Seven Seas Explorer knocks 'em dead at Monte Carlo debut
by
Patti Covello Pietschmann
Billed as the 'word's most luxurious ship' it was only fitting that Regent Seven Seas Explorer would make her bow with all the pomp and pageantry fit for a queen and christened by a princess, her serene highness Princess Charlene of Monaco who cut a red velvet ribbon which smashed a Primat bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne the ship's hull. This caused a lot of cheers which turned to a roar during a private concert by world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli--one of my favorites. I would have loved to attend this event but even though I didn't it is really worth noting.
"This is truly a special moment, not only for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand, but for the entire Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings family," shared Frank Del Rio aka FDR, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and chief executive officer. "Tonight we celebrate the realization of our vision. Seven Seas Explorer is not only the world's most luxurious ship - she sets a new benchmark for luxury vacations and lays the foundation from which Regent Seven Seas Cruises will continue to build. We have already begun a massive $125 million refurbishment effort to ensure every ship in our fleet matches the luxury standard found on Explorer, and will introduce a sister-ship in 2020." During his christening remarks, Del Rio reflected upon the humanitarian efforts undertaken by Her Serene Highness as part of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to save lives by teaching children and adults basic water safety techniques.
"It is an honor to be the Godmother of this magnificent ship, Seven Seas Explorer. I am also thrilled by the discussions taking place between my Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to implement my Water Safety program on all their ships. Developing awareness of the risks attached to aquatic environments is, for me, a cause of most importance," stated Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene.
The 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer is extravagantly designed from stem to stern with an unparalleled collection of opulent and spacious suites, five lavish gourmet restaurants. an unprecedented level of personalized service. Like the RSSC Mariner I was recently aboard in Alaska,
Explorer boasts all-suites each with verandas and one of the highest space ratios and lowest crew to guest ratios in the cruise industry, not to mention the largest private verandas in the cruise industry and a new category of luxury suite, the nearly 4,500-square foot Regent Suite. The luxury liner's maiden voyage begins July 20, 2016. She will then spend her inaugural season in Europe before heading to Miami for a series of Caribbeanvoyages
Want to know more or book a cruise on Seven Seas Explorer visit www.RSSC.com, call (844-473-4368), or go to my favorite cruise site, Cruiseable.com. I'm hoping to hop on her in the Caribbean after which a full review will be posted here and on Cruiseable.com.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the most truly all-inclusive fares in the industry which takes care of expenses such as round-trip air, wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, all gratuities, and a pre-cruise luxury hotel package for those guests staying in concierge and higher suites. Beginning in summer 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will also include Business Class air for all intercontinental flights. Three award-winning, all-suite vessels, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Mariner, and Seven Seas Voyager, are among the most spacious at sea, with the newest ship, the 750-guest Seven Seas Explorer, debuting on July 20, 2016. Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced a massive $125 million fleet-wide investment to further increase the level of luxury found onboard its vessels, and will add a fifth ship to its fleet in 2020.
