Regent Seven Seas vs. Silversea—Luxury Alaska Cruise Showdown (2026 Insight!)

Planning a luxury Alaska cruise? Today we compare Regent Seven Seas and Silversea to help you choose the perfect upscale cruise experience. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken sits down with Real Travel Expert Larry Jackson of Cruise Holidays of Viera to examine how these two world-class cruise lines stack up when sailing Alaska in 2025–26. Regent vs Silversea in Alaska We break down suite size, balcony comfort, itineraries, excursions, dining, and—most importantly—overall value. Whether you're dreaming of glacier viewing, immersive adventures, or the pinnacle of ultra-luxury cruising, this conversation will help you decide which line best fits your travel style. What You’ll Learn in This Video: • Regent vs. Silversea: suite & balcony differences • Which line offers more value with excursions • Culinary comparisons & specialty dining surprises • 2026 itinerary differences • Why small-ship luxury matters so much in Alaska • Larry’s personal recommendation—and why Larry also shares his personal pick if he were choosing purely for luxury and comfort, along with some unexpected perks you might not know about. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays of Viera: ocruiseholidays@cfl.rr.com Cruise Holidays of Viera Website: https://justcruisinviera.com/ RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Image & Video Credits: Images and Clips courtesy of Silversea Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Special guest Larry Jackson 01:51 2 Aug 2026 Alaska cruises compared 08:37 Excursion Pricing - big difference 09:36 Travel Club 10:01 Excursion advice 11:49 Pricing/value differentials 13:18 Larry's personal preferences 14:02 Dining differences 15:21 Ken's summary 15:52 Contacting Larry 16:12 Larry's future travels