Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed a multi-million dollar upgrade of entertainment programming aboard three of its ships, including the addition of professional ballroom dance teams, new productions featuring “The Regent Singers and Dancers,” and the largest live orchestra aboard any luxury cruise line.
In celebration of the ballroom dance craze sweeping the nation thanks to “Dancing with the StarsTM” and other programs, several of the new shows feature professional ballroom couples performing original choreography showcasing Latin, swing, waltz and other dance styles. The dancers even offer complimentary lessons for guests on days at sea.
The nine-piece “Regent Signature Orchestra” performs aboard 700-guest all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner® and Seven Seas Voyager®, and 490-guest, all-suite Seven Seas Navigator®. This talented unit lends concert-quality musical support to production shows and breaks into smaller units for combo performances around the ships, allowing late-night cocktails or afternoon tea in one of the lounges to be complemented by the mellow sounds of a live jazz trio.
The new shows include new cabaret revues and five new feature productions for each ship, all with live music by the orchestra and a permanent cast of up to 10 singers and dancers (shorter cruises typically feature three production shows; longer cruises feature four or five). A new highlight aboard Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator this year is the musical “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” with music by legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose signature tenor voice produced a string of Billboard hits in the 1950s and 60s. Seven Seas Voyager features another show, “Romance Romance,” for added variety and texture.
In addition to the new shows, Regent will continue to offer a roster of headline entertainers throughout the year, as well as specialty programs like “James Bond Martini Night,” “Beatles Night,” a live disco show and all-new production shows tailored to each ship.
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)Filed under: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Posted by Michael on 03/17/08
We have a few automotive weekends coming up and as a result I try a very bad impression of Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear, however I’m not very good at it and as a result Patricia launches us right into the news.
We get started with several NCL stories: Norwegian Majesty is getting a new itinerary, Freestyle 2.0 launches March 30, and we’ve got a few hints as to what’s in store for NCL’s F3 ships.
The US Coast Guard was searching for a woman that reportedly jumped from the Costa Mediterranea last Monday.
Royal Caribbean will be refunding fuel surcharges for many guests as part of a settlement they reached with the Florida Attorney General - and Carnival may do the same soon. Regent is announcing a fuel surcharge as well.
Crystal’s introducing some super deluxe excursions.
Caribbean Princess is heading back to New York for the summer of 2009.
Silversea has announced the name for their newest ship and also that Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will be getting extensive refurbishments.
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)
Filed under: Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Podcast, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Silversea Cruises Posted by Patricia on 03/14/08
(I so desperately want to sub-title this one: “How to add a fuel surcharge properly)
Here’s the notice from Regent:
Due to the unprecedented and continued rise of fuel costs around the world - that could not have been anticipated when pricing was set - Regent Seven Seas Cruises will implement a cruise ship fuel surcharge on 2009 sailings.
The surcharge of $7.50 per person per day will only be assessed on NEW 2009 bookings beginning April 1, 2008. Any deposited 2009 booking prior to that date will not be assessed the surcharge. This allows you two weeks to book and deposit a 2009 cruise without being assessed the surcharge.
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)Filed under: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Posted by Michael on 03/13/08
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its full schedule of 2009 voyages. The 2009 program features an unprecedented two World Cruises, new itineraries across northern Europe and an enhanced version of the sold-out “Discovery Collection” series of voyages to Africa, the Middle East, India and South America.In the most diverse deployment in its history and living up to its brand promise of Luxury Goes Exploring®, Regent is offering a broad selection of sailings to Africa, Antarctica, Alaska, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Mediterranean, India, the Caribbean and Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America, and Tahiti and the South Pacific in 2009. Aboard the 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony ships Seven Seas Voyager® and Seven Seas Mariner®, the 490-guest, all-suite Seven Seas Navigator®, the 330-guest luxury vessel Paul Gauguin® and the 198-guest expedition ship Minerva, guests will experience natural and man-made wonders in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, while they enjoy the luxurious and welcoming environment aboard Regent ships, which feature deluxe accommodations, gourmet cuisine, white-glove service and five-star amenities and facilities, including some of the highest space ratios at sea.
Click on “more” below for Regent’s 2009 global itineraries.
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)Filed under: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Posted by Michael on 02/28/08
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will offer two Antarctica itineraries aboard the world’s top-rated expedition cruise ship, Minerva (formerly Explorer II) in 2009.Sailing the Falkland Islands, Drake Passage and Antarctic Peninsula, guests aboard Minerva will explore the White Continent in stylish comfort, accompanied by respected naturalists, geologists, zoologists, historians and ornithologists. The journey will be highlighted by complimentary Zodiac tours and enlightening shore excursions featuring abundant glacier and wildlife viewing opportunities. Explorer II will be re-named Minerva (after the fabled Roman goddess of poetry and wisdom, and inventor of music), following a summer 2008 dry-dock, during which the ship will receive new furnishings, carpeting and additional amenities.
“Unlike Antarctica cruises aboard today’s large cruise ships, Minerva’s smaller size and special Zodiac tours ensure our guests an abundance of unforgettable moments,” said Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas. “Our guests will share enriching insight into the seldom-visited Antarctic frontier from our onboard naturalists, all under the knowledgeable guidance of our expert expedition team.”
Setting sail on January 14 to 25 and January 25 to February 8, 2009, both voyages begin with visits to the Falkland Islands’ wildlife-rich shores and the quaint village of Port Stanley. Minerva then cruises to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula (with opportunities for disembarkation and exploration as weather permits), followed by a transit of the Drake Passage. Before returning to Ushuaia, Argentina, Minerva will sail along Cape Horn, at the confluence of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The 14-night cruise on January 25 adds a call at South Georgia Island, featuring large colonies of king penguins, fur and elephant seals.
Both itineraries include a one-night, pre-cruise stay in Santiago, Chile; roundtrip charter flights from Santiago to Ushuaia; a city tour and Patagonian lunch on embarkation day in Ushuaia; and a complimentary backpack and parka. All Zodiac excursions are also included.
Minerva offers a degree of comfort unmatched in Antarctic cruising. Rated among the world’s top small cruise ships by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, Minerva looks and feels like a small country hotel. But a strong steel foundation, including an ice-strengthened hull, ensures a safe navigation through these waters. Inside, Minerva offers all oceanview suites and staterooms, two open-seating restaurants, a full-service health club and a salon. Designed to carry up to 394 guests in Antarctica, Regent limits the ship’s capacity to just 198 guests for maximum comfort. Fewer guests mean more excursions each day and a higher crew-to-guest ratio (1 to 1.5).
Per person prices for Regent’s Antarctica programs start from $10,495 for the 11-night voyage and $12,895 for the 14-night voyage, based on double occupancy. Fares include free Economy Class air from select U.S./Canadian gateways or $1,200 off the cruise fare.
As with all Regent Seven Seas cruises, fares include all shipboard gratuities and complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits served throughout the ship.
(0) Comments (Leave a Comment)Filed under: Regent Seven Seas Cruises « Previous Page — Next Page »
