Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be launching its newest and highly anticipated ship, Seven Seas Splendor in February 2020, with limited suites still available for her coveted inaugural season. Lisa Pile, Vice President, General Manager at Regent Seven Seas Cruises shares Seven Seas Splendor’s seven firsts for the brand, and why the remarkable ship will perfect luxury.
“With Seven Seas Splendor, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has raised the bar for luxury ocean travel. We are excited to be delivering a ship that exhibits the highest level of elegance, from lavish marble finishes to one-of-a-kind artworks proudly displayed throughout. She is truly a masterpiece, and we can’t wait for our guests to be able to experience what makes a voyage with Regent an unrivalled experience – with our all-inclusive, personalised offering being second to none,” said Pile.
“We are inviting guests to join us for one of Seven Seas Splendor’s 2020 itineraries to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Mediterranean, where they will be some of the first in the world to experience these seven exclusive initiatives,” she added.
Seven Seas Splendor’s Seven Firsts:
1. Speciality Coffee with Extra Sunshine
Fleet favourite, Coffee Connection, is being expanded with a new al fresco seating area, allowing guests to savour their custom coffee creations and delectable pastries while enjoying a sun-kissed morning or afternoon with a calm ocean breeze.
“As nations that are known for being home to coffee connoisseurs, as well as lovers of the outdoors, we are sure that the new al fresco seating area at Coffee Connection is sure to be a hit with our Australian and New Zealand guests,” said Pile.
2. The New Flavour of Luxury – Destination Menus
The newest Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship will elevate the cruise line’s legendary cuisine with destination dishes to be served during lunch at La Veranda that bring aboard local ingredients and culinary traditions from the exotic destinations where Seven Seas Splendor is sailing.
“La Veranda features a variety of delectable selections to chose from morning, noon and night. With Seven Seas Splendor taking in a raft of unique ports as part of her itineraries, guests will have the opportunity to truly taste the flavours of the world both onboard and ashore – from Mexican delights in Cabo San Lucas to Spanish Paella in Barcelona – your tastebuds are sure to be tantalised,” Pile commented.
3. Dine Over Sea at Sette Mari
Enjoy the authentic Mediterranean flavours of Sette Mari in stunning, over-water alcove seating. Jetting out over the ocean for an even closer connection to the sea and surrounded on three sides by inspiring, magnificent views, guests will never forget this brand-new dining experience.
“One of my personal ‘must-do’s for when I’ll be aboard Seven Seas Splendor next year. The new over-water alcove seating at Sette Mari at La Veranda will see guests seated out over the water for an even closer connection to the sea, surrounded by stunning panoramic views. I’ll certainly be sampling some Tuscan wine, that will be perfectly paired with new dishes such as Spice-Crusted Tuna Steak with Braised Endive, Polenta and Salmoriglio – divine,” said Pile.
4. The New Most Luxurious Residence at Sea
Building on the renowned reputation of sister-ship Seven Seas Explorer’s Regent Suite, Splendor’s preeminent accommodation perfects elegance with a US$200,000 Hastens hand-crafted bed and a 30% larger master bath and in-suite spa, with a stunning new floor-to-ceiling ocean-view shower. There’s also a Treesse mini-pool spa placed on the front balcony, providing incredible views from dawn to dusk.
“The Regent Suite onboard Seven Seas Splendor is the crown jewel in Regent’s accommodation offering, with no expense spared to ensure that we are providing our guests with the most luxurious residence at sea. The Regent Suite is the largest suite to ever be built on a luxury cruise ship – boasting 412 square-metres of beauty and comfort – making the Regent Suite nearly twice as large as the average Australian home, and 20 times larger than the average cruise ship stateroom. Guests can enjoy their personal in-suite sauna and steam room, unobstructed 270-degree views over the ships bow and a 120 square-metre wraparound veranda, to name but of few of the suites features,” Pile remarked.
5. Brand New Culinary Creations, Made by You
With 18 individual cooking stations, the Culinary Arts Kitchen on board Seven Seas Splendor will offer a range of 20 new culinary classes teaching professional techniques and recipes by master chef instructors. New classes vary from teaching seven methods to prepare seafood, to exploring emerging fusion cuisines from around the world.
“The Culinary Arts Kitchen is where our guests can let out their inner foodie in an environment reminiscent of the most prestigious cooking schools in the world. Due to the small class sizes, guests will enjoy personalised, hands-on instruction. Example class themes include something for all tastes and skill levels, from mastering crowd pleasing brunch recipes, to embarking on a culinary safari around the diverse countries of Africa,” she said.
6. Explore New Tastes
Exclusive to the inaugural season of Seven Seas Splendor are the new Gourmet Explorer Tours, delivering one-of-a-kind epicurean adventures. Guests can choose from a variety of tours that take them to local markets to find exotic spices and allow them to sample delicious wines at breath-taking estates, or savour gourmet meals expertly prepared by locally renowned chefs.
“Our Gourmet Explorer Tours are designed to deliver bespoke epicurean adventures to our guests, with tours having been personally crafted by Regent’s Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Enrichment, Kathryn Kelly. More information on specific Gourmet Explorer Tours will be announced later this year, so be sure to keep as eye out as spaces tend to book fast,” said Pile.
7. First Woman Captain to Launch a Brand New Cruise Ship
On 8 March, 2019 – International Women’s Day – Regent Seven Seas Cruises proudly announced that Captain Serena Melani will take the helm of Seven Seas Splendor, making her the first woman in cruise industry history to captain a new cruise ship.
“This is a first that I’m particularly proud of. Captain Serena has been with RSSC since 2010, and is definitely a trailblazer in the cruise industry – where she is admired by guests and crew alike. She has been very hands-on with the development of Seven Seas Splendor, having spent much of this year at the shipyard in Italy where she is being built, collaborating with the engineers and designers to ensure the ship’s form and function is perfect,” said Pile.
Seven Seas Splendor will sail through some of the most desirable destinations in the world including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and North America, with her inaugural sailing expedition departing Barcelona on 6 February, 2020.Want to be in the luxury travel know? Subscribe to our free eNewsletter here to keep up to date with everything in the luxury travel industry.
