A New Era! Regent Seven Seas Begins Building New Luxury Ship!

When it comes to a luxurious, highly pampering cruise vacation, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a great choice for many luxury travelers. Those who sail will discover top-notch service, high inclusivity, fine dining and spacious suites. So, this week, here’s some exciting news about a new luxury ship!

The ultra-luxury cruise line just began construction for its new 850-passenger Seven Seas Prestige. This new class of ship will launch in 2026. Earlier this week, a celebratory steel-cutting ceremony took place at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.

(In the photo above, Regent Seven Seas Cruises shows a rendering of its new Seven Seas Prestige. Image was provided by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.)

New Ship Class Launches a New Era

“Seven Seas Prestige represents a new era for Regent Seven Seas Cruises as we once again elevate standards in ultra-luxury, all-inclusive vacations,” says Andrea DeMarco, Regent Seven Seas’ president. “We’re delighted to continue our long-established relationship with Fincantieri, a storied name in shipbuilding.”

Joining DeMarco at the steel-cutting ceremony were Harry Sommer, president and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH); Patrik Dahlgren, NCLH’s executive vice president vessel operations; Francesco Semeraro, senior vice president of hotel operations, Regent Seven Seas; and Alberico Trivellone, NCLH’s senior vice president, newbuild and refurbishment.

Several top Fincantieri executives also attended the event. Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, called the new build a “revolutionary vessel for the ultra-luxury cruise industry.”

Tidbits: New Luxury Ship Class 

So, what should potential guests know about the new 77,000-ton Regent Seven Seas ship? “Well, it’s quite early in the new-build process,” explains Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus Travel. “But we do know that this new luxury ship class — Regent Seven Seas’ first in 10 years — will boast one of the industry’s highest space-to-guest ratios.

Also look for many soon-to-be-announced innovations for the new Seven Seas Prestige. Among those, says Regent Seven Seas, will be the “reimagining” of the palatial Regent Suite. Plus, guests will discover several new accommodations categories.

And this new Prestige-class ship, the first of two to be built, will introduce new dining experiences, yet to be detailed.

The last new builds for the ultra-luxury line were three Explorer-class ships. Also built by Fincantieri, those were launched in 2016, 2020, and 2023.

Inclusivity: New Luxury Ship Class 

Sailing to over 550 destinations globally, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers an array of luxuries. As part of its “All-Inclusive Cruise Fare,” guests can enjoy a pampered voyage with unlimited included shore excursions. These fares also include gourmet cuisine in specialty restaurants and open-air venues; fine wines and spirits, in-suite liquor and a mini-bar replenished daily.

Plus, those fares encompass onboard entertainment, access to spa facilities, unlimited Wi-Fi, valet laundry and gratuities. Those staying in concierge-level suites and above also receive a one-night, pre-cruise hotel stay.

Guests may also upgrade to the “Ultimate All-Inclusive Fare” to receive flights – with the ability to choose their preferred air class, including first, business, premium economy, and economy. Plus, those fares include transfers between the airport and ship, and exclusive Blacklane private executive chauffer service for guests to personalize their journeys.

The Meandering Traveler will provide more details about the new Seven Seas Prestige as the line releases additional details. To discuss the new ship arriving in 2026 or talk about 2025 voyages on other vessels, follow the instructions below.

Important Notes from Pavlus Travel