Luxury Cruise and Land Industry News Blog

Press Release Published on: January 19, 2009

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has completed the first phase of its most ambitious refurbishment program ever. The line’s 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner completed dry-docks just in time to debut on their 2009 World Cruises. The refurbishment program cost approximately $40 million -- the largest investment on existing tonnage ever by RSSC. The ships’ public spaces feature new furnishings, carpeting and accents.

“Both ships have never looked better, they are nothing short of stunning,” said Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Seven Seas Voyager and Mariner each set the benchmark for ultra-luxury cruising when they were introduced. They are now setting new standards and are now undoubtedly the most beautiful vessels in the industry.”

Highlights of the refurbishment on both ships include the creation of Prime 7, a steak and seafood restaurant; the re-design of lounges and public rooms to create more spacious areas for relaxation; the creation of new lounge and dining areas around the Pool Grill; new carpeting, wallpaper, upholstery, light fixtures, and drapes in most public areas and guest suite accommodations; more casual dining options with the installation of a pizza oven and ice cream bar; and the addition of an extended coffee and snack bar area on Seven Seas Voyager, similar to the Coffee Connection on Seven Seas Mariner.

Reaction to the new look and feel of the ships has been positive from guests and travel agents alike, according to RSSC. Members of RSSC’s newly formed Regent Seven Seas Council, comprised of the line’s top-producing travel agents, last week visited Seven Seas Voyager in Los Angeles. “I have always sold RSSC to my clients with confidence,” said Greg Nacco of Cruise Specialists, a council member. “But now, with the recent refurbishment and the free shore excursions, I am even more passionate about the product. We’ve had a number of clients already return from their cruises raving about the changes.” The second phase of the refurbishment program, a similar makeover for Seven Seas Navigator, is scheduled to take place in April 2010.

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