the writer and a view of her cabin with twin beds
My sister and I splurged on a once-in-a-lifetime luxury cruise on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.Rachel Dube
  • My sister and I booked a concierge suite on a cruise ship.

  • Our room was 332 square feet and had a balcony.

  • The room was large enough to hold both of us and all of our stuff.

I went on a 10-day all-inclusive cruise on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer last summer.

exterior of boat
The exterior of the Regent Seven Seas Explorer ship.Rachel Dube

We shared a concierge suite with two twin beds.

two beds in cruise room
Our suite was on the smaller side compared to other options on board.Rachel Dube

It was double the size of most cabins I've stayed in on other ships.

two beds in front of black padded wall and a tub in corner
Each bed had a nightstand and several outlets that were easily accessible and perfectly placed.Rachel Dube

I was surprised to see how large the room was.

champagne on table
I was greeted with a bottle of champagne and chocolates.Rachel Dube

There was a large seating area with a couch, coffee table, TV, and cabinet with glasses.

The couch could probably sit two people.Rachel Dube

There was a cabinet with bottles of water and fruit.

We could refill the water bottles throughout our voyage.Rachel Dube

There was a large furnished balcony in front of the bed.

The balcony is covered and and probably added over 50 square feet to our space.Rachel Dube

There was a large walk in closet in the room. We didn't pack light so having all of this space was amazing.

The ship gave us hangers for our clothes.Rachel Dube

There was a lot of space inside the closet.

I appreciated having a spot for folded clothes.Rachel Dube

There were two robes for us to wear during the trip.

The robes were hung in the closet for us.Rachel Dube

We had a set of drawers and a desk in our room.

The mirrors made this area a good place to get ready, too.Rachel Dube

I've never had a bathroom larger on a cruise ship.

The bathroom felt luxurious and spacious.Rachel Dube

It had a big tub and shower.

I loved the option of showering or taking a bath.Rachel Dube

L'Occitane products and other essentials were found in the room.

Throughout the trip, my stateroom attendant restocked whatever was running low or missing.Rachel Dube

There was a lot of storage under the sink for my stuff.

The shower also had shelves inside of it for more storage.Rachel Dube

The room was large enough for two people. It was fun to be in our room and we didn't feel cramped.

We were comfortable in the room during our voyage.Rachel Dube

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