Newly refurbished Seven Seas Navigator returns to local waters for her 2020 Australasian season
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today welcomes Seven Seas Navigator to local waters following an extensive refurbishment last year. Visiting Brisbane as her first port-of-call, SS Navigator’s 2020 Australasian season features a variety of Asia Pacific itineraries visiting picturesque ports such as Sydney, Auckland, Komodo, Alotau and more.
Over the past four years, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has invested more than US$150 million to modernise its best-in-class fleet, with its four intimate vessels showcasing why Regent is the leader in luxury cruising, offering guests an unrivalled experience both at sea and ashore.
The new-look SS Navigator will be showcasing her revamped restaurants; a redesigned spa; remodelled lounges; fresh suite designs; new artwork; sleek carpeting, Italian marble floors and wallpaper; and a dramatic, elegant new ambience for all guest spaces.
“We are thrilled to have Seven Seas Navigator return to our waters following her stunning transformation. Her recent enhancements mark the completion of our US$150 million refurbishment program, with an ongoing investment in our fleet being one of many reasons why Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line,” said Lisa Pile, Vice President and General Manager, Australia and New Zealand at Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
“Since launching our regional headquarters in 2015, we have been committed to strengthening our presence in local waters, showcasing to local travellers both the elevation of our fleet and our all-inclusive luxury offering. In addition to the arrival of Seven Seas Navigator, both Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner will be sailing local waters in early 2020, which is significant given Regent currently operates a fleet of four vessels. Having three of our luxury ships in the Asia Pacific region offers a great taste of what’s to come, with The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built™, Seven Seas Explorer, sailing Asia Pacific itineraries for the first time ever at the end of this year,” added Ms Pile.
Highlight Itineraries:
Circle Australia – 23rd January 2020 – 28th February 2020 – Sydney to Sydney.
Departing on the 23rd January 2020 from Sydney, this grand 36-night voyage will circumnavigate the coast of Australia and visit iconic ports such as Airlie Beach, Cairns, Alotau, Darwin, Komodo, Bali, Esperance, Adelaide, Philip Island and Burnie to name but a few. The all-inclusive journey will feature an Australian-orientated enrichment program, including an exclusive performance by Opera Australia in the intimate Constellation Theater, and several other exclusive lectures provided by renowned experts from the likes of Australia Zoo and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
New Zealand Splendor – 28th February 2020 – 13th Mach 2020 – Sydney to Auckland.
Departing Sydney on the 28th February 2020, this 14-night voyage will visit stunning destinations including Melbourne (overnight), Burnie, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and Bay of Islands before disembarking in Auckland. Guests on this sailing can see the beautiful sights while taking advantage of up to 38 free shore excursions. There is also an option available to extend this sailing for another 15 nights after she reaches Auckland. From there, she will embark on an exotic journey to the South Pacific and visit Norfolk Island, Noumea (overnight), Lautoka, Suba, Apia, Pago Pago, Bora Bora and Moorea before she reaches Papeete, where she will overnight.
An unrivalled, all-inclusive experience:
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ guests enjoy free unlimited shore excursions in every port, unlimited internet access, highly personalised service, a remarkable staff to guest ratio of 1:1.6, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and premium spirits and prepaid gratuities as part of their cruise fare. Guests staying in concierge-level suites and above also receive a one-night pre-cruise hotel package.
Seven Seas Navigator Refurbishment Background:
Restaurants: Guest favourite, Prime 7, a Contemporary American steakhouse, has been completely reimagined with dramatic new appeal. Dark imperial blue walls accented with gold, light leather chairs and rich wood finishes provide a refined and elegant backdrop for prime steaks and seafood. Large artwork, marble sculptures and intricately patterned floors were added to enhance the décor.
Public Areas: The welcoming Navigator Lounge was refreshed with new furnishings, enabling more space for guests to sit and enjoy coffee during the day and cocktails around the piano in the afternoon and evenings. Stars Lounge was completely reimagined with new carpet, new furniture and new wall coverings in light dusty rose and champagne tones highlighted with gold. Marble tables glimmer under evening dance floor lights where guests can enjoy cocktails and dancing before dinner or after the evening performance in the Constellation Theater.
Spa: The spa is a refreshed haven of tranquillity. Treatment rooms have been updated to provide soothing environments for a variety of services. The relaxation area has been updated with light tones, making it a perfect retreat before or after a spa visit. The beauty salon has been enlarged, now featuring a dedicated pedicure and manicure area that has floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Stations for hair treatments and make-up round out the array of services available in the top deck spa.
Guest Suites: Suite entrances are warm and inviting with dark wood doors and new signage. The in-suite closets now feature more chests and drawers for additional storage space to benefit guests sailing on extended voyages. New plush carpeting was added to all suites as well as fresh upholstery, with private balconies boasting refinished teak wood for a refined cruising experience.
To learn more, please visit www.RSSC.com, call 1300 455 200 (AU) or 0800 625 692 (NZ) or contact your preferred travel agent to enquire about specific Regent Seven Seas Cruises voyages.
SOURCE: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
