of our fellow travelers continued on with you; I’m told about half the passengers stayed on.

[@GlobondFinancial]

Thanks for this great video. We definitely want to do that cruise!

[@theposhtravelblog]

It was amazing although cold! Try and book it for mid to late March so you get the cherry blossoms ❤️🤩

[@didierroux1547]

@@theposhtravelblog Is there the same cruise but in reverse? That is to say from Tokyo to Hong Kong ?

[@pmendez9329]

My wife and I had the opportunity to travel on this ship last year. It was quite the experience. Our room came with a king size bed...we were shocked! So for people who are use to king beds they are available on this ship. However, any stateroom on this ship is very warm and inviting and a pleasure to stay in.

[@Franksterstheprankster]

You know that the best part of being in this position in a position to make sure ✔️ 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Robin_S78]

I discovered your channel last week while searching for current reviews of the Oceania Serena. I must compliment you on the production quality of your videos. You both dress so stylishly and look fantastic together! Greetings from a cruise enthusiast in the Netherlands!

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@Robin_S78 Thank you so much for the wonderful comments it means a lot! Our full experience on the Oceania Sirena going on tomorrow at 9am! 🥂 Thanks for watching 🤗

[@theroyalsfuture5504]

I just subscribed to your channel. I really enjoyed the entire video. My husband and I love to go on cruises. I don't know if we will ever get to go on one like this one but one could dream. Everything you all shared with us was so incredible from the food to the excursions. Our next cruise is already booked to go on Norwegian cruise line on the Mediterranean. One day maybe we could do something like this trip thanks for sharing.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for your great comments. We loved our NCL cruise around the Mediterranean it was amazing! Have a fantastic time! 🎉🥂☀️🚢

[@tonymacgrath7762]

Have just found your channel. Love it. X

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@Ivehadenuff]

I am looking Christina’s wardrobe to see what I should bring. She looks lovely.

[@gilbydog7350]

Looks a beautiful ship. We came very close to going to this ship in December from Bali to Sydney. Fortunately it was a good call not to go because a cyclone passed through northern Australia ahead of the ship, and it was a wet weather cruise for much of that trip. I saw somewhere on one of the reviews a comment about cleanliness on Explorer. Showing us around your cabin was great, although I thought the shower at 4:08 could have done with a scrub. The other issue I have heard with Explorer is out of control medical centre costs, with one passenger in a tripadvisor review said they were charged USD $5000 for covid treatment. I know cruise ship medical centres are expensive, but that sort of pricing, if true, is taking advantage of passengers. Glad you had a good time though, I enjoy watching you both. Keep up the good work !

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for watching! Funny you should say that if there was one thing we were surprised at was the cleanliness of the cabin on arrival, it needed a little bit more tlc where cleaning was concerned. We are used to Seabourn and the cabins are always spotless on arrival. Luckily we didn’t go in the medical centre thank goodness!!😂 It was fabulous though and we loved every minute of it..

[@nkdgolf]

Very well done. Excellent video. Have been on the Splendor and will be on again in May to the Mediterranean. Will be on the Grandeur in Dec. for a Panama Canal cruise. Obviously we are huge Regent fans. No cruise line is “perfect” but when it comes to RSS you really DO get what you pay for.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for the great comments ❤️ We absolutely loved Regent couldn’t fault anything 🥂🍾

[@scruff520]

Just found your channel. Was very impressed with the ship, very luxurious, the food looked amazing. Loved your details, ive subscribed x

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for the great comments x

[@EJFabian]

My dad was one of the designers of this ship.

[@theposhtravelblog]

How amazing! He did a fantastic job 💙

[@EJFabian]

@@theposhtravelblog I didn't even know until he told me about it the day before I commented on this video I was blown away how beautiful it is

[@brendastephenson3679]

Thank you for the video, husband and I have booked Regent Grandeur for Nov and can't wait.

[@DeeLee-p8c]

I love you guys.❤❤ lucky lucky people. AHH what a great life you have.

[@dlgregory35]

Enjoyed this very much. Just a couple of things. The ship holds 750 passengers but did not appear to be even half of that amount onboard. Hard to believe with such a expensive ship that they serve afternoon tea in sachets and tha manner in which it is served. Maybe as it is not a British ship and they do not know how to serve afternoon tea?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Doug, thank you very much. It was in fact full on the sailing we were on but never felt crowded. It’s an American ship not British, and yes they do the tea in sachets whereas on Seabourn it is real tea leaves in a teapot, so think Seabourn win on afternoon tea and they are an American ship too! 🥂

[@dlgregory35]

Exactly

[@DexterNewman-o8e]

You two are great 😊 glad you are back on always fun to watch

[@charleshyatt7312]

Hi Christina… I noticed your nice navy blue jacket as you lounged with Stuart by the pool. “HH” or Helly Hansen is my favorite outdoor brand! I think I saw the Regent name/logo on the left side - I assume you bought this onboard the ship’s boutique? Very nice and classy jacket worn by a very classy lady!

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@charleshyatt7312 Hi Charles, thanks so much I love my jacket! 😂 I’ve been wearing it on this trip too as it has been cooler in Canada. Yes bought it onboard in the Regent shop on Explorer and they are still selling them in the shop now on Grandeur, but they have increased to blue and white ones now! ❤️

[@charleshyatt7312]

Thank you so very much!!!!

[@djt_Art_Travel]

We followed a similar itinerary - Hong Kong to Tokyo + post stay in Tokyo: April/May 2023 - I hope you enjoyed Japan as much as I did = but with a different line #vikingcruises

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@djt_Art_Travel Japan is an incredible country like nowhere else on earth 🌍 💙

[@clintwhite8542]

Great video! I’m glad you’re back on here. I really enjoy watching y’all. What a fantastic trip this was

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks Clint, it was an amazing trip! We have another in 3 weeks time! 😂🙏 ❤️

[@charleshyatt7312]

WE WERE ON THE REGENT EXPLORER IN 2020 AND THE SPLENDOR IN 2022 AND THE GRANDEUR THIS YEAR! LOVE REGENT (AND SILVERSEA). THESE 3 SHIPS ARE AMAZING, AND CHRISTINA AS ALWAYS YOU ARE STUNNING!!!

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks so much ❤️xx

[@minkeymoo188]

Why all caps?

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

I love Regent. Pacific Rim is the best.

[@warrenwolf4690]

Hi. First time watcher. You need to modulate your sound Glad you enjoyed Regent. We are frequent Regent cruisers 😊

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Warren, agree with you! New camera and microphones and have learnt the lesson that the mikes need to be on at all times and on sound noise cancelling! 😂👍

[@warrenwolf4690]

@@theposhtravelblog great 👍 Carry on😀

[@pauline__dickson]

Loved this vlog. Everything about the ship looks stunning and the itinerary was amazing.

[@tomskyring1747]

Great video really enjoyed your content , it’s expensive but what’s included as compared to other lines , it comes out reasonable if that makes any sense

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks 🙏 ❤️ It makes perfect sense 🤩

[@julieproudman7980]

Loved this, thank you ❤

[@bobhu]

Very nice video,thanks. We tried Seabourn, now we will the Regent.

[@Ivehadenuff]

I am going on my first cruise, a Regent tour on the Navigator. My sister loved her cruise on the Regent and now is going to Australia. I can’t wait!

[@SarahBeadle-z3s]

Thank you I really enjoyed watching your blog, you have inspired me to take this trip

[@theposhtravelblog]

Fantastic it’s amazing 🤩 🙏❤️

[@pauline__dickson]

I loved this vlog! Everything about the ship looks amazing and the itinerary was great too, you visited some very interesting places.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@PiaAdora]

I understand it’s very popular to call this the “most expensive” cruise ship but that can’t be correct. It costs about half a billion dollars to build this ship but there are numerous other cruise ships that cost over $1 billion US to construct. RCCL’s Icon is in fact a $2 billion ship.

[@theposhtravelblog]

I think when they say most expensive cruise ship it’s not the build cost it’s the fare if you’re in the top suite..

[@pmendez9329]

The Icon of the Sea is in a different class than the Explorer. When I say class, I mean structually. The Icon is design to carry approx.10,000 people. The Explorer is a smaller and more intimate ship that is very well appointed. The ship was built with some of the finest materials. This was the first ship we had ver been on where the stateroom bathroom was outfitted in marble, double sinks, tub and rain shower.This was considered a standard room. The personal service you receive on that ship is unmatched. They truly cater to their guest. Many travel magazines have written articles about this ship. You may want to read some of these to help you better understand why it is recognized as so.

[@PiaAdora]

@@pmendez9329 Duh!

[@susan3831]

​ @pmendez9329 Think of ship cost in price per ton. Icon is 5 times larger than the Regent Explorer. Per ton that makes The Explorer more expensive than Icon and that’s not counting unattached millions of dollars of fine art on the Explorer. On the side, the crew to passenger ratio is much higher on the Explorer. Comparing the two ships is like mixing apples, oranges and cattle in the same bowl.

[@lesonline2268]

Enjoyed watching… we just booked today on Splendor. Normally do Silversea and did Japan last year on the Muse…. You shoulda used the Osaka metro to get around. The “amazing Osaka” pass is, erm, amazing! The Osaka big wheel is free along with so much stuff. We booked 2 nights pre cruise. On boarding day, decided after breakfast to take the Shinkensen to Kyoto. Can’t wait to go back to Japan. Going to Shanghai in November so looking forward to that.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Japan is fantastic and like no other country we’ve ever been to. Will remember about the Osaka pass if we are there again so thanks for that. Railways unbelievable! Loved our time on Regent, have a great cruise! 🎉🚢❤️

[@lesonline2268]

@@theposhtravelblog you commented on the reception on one of the ports. In Miyako they also set up exhibitions and interaction with the kids getting you dressed up as a samurai and also giving out gifts of your name written in Chinese or Japanese. When we departed, those kids were dancing and music played for at least an hour before we set sail…. They were still there an hour after we left shouting goodbye and come back soon. It was very very humbling and from a city devastated by the tsunami. The mayor of the city also laid on a shuttle every thirty minutes to go to a few places of interest. Most welcomed of any place I’ve ever been. I videod our departure which captures part of what I was saying. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKPYeaqdg7N6p6sfeature=shared The ship really should have encouraged the guests to waive back. Most would have missed it

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@lesonline2268 Amazing country, they are so welcoming. Anyone who is privileged to have the chance to go should jump at it. 🚢❤️

[@JenniferPratt-n9k]

Lovely couple godbless both of you xxx

[@kevinfarrow9701]

Excellent Video, the ship and the ports all looked really interesting and fun !! As did the food and drinks - well presented you two !! Carry on Cruising Posh !!

[@mauicountygis5450]

The interface says this is 720p. Why does it look 360?

[@theposhtravelblog]

Oh not sure, the video was shot in 4K so it should have rendered up to the best quality. Will have to look into it.. thanks 🙏

[@theposhtravelblog]

Have you set your video quality preferences to HIGH in your KZbin account? It is usually set to AUTO and then they can downgrade it to suit themselves? Thats the only thing we can think of. Sorry you’ve had problems 😊

[@robertfkenney]

Our Son , Obieson is Currently Listed as The Registered Marine Engineer on this Marvelous Ship . We are so proud of his accomplishments.

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@robertfkenney Well done him 🎉 you must be so proud. A beautiful vessel ❤️

[@donnanickerson1531]

Love your channel! I can't wait to see your next video! :)

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thank you ❤️❤️ New video out next week..

[@gillianc2895]

We got on the ship the day you got off. How wonderful is Regent? Pacific Rim was one of our favorite restaurants, along with Compass Rose. I’m definitely hooked

[@theposhtravelblog]

It was amazing and can’t wait to go again ❤️❤️🥂hooked as well 😂

[@charleshyatt7312]

Thank you for your great videos on the Regent Explorer! Will be booking a 2 week Alaska cruise in May 2025 on the Explorer. Your videos of your experience re-convinced us that Regent and particularly the Explorer is the right choice! We’re on it in 2020 and will be nice to revisit it. In 2025! Thank You! You and Stuart have the BEST reviews of anyone!

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@charleshyatt7312 Thanks so much for your kind comments. We are currently on Grandeur and it’s fabulous! Video to follow next week on the ship. Regent is amazing, and the dining options are the best. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@susan3831]

I just catching up with your excellent videos. After having been on Regent several times, you have very much the same impressions that we have had. I noticed you stayed in their most entry level room. If you go up just one notch to what they now call the Serenity Suite, you will get a bathroom with double sinks and a bathtub. When you book a named a Penthouse or higher, then of course, there is a Butler. We recently did an Athens to Istanbul on the Explorer in a Seven Seas suite. It was incredible. Also, I saw where you were running late for the show and had a terrific dessert. We chose to skip dessert in Pacific Rim and told the wait staff why. They offered to have the dessert delivered to our room so we could enjoy it after the show. It was great! Again, you filming and comprehensive reviews are excellent!

[@theposhtravelblog]

Thanks for the great comments! We love Regent, in fact we are currently on Regent Grandeur, which is incredible! Vlog to follow soon.. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@susan3831]

@@theposhtravelblog Oh cool! You can preview it for our December trip!

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@susan3831 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook stories to see more of the ship! It’s beautiful! ❤️

[@RatmanRoden]

My wife and I disembarked the day you got on. We were in the Regent Suite and had a fantastic time so much so that we booked the itinerary your on for next February. The crew does feel like family by the time you finish the cruise. Thanks for sharing!

[@theposhtravelblog]

We had such a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back! The itinerary we did was so interesting. Have a great cruise ❤️🚢🎉

[@trevorharrison29]

I've always said I drank too much on a Silversea cruise (Silver Moon) and I ate too much on a Regent cruise (Regent Explorer) 🙂.

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@trevorharrison29 😂

[@drlorrie1019]

The food just looks so so

[@markengelmeyer6054]

@theposhtravelblog Can you speak to the restaurants/food on Regent versus Explora I? My wife and I primarily care about the culinary experience and quality.

[@markengelmeyer6054]

Note we have watched all of your videos on Explora I as well, but I haven't seen how the two ships compare

[@theposhtravelblog]

We need to do a comparison video. It’s a difficult one! Personally we are leaning towards Regent as the finer cuisine, but we were on the Regent Explorer and our friend is currently on the Voyager and isn’t as blown away as were on Explorer, which is a theme in our followers comments. We just loved the choices on both, but Pacific Rim Asian on Regent just beat Sakura on Explora, and Prime 7 on Regent beat Marble & Co on Explora. However there really wasn’t much in it, and we’d be extremely happy to sail on both again. Explora didn’t have a main dining room, they only had the different dining options, whereas we found the main dining room on Regent Explorer to be quite an affair and so many choices it was excellent. In a nutshell I think you’d be pleased with both, the dining options are excellent. 👌

[@markengelmeyer6054]

@theposhtravelblog That's super helpful! Just from the appearance of the food and both your reactions between the Explora Food Review and this Regent video, it did appear as though Regent looked one notch above Explora, while both looked very good in general. We just booked our Honeymoon on Explora I through the Med. We chose Explora because it's a newer more modern ship, better pool/outdoor amenities, (potentially younger crowd than Regent?) - we're both 35, and honestly it was about half the price as Regent across the board. We paid $7k total ($3,500/pp) for 10 nights Athens>Crete>Malta>Rome>Florence>Monte Carlo>Merseille>Barcelona. It's our first true luxury cruise, so we're pretty pumped and going to spend a few days in the Greek Islands beforehand. I think if Regent was only say 10-15% more expensive than Explora with 2023 or later ship build, we would've gone that route, but Explora seems like too good of a deal to pass up right now.

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@markengelmeyer6054 You chose right 🤩, it was a younger crowd, amazing dining, amazing cabins, amazing service! What a fab honeymoon you will have and a great itinerary too! Congratulations 🥂 🍾🎉

[@GeneMcC]

Ahoy S&C! Marla and I just finished your vlog and it was, as is your usual high standards, excellent in all respects. She has shown me your short versions of your Japan travels on FB or Instagram and we both enjoyed them. You brought it all together on this one too! We had done the Regent Explorer last late March/April on a 14 night Japan (with Busan and Jesu Island South Korea) and it was as excellent as it was for you. Sorry about Busan. 😕Our stay there with temple visit was a glorious and sunny day. Alas, for you, the cherry blossoms had not come out yet but it seems we were very lucky in that respect. I even did a 6 part series on our Regent Explorer Japan cruise if you are ever bored🧐. We find that Regent Seven Seas is our favorite cruise line. Food, shore excursions Etc... We Loved Explora1 with you two-Edinburgh! We watch you all the time and it is wonderful to see you again. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Christina! ☘

[@theposhtravelblog]

Hi Gene, lovely to hear from you! Will have to watch your video, Japan is such a great country like nowhere else on earth! Regent was amazing we loved everything about it, those restaurants!!!! ❤️ Will keep posting videos, we are off on Seabourn in 3 weeks time so watch this space! Take care both and hope to bump into you on another cruise one day! Love from us both C&S xxx

[@christiandiablo9499]

So now....gun to your head -- which cruise line has the best food? Crystal or Regent? Based on your videos. And what about best service between those? I'm assuming Explora food would be a tad below Crystal and Regent. Maybe a bit better than Silverseas and Seabourne?? Then I think Azamara and then Oceania would be a notch down from those. But tell me if i'm wrong!!! As always, sheer joy watching your videos. You may be my favorite cruise bloggers now! Absolutely love your content. Brilliant.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Right… gun to head… Regent win on dining but Crystal really excellent, especially Umi Uma and Explora fantastic too! Best service.. difficult one… we’d say they all win (Regent & Crystal first and actually Seabourn and Explora are amazing too!) Azamara beats Oceania hands down in its class! Thanks for the great comments, we really appreciate it! ❤️ Crystal part 2 ready…

[@neilswift4319]

Looks fantastic - 8:18

[@SagaLarton]

We booked a cruise on the New ship "Titanic"

[@jamestregler1584]

Lovely ; but all I can afford is a German freighter 🤣 !

[@dlgregory35]

Hi, I really do enjoy your videos. But, I wish people who upload videos here would give us some idea of how many passengers are actually on these so-called luxury or ultra-luxury ships.I did comment on a previous blog of yours as I found the ship devoid of passengers and yet you said it was full. Here at the beginning, pf this vlog you are in restaurants and only the two of you there in the restaurant, at another point only you two are at the grill nobody else. Sunday Brunch more food than people there, shots of the theatre far from full. I realize this is a small ship but, there seems a very small number of passengers..

[@theposhtravelblog]

The ship was full! We tend to eat later when everyone has rushed off to the show especially when we are filming so not to disturb anyone, and always request a quiet table! This was quite a busy cruise, excursions wise, so I expect a lot of people went to bed early due to the early starts, maybe that was why the theatre was quiet.. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it didn’t feel busy even though it was a full ship..

[@drewbarclay8]

So this isn’t the most expensive ship in the world. It’s expensive, but it’s not so you shouldn’t say that

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@drewbarclay8 it’s the cruise fare that’s the most expensive, based on the top cabin, not the actual cost of the vessel..

[@moma8229]

Ship looks old and very dated, try the two new Seabourn exploration ships o the new Silversea one.

[@theposhtravelblog]

They are on the list 🎉😊

[@moma8229]

@@theposhtravelblogbtw video quality is a bit fuzzy, a better camera or phone would surely help

[@theposhtravelblog]

@@moma8229that’s a shame as it’s shot on a brand new DJI camera in 4K. I’ve read KZbin downgrade the video when it’s loaded and you have to alter in your settings on KZbin to play in high quality otherwise it will play in the lowest quality, just something KZbin do now 😢

[@markfranh]

It is categorically NOT the world's "most expensive cruise line" as you have stated in one place nor is it the world's "most expensive cruise ship" as you state elsewhere. It's about 1/4 the cost of one of the Royal Caribbean giant boats for example. Other cruise lines have far more expensive average cruises so it is not the most expensive cruise line either. Why are you stating this? :( It's just nonsense.

[@theposhtravelblog]

Google ‘the worlds most expensive cruise line’

[@susan3831]

9 Think of ship cost in price per ton. Icon is about 5 times larger than the Regent Explorer. Per ton that makes The Explorer more expensive than Icon and that’s not counting unattached millions of dollars of fine art on the Explorer. On the side, the crew to passenger ratio is much higher on the Explorer. Comparing the two ships is like mixing apples, oranges and cattle in the same bowl.