Regent Seven Seas Cruises has commenced construction on Seven Seas Prestige, with the vessel’s steel-cutting ceremony recently taking place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Venice, Italy.
Besides Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the ceremony attendee list included Harry Sommer, president and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Patrik Dahlgren, executive vice president, vessel operations, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Francesco Semeraro, senior vice president of hotel operations, Regent Seven Seas Cruises; and Alberico Trivellone, senior vice president, newbuild and refurbishment, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, and Marco Lunardi, shipyard director of the Marghera yard, were in attendance as representatives for Fincantieri.
Seven Seas Prestige will have a gross tonnage of 77,000 and host up to 850 guests. The ship will introduce new soon-to-be-announced innovations, such as the "reinvention" of the palatial Regent Suite, new accommodation categories, new dining experiences and more. Set to be delivered in 2026, the ship will be the first of two Prestige-Class ships, the line’s first new ship class in 10 years.
Sailing to over 550 destinations globally, the line provides unlimited included shore excursions, gourmet cuisine in specialty restaurants and open-air venues, fine wines and spirits, in-suite liquor and mini-bar replenished daily, entertainment, spa facilities, unlimited Wi-Fi, valet laundry, gratuities, and a one-night pre-cruise hotel in concierge suites and above, all as part of the “All-Inclusive Cruise Fare.” Guests may also upgrade to the “Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare” to receive flights—with the ability to choose their preferred air class, including first, business, premium economy and economy—transfers between airport and ship, and Blacklane private executive chauffer service.
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