MIAMI (dez 18, 2019) – The cruise ship that defines luxury perfected – Seven Seas Splendor™ – will make her highly anticipated debut in two months, christened by Godmother Christie Brinkley in Miami on 21 fev 2020. This fifth ship in Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ fleet will set the industry benchmark in exquisite style and comfort, exemplary service, superb cuisine and all-balcony suites as she explores some of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
“Perfecting luxury requires going beyond the expected by anticipating guest desires, elevating each aspect of the experience and refining details to please every guest like they’re our only guest,” said Jason Montague, president and chief executive officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Over the past year we have focused on all the details to elevate nearly every Seven Seas Splendor experience for luxury travelers. We can’t wait to show the world what luxury perfected truly means.”
Below is a look back at the journey in 2019 during Seven Seas Splendor’s final full-year of construction to achieve luxury perfected:
JanuaryRegent revealed details of the Regent Suite aboard Seven Seas Splendor, 4,443 square-feet of palatial elegance at sea, complete with an in-suite spa retreat featuring a personal sauna, steam room and treatment area with unlimited spa treatments, unobstructed 270-degree views over the ship’s bow from the 1,300 square-foot wraparound veranda, and a glass-enclosed solarium sitting area on top of the bridge for a Captain’s view to see the world’s most beautiful destinations as Seven Seas Splendor arrives at each port. Guests in the Regent Suite also enjoy first-class air accommodations, a dedicated personal butler to manage all the details of the guests’ experience, a personal car with driver and guide in every port, and the exquisite comfort of a custom, hand-crafted U$200,000 Vividus bed from the renowned Hästens Vividus brand.
February Seven Seas Splendor touched water for the first time in Ancona, Italy during her float-out.
March On International Women’s Day, Regent announced that Captain Serena Melani will helm Seven Seas Splendor, making Captain Melani the first woman in cruise industry history to captain a new ocean cruise ship at launch.
March Regent unveiled details and additional renderings of the 15 inspiring suite categories aboard Seven Seas Splendor, highlighting intricate features, exquisite finishings and enormous balcony space.
April Regent revealed how Seven Seas Splendor will elevate the cruise line’s legendary cuisine, with a focus on destination dishes that bring aboard local ingredients.
June Demonstrating its commitment to offer luxury travelers an unrivaled experience on shore, Regent announced 65 new Mediterranean and Northern Europe shore excursions curated with local tour operators debuting exclusively for guests sailing on the inaugural 2020 season of Seven Seas Splendor, and subsequently available on the rest of the fleet in Europe.
July Regent shared details of five new theater performances that will debut on Seven Seas Splendor. From a dueling battle between rock and country musical genres to a story of adventure and romance to a thriller filled with intrigue, these lavishly staged musical productions are all produced by Regent’s theatrical team of accomplished choreographers, writers and directors.
October Regent announced a new globally inspired spa brand originally created for Seven Seas Splendor, and launching fleetwide by jan 2020. Serene Spa & Wellness™ will offer exclusive treatments integrating techniques and ingredients from destinations around the world, creating a tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness that offers restorative treatments and services to soothe both the body and mind.
November Regent revealed 16 new Culinary Arts Kitchen classes that will debut during the 2020 inaugural season on Seven Seas Splendor.
November Regent announced the inaugural Seven Seas Splendor™ senior leadership team. The five talented senior officers will lead 542 crew members and are responsible for ensuring the ship’s guests enjoy an unrivaled, personalized and safe experience.
December Regent announced that world-famous supermodel, glamorous actress, proud mother and successful entrepreneur Christie Brinkley will serve as Godmother to Seven Seas Splendor.
December Regent unveiled details of the breathtaking $5 million art collection to be permanently displayed aboard Seven Seas Splendor.
December To help guests celebrate and toast the new ship, Regent announced an impressive collection of 19 new signature cocktails and eight new gins will be offered exclusively on Seven Seas Splendor™ during her inaugural season.
About Seven Seas Splendor
Seven Seas Splendor is a masterpiece from bow to stern that represents perfected luxury. Currently being built in Ancona, Italy, Seven Seas Splendor will offer her 750 guests the most luxurious accommodations as she sails to the world’s iconic destinations and less-familiar hidden gems. During her inaugural 2020 season, Seven Seas Splendor will sail the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
The all-suite, all-balcony ship features more than 46,000 square-feet of Italian marble – over an acre of marble – and her 375 suites include nearly 52,000 square-feet of balcony space – among the largest balconies at sea. The beautifully appointed suites range from the 307 square-foot Veranda Suite to the lavish 4,443 square-foot Regent Suite.
The ship’s exquisite restaurants include Compass Rose, the largest specialty restaurant at sea featuring an extensive, customizable menu; Pacific Rim, a dramatic Pan-Asian restaurant with a mythical dragon greeting guests; Prime 7, an intimate and elegant steakhouse; Chartreuse, featuring classic French fare with a modern twist; and Sette Mari at La Veranda, serving guests authentic Italian specialties and featuring stunning, over-water alcove seating that jets out over the ocean for an even closer connection to the sea, surrounded on three sides by inspiring, magnificent views.
About Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ modern four-ship fleet – Seven Seas Explorer®, Seven Seas Mariner®, Seven SeasNavigator® and Seven Seas Voyager® – sails to more than 450 iconic and immersive destinations around the world and reflects $150 million in stunning refurbishments over the past three years. Regent will add Seven Seas Splendor™ in fev 2020 as the fleet’s fifth ship and then grow by a sixth ship in 2023. Every luxury is included in Regent voyages, such as all-suite accommodations, round-trip business-class air on intercontinental flights from U.S. and Canada, the largest collection of unlimited shore excursions, entertainment, unlimited internet access, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, gratuities, ground transfers and one-night, pre-cruise hotel packages for guests staying in Conciergelevel suites and higher. For more information please visit www.RSSC.com, call 1-844-4REGENT (1-844-873-2381) or contact a professional travel advisor.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Media Contact
Joe Chabus
Director of Public Relations
305-514-3912
jchabus@rssc.com
