Regent Seven Seas, one of the signature cruise lines in the luxury cruise space, officially launched its latest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, in December. The ship joins the Regent fleet as a sister ship to Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer, two of the premier luxury ships sailing today.
The all-suite ship sails with 746 guests and 548 crew, giving it one of the more generous guest-to-crew ratios in the industry. Aside from an expansive art collection, highlighted by the first Faberge egg to live at sea, the ship comes to market with maybe the deepest suite category of any ship sailing today, particularly one of its size (55,500 gross tons). It also comes to market with a deep roster of culinary choices onboard.
Here’s some of what guests can expect onboard:
Suites
In total, there are 15 different suite categories on Grandeur, ranging from 307 sq. ft. to over 4,400 sq. ft. Here’s a sampling of what’s on offer:
Regent Suite
The top offering on Grandeur is the Regent Suite, which clocks in at $11,000 per night and can host up to six guests. The 4,443 sq. ft. suite is totally reimagined for Grandeur with a new master bathroom concept that includes an in-suite spa, a “jewel-box” shower in the center, heated loungers adjacent to the window wall, and a jetted bathtub.
Nine different types of marble are used in the master bathroom to create the dual vanity units, tub, heated loungers, and the floor and walls. The suite also includes a second, separate full bathroom attached to the guest bedroom along with a half-bathroom. The master bedroom in the Regent suite includes a four-poster bed with a Hästens Vividus mattress.
The Regent Suite’s veranda, which comes in at 1,227 sq. ft. itself, overlooks the bow of the ship, offering 270-degree views.
Regent, known as one of the most inclusive lines at sea, goes above and beyond with inclusion for Regent Suite guests. That $11,000 per night price tag includes first-class air, a dedicated personal butler, a personal car with driver and guide in every port, unlimited spa services in the suite, unlimited laundry and dry cleaning, bed linen, and pillow menu, a selection of suite fragrances, one in-suite caviar service, daily canapes, personalized stationery, shoe-shine service, free WiFi, and more.
Distinctive Suites
Grandeur has four other suites under the Distinctive Suites category. All of the Distinctive Suites include individual butler service
Master Suite
The Master Suite, one of the four Distinctive Suites, comes in at 2,108 sq. ft. and includes two bedrooms, two marble and stone detailed bathrooms, and up to 994 sq. ft. of balcony space. There are four Master Suites in total onboard Grandeur.
Grand Suite
The eight Grand Suites onboard come in at 1,836 sq. ft. each. All include one large bedroom and two bedrooms.
Grandeur Suite
The 16 Grandeur Suites onboard come in at 918 sq. ft., each offering a living room, bedroom, and one-and-a-half bedrooms.
Seven Seas Suite
Grandeur sails with four Seven Seas Suites, each at 814 sq. ft. including 237 sq. ft. of balcony space. All Seven Seas Suites include a spacious bedroom, marble bathroom, and separate living room.
Spacious Suites
Another category of suites, Grandeur’s Spacious Suites includes three separate categories, all with high-end bath soaps and lotions for bathroom amenities, and a personalized mini-bar.
Penthouse Suite
There are 55 Penthouse Suites on Regent spread across the ship’s 10 guest decks. Each Penthouse Suite comes in a 644 sq. ft. including a balcony of up to 194 sq. ft. All the Penthouse Suites include a separate living room from the bedroom and a double sink vanity in the bathroom. Some of the Penthouse Suites do not include a separate bathtub in the bathroom, a feature that some of the lower-level suites do include.
All guests in the Penthouse Suites get dedicated butler service, daily canapés, an in-suite Windows tablet, and a Bose Bluetooth Speaker.
Concierge Suite
The 464 sq. ft. Concierge Suites are highlighted by a custom-crafted Elite Slumber bed that faces a large private balcony. All Concierge Suite guests receive a complimentary pre-cruise hotel package on all bookings.
Superior Suite
The Superior Suite offers 464 sq. ft. of space with a walk-in closet and marble bath.
Deluxe Veranda and Veranda Suites
The lowest level of suites onboard Seven Seas Grandeur are the Deluxe Veranda and Veranda Suites. Each of those comes in at 361 sq. ft. and includes 108 sq. ft. Regent claims them to be the most spacious entry-level suites in luxury cruising.
Dining
Grandeur has eight different dining experiences onboard, ranging from casual to specialty curated menus at some signature restaurants. Aside from the below, Grandeur includes Coffee Connection, a coffee bar that serves specialty drinks pastries, and fruit during the day.
Compass Rose
The ship’s signature restaurant, and the main dining hall, Compass Rose is one of the highlights of the dining aboard Grandeur. The restaurant serves a fully personalized menu under the cover of crystal and wood-edge illuminated trees.
Pacific Rim
Pan-Asian restaurant Pacific Rim is one of several options for dinner outside of Compass Rose. The restaurant. Its entrance is marked by a glass cherry tree, built exclusively for Grandeur. The menu includes Dim Sum, along with some signature appetizers including soft shell crab tempura and duck confit spring rolls.
Prime 7
In the vein of the classic New York steakhouses, Prime 7 offers a menu of USDA Prime and Dr-Aged beef of at least 28 days, including New York Strip, Porterhouse, and Filet Mignons. The menu also includes some traditional starters including Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Classic Steak Tartare, and Clam Chowder.
Chartreuse
Chartreuse, a French restaurant, takes design inspiration from 1925 Paris and the Art Deco movement. Its menu includes some class French dishes that you’d find in a typical French bistro including smoked salmon, beef consommé, seafood, and crème brûlée for dessert.
Culinary Arts Kitchen
While not a traditional dining experience, Seven Seas Grandeur, like its sister ships, offers Regent’s signature Culinary Arts Kitchen, a hands-on dining experience where a chef leads guests in a cooking class, inspired by the prestigious French cooking schools. Dishes are typically chosen based on the region the ship is sailing through.
Spa and Gym
The ship offers a two-room gym, with cardio and weight equipment and views overlooking the ocean outside. The gym is attached via a stairway to the ship’s Serene Spa, which offers some of Regent’s signature spa experiences including its Zero Gravity Wellness Massage and Tahitian Hydration Ritual. The spa also includes an aromatic steam room, sauna, cold room, and outside deck with a lounge area and Jacuzzis.
Itineraries
Starting on Jan. 8, Grandeur will sail a 16-night itinerary from Acapulco into Miami via Central America and the Panama Canal. From there, it will depart on a 10-night Western Caribbean and Mexico sailing. It will then remain in the Caribbean after, sailing both Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings.
In April, Grandeur will head on a transatlantic sailing from New York to Barcelona, where it will start its maiden Mediterranean season.
