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In contrast to other cruise lines which price the cruising experience, to some extent, a la carte,<ref name="MontereyHerald">{{cite web | url=http://www.montereyherald.com/entertainment/ci_16673097 | title=In search of bargains at sea: Deciphering the deals from cruise lines | accessdate=2010-12-09 | author=Mullally, Linda | date=2010-11-21 | publisher=[[Monterey Herald]]}}</ref> Regent Seven Seas bills its cruises as "the most all-inclusive".<ref name="USAToday">{{cite news | url=http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/12/regent-seven-seas-cruises-free-hotel-inclusive-offer-deal/133883/1 | title=Regent boss: New 'free hotel' offer takes the angst out of getting to ship | accessdate=2010-12-09 | author=Sloan, Gene | date=2010-12-07 | publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Base fare on Regent Seven Seas ships includes most alcoholic beverages onboard ship and most shore excursions in ports of call, as well as all gratuities that would normally be paid to hotel staff on the ship.<ref name="MontereyHerald" /> Fare also includes one night's hotel stay before boarding<ref name="USAToday" /> and airfare to and from the cruise's origin and destination ports.<ref name="RegentIncluded">{{cite web | url=http://www.rssc.com/regentexclusives/allinclusive.aspx | title=All-Inclusive Value | accessdate=2010-12-09 | publisher=Regent Seven Seas}}</ref> |
In contrast to other cruise lines which price the cruising experience, to some extent, a la carte,<ref name="MontereyHerald">{{cite web | url=http://www.montereyherald.com/entertainment/ci_16673097 | title=In search of bargains at sea: Deciphering the deals from cruise lines | accessdate=2010-12-09 | author=Mullally, Linda | date=2010-11-21 | publisher=[[Monterey Herald]]}}</ref> Regent Seven Seas bills its cruises as "the most all-inclusive".<ref name="USAToday">{{cite news | url=http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/12/regent-seven-seas-cruises-free-hotel-inclusive-offer-deal/133883/1 | title=Regent boss: New 'free hotel' offer takes the angst out of getting to ship | accessdate=2010-12-09 | author=Sloan, Gene | date=2010-12-07 | publisher=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> Base fare on Regent Seven Seas ships includes most alcoholic beverages onboard ship and most shore excursions in ports of call, as well as all gratuities that would normally be paid to hotel staff on the ship.<ref name="MontereyHerald" /> Fare also includes one night's hotel stay before boarding<ref name="USAToday" /> and airfare to and from the cruise's origin and destination ports.<ref name="RegentIncluded">{{cite web | url=http://www.rssc.com/regentexclusives/allinclusive.aspx | title=All-Inclusive Value | accessdate=2010-12-09 | publisher=Regent Seven Seas}}</ref> |
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In October 2014, Regent Seven Seas Cruises was named named "Most Popular Cruise Lines - Luxury category" on the CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™ report.<ref>CruiseCompete.com, [http://www.cruisecompete.com/cruise_trends_report.php/?date=2014-10-01"CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™"], October 2014</ref> |
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| Company type | Subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Products | Cruises |
| Website | http://www.rssc.com/ |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is a cruise line, formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company offers luxury cruises which visit over 300 ports world-wide. Regent Seven Seas specializes in ships with small passenger capacity and many included amenities.
Ownership
Apollo Management, an investment group, purchased Regent Seven Seas Cruises from Carlson Cos. for $1 billion in February 2008. Apollo Investments also owns Oceania Cruises and 50% of Norwegian Cruise Line. Carlson retains ownership of the master Regent brand, along with the operations of Regent Hotels & Resorts around the world.[1]
Following the purchase, Apollo made public their plans to order a new ship for Regent. The new ship is planned to be of similar dimensions and capacity as the Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner, but with larger accommodations and expanded public spaces.
On September 2, 2014 that Norwegian Cruise Line purchased Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, for $3.025 billion.[2]
Amenities
"All-inclusive"
In contrast to other cruise lines which price the cruising experience, to some extent, a la carte,[3] Regent Seven Seas bills its cruises as "the most all-inclusive".[4] Base fare on Regent Seven Seas ships includes most alcoholic beverages onboard ship and most shore excursions in ports of call, as well as all gratuities that would normally be paid to hotel staff on the ship.[3] Fare also includes one night's hotel stay before boarding[4] and airfare to and from the cruise's origin and destination ports.[5]
In October 2014, Regent Seven Seas Cruises was named named "Most Popular Cruise Lines - Luxury category" on the CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™ report.[6]
Accommodations
Regent ships generally have large rooms (the line's Voyager and Mariner are described as the world's first and second "all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship[s]"[7]). Butler service is provided in higher-level accommodations such as Penthouse Suites.[5]
Spa services on-board Regent ships are provided by Canyon Ranch.[8]
Dining
Passengers on Regent ships have the option of dining in multiple restaurants, ranging from a casual poolside grill to a steakhouse and a French restaurant.
Fleet
- Seven Seas Mariner (refurbished January 2009)
- Seven Seas Voyager (refurbished January 2009)
- Seven Seas Navigator (refurbished December 2009)
Future ships
| Ship | Inaugural Run | Gross Tonnage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas Explorer | 2016 | 54,000 GT |
Former ships
- Radisson Diamond 1992-2005, since 2005 sailing as the casino cruise ship Asia Star
- Song of Flower 1990-2003, sold to the Cie des Iles du Ponant
- Minerva
- Paul Gauguin
References
- ^ "Apollo Management L.P. Acquires Regent Seven Seas Cruises" (Press release).
- ^ http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/11511-norwegian-cruise-line-purchases-prestige-cruise-holdings.html
- ^ a b Mullally, Linda (2010-11-21). "In search of bargains at sea: Deciphering the deals from cruise lines". Monterey Herald. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ a b Sloan, Gene (2010-12-07). "Regent boss: New 'free hotel' offer takes the angst out of getting to ship". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ a b "All-Inclusive Value". Regent Seven Seas. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ CruiseCompete.com, "CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™", October 2014
- ^ Nowlan, John and Sandra (2010-11-17). "From Mumbai to Cape Town". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ "Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces the Addition of Canyon Ranch's Renowned SpaClub to Its Luxury Cruise Fleet" (Press release). redOrbit.com. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2010-12-09.