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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Is Including Free First Class Flights When You Book These Sailings

Travelers who book select trips to Alaska, the Caribbean, or Canada and New England for 2024 and 2025 will receive a roundtrip first class ticket to get to their embarkation port included in the cruise fare.

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is making voyages even more opulent with free first class airfare, and discounts on sailings.

Travelers who book select trips to Alaska, the Caribbean, or Canada and New England for 2024 and 2025 will receive a roundtrip first class ticket to get to their embarkation port included in the cruise fare. The promotion is available to travelers in the United States and Canada who book by Oct. 31, Regent shared with Travel + Leisure . 

“Our new… offer epitomizes our commitment to delivering an unmatched luxury experience both on and off The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet,” Andrea DeMarco, the president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said in a statement shared with T+L, adding the company is “enhancing every aspect of the journey, ensuring our guests arrive relaxed and ready to explore the most breathtaking destinations, while enjoying gourmet cuisine and the highest standards of service, in beautifully designed public rooms and spacious suites.”

In addition to first class flights, travelers who book the promotion will also receive up to $500 in credit per suite (or $250 per guest), which can be used to book a private chauffeur service to the ship through the cruise line’s partnership with Blacklane. And customers who don’t use the chauffeur service can opt to receive up to 20 percent off the company’s cruise-only fare.

Regent’s all-inclusive trips include perks like free unlimited shore excursions, free valet laundry, and included gratuities in the price of the cruise fare. However, the company has introduced new fare options , allowing passengers to choose from an all-inclusive cruise-only fare or an “Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare,” which also comes with roundtrip flights and a private chauffeur service. 

The cruise line operates a fleet of six luxury ships , which accommodate between 496 and 850 guests. In 2026, the company will introduce a brand-new ship , the Seven Seas Prestige , which will become the first new ship class for Regent in 10 years.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches Voyage with Annika Sörenstam

Golf enthusiasts, this one is for you!

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will host a 14-night Spotlight Voyage around the British and Irish Isles in Summer 2025, led by Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sörenstam. The voyage departs on June 23, 2025, from Southampton, England, aboard the new  Seven Seas Grandeur.

ABOUT SÖRENSTAM

Sörenstam has won more than 95 times, including 11 Major Championships. She is the only woman to shoot under 60 in an official event and was the first woman in over 50 years to compete in a PGA Tour event at the 2003 Colonial Invitational.

“We are always looking to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and so we are excited to welcome Annika Sörenstam on board  Seven Seas Grandeur to host this incredibly special  Spotlight Voyage ,” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Annika is widely recognized as the greatest female golfer of all time and having her host our  Spotlight on Golf Voyage is a true privilege that will be sure to excite any golf enthusiast, while they enjoy the highest standards of exceptional service, unparalleled cuisine, and an all-inclusive ultra luxury vacation on board  Seven Seas Grandeur .”

MORE ABOUT THE CRUISE

The cruise will take travelers to golf courses in Britain, including Royal Lytham & St. Annes and Turnberry’s Ailsa course, offering opportunities to play six greens. Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides a two-night pre-cruise program at The Goodwood Hotel in West Sussex, featuring the inaugural RSSC Golf Tournament at The Downs Golf Course.

Guests will enjoy personalized service, specialty restaurants, fine wines, entertainment, unlimited internet, and complimentary valet laundry onboard. Concierge-level suite guests receive pre-paid gratuities and a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay included in the fare.

This exclusive golf spotlight cruise with Annika Sörenstam offers an immersive, competitive golf experience alongside Regent’s all-inclusive luxury, featuring onboard fireside chats and meet-and-greet opportunities with Sörenstam aboard the  Seven Seas Grandeur.

“I am thrilled to host this exclusive  Spotlight Voyage with Regent,” said Annika Sörenstam. “I can’t wait to bring my family and share my passion and story with fellow golf lovers on board this incredible cruise around some of the most iconic golfing destinations in the world.”

Starting from Southampton, England, guests on Seven Seas Grandeur will enjoy driving demonstrations on the top deck, practice putting on the ship’s putting green, an onboard fashion show featuring Annika’s clothing partner, LOHLA Sport, tea-time golf trivia, a long game clinic, and chances to play on iconic British golf courses:

From Belfast

– The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club, host of the 2017 Irish Open

– Royal Belfast Golf Club, awarded IGTOA’s best Parkland Golf Course in Ireland

From Glasgow

– Dundonald Links, host of the 2024 Final Open Qualifying

– Turnberry’s Ailsa Course, four-time host of The Open

From Liverpool

– Royal Lytham & St Annes, host of the 2012 Open Championship

– Formby Golf Club, host of the 2009 Amateur Championship and the 2021/2022 PGA Seniors Championship

The journey will begin with a cocktail party featuring Annika in the Observation Lounge, followed by a Fireside Chat Q&A in the Constellation Theatre, hosted by TV personality John O’Hurley to discuss Annika’s career and philanthropic efforts.

In addition to the golf activities, Regent guests can enjoy unlimited included shore excursions in various locations: Belfast (2 days), Glasgow (Greenock – overnight), Douglas (Isle of Man), Liverpool (two nights), Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Cork (Cobh), Waterford, and returning to Southampton for disembarkation.

PRE-CRUISE LAND PROGRAM

Enjoy a two-night golf retreat in South Downs National Park. Guests will stay at The Goodwood Hotel. The Downs course will host the inaugural RSSC Golf Tournament, offering participants a chance to win the trophy.

Prices for the Golf Spotlight by Annika Sörenstam start at $14,599 per guest. Some experiences may have additional costs and limited availability.

Head to the Regent website for more information!

Julie Bouchner

Julie Bouchner is the Digital & Social Media Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie.

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Seven Seas Navigator Completes 25 Years in Service

• September 13, 2024

The Seven Seas Navigator is celebrating its 25th year of service for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in September.

With an unusual history, the 490-guest vessel was constructed by the T. Mariotti shipyard using the hull of a former Soviet research ship.

Originally named Akademik Nikolay Pilyugin, the vessel was launched in 1991 at the Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg, Russia.

As part of a space research program, the ship was initially designed to take part in studies of the atmosphere and radio wave propagation processes.

However, the program was discontinued when the construction of the Akademik Nikolay Pilyugin was approximately 60 percent completed.

With its building process completely halted, the ship remained unfinished in Russia for several years before being acquired by T. Mariotti in August 1998.

The Italian facility then signed a $200-million contract with Regent to transform it into a new luxury cruise ship, the Seven Seas Navigator, which embarked on its maiden voyage on September 7, 1999.

The 11-day cruise departed from Nice, France, and included visits to Mediterranean destinations such as Italy, Spain and Monaco.

As part of its inaugural season, the ship offered additional itineraries in Europe before crossing the Atlantic for the first time in early October.

During its first winter season, the Navigator offered a 50-night circumnavigation cruise of South America, as well as a 17-night trans-Canal cruise that included stops in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.

Currently wrapping up a summer program in Northern Europe, the 30,000-ton vessel has sailed globally during its 25-year career.

Until the end of the year, the ship is also scheduled to offer itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean before returning to Europe next April.

In November 2025, the Navigator will embark on a round Africa voyage, followed by a winter season in Australia and the South Pacific.

The deployment includes an 84-night cruise named “Grand Continental Sojourn,” which sails from Barcelona to Sydney and features ports of call in Africa, Asia and Australia .

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Pro Golfer Annika Sörenstam Will Host Themed Voyage for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Swedish professional golfer Annika Sörenstam will host a golf-themed voyage for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 2025.

The 14-night cruise will be offered aboard the Seven Seas Grandeur , departing June 23, 2025, from Southampton, England. The vessel will sail around the British and Irish Isles, visiting some of the world’s most iconic golf courses along the way.

Guests will have a chance to play on six courses, including Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England and the Turnberry’s Ailsa course in Scotland , plus The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Travelers can also add on a two-night, pre-cruise land program to hit the links during the inaugural RSSC Golf Tournament at The Downs Golf Course in England .

Sörenstam will also host fireside chats and meet-and-greet events on the ship. The cruise will also feature driving demos on the top deck, practice rounds on the ship’s putting green, tea-time golf trivia, an in-course long game clinic and a fashion show featuring Sörenstam’s clothing partner, LOHLA Sport clothing.

“Annika is widely recognized as the greatest female golfer of all time and having her host our Spotlight on Golf Voyage is a true privilege that will be sure to excite any golf enthusiast, while they enjoy the highest standards of exceptional service, unparalleled cuisine and an all-inclusive ultra luxury vacation on board Seven Seas Grandeur,” says Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises . 

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Regent Cruises (officially RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, rssc.com ) is a top-luxury cruise line and trademarked travel brand (fka "Radisson Seven Seas"). RSSC's current owner is NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) - also the owner of the subsidiaries / sister-brands NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line  and Oceania Cruises . RSSC's headquarters address is "1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334 USA".

The RSSC ships are medium-size top luxury passenger ships, with a capacity of up to 700 guests each, all 6-star rated all-suite all-balcony vessels. Regent offers a generous space-to-guest ratio of over 70, and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1/1,6 - some of the best ratios in the industry. Regent cruise ships offer some of the world's best, all-inclusive luxury cruise deals. These are also among the most expensive cruise vessels in the world.

All Regent ships are named with the prefix "Seven Seas", connotating all the world's oceans. The name is a most proper one, especially for the Voyager - an ex-USSR's Navy ice-class ship-to-be. Bought as a hull, she is now one of the most recognizable top luxury passenger ships, sailing all the Seven Seas of the World.

The Regent brand serves a clientele of predominantly affluent, middle-aged and older travelers, who expect a quiet and relaxing atmosphere and sophistication on board. The brand line is the epitome for impeccable service of the highest standards. RSSC's all-inclusive vacation packages offer care-free world cruising in an ambiance of luxury, quality, and value.

RSSC is well-appreciated also as one of the best cruise brands for families celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The top-luxury RSSC ships enjoy some of the highest passenger loyalty rates.

On June 6, 2022, NCLH announced an expansion of its fleetwide sustainability program "Sail & Sustain". Extending its animal welfare policy, the shipowner is now fully committed to responsible animal food sourcing practices (regarding pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood) within the global fleet's supply chain. The goal is by the year 2025, fleetwide (NCL, Oceania, Regent) to be sourced only cage-free eggs, crate-free pork, certified sustainable seafood, and chicken purchased from American and Canadian suppliers who meet GAP (Global Animal Partnership) standards.

In late-June 2022, RSSC announced a new Italian menu to be introduced in November 2023 (on the newbuild Grandeur ) and later rolled out fleetwide. The new menu (developed for the Italian restaurant chain Sette Mari) includes items like Bruschetta al pomodoro (tomato), Cavatelli ai frutti di mare (filled pasta), Zucchini alla poverella, Insalata di Panzanella (bread salad) alla Masseria Salamina (17th-century castle in Fasano), Cozze gratinate al forno (stuffed mussels), Branzino in agrodolce (spigola in sweet-and-sour sauce), Pasticcini alla mandorle (Sicilian baked sweets), Chef Nino's Cioppino (fish stew), focaccia con pomodorini (Italian flat bread made with olive oil and flavoured with herbs).

Since January 2023, RSSC's President is Andrea DeMarco, who succeeded Jason Montague. Regent's and Oceania's Presidents both report to NCL's President (currently Harry Sommer).

In 2023 was launched the "Epicurean Perfection" culinary program grouping specially curated "Epicurean Spotlight Voyages". On select sailings, RSSC schedules food & wine-themed shipboard and land-based events like culinary-themed land tours and onboard cooking classes, tastings and food & wine pairings hosted by celebrity chefs and held at the ship's specialty restaurants.

Ship refurbishments

In January 2016, an USD 125 million drydock refurbishment plan was revealed for 3 ships in the RSSC fleet. The aim was to bring the vessels in line with the new Seven Seas Explorer (launched in 2016). The 2-year fleet upgrade plan started with the smallest 490-passenger Seven Seas Navigator (April 2016). Seven Seas Voyager was next (2016), followed by Seven Seas Mariner (2017).

The list of numerous onboard renovations included refurbishing of most public spaces, a complete redesign of all staterooms, ship technology, and equipment upgrades. After the fleet renovation program was completed, RSSC started offering free unlimited Internet and Wi-Fi to all cruise passengers (regardless of cabin categories).

As a top-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line, RSSC provides deals inclusive of beverages (including fine wines and premium spirits) and cruise fares with included shore excursions and crew gratuities. RSSC's newly expanded shore excursions program offers complimentary 3-night land tours in new locations (Cape Town South Africa, Hong Kong, and Beijing China, Angkor Wat Cambodia). The land tour experience features African safaris, China's Great Wall, an elephant camp in Thailand.

Since 2024, RSSC's standard all-inclusive package doesn't include flights and land transfers, and the company now offers the optional "ultimate all-inclusive" fare. It covers flights, bus transfers (airport-ship-airport) and private chauffeur credit (up to US$500, used for home-airport transfers or upgraded bus transfers).

On February 11, 2019, RSSC announced its partnership with Vero Water (eco-friendly bottled water supplier) to eliminate all single-use plastic bottles fleetwide. In the period April-June 2019, all Regent cruise liners were outfitted with Vero Water (onboard purification) systems eliminating ~2 million plastic bottles annually. Project's implementation schedule for 2019 included the ships Voyager (April 5), Explorer (April 8), Mariner (June 5) and Navigator (June 18). All RSSC cruise customers are provided complimentary with re-useable Vero Water bottles (Regent-branded, 1 per person) to be used ashore and after the voyage to take home as a souvenir.

Follows a list of common features regarding the RSSC line's vessels:

• Owner/operator (Regent Seven Seas)
• Hallmark ("The Regent Experience")
• Registry/ Flag (Bahamas), ship class (Single)
• Private Island ( Princess Cays )
• Dining options: Compass Rose main restaurant (open seating), 2-3 alternative restaurants, 24hr room service.
• Dress-Code: day Casual, Formal evenings - men (dark suit/dinner jacket), ladies (cocktail dress), tipping free.
• SPA services by "Canyon Ranch", sauna-steam-fitness, casino, 1 outdoor pool (2-3 Jacuzzis)
• All-Suite ships. Regent cruise suites sizes range from 23 to 112m2, with a large living area, walk-in closet, safe, refrigerator, minibar, marble bathroom (full-size bathtub, separate shower), King-size beds (lowest categories with twin-beds converting to Queen), Butler-service for Penthouse and higher.

Among RSSC boats' best features are:

• All-suite, all-balcony spacious luxurious accommodations (higher categories are butler-served). Highly personalized and attentive service, tipping-free environment.
• Single open-seating dining in "Compass Rose" and "La Veranda", gourmet cuisine. Alternative dining venues (including "Signatures", operated by Le Cordon Bleu of Paris, and "Prime 7")
• Spa and fitness by "Canyon Ranch SpaClub", complimentary steam room and sauna. Tennis courts, outdoor pools, walking/ jogging tracks. Complimentary 24-hour room service, 24-hour complimentary Coffee Corner.
• European-style casino, library, nightclubs, and themed lounges, spacious public areas. Cabaret-style revues, special shows. Enrichment programs (with guest lecturers)
• "Club Mariner" youth program (ages 5 to 17), available during the summer months, and on the holiday trips to Alaska, Bermuda, the Baltic and the Caribbean.
• "Regent Travel Concierge" (exotic shore excursions). Port-intensive itineraries. Includes a travel agent finder.

In 2019, RSSC introduced fleetwide an innovative plant-based menu items. Beginning October 1 (2019), over 200 plant-based gourmet cuisine specialties are available for ordering at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally, the upgraded shipboard menus target mainly vegetarian and vegan passengers. The new dishes include:

• Wild Mushroom Tart with Brittle Pie Crust, Red Pepper Coulis and Mushroom Duxelles
• Falafel Fritters with Harissa Mayo, Mint, Capers, and Cucumber
• Summer Berry Pudding Chantilly
• Spiced Potato and Green Pea Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
• The upgrade also included adding themed cuisines (Greek, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian / Korean, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai), light salads and soups, Power Bowls, Poke Bowls, home-made pasta and noodles, decadent desserts (like Peach and Blueberry Cobbler with Cornmeal-Almond Topping).

According to statistics, 9 of 10 plant-based meals are eaten by no-vegans, and luxury travelers are increasingly interested in plant-based fare. RSSC's 200 plant-based food selections are integrated into ship's daily menus, instead of listed on separate menus. The offerings were developed by the company's VP of Food and Beverage - Bernhard Klotz, in cooperation with celebrity chef Christophe Berg.

• Built (1999), Builder (T. Mariotti, Italy)
• Capacity (490+340 passengers+crew)
• Cabins (252, balconied 216, all-suite, all-oceanview)
• Accommodation types and sizes (balcony-included, 6 suite categories, ranging from 28 to 49 m2) - 36 Window Suites (decks 5-6, 301ft2), 158 Balcony Suites (decks 6-7-8-9, 301 ft2), 40 Penthouse Suites (decks 10-11, 301 ft2), 10 Navigator Suites (deck 9, 448 ft2), 4 Grand Suites (decks 7-8, 539 ft2), 4 Master Suites (decks 9-10, 920 ft2)
• Technics: tonnage 28,550 GRT, length 172m, width 25m, draft 7m, 13 decks, speed 36km/h
• The vessel has no sisters, its hull being constructed in the former USSR (Russia) as an ice-class naval vessel. It was purchased by RSSC and finished in Genoa Italy .
• Built (2001)
• passenger capacity (700), staff and crew (445)
• cabins - 354 balconied suites, 8 suite categories, ranging from 23 to 112 m2)
• cabin types and sizes (balcony-included, 8 suite categories, ranging from 23 to 112 m2) - 262 Deluxe Suites (decks 7-8-9-10, 252 ft2), 60 Penthouse Suites (decks 8-910-11, 376 ft2), 12 Horizon Suites (deck 7-8-9-10, 359 ft2), 2 fwd Seven Seas Suites (deck 10, 505 ft2), 8 aft Seven Seas Suites (decks 7-8-9-10, 561 ft2), 2 Grand Suites (deck 11, 623 ft2), 6 Mariner Suites (decks 8-9-10, 650 ft2), 2 Master Suites (deck 9, 1204 ft2)
• ship specifications tonnage 48,075 GRT, length 216m, width 28m, draft 6m, 8 decks, 5 elevators, speed 37km/h
• The world's first with all-suite, all-balcony cabins, and the world's first to feature a "Le Cordon Bleu of Paris" restaurant at sea.
• Built (2003)
• Capacity (700+447 passengers+crew)
• Cabins (Cabins (354 balconied suites, accommodation types, and sizes equal with those of the Mariner ship)
• Technics: tonnage 42,363 GRT, length 204m, width 29m, draft 7m, 9 decks, 5 lifts, speed 37 km/h
• The world's 2nd all-suite, all-balcony ship. and the world's 2nd to feature a "Le Cordon Bleu of Paris" restaurant (after her sister-ship Mariner).

(Explorer class) EXPLORER , SPLENDOR , GRANDEUR

• Year-Built: 2016 (Explorer), 2020 (Splendor), 2023 (Grandeur)
• Builder (Fincantieri, Italy)
• Capacity (738+542 / passengers+crew)
• Cabins (369 balconied suites, 16 suite categories)
• Technics: tonnage 56,000 GRT, length 224m, width 31m, draft 7m, 10 decks, 8 lifts, speed 37 km/h

(Prestige class/newest) PRESTIGE, TBN

In June 2024, the company announced that to the fleet will be added two new ships - Seven Seas Prestige (2026) and Seven Seas TBN (2029). Both units are Fincantieri-built, and with max passenger capacity 850.

These would be RSSC's largest (77000 GT-tons) as well as the world's most expensive luxury passenger ships, also having the largest Suite at Sea.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, NCLH's entire fleet (all vessels of the brands NCL-Norwegian, RSSC-Regent and Oceania) is with an expanded cancellation policy.

All bookings on pre-scheduled itineraries (departures March 14, 2020, through May 31, 2021) were given the option to cancel (up to 48 hours prior departure) without penalties. All affected bookings received a full refund (100%) in FCC (future cruise credit) transferred to a booking made within 1 year (any itinerary, fleetwide) from the canceled departure date. RSSC's Regent Reassurance policy was expanded to offer penalty-free cancellations (for any reason) up to 15 days prior departure with full refunds (100%) in FCC.

Eventually, NCLH canceled all RSSC cruises leaving between March 14, 2020, and mid-September 2021.

Operations resumed in 2021-2022 with the ships SPLENDOR (Sept 11, 2021/Around Britain from Southampton UK, follows a Mediterranean mini-season), EXPLORER (Oct 16, 2021/Mediterranean from Venice), NAVIGATOR (March 9, 2022/Caribbean from Miami and Barbados), MARINER (Dec 18, 2021/Panama Canal from Miami to San Francisco), VOYAGER (March 26, 2022/Mediterranean from Civitavecchia-Rome).

Itinerary of Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The RSSC vessels call on 300+ ports worldwide (including Antarctica ). They sail to the most exotic sea ship travel destinations, with almost unlimited shore excursions. The class of these vessels allows visiting more intimate ports, not accessible to larger ones, though they sail on relatively longer itineraries - from 1 week to almost 3-month cruises.

RSSC's destinations include:

• World Cruises/Around the World Voyages are operated since 2002.
• Europe, Alaska, New England USA and Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean
• Panama Canal transits , Mexico, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Asia Pacific
• South America, Africa, India, and both polar regions (Arctic and Antarctic)

World Cruise 2026 (Seven Seas Mariner)

On March 22, 2023, was opened for booking RSSC's ever-longest World Voyage (themed "The Sense of Adventure") planned for the Mariner ship .

The 154-night (5-month-long) itinerary departs from Miami (Florida USA) on January 10, 2026, includes 431 free tours/shore excursions, and visits 77 destinations (ports and islands, including 16 overnight ports and 47 UNESCO sites) in 41 countries on 6 continents. The route includes 3 new for RSSC ports - two islands in New Caledonia (Lifou, Mare) and Indonesia's Waingapu (on Sumba Island/East Nusa Tenggara).

Prices varied between USD 95,000 per person with double occupancy (Deluxe Veranda) and USD 266,500 pp (Master Suite).

Epicurean Voyages 2023-2024-2025 (food and wine-themed RSSC cruises)

The 2023-introduced "Epicurean Perfection" culinary program groups specially curated "Epicurean Spotlight Voyages" which focus on food & wine-themed shipboard and land-based events.

Next are listed the voyages/ships announced by RSSC in late-February 2023 when the new program was promoted.

• (departure October 30, 2023/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight with Chef Fearing" is attended by William Dean Fearing (1955-born American celebrity chef).
• (departure November 6, 2023/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Honig Wineries" includes a land tour to Honig Vineyard & Winery in Rutherford (CA USA).
• (departure March 9, 2024/ship Seven Seas Voyager) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Caldwell Vineyard" includes a land tour to Caldwell Vineyard in Napa (CA USA).
• (departure April 14, 2024/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with CAST Wines" includes a land tour to CAST Wines estate in Geyserville (CA USA).
• (departure May 8, 2024/ship Seven Seas Voyager) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Sbragia Family Vineyards" includes a land tour to Sbragia Family Vineyards estate in Geyserville (CA USA).
• (departure August 14, 2024/ship Seven Seas Grandeur) "Epicurean Spotlight with Chef Tommaso and Celebrity John O'Hurley" is attended by Tommaso Barletta (1955-born Italian chef, owner of "Tuscany il Ristorante" in Westlake Village CA USA, also the President and CEO of Rustico Food Inc) and John George O'Hurley Jr (1954-born American actor/comedian, game show host and TV personality).
• (departure March 31, 2025/ship Seven Seas Explorer) "Epicurean Spotlight with ZAP: Zinfandel Advocates and Producers" includes an excursion to Grass Valley (CA USA).

These exclusive experiences are scheduled for select voyages only and include culinary-themed land tours and onboard food & wine pairing, cooking classes and tastings hosted at the ship's specialty restaurants.

RSSC 2024-2025-2026-2027 deployment

In August 2022 RSSC announced "2024-2025 Voyage Collection".

The schedule listed 160 itineraries (on all continents) ranging between 7-night and 150-night (Away in Wonder World Cruise 2025/4x Grand Voyages), 2x 14-night Alaskan sailings, and other popular regions like Western Europe and the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, New England USA and Canada.

Seven Seas Grandeur 's inaugural season is in the Mediterranean (starting July 2024), follows a Transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to NYC New York.

In May-September 2024, Seven Seas Explorer has scheduled 15x 7-night and 2x 14-night Alaskan voyages (between Seward AK and Vancouver BC Canada). The season ends with the Transpacific relocation from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Tokyo) in September.

In April 2023, Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled 5 new Grand Voyages for the line's 2025-2026 collection. The sailings onboard 4 ships of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet are due to cruise itineraries across 5 continents and a total of 194 ports of call with destinations like Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand.

Regent has expanded their Grand Voyage collection to include five sailings in 2025-2026 due to the increasing popularity of extended luxury cruising. The prices for these voyages start at $44,999 per guest, and guests can choose from up to 589 free shore excursions and up to 9 overnight port stays.

The five sailings include the Grand Arctic Adventure, which is an 83-night voyage from  New York  to  Barcelona  on Seven Seas Mariner. The Grand Cultural Quest is a 117-night journey from New York to Barcelona on Seven Seas Mariner, with stops in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The Grand Continental Sojourn is an 84-night voyage from Barcelona to  Sydney  on Seven Seas Navigator, with stops in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The Grand Asia Exploration is a 61-night voyage from  Auckland  to  Tokyo  on Seven Seas Explorer, and the Indian Ocean Odyssey is a 64-night voyage from Mauritius to  Rome , with stops in Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.

Regent Seven Seas’ 2025-2026 Grand Voyages include:

Sail on the Seven Seas Mariner on an 83-night Grand Arctic Adventure, where you journey from the eastern shores of North America to European ports, taking in awe-inspiring landscapes and enjoying overnights in  Reykjavik ,  Oslo ,  Amsterdam , and  Bordeaux . Or embark on a 117-night Grand Cultural Quest, which takes you on a journey through Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Arctic, with stops in Greece, France, Egypt, and  Jerusalem (Ashdod) , among others.

Experience the Grand Continental Sojourn, an 84-night journey from Barcelona to Sydney aboard the luxurious Seven Seas Navigator. This voyage takes you to Morocco, the Canary Islands,  Cape Town , Madagascar, Seychelles, Oman, Qatar, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia.

Or, discover Asia on the 61-night Grand Asia Exploration Grand Voyage from Auckland to Tokyo on the Seven Seas Explorer. This voyage takes you through New Zealand, Australia, Bali,  Singapore , the Philippines, and more, with overnights in  Melbourne ,  Bangkok ,  Ho Chi Minh City ,  Shanghai , and  Osaka .

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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Al Fresco Fare

Sample dining menu, chicken wings, tomato bruschetta, peel & eat shrimp, lobster nachos, panini caprese, turkey wrap, panini el cubano, reuben sandwich, chicken breast (grilled or blackened), *fish fillet of the day (grilled or blackened), *black angus beef minute sirloin steak, *grilled shrimp & jalapeno brochette, hot dogs/sausage, pizza margherita, pizza of the day.

All Burgers are Premium Beef Chuck Burgers served with a Side of your Choice

*CLASSIC HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER

*truffle beef burger, *handcrafted beef burger, *applewood bacon beef burger, *handcrafted matador beef burger, *philly beef burger, south-east asian turkey burger, *ahi tuna steak burger, veggie burger, impossible burger, french fries, sweet potato fries, southwestern potato salad, creamy spiced coleslaw, sample drinks menu, morning call, bloody mary, english mary, mexican mary, norwegian mary, afternoon cooling, moscow mule, piña colada, blueberry smash, mangolicious, sun down refreshing, aperol spritz, italian getaway, all day long drinks, long island iced tea, tequila sunrise, lynchburg lemonade, signature cocktails, regent seven seas, mocktails’ world, summer dream, tender nine, international beers.

• Leffe Blonde
• Newcastle Brown Ale
• Old Speckled Hen
• Stella Artois

NORTH AMERICAN BEERS

• Coors Light
• Goose Island IPA
• Lagunitas IPA
• Miller Lite
• Samuel Adams
• Angry Orchard Cider
• ALCOHOL-FREE
• Heineken 0.0

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

• Val D’Oca Prosecco, Italy
• Canevel Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG, Veneto, Italy
• Heidsieck & Co Monopole Blue Top, Champagne, France

WHITE WINES

• The Hess Collection Shirtail Creek Chardonnay, California
• Saint Fleurin Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
• La Boatina Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy
• Pedroncelli East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, California
• Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Chateau d’Esclans “The Palm” by Whispering Angel, Provence, France
• Cantina di Soave Le Poesie, Veneto, Italy
• Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
• Peter Lehmann Portrait Series Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
• Paso Creek Merlot, Paso Robles, California
• Backhouse Pinot Noir, California
• Château Mont-Redon Côtes du Rhône, Syrah, Grenache, Rhône Valley, France

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