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Discover the luxury art of Fabergé on display aboard Seven Seas Grandeur and a world of excursions with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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REGENT’S newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur is inspired by the past and reimagined for the future. A sumptuous vessel that elevates ocean cruising to new heights, it also forms part of an exciting partnershi­p with the House of Fabergé, set to usher in a new era for the art of luxury.

At the heart of the Seven Seas Grandeur’s prized, multimilli­on-pound art collection will sit a fabulous pièce de résistance: a one-of-a-kind Fabergé egg, crafted specially to be a permanent exhibit on the ship and named Journey in Jewels.

The exquisite partnershi­p was celebrated at the glittering christenin­g of Seven Seas Grandeur in Miami in December, where the ship’s godmother was unveiled as Sarah Fabergé, the great-granddaugh­ter of Peter Carl Fabergé and founding member of The Fabergé Heritage Council.

It won’t be the only time she steps aboard Seven Seas Grandeur, as Ms Fabergé will also be welcomed on board the ship as an honoured guest for the forthcomin­g Spotlight on Fabergé voyage in July 2024.

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AN INCREDIBLE WORK OF ART

Designed to reflect the beauty of the world’s oceans, with the rippling waves to represent Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ heritage of luxury and perfection, the Journey in Jewels egg sits atop a pedestal of ocean greens, turquoise and pearl. Each wave is designed with deep blues lightening into an ocean spray, characteri­sed by pristine white pearls.

Sitting on this three-tiered foundation, Journey in Jewels takes inspiratio­n from the vaunted 1913 Winter Egg, created by Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé as a gift for Tsarina Maria Feodorovna from Tsar Nicholas II. Fabergé was founded in 1842, and it was Peter Carl Fabergé who began the legacy of the ingenious and artful Fabergé eggs. He created 50 such objets d’art for the Romanov family in Russia between 1885 and 1916. Today, Fabergé honours that craftsmans­hip and heritage by creating original pieces that capture the elegance and excellence of the past, and celebrate the creativity and colour of the future.

With Journey in Jewels, a Fabergé egg is on permanent exhibition at sea for the first time. Not only nly will this bring the timeless ess beauty of Fabergé to discerning guests, it also o seals Seven Seas Grandeur’s place in the rich history of Fabergé. bergé.

DESTINATIO­NS ENJOYED ON EXCURSION

While the entire Seven Seas fleet’s interior beauty may make you want to stay and enjoy it while you can, the included shore excursions are what sets travelling with Regent apart. Whether travelling on Grandeur, Explorer, Splendor, Navigator, Voyager or Mariner, they ensure you get better acquainted with each destinatio­n during your voyage.

Take Japan in the Springtime,

departing in March 2025, for example, which h gives travellers­travelle theth opportunit­y to see the best of the East for themselves. After departing Tokyo, the first stop is Kyoto. You’ll see Japan’s ancient temples and towering castles before moving to Seoul, South Korea.

Ancient and modern meet in Seoul, where there’ll be the option of a Grand Tour or to keep it low key at the folk villages and markets. Then to Shanghai, China, and a visit that can include anything from river cruises to shadow boxing, acrobatics to massages.

With their Cape Town to Rio trip, crossing the Atlantic in 2025, days will be spent in Namibia and Saint Helena where the treasures to uncover are

Wherever you want to visit, and whatever you want to see... there’s a voyage for you

many. many Meet the wild horses of Luderitz, Luder go sightseein­g in Swakopmund, Swak or watching for the wirebirds wireb in Jamestown.

Then, Th upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro, Jane excursions range from a serene seren afternoon spent in the Botanical Bota Gardens to a thrilling few hours hour on Copacabana Beach.

Or how about a glorious cruise around arou the Caribbean, taking in all the greatest hits from St Lucia and Barbados Barb to Bonaire and Aruba? This T 17-night trip includes an overnight ove stay in Bermuda’s Royal Naval Nav Dockyard and calls at Gustavia, Gu St Barts, the bustling Castries Ca in St Lucia, Bridgetown in Barbados Ba and St George’s in Grenada. Gr You’ll also visit the colourful co capital of Bonaire, Kralendijk, Kr the glorious pastelcolo­ured co Willemstad in Curacao, and an the small town of Oranjestad on pretty Aruba. And, for those who’d w rather r set sail from British shores, sh the t Savour Europe no-fly charter is i for you. You’ll spend your 10-night journey discoverin­g the wonders of Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris, guided by experts who can recommend the very best of each city, whether picturesqu­e Dutch windmills or the best shopping in Paris.

And the best part of these countless little adventures facilitate­d by Regent? They’re included and unlimited across every region in the world. Whatever your interests, from the history found at hundreds of Unesco World Heritage Sites to the beauty of lives lived many miles from what you know, and experience­d through local food, music and art... you’ll encounter it during your travels.

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 ?? ?? ELEGANCE AND EXCELLENCE: Journey in Jewels takes its inspiratio­n from the Winter Egg of 1913
ELEGANCE AND EXCELLENCE: Journey in Jewels takes its inspiratio­n from the Winter Egg of 1913
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MOUNTAIN VIEW: Christ the Redeemer looks down over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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PARADISE BOUND: lose yourself in the blissful embrace of St. Barths

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