Three decades ago, an ambitious idea became reality — an idea that would change the course of luxury cruising forever. The vision was not only to launch a company, but, more importantly, to build something unrivaled.
Welcome to the story of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.
From the first group of guests we welcomed aboard the twin-hulled Radisson Diamond to those that have witnessed luxury perfected aboard Seven Seas Splendor®, it has been our honor to sail in the company of so many wonderful Seven Seas Society® members. We welcome you to look back with us on 30 years of setting new standards and transforming the luxury cruise industry in the process.
For our wonderful past guests, we hope this peek into our past recalls the many special moments created with us and invite you to share your favorite stories. For those dreaming of sailing with us in the months and years ahead, we hope you’ll be excited, encouraged and inspired by memories shared by those we value most — our family of Regent guests.
We have curated a collection of unique sailings to commemorate this celebratory time in our history. Explore these enhanced 30th Anniversary Voyages, complete with special events and anniversary gifts. If you’re one of our many loyal past guests, enjoy double Seven Seas Society® savings* when you book.
Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Unrivaled Experiences — and look ahead to future journeys together.
AN ERA OF ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY BEGINS
The newly formed Diamond Cruise launches the world’s first twin-hulled cruise ship, the 350-guest Radisson Diamond, and begins European & Caribbean voyages. The ship’s hotel-like ambience and unique features – including all gratuities, in-suite bar set-up, all soft drinks and wine with dinner – are part of her unique offerings. The Diamond features a pair of elegant dining experiences, one of which features a multi-course tasting menu of unique Italian dishes and a staff of professional entertainers who serenade guests with popular Italian songs.
CREATION OF RADISSON SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Seven Seas Cruise Line, with its 180-guest Song of Flower, and Diamond Cruise merge to form Radisson Seven Seas Cruises under the ownership of the Carlson Companies.
SOUTH PACIFIC BOUND
The 320-guest Paul Gauguin enters service with year-round cruises in Tahiti and throughout the South Pacific.
SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR® SETS SAIL
The intimate, all-suite, 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator® joins the fleet, delivering personalized service with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.42.
WORLD'S FIRST ALL-SUITE, ALL-BALCONY SHIP
Seven Seas Mariner® joins the fleet as the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship, with a capacity for only 700 guests, delivering personalized service with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.56.
SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER® LAUNCHES
The 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager joins the fleet, delivering personalized service with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.57.
DAWN OF REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
The fleet is upgraded and all beverages are added to its all-inclusive product offering. Carlson Companies rebrands the line as Regent Seven Seas Cruises® to position it as the luxury seagoing version of its acclaimed Regent Hotels and Resorts brand.
OCEANIA BECOMES SOLE OWNER
Investment firm Apollo Global Management, LLC, along with Oceania Cruises’ original shareholders and management team, announces that it will acquire 100 percent of Regent Seven Seas Cruises from the Carlson Companies.
TRANSACTION COMPLETED
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises are placed under the ownership of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc. (PCH), a corporation controlled by Apollo. The lines remain independent brands, and Oceania Cruises founder Frank Del Rio is named chairman and CEO of PCH, the upscale market leader with more than 6,400 berths.
MAJOR REFURBISHMENT ANNOUNCED
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces a major $40 million refurbishment program for all three of its ships, in addition to the $20 million that has been invested fleetwide over the prior two years. It is announced that a new upscale steakhouse — Prime 7. — will be introduced as part of the refurbishment program.
MAKING WORLD CRUISE HISTORY
For the first time, shore excursions are included in the cruise fare of 35 select voyages. Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager are refitted from top to bottom. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles, respectively, the ships become the industry’s first twin world cruises by a luxury cruise operator.
DEBUT OF CANYON RANCH®
The world-famous Canyon Ranch®, the leading operator of destination health resorts, begins operating the spa, beauty salon, wellness facilities and fitness center onboard the line’s fleet under the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® name. Seven Seas Navigator emerges from a complete refurbishment and makeover.
REDEFINING ALL-INCLUSIVE
FREE Roundtrip Air is included on all voyages, and FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions are expanded to all voyages, becoming a keystone of the company’s all-inclusive product offering. The Paul Gauguin management contract is not renewed, while Seven Seas Voyager departs on the line’s 10th world cruise.
EVEN MORE ALL-INCLUSIVE
The introduction of Concierge-level amenities — including the addition of a FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package to all sailings — signals another boundary-pushing step for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in the all-inclusive product offering.
LONGER GRAND VOYAGES
The company announces a series of Grand Voyages for 2012 that feature longer cruises, offering passengers more in-depth exploration and immersion in faraway places.
20TH ANNIVERSARY REWARD
As a yearlong celebration of the line’s 20th anniversary begins, FREE Land Programs are offered on select voyages for Concierge Suites and higher.
BENEFITS FOR CONCIERGE LEVEL & UP
Guests in suites at Concierge level and above begin to enjoy an enhanced range of benefits, from priority shore excursion and restaurant reservations to FREE WiFi and phone time. They also enjoy FREE Land Programs on select voyages.
‘CIAO’ SETTE MARI AT LA VERANDA
A new onboard dining venue — Sette Mari at La Veranda — debuts across the fleet. It offers a casual, intimate dining experience with authentic antipasti and Italian specialty items paired with distinctive Italian wines.
SHIP REFURBISHMENT CONTINUES
The company announces that Seven Seas Voyager will receive a multi-million-dollar refurbishment at the ship’s scheduled dry dock in October.
NCLH AGREES TO ACQUIRE PCH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. agrees to acquire Prestige Cruise Holdings, the market leader in the upscale cruise segment and parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
NEW BUILD ORDER ANNOUNCED BY NORWEGIAN
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announces it has reached an agreement with Fincantieri of Italy to construct a sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer for its Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand for delivery in 2020.
SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER DEBUTS
JULY 2016
Godmother of the 750-guest, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Explorer, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, officially christens the newest member of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet at a spectacular ceremony in Monte Carlo.
JASON MONTAGUE NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF REGENT
Jason Montague is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
NEW FREE BUSINESS CLASS AIR & FREE UNLIMITED WIFI
Affirming its commitment to providing the most all-inclusive experience in the industry, Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces FREE Business Class Air and FREE Unlimited WiFi on every sailing, for every suite category, fleetwide.
REFURBISHMENT PROGRAM COMPLETE
With the completion of a bow-to-stern upgrade of Seven Seas Mariner, Regent Seven Seas Cruises completes its multi-million-dollar, fleet-wide refurbishment program, elevating the ship to the level of elegance set by Seven Seas Explorer.
KEEL-LAYING CEREMONY MARKS MILESTONE
With the stated goal of perfecting uncompromised luxury on the seas, a keel laying ceremony is held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy to mark a construction milestone for Seven Seas Splendor®.
NEW SHORE EXCURSION INNOVATIONS
In a move that promises greater traveler immersion, Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils Regent Choice Small Group tours and new Go Local tours that allow guests to experience local customs through interacting with the people that live in a myriad of destinations across the world.
THIRD EXPLORER-CLASS SHIP ORDERED
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Italy’s Fincantieri S.p.A. will deliver another cruise ship that will continue to set the standard for defining elegance at sea. With delivery scheduled in late 2023, the new vessel will be a sister ship to the award-winning Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor.
INTRODUCING CAPTAIN SERENA MELANI
Culminating a nearly 30-year career of cruise ship leadership, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces on International Women’s Day, that Serena Melani will be the first woman in cruise industry history to captain a new ocean cruise ship at launch.
SERENE SPA & WELLNESS™ GOES FLEETWIDE
Originally developed for Seven Seas Splendor, Serene Spa & Wellness™ is set to debut across the entirety of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™, empowering guests to embark on a global journey of relaxation on all ships.
SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR MAKES HER DEBUT
After a traditional maritime blessing, Honorary Godmother Christie Brinkley christens the 750-guest, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Splendor. The definition of luxury perfected, the ship features more than 46,000 square-feet of Italian marble and a $5 million curated fine art collection.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS FOR SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR™
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Cuts Steel for the Ship that will Embody A Heritage of Perfection.
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