Dear Travel Partner,
Today, we are very excited to announce the
next chapter in Regent RSSC Luxury Cruises Europe' history. We have entered into
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 2026.
At 54,000 gross-registered tons and
accommodating just 738 guests, Seven Seas Explorer will be the
largest vessel in the Regent RSSC Luxury Cruises Europe fleet. The ship will
boast one of the highest space ratios and staff-to-guest ratios ever
seen in modern cruise ship design enabling us to deliver the highly
personalized service and extraordinary experience that your clients have
come to expect from Regent.
This new ship order is part of our
disciplined growth strategy to expand our footprint in the luxury market.
Since we purchased the Regent RSSC Luxury Cruises Europe brand in, our
ships have sailed full with industry-leading yields. We believe that now
is the right time to expand our fleet as many of you and our loyal
guests have asked us for a greater array of itineraries. Additionally,
you have proven that there is pent-up demand for a new Regent ship. With
theSeven Seas Explorer, our overall fleet capacity will grow
nearly 40 percent, making Regent RSSC Luxury Cruises Europe the world's largest
luxury cruise line.
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 and timeless design.
The moment our guests step onboard Seven
Seas Explorer, 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 Seven Seas Explorer will
be announced in the coming months so please stay tuned.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you
for your tremendous support over the years. As we look toward the future
and the evolution of Regent RSSC Luxury Cruises Europe, we know that our success
will flourish as a result of our mutual partnerships and the powerful
value proposition of providing the Most Inclusive Luxury Cruise
Experience in the world.