A festive, luxury cruise during the holiday season — over Christmas, Hannukah or New Year’s Eve — is often cherished by travelers. Beautifully decked out with holiday decor, the ships resemble magical wonderlands at sea. And through 2027, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will set sail on 12 such holiday voyages.
Holiday-style entertainment will range from musical performances to dazzling cabaret shows. Plus, the ships will offer themed trivia nights. And of course, Christmas and Hanukkah religious services will be conducted on board too.
As for food and drinks, guests will also discover an all-inclusive Epicurean Perfection experience. On tap are delectable feasts, curated holiday dishes and specialty beverages.
“Guests will be immersed in the festive spirit from the moment they step on board,” says Jason Montague, Regent Seven Seas’ chief luxury officer. “From magnificent Christmas trees in the atrium to festive floral arrangements, an exquisite hand-crafted gingerbread village and a breathtaking display for the lighting of the menorah, there will be a celebratory sight around every corner.”
Delicious Holiday Dining
Wondering what the onboard holiday season menus will entail? Here’s a sneak peek.
Menus: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Look for Regent Seven Seas‘ Christmas Eve menus to feature European-themed dishes,” says Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus Travel. “Think Scandinavian gravlax, German Christmas goose and English Christmas pudding.”
Next up, the special Christmas Day Gala Menu will feature American-inspired dishes. So, guests will discover Christmas gumbo duck, burrata-truffle risotto and roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing.
In addition, one can splurge with a holiday dessert. “How about a yummy slice of pumpkin pie,” asks Steudle? “Or go with European tradition and order the Christmas panettone pudding.”
Pre- and post-Christmas Day Gala, a specially crafted cranberry “Santa Clausmopolitan” and eggnog will be available in every onboard bar.
New Year’s Eve Gala Menu
As for the New Year’s Eve Gala Menu, look for European-style dishes. For instance, luxury cruisers will savor apple and goat cheese tarte tatin. Or alternatively, how about sauteed foie gras with honey, figs and brioche?
That might be followed by surf and turf with beef tenderloin and lobster tail. A classic baked Alaska is the perfect way to conclude the meal.
Holiday Cruises: New Year’s Eve
Regent Seven Seas will also help guests celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special Champagne experience. Plus, the Coffee Connection on all voyages will be the spot to secure seasonal specialty coffees and hot chocolate.
There’s Still Time! 2025 Festive Holiday Cruises
So, now that we’ve put you in the holiday mood, “definitely contact one of our personal travel planners to get you on your way to a festive season cruise,” says Pavlus‘ Steudle. “We’re here to assist with the best pricing and great service, always without any service fee.”
Here’s a potpourri of the festive voyage options!
1. “Sojourn to Oz” – December 12, 2025
Ready to go later this year? The746-guest Seven Seas Explorer will sail a 16-night “Sojourn to Oz” holiday voyage. It will depart from Bali (Benoa), Indonesia, to Sydney, Australia, on December 12, 2025.
Good news is that 32 shore excursions are included in the guest’s cruise fare.
First calling at Lombok and Komodo, Indonesia. Eco-adventurers can view Komodo dragons in the wild.
Then the cruise continues through the Timor Sea to Darwin, Australia, for an overnight stay. We’d head out for the complimentary “Jumping Crocodile Cruise” excursion, a light half-day activity outing.
Jumping Crocs, Fabulous Beach
Guests will venture by motorcoach into the tropical wetlands. This eco-area is the place to spot unique animals and plants. Boarding a river vessel, they’ll cruise along the Adelaide River.
What’s special? This river is home to “jumping crocs.” Yes, toothy, full-grown adult crocodiles spontaneously leap out of the water. Sometimes that’s by as much as their body length!
Seven Seas Explorer will then sail along Australia’s picturesque east coast to Cairns. That’s a major gateway for Great Barrier Reef activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, beach play and helicopter rides.
During this holiday cruise, guests might also take a luxury high-speed catamaran cruise to Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays. That destination is often voted among the places with the world’s top 10 beaches.
Holiday Cruise: Australia’s Shores
Regent Seven Seas’ guests will also enjoy an overnight stay in Airlie Beach, Australia. On December 25, Christmas Day, the ship will be in Brisbane, Australia, home to both a spectacular riverfront and lush gardens.
Finally, the voyage will end with two days in Sydney, Australia.
At press time, fares for this 2025 holiday season cruise started at $12,799 per person, double occupancy. “Again, give us a call if we can assist you in securing a spot on this upcoming holiday voyage,” says Pavlus’ Steudle. “It sounds fabulous.”
2. “South American Splendor” – December 17, 2025
Why not spend Christmas Day at the beautiful beach resort of Punta del Este in Uruguay? Travelers can do so on an 11-night “South American Splendor” voyage of the 746-passenger Seven Seas Splendor.
Departing December 17, 2025, the voyage will sail from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This captivating South American sojourn explores the tropical beauty of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
It offers some fascinating shoreside activities. Guests can visit the stunning former pirate hideaway, Ilha Grande, Brazil. They’ll have opportunities to explore the equally breathtaking Ilhabela, and charming Santos, Porto Belo and Rio Grande, all in Brazil.
Then it’s on to Uruguay’s Punta del Este and its capital city, Montevideo, before culminating the journey in fashionable Buenos Aires.
With up to 28 included shore excursions, guests can look forward to exploring Santos and its extraordinary Botanical Garden. “That’s the world’s largest beachfront garden” explains Pavlus‘ Steudle.
“The garden’s orchidarium houses more than 100 flower species,” she adds. “In addition, visitors entering the garden’s aviary will view colorful macaws, toucans and parrots.”
Holiday Fun: Gaucho and Tango
On this festive holiday itinerary, cruisers might also choose to experience the gaucho life on a local estancia in Rio Grande. Or it’s lovely to hear melodies of the tango rise from the milongas along San Telmo’s cobbled streets in Buenos Aires.
At press time, fares for this South American journey started at $7,799 per person, double occupancy. Contact a friendly personal travel planner today for the best pricing and top-notch service (with no service fee).
3. “World Holiday Spectacular” – December 19, 2025
Another holiday season 2025 option? It’s the “World Holiday Spectacular,” a 21-night sailing from Barcelona, Spain, to Cape Town, South Africa. The 698-passenger Seven Seas Voyager will depart December 19, 2025.
What’s appealing about this holiday voyage? It extends over both the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. So, for travelers seeking to escape the stress of holidays at home, it’s highly appealing. One can just relax and enjoy the season, while going ashore at some amazing, exotic locales.
Holiday Cruise: Itinerary Highlights
During a port call at Cadiz, Spain, guests can venture to Seville. Guests will also go ashore at Arrecife and Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands.
Then, the ship sails to Mindelo, Cape Verde; Dakar, Senegal; and Banjul, The Gambia, one of Africa’s smallest cities. Next, the ship continues to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; Sekondi, Ghana; and Lome, Togo.
Finally, guests will go ashore at Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, as well as Namibia‘s unspoiled Walvis Bay. Guests will disembark in Cape Town.
Guests have a choice of 86 included shore excursions. Among them is a seal and pelican cruise where dolphins play beside the boat in Namibia’s famed Walvis Bay Lagoon. Also, cruisers might marvel at the impressive Boca do Inferno blowhole on Sao Tome.
Or they might explore the village-like atmosphere of Gambia’s capital Banjul. Two top “must see” sites there are the 19th century architecture in MacCarthy Square and the landmark King Fahad Mosque with its twin minarets.
But There’s More…
4. “Felices Fiestas” – December 13, 2026, on Seven Seas Prestige
Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 holiday season, guests can look forward to six themed itineraries. One of those is the 14-night “Felices Fiestas” inaugural voyage of the 822-guest Seven Seas Prestige.
Departing December 13, 2026, the ultra-luxury line’s newest ship will sail from Barcelona to Miami, FL. Calls will include Malaga, Spain; the Portuguese island of Funchal (Madeira); and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
This new ship has a new Azure specialty dining venue (see photo above). Food-wise, creative dishes will reflect the flavors from Morocco, Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel and Lebanon. Travelers also will discover a mezza-style dining concept that encourages sharing of dishes.
With several days at sea crossing the Atlantic Ocean, travelers on this voyage will have an opportunity to experience the new ship before others.
Not surprisingly, the top Regent Suite and Skyview Suites are “sold out.” That said, luxurious 609-square-foot Penthouse Suites are still showing availability. Fares for those at press time began at $11,899 per person, double occupancy.
“Talk as soon as possible with your personal travel planner to learn about this and any other accommodations options for this inaugural sailing,” says Steudle.
5. Holiday Cruises 2026-2027
And there’s even more. Among the additional festive season voyages for 2026-2027 are these. “Give us a call today to learn more about these holiday cruises in 2026-2027, and discuss accommodations options,” says Pavlus‘ Steudle.
- Departing December 7, 2026, the 21-night “Masterpieces of Petra” itinerary takes travelers from Athens, Greece, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 698-passenger Seven Seas Voyager will transit the Suez Canal before calling at Sharm al Sheikh, Egypt; Muscat, Oman; Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates. The ship overnights in Aqaba, Jordan; Safaga (for visits to Luxor), Egypt, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. At press time, fares started at $12,899 per person, double occupancy.
- A 17-night “Tropical Sparkle & Holiday Cheer” voyage will sail roundtrip from Galveston, TX, on December 11, 2026. The Seven Seas Splendor will call at Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Other ports of call include Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; Gustavia, St. Barthelemy; St. John’s, Antigua; and George Town, Cayman Islands. At press time, fares started at $9,899 per person, double occupancy.
- Departing December 19, 2026, “An Aussie Celebration” is a festive, 10-night roundtrip journey from Sydney, Australia. Seven Seas Explorer will call at Eden, Melbourne, Phillip Island, Portland and Hobart, Tasmania, all in Australia. This holiday cruise will end with an overnight in Sydney. Fares at press time started at $8,099 per person, double occupancy.
Even More Holiday Cruises in 2026
- A 10-night “Lesser Antilles Journey” holiday voyage will sail roundtrip from Miami on December 19, 2026. The 744-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur (its atrium is shown above) will take guests to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I; Roseau, Dominica; St. John’s, Antigua; Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. At press time, fares began at $6,099 per person, double occupancy.
- Sailing from Tampa to Miami on December 21, 2026, the 700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner will host Christmas festivities aboard a “Caribbean Celebration” voyage. On this holiday journey, guests will go ashore at George Town, Cayman Islands; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curaçao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Gustavia, St. Barthelemy; Philipsburg, Sint Maarten and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Departs December 21, 2026.
So, pretty soon we’ll all be hearing, “Jingle, jingle, jingle.” The festive holiday season is just months away.
But whether you want to go this year or next, the best staterooms and suites on these voyages often sell out fast. So, talk with a personal travel planner today about all the options. Turn your dream about a fantastic holiday vacation into a reality!
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