Seven Seas Explorer: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get this out of the way: a perfect 100 on the latest CDC inspection is the kind of number that makes you suspicious of a restaurant, and downright shocking on a ship where 754 passengers are being fed, hydrated, and kept alive by a crew of 552 for weeks at a time. The Seven Seas Explorer pulled that flawless score on its May 22, 2026 inspection, and since it's the only inspection on record, that 100 is also its all-time average, five-year average, high score, and low score, all at once. One data point does not a trend make, so we're not going to pretend this ship has a "trajectory" — it has a single, spotless snapshot, and that's genuinely all we've got to go on.
Built by Fincantieri in Genoa back in 2016 and freshened up in 2023, the Explorer is a modest-sized ultra-luxury vessel at 55,254 tons across 13 decks — practically a rowboat next to the floating cities Royal Caribbean sends out, but that's the point with Regent's EXPLORER class: fewer bodies, more crew per guest (552 crew for 754 guests is an almost comically generous ratio), and presumably more attention paid to things like galley temperatures and water testing. The Food Safety Score of 94.0, earning a "Clean Kitchen" grade, backs that up nicely and lines up with what you'd hope from a line charging six-star prices. On outbreaks, we're going to be straight with you: that data is currently unreachable from the CDC, so we're not able to tell you this ship has a clean epidemiological record — only that we don't have the numbers in front of us either way.
So who's this for? If you want a small-ship, high-ratio luxury experience and you like your inspection reports looking like a straight-A report card, the Explorer's lone data point is about as reassuring as a single inspection can be. Who should skip it? Anyone allergic to small sample sizes — a ship with exactly one inspection on the books hasn't proven consistency yet, it's proven one very good day. Come back after the next inspection cycle and we'll actually have a trend to talk about.
Seven Seas Explorer at a Glance
Seven Seas Explorer is a Regent EXPLORER-class ship in the Regent Seven Seas fleet, built in 2016 and refurbished in 2023. It carries 754 passengers and measures 55,254 gross tons. Seven Seas Explorer has 50 sailings on the schedule through December 2027, mostly from Tokyo (14) and Vancouver (10), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 6 to 59 nights). The next departure is September 18, 2026 from Seattle.
Its most recent CDC inspection scored 100 out of 100 on May 22, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.
Regent EXPLORER-Class Sister Ships
Seven Seas Explorer has 2 sister ships in the Regent EXPLORER class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas Grandeur | Regent Seven Seas | 100 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas | 100 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Seven Seas Explorer.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Environmental Rating: A-
Green Cruiser
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Clean Kitchen
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | -3 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -3 | 50 | ||
⚠ 3 points deducted from critical food safety items.
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Regent Seven Seas treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Regent Seven Seas fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.7Based on 112 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Seven Seas Explorer is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12 nights, round-trip from Seattle, USA | Sep 18 | 12N |
| 19 nights, one-way from Seattle to Tokyo | Sep 30 | 19N |
| 11 nights, round-trip from Tokyo, Japan | Oct 20 | 11N |
| 59 nights, one-way from Tokyo to Sydney | Oct 20 | 59N |
| 21 nights, one-way from Tokyo to Laem Chabang | Oct 31 | 21N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Seven Seas Explorer is 100/100 as of May 22, 2026.
No, the Seven Seas Explorer has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Seven Seas Explorer has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Seven Seas Explorer has a latest CDC sanitation score of 100/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Seven Seas Explorer has a food safety score of 94/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Seven Seas Explorer was last inspected by the CDC on May 22, 2026.