Further details about Seven Seas Explorer released

A rendering of Seven Seas Explorer

Further details have been released about Seven Seas Explorer, the latest vessel from Regent Seven Seas Cruises due to come into service in summer 2016.

The ship will offer a meticulous level of craftsmanship together with lavish detailing. The main atrium lobby will feature a circular inlaid marble floor and will act as the heart of the ship. Twin etched glass staircases will draw the eye upwards towards a crystal chandelier.

The vessel will see a new category of suite introduced named the Regent Suite. This two-bedroom suite comes complete with an in-room spa retreat - a first at sea with a personal sauna, steam room and treatment area. The suite also features an outdoor, glass-enclosed sitting area known as the Vista Garden. Here guests can enjoy unobstructed 270-degree views over the ship’s bow and toward the horizon.

Several dining venues are planned for the vessel. Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ signature steakhouse Prime 7 will be added and will host a new décor of dark purple hues silver accents and plush leather seating, reminiscent of a London private member club.

Compass Rose, the main dining room, will receive a new contemporary and sophisticated look complimented with a cascading aqua-blue chandelier.

Chic Italian Riviera-inspired La Veranda on deck 11 will offer casual indoor and al-fresco dining whilst  La Veranda, the buffet restaurant on-board, will offer 270-degree ocean views. This venue will transform in the evening into Sette Mari at La Veranda, an elegant fine dining restaurant for dinner.

The two-tiered Constellation Theatre with a 694-seat capacity will offer a variety of cabaret-style seating together with cocktail tables.

The Observation Lounge will be inspired by the opulence and indulgences of the Roaring Twenties and will feature a colour palette of rich silver, gold, black and white hues. The lounge will benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows and will feature a crystal chandelier above the dance floor.

Explorer Lounge will offer more of a country club vibe with rich mahogany wood columns, comfortable leather chairs, deep blue fabrics and sumptuous flooring. 

Graham Sadler, managing director for Regent Seven Seas Cruises UK, said “We’ve set a high benchmark for Seven Seas Explorer, not only to build a ship that far outshines the current standard in luxury cruising, but to design a ship that will be recognized industry-wide as the most luxurious ship ever.”

The 56,000 gross ton Seven Seas Explorer will have a capacity of just 750 guests and will set sail on its inaugural voyage on 20 July 2016 from Monte Carlo. Reservations for Seven Seas Explorer’s maiden voyage and inaugural season open 19 January 2015 exclusively for Seven Seas Society members and will become widely available starting 4 February.

Back in December 2014 renderings of the new ship together with a teaser video were released.

Renderings of what the ship is expected to look like both inside and out can be found over at World of Cruising.



(Photo credit to Regent Seven Seas Cruises)

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils Explorer renderings

Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the first renderings of its new ship, Seven Seas Explorer to accompany a new microsite they have just launched to showcase the vessel.

A rendering of Regent Seven Seas Cruises Explorer

Seven Seas Explorer will be launched in the summer of 2016 and will be the most luxurious ship Regent Seven Seas Cruises has ever built. Explorer will accommodate up to 750 guests and will be an all-suite all-balcony vessel.

The microsite will be updated with details of the ship, imagery and progress on the shipbuilding development. There will also be updates on the public space and suite designs, the on-board amenities, the new itineraries and other new elements as they are revealed.

The microsite launch also coincides with the release of a new video that sets the elegant tone for Seven Seas Explorer.

Reservations for Seven Seas Explorer’s maiden voyage and inaugural season open on 19 January 2015 exclusively for Seven Seas Society members, and become widely available from 11 February.

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Regent Announce "Most Luxurious" New Ship

Luxury all-inclusive line Regent Seven Seas has signed a definitive contract with Italy's Fincantieri shipyard to build "the most luxurious cruise ship in the era of modern cruising." The new all-suite, all-balcony ship will be named Seven Seas Explorer with delivery scheduled for Summer 2016.

At 54,000 gross-registered tons and accommodating just 738 guests, Seven Seas Explorer will be the largest vessel in the Regent fleet. The ship will also boast one of the highest space ratios and staff-to-guest ratios ever seen in modern cruise ship design, in keeping with the company's high levels of personalised service and individual experiences.

 
The new ship order is also part of Regent's growth strategy in the luxury market since 2008. Seven Seas Explorer will feature spacious and sophisticated designer suites, ultra-elegant public areas, a wide-range of dining options with six gourmet restaurants, an expansive Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Regent's signature nine-deck atrium, the two-story Explorer Theater and many other amenities all created with the personality, warmth and soul of classic, timeless design.

In their press release about the new release, Regent insisted: "The moment our guests step on board, they'll know they have arrived somewhere special. The use of exotic stones and polished woods, designer furniture, rich fabrics and sophisticated lighting combined with what promises to be a museum-quality eclectic art collection will clearly position Seven Seas Explorer as the new standard in luxury cruising."

Further details about the new vessel will be announced in the coming months.

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