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When it comes to luxury cruises, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Some cruise lines prioritise smaller ships and personalised experiences, while others focus on immersive activities and dreamy destinations.
There are also lines that care about impeccable service and superior food and wine, while others advertise their inclusive fares. And then there are the all-inclusive cruises that tick every box…
To show you what we mean, we’ve partnered with Regent Seven Seas Cruises – the ultra-luxury cruise line of choice, guaranteeing guests an unrivalled experience they won’t ever forget. Unlike other lines, these perfectly sized ships offer true space at sea, with private verandas, large social areas, and multiple speciality restaurants, which means you don’t have to deal with queues or crowds.
Plus, all-inclusive with Regent Seven Seas Cruises really does mean having every single luxury amenity included. It’s about more than stylish ships, comfortable suites, delicious meals, and faultless service – although, of course, these are all part of the experience.
Trips with Regent Seven Seas Cruises are special in many ways, and below, we’ll explore what makes them stand out. To get you inspired, here are six features that make their all-inclusive luxury cruises so unique.
1. The All-Inclusive Regent Experience
With many cruise lines, all-inclusive usually covers accommodation as well as unlimited food and drink, but Regent Seven Seas Cruises go the extra mile…and then a bit further still.
All-inclusive luxury cruises include return flights as well as ground transfers between the airport and ship. If you choose to stay in a Penthouse Suite during your cruise, your return flights will be upgraded to business class and, on arrival, a local, English-speaking representative will be waiting to escort you to comfortable transportation.
For guests staying in Concierge Suites and above, all-inclusive also means a one-night pre-cruise hotel package. You’ll stay in a luxurious hotel the day before your cruise departs, ensuring you’ll begin your break feeling relaxed and refreshed. Your hotel package also includes transfers, breakfast, and porterage, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Then, once you’re on board, the luxury experience really begins. Forget the awkwardness of worrying about whether to tip, as gratuities are already included in your cruise fare, and the crew provide a flawless experience.
Plus, aside from the unlimited drinks, a daily-replenished mini bar, and speciality restaurants, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary valet laundry service on every cruise. Your clothing will be collected, washed, ironed, folded, and returned every day, allowing you to look your best without wasting a moment of your break.
2. Immersive exploration
Cruises give you a unique chance to explore the world around you, making it easy to reach otherwise inaccessible or remote destinations, and encouraging you to explore in your own way too.
The best cruise lines allow you to take advantage of an incredibly wide range of shore excursions across all parts of the world. For example, Regent Seven Seas Cruises have more than 3,800 shore excursions to choose from – and not only are these activities included, but they’re also unlimited.
If you enjoy venturing off the beaten track, the Go Local Tours will be right up your street. These immersive excursions allow you to delve deep into the unique culture of your destination by connecting with the local communities. You can visit family-owned farms, meet local artists, sample traditional food, and discover a whole new side to your favourite destinations.
These excursions are so diverse that there’s something for everyone. If you’re passionate about food and drink, you’ll be especially spoilt for choice. For example, you can learn to make authentic paella in Valencia, dine with a local family in Bordeaux, explore food markets in Helsinki, and learn how Edam cheese is made in Holland.
If you’re passionate about wellness, you can take advantage of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Wellness Tours. These exceptional tours help you maintain a healthy lifestyle while also making the most of the stunning destinations you visit: practise yoga while admiring the beauty of Taormina, learn about different forms of alternative medicine, and meditate on beautiful islands like Palma de Mallorca.
Whether you’re interested in food and wine, history and ancestry, or music and art, there are tours and excursions to excite just about anyone. Regent Seven Seas Cruises understands that every guest is an individual, with their own passions and interests, and an all-inclusive luxury cruise allows guests to create their perfect journey.
Many of the Go Local & Wellness Tours are part of Regent’s Included & Unlimited Shore Excursion programme, while some require a discounted, supplementary charge.
3. Epicurean Perfection™
If you consider yourself a foodie, there are many reasons why all-inclusive luxury cruises might be your ideal holiday.
First, there’s the food and drink on board. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has multiple speciality restaurants to choose from, which means you can eat whenever, wherever, and whatever you like. Every diet and taste preference is catered for, and the plant-based options will be just as mouthwatering as the aged steaks.
Secondly, Regent understands that nothing enhances travel like cuisine; the flavours and aromas of certain dishes can transport you to a different country in a single bite while savouring a delicious, exciting new meal can help you cherish a special moment for years to come.
Much of the food on board is inspired by the destinations you visit, so meals are as packed with heritage as they are with flavour. The chefs use fresh produce from local markets, bake using the finest flour, and serve only the most delicious artisan cheeses. When you combine this with the skill, passion, and imagination of the chefs, you’re guaranteed an exceptional culinary experience.
And finally, if you’d like to learn more about different cuisines – and the cultures that create them – then you have a unique opportunity to do so on certain all-inclusive cruises. On the Seven Seas Grandeur™, Seven Seas Splendor®, and Seven Seas Explorer® ships, you can take advantage of exclusive Culinary Arts Kitchen classes.
Learning from Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Enrichment, Kathryn Kelly and her team, you can explore food from all around the world in immersive classes. Taste your way around the Greek islands, fall in love with French cuisine, explore the flavours of Middle Eastern food, or learn the secrets of Patagonian chefs.
4. Exceptional, varied onboard activities
It isn’t only on shore that you’ll be able to take advantage of an incredibly wide range of included, and unlimited, activities; it’s on board too. On an all-inclusive luxury cruise, you should be treated as an individual, with your interests and preferences catered for. And with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, you can indulge in just about anything.
Whether you want to enjoy the luxurious, tranquil comforts of your suite or let loose in a loud and lively dance party, you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied. The whole point of all-inclusive luxury cruises is that guests find exactly what they’re looking for, and the staff on board will go out of their way to make sure you’re happy.
If you’re feeling social, you can get to know like-minded travellers by playing trivia games at dinner time, or if you want some privacy, you can curl up with a good book on your balcony. Feeling energetic? Why not enjoy an invigorating exercise class in the fitness centre? Feeling lucky? Head to the casino to beat the house in an exciting card game – or just cheer your fellow gamers on.
You might want to treat yourself to a relaxing or revitalising treatment at the onboard spa – or perhaps you want to enjoy a spot of shopping at the onboard boutiques. Here, you can browse from a selection of chic – and duty-free – designer clothes, jewellery, and perfume, and then refuel with a hot beverage in Coffee Connection (or at a wine tasting in one of the expansive lounges…).
5. Unrivalled Space at Sea™
One of the things that sets all-inclusive luxury cruises apart from other cruises is the sense of space – and this is especially true with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which offers ’Unrivalled Space at Sea’. Guests don’t have rooms on these ships – they have suites, with private balconies, walk-in wardrobes, marble bathrooms, and sensational ocean views.
The largest suites are the one-of-a-kind Regent Suites, which all offer more than 4,400 square feet of space. Dubbed ‘The Most Exclusive Address at Sea’, these suites are masterpieces of design and comfort, boasting rare works of art, two spacious bedrooms, two private balconies with a heated mini pool, and an in-suite spa with sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi.
If that sounds like a little too much space, then the Distinctive Suites and Spacious Suites might be more suitable – and while they’re not quite as expansive as the Regent Suites, they still provide an exceptional amount of space – as well as the finest décor and luxurious amenities.
All suites have separate sitting areas, comfortable king-size beds, spacious closets, a flat-screen TV with movies on demand, a minibar stocked daily with your favourite drinks, and 24-hour room service. And of course, on an all-inclusive luxury cruise, all of this is complimentary.
6. Worldwide destinations
While space and comfort are important on an all-inclusive luxury cruise, the destination is just as important as the journey. For many guests, the appeal of this type of cruise isn’t just comfort and luxury, but the sense of adventure and opportunity. While cultural immersion, authentic cuisine, and included excursions are a big part of this, the destination itself shapes the whole experience.
With Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the whole world is waiting to be explored. Not only can you visit the most exotic, remote, bucket-list destinations, but you’ll also get to visit many diverse places in one single trip. Whichever part of the world is calling you, there’s a cruise that will make your travel dreams come true.
On Africa and Arabia cruises, there are 57 ports and 739 shore excursions to choose from. Travel through African game reserves spotting lions, leopards, and giraffes in their natural habitat; marvel at Namibia’s ochre-coloured dunes; swim in the warm azure water of the Maldives; sip mint tea in a Moroccan café; and delve into ancient history at Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
If Asia is calling you, you can explore 63 ports and take advantage of 928 shore excursions on an Asian cruise. This vast continent is a study in contrasts, and cruises can take you to historic wonders like Angkor Wat, Mumbai’s ancient rock-cut Elephanta Caves, and the Great Wall of China, as well as the bustling streets of Hanoi, the modern metropolis of Hong Kong, and Singapore’s innovative Gardens by the Bay.
If you’d like to explore one particular region more thoroughly, why not consider an Alaskan cruise? As one of the wildest and most remote parts of the world, Alaska is perhaps the most popular cruise destination and, on an all-inclusive luxury tour, you’ll get to see the best of the best.
Be awed by the stupendous scenery of Inside Passage, hike through ancient forests and past cascading waterfalls; spot bears, moose, and breaching whales; and witness the thunderous cracking of huge glaciers calving into the sea.
Whatever part of the world is most attractive to you, you can explore it with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Explore the Mediterranean, South America, Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Canada and New England, the Caribbean, or Northern Europe.
Final thoughts…
Cruises allow you to see far more of the world than you would on a traditional holiday – and on an all-inclusive luxury cruise, you get to pair this adventure with unrivalled space, service, and comfort.
Unlike other cruises, there are no hidden costs – and all the stress and hassle of holiday planning is removed, leaving you free to enjoy your trip and focus on making lasting memories.
On board, you’re guaranteed delicious cuisine, unlimited drinks, all the creature comforts you could dream of, and a whole host of exciting activities to keep you occupied – while on shore, you can take advantage of thousands of immersive tours and excursions.
And, when it comes to destinations, you can visit those places in the world you’ve previously only dreamed of. Explore the wilds of Alaska and Canada, uncover the history and diversity of Europe, or soak up the scenic beauty of the Caribbean.
Wherever your travel dreams are urging you to go, with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world really is your oyster.
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