Regent Seven Seas Cruises, widely regarded as the epitome of luxury ocean travel, recently celebrated the grand reveal of its latest jewel: Seven Seas Grandeur, “A Heritage of Perfection.” Described by Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as “breathtaking,” to which I can attest, having sailed on this spectacular ship, it stands as a testament to refined style, matchless elegance, and captivating beauty.
Designed by the award-winning Studio, DADO, and constructed by premier shipbuilder Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, the ship is a masterpiece that embodies luxury travel at sea.
Prior to the first sailing, Sommer said, “Seven Seas Grandeur is the most anticipated new luxury ship to set sail this year, an achievement made possible through the combined craftsmanship and exquisite eye for design excellence by Studio DADO and Fincantieri, who together with our team at Regent, have delivered a truly remarkable work of art.”
“Each feature of this ship is more jaw-dropping than the last, from the world-class collection of art and tantalizing epicurean experiences, to the lavishly designed suites, restaurants, bars, and lounges. Seven Seas Grandeur sets a new standard for service and comfort in the travel industry, and we are delighted to present this incredible new ship to discerning travelers as they explore the world with Regent,” he continued.
The maiden season of Seven Seas Grandeur, under the command of Captain Luciano Montesanto, treated guests to Caribbean exploration, two transits of the Panama Canal, as well as an itinerary sailing the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. The inaugural season sailed back across the Atlantic from New York to Barcelona in March of last year to explore the Mediterranean in summer 2024.
Seven Seas Grandeur witnessed the colors of fall in Canada and New England in September and October, then finally culminated a luxurious year of travel by exploring more of the Caribbean to close out 2024.
With a gross tonnage of 55,500, a crew of 548 staff, and a capacity for only 746 guests, the ship has one of the highest space- and staff-to-guest ratios in the industry, ensuring guest needs and wants are swiftly attended to.
As with all Regent Seven Seas Cruises, unlimited complimentary shore excursions are available in every port, making it the only truly all-inclusive cruise line. Voyage fares also include round-trip business-class air on intercontinental flights from the U.S. and Canada.
The ship boasts 15 accommodation categories ranging between 307 square feet to more than 4,443 square feet with online virtual tours of each available. This includes the lavish $11,000-a-night Regent Suite, contemporary Distinctive Suites, and beautifully appointed Spacious Suites that are all designed to evoke an elevated, residential feel.
It features gourmet cuisine in a range of specialty restaurants and al-fresco dining venues, fine wines and spirits, entertainment, unlimited internet access, free valet laundry, gratuities, ground transfers, and one-night pre-cruise hotel packages for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.
The ship’s dining experiences offer guests an unrivaled culinary journey, including its five specialty restaurants with 130 new dishes created exclusively for Seven Seas Grandeur. In addition, the culinary experience is enhanced with reimagined designs for signature restaurants Compass Rose, Prime 7, Chartreuse, and La Veranda.
For guests looking to broaden their culinary skills, the ship’s Culinary Arts Kitchen offers hands-on classes, special demonstrations, and more in a professional-grade culinary teaching facility led by highly experienced chefs. A wide curriculum of classes are inspired by the global destinations explored by the entire Regent fleet and include lessons in French food and wine, the meat and seafood of New Zealand, and tastes of the Pacific Northwest.
Guests can also indulge in four new extraordinary productions: Pasión, Ignite the Night, Marauder’s Ball, and ICONS. These shows feature world-class performers, breathtaking choreography, and the flair of Grammy Award winners and acclaimed Broadway directors, all promising unforgettable moments on board.
The ship’s Serene Spa & Wellness experience takes luxury to the next level, offering exclusive spa treatments with indulgent options, such as an amber and quartz crystal bed and a Zero Gravity Wellness Massage.
Seven Seas Grandeur is even home to a 1,600-piece art collection, featuring a custom-designed masterpiece – Journey in Jewels, which is the first Fabergé Egg to permanently reside at sea. The ship has Regent’s first digital art tour, Art Experience, accessible through the new Regent Mobile App. Notable works include pieces by Picasso, a custom-made bronze and hand-cast glass Bonsai Cherry Tree sculpture, and “The Enchanted Tree,” a 40-foot-tall, handwoven tapestry by renowned Brazilian artist Walter Goldfarb.
As Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrates 30 years, the Seven Seas Grandeur experience has emerged as the epitome of the cruise line’s commitment to extreme luxury.
Some or all of the accommodations, experiences, and services detailed in this article may have been provided or arranged at no cost to accommodate this review, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.
Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand strategist and analyst who reports on cultural shifts and trends as well as noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers and innovators across all categories, both B2C and B2B. This includes field experts and thought leaders, brands, products, services, destinations and events. Connect with her at www.TheLuxeList.com and LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/
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