Guests will have the extraordinary opportunity to sit front and center as celebrated journalist, analyst and author Gwen Ifill joins the voyage. Always thought-provoking, gracious and dynamic, Ifill will discuss her role as Moderator and Managing Editor of the Peabody Award-winning political affairs program Washington Week, her post as a senior correspondent for The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and her acclaimed new book, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.

FRONTLINE is America’s longest running investigative documentary series on television and executive producer and founder David Fanning will join Public Television at Sea for the first time in 2009. Under Fanning’s guidance, FRONTLINE has received every major award for broadcast journalism, including 39 Emmys and 13 Peabodys.

In addition, Charlie Cook, one of Washington’s top political authorities, returns to Public Television at Sea to share his considerable experience and insight. Guests may participate in interactive panel discussions and mingle with Gwen, David, Charlie and other guests at private cocktail receptions and dinners. Public Television at Sea participants receive special access to unique events not available on other cruise lines or travel programs.

To be included in these exclusive events, please request that the Public Television at Sea program be added to your reservation..

Lecturer lineup subject to change.

The Regent Festival is a celebration of Regent style and The Regent Experience^SM. It is a chance to dive in-depth into the food, wine, theater and dance that are so essential to your luxury experience. Celebrate with members of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, an organization dedicated to the finest in vocal cabaret performances.

Guest line-up subject to change.

A song invites "Come to the Cabaret My Friend," and here's your chance when the Mabel Mercer Foundation joins us for a musical exploration featuring musical revues with some of New York's top Cabaret stars. Classic songs from American musical theater and some European treats as well are performed in intimate cabaret venues and there's plenty of time to mingle with the performers . It's a delight when Regent Seven Seas and the Mabel Mercer Foundation team up to present great music and great destinations on this Spotlight cruise.

Guests will have the extraordinary opportunity to sit front and center as celebrated journalist, analyst and author Gwen Ifill joins the voyage. Always thought-provoking, gracious and dynamic, Ifill will discuss her role as Moderator and Managing Editor of the Peabody Award-winning political affairs program Washington Week, her post as a senior correspondent for The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and her acclaimed new book, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.

FRONTLINE is America’s longest running investigative documentary series on television and executive producer and founder David Fanning will join Public Television at Sea for the first time in 2009. Under Fanning’s guidance, FRONTLINE has received every major award for broadcast journalism, including 39 Emmys and 13 Peabodys.

In addition, Charlie Cook, one of Washington’s top political authorities, returns to Public Television at Sea to share his considerable experience and insight. Guests may participate in interactive panel discussions and mingle with Gwen, David, Charlie and other guests at private cocktail receptions and dinners. Public Television at Sea participants receive special access to unique events not available on other cruise lines or travel programs.

To be included in these exclusive events, please request that the Public Television at Sea program be added to your reservation..

Lecturer lineup subject to change.

Since its inception in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has been dedicated to preserving and passing on the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts. Not only have Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Le Cordon Bleu partnered to offer Signatures, the first and only permanent Le Cordon Bleu restaurants at sea, but they have also created Le Cordon Bleu Workshops. During the workshops, Le Cordon Bleu chefs will provide an introduction to the art of French cooking.

This exclusive, hands-on experience is limited in numbers. Guests will take part in three intensive two-hour workshops during the voyage.  The workshops include fascinating cooking demonstrations detailing the preparation and presentation of French cuisine, and updated for contemporary tastes.  Guests will also discover the secrets and techniques of world-renowned chefs, and participate in preparing selections from the ship's own Le Cordon Bleu menus.  A dinner with the Le Cordon Bleu Chef will be organized during the voyage, and a graduation ceremony and dinner will take in Signatures Restaurant. Graduates will receive their own chef's apron and hat, a tea towel, a special Le Cordon Bleu cookbook of classic recipes, and a certificate of participation. Program Fare: $499 per person