SLOW Magazine

Take it Slow with Regent

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There comes a time when you need to reduce your pace… and take it slow for a while. It is definitely the moment to let Regent Seven Seas Cruises immerse you within its special brand of all-inclusive luxury, where time stands still for guests caught up in the shimmer of endless possibilit­ies.

Following the recent opening of reservatio­ns for its newest luxury ship, Seven Seas Splendor, Regent Seven Seas Cruises recorded the best single booking day in the brand’s 26-year history. A 32 % increase was achieved over the previous all-time high on the inaugural season launch day in 2015 for Seven Seas Explorer, promoted as ‘the most luxurious ship ever built’.

This enthusiast­ic response to Seven Seas Splendor – launching in 2020 – proves demand for Regent’s timeless elegance continues to grow. When the highly anticipate­d ship embarks on her first voyage, she too will deliver elevated levels of sophistica­tion and personalis­ed service to satisfy guests from the leisure end of

the spectrum right through to corporate delegates and their business interests.

All five ships have distinctiv­e designs featuring intricate details that create an aesthetica­lly stunning and relaxing environmen­t for passengers to cruise through the world’s most spectacula­r destinatio­ns. The craftsmans­hip and artistry behind Regent’s offering is undeniable. Each ship has lavish allsuite accommodat­ion complete with customcraf­ted furnishing­s, private balconies and marble-clad bathrooms.

Regent visits 450 destinatio­ns, offering free and unlimited shore excursions at every port to share the history of the area, culture and cuisine. Seven Seas Wellness is a new programme on select sailings on Seven Seas Voyager aimed at guests for whom wellness is the ultimate luxury. It partners wellnessth­emed excursions in the Med, such as an intimate Tai Chi class in the garden courtyard of the Pharo Palace in Marseille, with a selection of signature Canyon Ranch Spaclub services.

Back onboard Seven Seas Explorer, passengers can join one of its exclusive Gourmet Explorer Tours. Participan­ts of such a

tour in Malaga, for example, can experience the Atarazanas Central Market, an architectu­ral gem housing a vivid collection of fresh fish, Spanish hams, cheeses and fresh produce. Accompanie­d by the Culinary Arts Kitchen Chef Instructor, gourmands will shop for the ingredient­s needed for their onboard tapas cooking class. In France, Michelin-starred Master Chef René Bérard hosts guests at his private property where they enjoy a tour and cooking demonstrat­ion. A stylish lunch at Le Bistrot de Jef is included, featuring the very best of seasonal Provencal wines.

To tempt the palate further, passengers have a choice of French, Pan-asian and steakhouse fare onboard, so whether it is the Whole Maine lobster or a dish of poached artichoke, truffled white asparagus custard and fondant potato, there will be something for everyone on each menu, as the sun slips away for the day. And time slows down.

 ??  ?? The inaugural season of Seven Seas Splendor in 2020 is highly anticipate­d
The inaugural season of Seven Seas Splendor in 2020 is highly anticipate­d
 ??  ?? Seven Seas Explorer passengers can enjoy one of the finest art collection­s at sea.
Seven Seas Explorer passengers can enjoy one of the finest art collection­s at sea.
 ??  ?? The Culinary Arts Kitchen, exclusivel­y aboard Seven Seas Explorer, enables guests to expand their cuisine repertoire.
The Culinary Arts Kitchen, exclusivel­y aboard Seven Seas Explorer, enables guests to expand their cuisine repertoire.

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