seven seas explorer
®
t h e m o s t l u x u r i o u s s h i p e v e r b u i lt ™
inaugural season S U M M ER – a u t um n 2016
true luxury is defined
not by price or by carat size, but in exquisite details and expert craftsmanship, in the passion
of creating quality that you can touch and sense. It can be defined as valuable things, such as space, privacy, time and being pampered with the kind of impeccable service that anticipates your needs. Building on our long tradition of being the most inclusive luxury experience in the world, we are creating something beyond all expectations. We are setting a new standard for luxury — an experience — one that feels less like a holiday and more like an exclusive lifestyle. Welcome to the new reason to travel.
even eas explore ®
is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a
musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night. Everything for your pleasure and enjoyment is included. regent suite — the world's most eXclusive address
table of contents
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onboard life
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cuisine
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suites
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the smithsonian collection
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itineraries
pg 48
decK plans
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it's a included free
RETURN FLIGHTS*
free BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHTS**
free UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS
free 1-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE LUXURY HOTEL PACKAGE†
free SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS
free UNLIMITED BEVERAGES INCLUDING FINE WINES AND PREMIUM SPIRITS
free OPEN BARS AND LOUNGES PLUS IN-SUITE MINI-BAR REPLENISHED DAILY
free GRATUITIES
free INTERNET ACCESS ONBOARD†
free TRANSFERS BETWEEN AIRPORT AND SHIP
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions. ** Applies to Penthouse Suites & higher. † Applies to Concierge Suites & higher on selected voyages. For FREE Internet, minute limitations apply.*
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BeyonD exPeCTATion As early as 2011, Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio began envisioning
Seven Seas ExplorerŽ. He sought the expertise of world-renowned architectural and interior design firms and challenged them to delight and amaze our discerning guests with a level of sumptuousness that has never been seen before‌ and the results are astounding. We are certain she will exceed your every expectation, because with every detail perfected, she has already set the new standard in the world's most all-inclusive luxury experience.
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main lobby
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enriching onboard moments await you. Find a warm, friendly ambiance combined with the hospitality of our
international officers and crew — and with
our generous staff anticipating and fulfilling your every need, delight in luxurious personal service that is the hallmark of this six-star experience. Mingle over cocktails in the plush Explorer Lounge or enjoy a
observation lounge
musical performance in the newly designed Constellation Theatre, which conveys an aura of glamour from Hollywood’s golden age. Treat the gourmand in you to an unforgettable dinner in one of our exquisite restaurants. Attend engaging lectures with a charismatic expert as part of The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys. Indulge in a treatment tailored to your taste within the serene Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Browse through fashionable garments and fine accessories before finding exactly what you were looking for in our boutique shops. Enjoy elegant onboard pleasures at every turn.
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indulge... World-famous Canyon Ranch SpaClub® with fully equipped fitness centre, salon, sauna and steam rooms* The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys Broadway-themed production shows World-renowned guest lecturers and culinary demonstrations Fine wine and artisanal cheese tastings Live pianist performances and Jazz trio The Regent Signature Orchestra Late-night dancing Local and regional folk entertainment to complement destinations visited Classic English-style afternoon tea Coffee Connection, serving specialised beverages and assorted pastries Lively trivia games Business centre Internet access throughout the ship† Interactive flat-screen televisions with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand Casino gaming Elegant bars and lounges High-end boutique shops Library with an extensive collection and card room for bridge tournaments Heated pool and whirlpools Deck sports including paddle tennis, shuffleboard, golf putting green and jogging track
* Treatment charges apply. † See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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constellation Theatre
The Best of Everything As soon as you step on board, you will know you have arrived somewhere special. Every space transitions perfectly into the next, because no expense, no effort and no detail have been spared in the design of Seven Seas Explorer ®. These inspired spaces foster a new level of sophisticated ambiance that properly showcases everything Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has to offer. Beginning with the heart of the ship, the two-tiered Constellation Theatre pays homage to the ornate show palaces of Hollywood’s golden age. Before the curtain rises, you will already be enveloped by the soft, warm glow of your table-top Murano glass lamps and your comfortable coffee connection
cabaret-style seats. The Observation Lounge brings to life the opulence and indulgences of the Art Deco era, while rich mahogany wood columns, heavy leather chairs, deep blue fabrics and elegant flooring provide the Explorer Lounge with an inviting feel. Every inch of the ship exudes luxury and excellence creating an ambiance of elegance, comfort and grace, as you set off on journeys to explore destinations around the world.
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eXplorer lounge
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chefs with flair
set out to satisfy your every taste bud, as they put their heart and soul into making every dish better than the last. Whether you crave a light lunch or a seven-course meal, they aim to please by using fresh local produce from international markets, delicious artisan cheeses and scrumptious baked goods crafted from the finest flour, and combine it all with their sophisticated skills and culinary creativity. Expect a warm welcome from your maître d’, be spoiled by the impeccable service of your wait staff and become transported by the elegant décor and flawless presentation of each restaurant – all before being swept away by our chefs creations and our sommeliers' perfect wine pairings. Every delicious meal is an extraordinary moment.
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î?Ąavour... Dine whenever, wherever and with whomever you choose
Sommeliers hand-pair wine selections with every dish
Extensive wine list, featuring more than 150 offerings from 10 countries
Room service is available 24 hours a day, with dinner served course-by-course in the privacy of your suite
With never a service charge in any of our restaurants
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reinvenTing The CLAssiCs Among the new collection of restaurants that will entice your palate aboard Seven Seas Explorer ® are three of our classic, guest-favourite dining venues: Compass Rose, Prime 7 and La Veranda. Each one will boast a sophisticated décor to match their unique menus. Delight in Italian fare surrounded by the glamour of the Riviera at La Veranda, or absorb the sophisticated feel of a traditional American steakhouse at Prime 7, as you savour a USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse steak, or dine on Continental cuisine as you take in the full beauty of the ocean blue in Compass Rose. TWO NEW DINING VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED... STAY IN TOUCH AT WWW.RSSC.COM/EXPLORER
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compass rose
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PRIME 7 A regency that is long lasting
A true classic in every sense, the Prime 7 restaurant aboard Seven Seas Explorer 庐 personifies luxury at every turn. Handsomely decorated with ingenious uses of glass, metal and granite, you will feel as if you have arrived at an iconic members-only club. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar before being taken to your personal banquette. And after savouring a succulent filet mignon or a mouthwatering c么te de boeuf, delight in a digestif and lively conversation with fellow guests in the comfort of supple leather wing-back chairs.
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LA VERANDA/SETTE MARI
COMPASS ROSE
An unforgettable view, an unforgettable meal
the pearl of the sea
Inspired by the views of the Italian Riviera, the ambiance is one of everyday glamour. Rich blues and whites, contrasted with terrazzo floors and teak wood accents, adorn the interior spaces and culminate in a stylish and spacious al fresco area, replete with comfortable cushioned seating and striped awnings that allow the breeze to flow through. In the evenings, La Veranda transforms into the warm and inviting Sette Mari at La Veranda, where tables are candlelit to match the star-filled skies. The menu also transforms into a tantalizing journey of alluring antipasto, perfect homemade pastas, enticing main courses and divine desserts hailing from all over Italy.
Much thought was given to the design of Compass Rose, the flagship restaurant of our fleet. The dining room is outfitted with rich woods contrasted by light marble stones and mother of pearl shimmering brightly with an elegant colour theme of light shades of blue, white, gold and silver. Compass Rose delights with a beautifully refined atmosphere and transitions from refreshing natural light during the day to a romantic ice blue lighting theme at night. This is the perfect setting for you to enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner, where the menu features an exceptional variety of Continental cuisine. 15
î?Ąuite dreams
are yours to have when you surround yourself with accommodations this sublime. Enjoy the elegance and sophistication of custom-crafted furnishings, exotic stones and polished woods, designer accessories, eclectic lighting, and masterpiece, original artworks throughout, as well as the comforts of a spacious walk-in wardrobe, a grand marble and stone detailed
deluXe veranda suite
washroom, and the fine details of having your mini-bar personalised with your favourite beverages. In the upper-level suites, not only will you marvel at the boundless space, but you will also be transported by themed designs, from the sophisticated summer house-style of the Penthouse Suites to the Park Avenue look and feel of the Master Suites. Yet, the styling and comforts of these luxurious havens play a supporting role to the impeccable service you will receive from your personal butler. This is what makes Seven Seas ExplorerÂŽ so extraordinary. Relax within your personal and serene oasis.
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the suite life... All-suite accommodations with separate sitting area and expansive private balconies
King-size or Queen-size beds featuring our exclusive Suite Slumber Bed® dressed with luxurious European linens and duvet
Personalised in-suite full-liquor bar set-up and mini-bar replenished daily — all complimentary
Spacious walk-in wardrobe*
Marble and stone detailed bathrooms with a tub and/or shower
Hermès® & L’Occitane® soaps, shampoos and lotions
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Interactive flat-screen television with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand
Welcome bottle of Champagne with our compliments
24-hour room service with dinner served course-by-course
* Built-in wardrobes in Veranda Suites.
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regent suite
Setting the tone for the lavish accommodations on board
Seven Seas ExplorerŽ is the one-of-akind Regent Suite featuring amazing ocean views, a private Vista Garden and a personal in-suite spa with treatment area. The suite’s astonishing degree of style, design and craftsmanship is complemented by a collection of sumptuous and generous amenities unlike anything seen across the seven seas.
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it's a included... suite inclusions • regent Private car and driver in every port with a personalised guide+ • Private car and driver with a personalised • FREE unlimited in-suite spa services+ guide in every port* • FREE Business Class Air* for all voyages • FREE Unlimited In-Suite Spa Services* departing from a domestic (U.S.) port • Roundtrip limousine transfers between • FREE First Class Air* for all voyages home and airport* departing from an international port •• FREE Class flights* FREE Business 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel
Package including: • FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel FREE Ground transfers Package including: FREE Breakfast – FREE Ground Transfers FREE Porterage – FREE Breakfast FREE Porterage • – FREE Internet* •• FREE Unlimited laundry and pressing Roundtrip limousine transfers between + home Unlimited and airport • FREE Internet* •• • • • • • • • • ••
FREE unlimited laundry and pressing Priority dining reservations Priority online shore excursions Onboard discounts and dining reservations Personal Butler Onboard discounts Spacious living room with sitting area Spacious living room with sitting area Private Vista Garden Private Vista Garden In-suite Spa bathrooms and in-suite spa Two marble
Two private marble balconies and stone detailed bathrooms •• Two and a half bath • Walk-in wardrobe with safe • Two private balconies • Hermès® amenities Walk-in wardrobes safe •• European King-Sizewith Suite Slumber Bed® each ®bedroom • in Hermès amenities ® •• Complimentary use of iPad King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® ® each bedroom • in iPhone docking station
• Complimentary use of television iPad® Interactive flat-screen and direct-dial satellite phone • iPhone® docking station • • •
Vanity and hair dryer Interactive flat-screen television and Regent bathrobe slippers direct-dial satelliteand phone
to your suite •• Daily Vanitycanapés and hairdelivered dryer •• Personalised bar replenished Regent bathrobe and slippersdaily with your favourite beverages • Daily canapés delivered to your suite • Personal butler • Personalised bar replenished daily with your favourite beverages master bedroom regent suite
+Driver may serve as the personalised guide or another guide will be provided. In-Suite Spa Service is subject to availability based on the treatment. For Limousine Transfers no credit will be given if the services are declined. Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. in size. Suites may also have different furniture placement than as depicted Suites may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs. in photographs. *See page 76 69 for Terms & Conditions
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regent suite The world’s most exclusive address Lavish and luminous, the crown jewel of Seven Seas Explorer® is the Regent Suite. Located on the highest deck of the most luxurious vessel in the world, the suite offers an immaculate 270-degree view of the horizon, a private Vista Garden and a personal in-suite spa treatment area. Palatial in every sense, the Regent Suite has been impeccably designed with an opulent colour scheme, sumptuous furnishings and masterful artworks and exclusive amenities. You may choose to entertain friends in your elegant living room with its sweeping, uninterrupted views of the ocean or take a quiet stroll inside your personal serene oasis, the Vista Garden. Enjoy FREE Unlimited Spa Services in your private treatment area that is outfitted to accommodate your every want from the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® menu without ever having to leave the comforts living area
of your suite. And when you do feel inclined to leave these opulent quarters, a private luxury car and driver await you in every port. CATEGORY RS
3,875 sq. ft.
Suite: 2,917 sq. ft. | Balcony: 958 sq. ft.
Suite includes 2 1/2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms with 1 full-service in-suite spa, 2 spacious bedrooms, a private Vista Garden and a forward and aft balcony See page 19 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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private in-suite spa
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upper suites
Intricate and elegantly designed, the 85 upper suites of Seven Seas Explorer速 include the categories of Master, Grand, Explorer, Seven Seas and Penthouse Suites. As a guest in one of these magnificent abodes, you are treated to the ultimate indulgence of having a personal butler tend to your every whim, among many more conveniences that contribute to an unforgettable experience.
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it's a included... • FREE Business Class flights* • FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including: – FREE Ground Transfers – FREE Breakfast – FREE Porterage • FREE Internet* • Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations • 10% discount on premium wine and liquor • 5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programmes • Personal butler • Intimate sitting area • Two marble and stone detailed bathrooms** • Private balcony • Walk-in wardrobe with safe • Hermès® and L'Occitane® amenities • King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® in each bedroom • Complimentary use of iPad® • iPhone® docking station • Interactive flat-screen television and direct-dial satellite phone • Vanity and hair dryer • Regent bathrobe and slippers • Daily canapés delivered to your suite • Personalised bar replenished daily with your favourite beverages penthouse suite
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. Suites may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs. *See page 76 for Terms & Conditions. **Master Suite, Grand Suite, and Explorer Suite have two full bathrooms. Seven Seas Suites have 1 or 1 ½ bathrooms. All Penthouse Suites have 1 bathroom.
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master suite MADE TO MEASURE With its chic Park Avenue style, replete with rosewood furniture and crystal chandeliers, this suite seduces with its modern sophistication and elegant design. Measuring more than 2,000 square feet, the Master Suite boasts a large living room, where you can comfortably host fellow guests for a wine and cheese tasting while a virtuoso pianist performs on the grand piano. Delight in the ease of connecting with friends and family from your in-suite iPad速 with FREE Internet. And if there is anything you may need beyond your generously included amenities, your personal butler is eager to please your every whim. CATEGORY MS
1,895-2,108 sq. ft. Suite: 1,064-1,114 sq. ft. | Balcony: 831-994 sq. ft.
Suite includes 2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms and 2 spacious bedrooms See page 23 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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granD suite A grAnD Life Each morning, when you awake from a sound and peaceful sleep, you will feel a sense of joy knowing that you are surrounded by every comfort and luxury imaginable, as you are about to explore a new beautiful part of the world. On cue, your butler will bring your breakfast and your favourite newspaper, along with your freshly pressed clothes you plan on wearing to dinner later that evening. After breakfast, set off on the adventure you’ve chosen from the extensive menu of FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions, and delight in knowing that this suite awaits you upon your return. CATEGORY GS
1,586-1,836 sq. ft. Suite: 854-920 sq. ft. | Balcony: 732-916 sq. ft.
Suite includes 2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms and 1 spacious bedroom See page 23 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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eXPLOrer suite A BeACon of LighT This suite is more than your home away from home — it is modeled after the home of your dreams. Included with your suite is an amiable butler that serves you dinner, course-by-course, in your private dining room, and a meticulous steward that keeps your spacious and posh accommodations in immaculate condition. Enjoy FREE Internet to connect with your friends and family back home, or choose to disconnect from your daily routine while relaxing on your furnished, expansive private balcony with a glass of your favourite libation. CATEGORY ES
1,277-1,349 sq. ft. Suite: 1,000-1,013 sq. ft. | Balcony: 277-336 sq. ft.
Suite includes 2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms and 1 spacious bedroom See page 23 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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SEVEN SEAS suite The way to see the world Delight in a distinct air of intimacy, enhanced by the soothing colours and rich textures of your suite. Marble and stone appointments accent the bath, featuring a tub and shower. Your butler surprises you daily with a delicious assortment of canapés, and a spacious sitting area provides room to stretch out and watch a movie, read a bestseller, send emails to your friends and family on your in-suite iPad® or simply enjoy ever-changing vistas that line the horizon's edge from your private balcony. CATEGORY SS1 & SS2
814-918 sq. ft. Suite: 577-655 sq. ft. | Balcony: 166-263 sq. ft.
Suite includes 1 spacious bedroom and 1 ½ marble and stone detailed bathrooms in all category SS1 and SS2's excluding forward suites (701, 702, 801, 802) that have 1 marble and stone detailed bathroom See page 23 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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PENTHOUSE suite Arrive in style When you choose this level of opulence, you will undoubtedly enjoy a distinctive element of luxurious personal service that is the hallmark of our six-star ships. Highly trained and profoundly committed to fulfilling your wishes, your personal butler is eager to tend to your needs around the clock. In addition, you will arrive to your suite relaxed and refreshed with the added bonus of FREE Business Class flights included in your European voyage fare. Imagine entering your chic and modern suite and toasting with the world’s best Champagne aboard the most luxurious ship to grace the seven seas. CATEGORY A-C
561-1,011 sq. ft. Suite: 450 sq. ft. | Balcony: 111-561 sq. ft.
See page 23 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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concierge suites
Concierge Suites aboard Seven Seas Explorer速 have been reimagined to offer a distinct level of luxurious personal service that has long been the hallmark of our sixstar ships. Guests sailing in any one of these 140 suites enjoy a bespoke brand of hospitality that includes a host of privileges, plus a number of exclusive added-value benefits.
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it's a included...
• FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including: – FREE Ground transfers – FREE Breakfast – FREE Porterage • FREE Internet* • Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations • 10% discount on premium wine and liquor • 5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programmes • Personal butler • Spacious living room with sitting area • Marble and stone detailed bathroom • Private balcony • Walk-in wardrobe with safe • L'Occitane® amenities • Queen-Size Suite Slumber Bed® in each bedroom • Interactive flat-screen television and direct-dial satellite phone • Vanity and hair dryer • Regent bathrobe and slippers • Daily canapés delivered to your suite • Personalised mini-bar replenished daily
concierge suite Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. Suites may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs. *See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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CONCIERGE suite Every wish is granted As a guest in this suite, you will enjoy all-inclusive amenities along with enhanced accommodations including an expansive private balcony with direct views of the horizon. A few of these amenities include a FREE Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package, priority online shore excursion reservations and up to 500 minutes of FREE Internet. This is in addition to delighting in a spacious suite that features a private balcony, a generous sitting room and a heavenly Queen-size Suite Slumber Bed速.
CATEGORY D-E
415-464 sq. ft. Suite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.
See page 35 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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veranda suites
and higher
Comprised of our Superior, Deluxe Veranda and Veranda Suites, this group of 149 suites on Seven Seas Explorer速 invites you to relax and unwind amidst soothing colours, luxurious fabrics and an elegant marble and stone detailed bath with either a walk-in shower or a walk-in shower and tub. Both the spacious sitting area and your private balcony offer spectacular views across the glistening seascape to an ever-changing horizon.
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it's a included...
• Spacious living room with sitting area • Marble and stone detailed bathroom • Private balcony • Walk-in wardrobe with safe** • L'Occitane® amenities • Queen-Size Suite Slumber Bed® in each bedroom • Interactive flat-screen television and direct-dial satellite phone • Vanity and hair dryer • Regent bathrobe and slippers • Personalised mini-bar replenished daily
veranda suite Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. Suites may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs. *See page 76 for Terms & Conditions. **Built-in wardrobes in Veranda Suites.
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suPeriOr suite aBove the rest Awaken refreshed and re-energised after a restful sleep on our signature Suite Slumber BedŽ. Draw back the curtains to unveil the breathtaking landscape of the day’s port and then step out onto your private balcony for a closer look. This is the way cruising was meant to be: exploring the world with every comfort imaginable. Savour room service in your spacious sitting area and select your outfit from the residential-like walk-in wardrobe. Be spoiled by a crew that is eager to grant your every wish. CATEGORY F1 & F2
415-464 sq. ft. Suite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.
See page 39 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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deluxe veranda suite Comfort and elegance reside High-end designer furnishings, comfortable seating, lighting and wall coverings are part of this suite’s elegant décor that transports you to a modern summer house. A spacious bathroom contains a shower and luxurious amenities from L’Occitane®. After a day of exploration, slip into your Regent bathrobe and relax in your private sitting area with a best-selling novel from the Library, while basking in the natural light coming in from your private balcony. CATEGORY G1 & G2
308-341 sq. ft. Suite: 253 sq. ft. | Balcony: 55-88 sq. ft.
See page 39 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
veranda suite
Serene haven of repose This marvelously appointed suite features an expansive private balcony adjacent to an intimate sitting area. Relax on your Queen-Size Suite Slumber Bed® and take in the ocean views or draw the curtains closed to watch the latest blockbuster on your interactive flat-screen television. Your refrigerator is fully stocked and your wardrobe contains a plush Regent bathrobe and slippers for your use. And, of course, in your well-appointed bathroom you will find a shower filled with L’Occitane® amenities. CATEGORY H
307 sq. ft. Suite: 219 sq. ft. | Balcony: 88 sq. ft.
See page 39 for full suite amenities See page 72 for deck plans
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your journey begins
along the azure waters of the glamorous Mediterranean Sea aboard a glorious ship where your every wish, your every whim and your every want are met with one-on-one personalised service and incomparable space. Each itinerary has been meticulously designed to fulfill your wanderlust with the perfect combination of boutique ports of call and relaxing sea days. Experience the true essence of travel by exploring as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, renowned museums and famous landmarks as your penchant for adventure allows‌ without additional cost. Embrace your passion for travel.
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explo...
We are proud to be the only cruise line to offer FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions in every port of call. And among the glamorous ports Seven Seas Explorer® will call on, there are three new destinations for Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.
Bastia, franCe Stroll through the historical neighborhoods of Terra Vecchia and Terra Nova and take in the atmospheric streets and boutique shops.
portoferraio (elBa), italy Visit the Chiesa della Misericordia to view Napoleon's death mask in the heart of Old Town. There you will also see the forts of Falcone and Stella.
la goUlette, tUnisia Enjoy the sights and sounds of the well-preserved Medina, and visit the Arab souk to shop for unique mementos and gifts.
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the power of insight
is immeasurable, especially when it is imparted by knowledgeable experts and renowned scholars. For this reason, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® and the Smithsonian Institution are pleased to bring you The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys, an engaging enrichment programme led by a wide range of experts. These charismatic specialists, from noted art historians to award-winning authors, are eager to share their knowledge of the region you are visiting. Participate in insightful discussions with informative Q & A sessions, exchange ideas on a personal level in a social setting and fully immerse yourself in the destination through select excursions. Learn, travel and share around the world.
learn . . .
Delve deeper into magnificent cities, quaint coastal towns and island paradises, as you learn from one of the many specialists from The Smithsonian Collection
travel . . .
by Smithsonian Journeys.
Travel is the best way to expand your intellectual capacity, whether you are sampling a traditional dish in Corfu or revisiting Rome’s Colosseum under the
Smithsonian share . . . JOURNEYS
guidance of a regional expert.
Smithsonian JOURNEYS
Visit www.RSSC.com/TheSmithsonian for a list of The Smithsonian Collection cruises
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Aboard Seven Seas Explorer®, you have the opportunity
to share these moments with like-minded travellers as you delight in an ambiance of camaraderie unlike anywhere else.
kOtOr, MONteNegrO
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unveiling history
maiden voyage
Seven Seas Explorer®
14 Nights
Up To 65 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
20 Jul Monte Carlo, Monaco
2pm Mdnt Embark
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Saint-Tropez, France
8am 8pm
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Sanary-sur-Mer, France
8am 5pm
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain Noon 11pm
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Ibiza, Spain
8am 8pm 8am 6pm
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Barcelona, Spain
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Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
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Taormina (Sicily), Italy
10am 8pm 8am 6pm
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Valletta, Malta
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Cruise the Ionian Sea
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Kotor, Montenegro
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Split, Croatia
8am 6pm 8am 8pm
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free flights*
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sail the seven seas begins her life on the legendary
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free business class flights* plus personal butler
TAORMINA (SICILY)•
Be a part of history, as the most luxurious ship to Mediterranean Sea, calling on storied places like Barcelona and anchoring along the stunning coastline of Saint-Tropez. Experience the delightful Sanary-sur-
best uk fare pp
Mer, a lovely 16th century port town in the heart of
7,499
Provence. Enjoy an overnight stay in fabulous Venice
H veranda
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G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
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f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
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E CONCIERGE
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D concierge
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c penthouse
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B penthouse
£
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and savour the intimate atmosphere of this island city
8,089
when the sun has set and the day trippers have long
8,399
gone. Expect to receive a regal welcome at each of
8,659
the 11 ports on this 14-night itinerary, as locals line the
8,979
coasts for a glimpse of greatness. Return home filled
9,229
with fantastic stories and, most notably, as part of the
11,389
exclusive group of luxury travellers who are able to say,
11,709
“Oh, yes, I was on the maiden voyage.”
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13,499 13,879
16,039 17,319
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Ms master
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19,229
42,799
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
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VENICE
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MONTE CARLO TO VENICE
Koper, Slovenia
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3 Venice, Italy
MONTE CARLO SAINT-TROPEZ SANARY-SUR-MER •
8am 6pm
1 Aug
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F ree business class flights * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G H E R
20 JULy 2016
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
Book the 2016 inaugural season — call 02380 682280 or contact your cruise specialist. visit www.rssc.com/explorer
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azure awakenings Seven Seas Explorer®
10 Nights
Up To 43 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
3 Aug Venice, Italy 4
2pm 11pm Embark
Koper, Slovenia
5
8am 6pm
Zadar, Croatia
VENICE •
Kotor, Montenegro
10am 8pm
7
Bari, Italy
8am 6pm
8
Corfu, Greece
8am 7pm
9
Zakynthos, Greece
8am 4pm
10
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
9am 6pm
11
Sorrento/Capri, Italy
8am Mdnt
12
Amalfi/Positano, Italy
8am 6pm
13 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
8am Debark
KOPER
•
ZADAR
•
ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA)
•
8am 5pm
6
SORRENTO/CAPRI
BARI
••
AMALFI/POSITANO
•KOTOR
•
CORFU
•
•
•ZAKYNTHOS
TAORMINA (SICILY)
venice to rome As the summer sun glistens on the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea and the salty air caresses the pine trees that protect the coastline,
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
enjoy
F ree business class flights * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G H E R
3 AUGUST 2016
best uk fare pp
5,299
H veranda
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
A penthouse
£
5,499 5,689 5,939
6,069 6,259
6,449 8,239
8,429 8,619
you will find adventure, relaxation, inspiration and experiences beyond your wildest dreams. Discover why Koper is the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret, and wander through the impeccably restored medieval old town of Bari. The architecture of Kotor has a distinctive Venetian flair, and Zakynthos has been called the Florence of Greece. Choose to stroll the white-sand beaches, enjoy a relaxing day cruise, or take advantage of countless opportunities to experience the history, culture and cuisine of Europe.
9,699
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
9,999
11,599
12,569 13,839
29,999
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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VeNiCe, itaLy
51
a cultured journey Seven Seas Explorer®
12 Nights
13 Aug Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
2pm 8pm Embark
14
8am 8pm
Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
15
Monte Carlo, Monaco
8am Mdnt
16
Saint-Tropez, France
8am 11pm
17
Toulon, France
9am 5pm
18
Palamos, Spain
8am Mdnt
19
Barcelona, Spain
8am 6pm
20
Ibiza, Spain
8am Mdnt
21
Valencia, Spain
8am 8pm
22
Alicante, Spain
8am 5pm
23
Cruise the Strait of Gibraltar
24
Lisbon, Portugal O
25 Lisbon, Portugal
free flights* free business class flights* plus personal butler
LISBON
•
VALENCIA
•
ALICANTE•
•
ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA)
•IBIZA
rome to lisbon
8am
it’s the perfect time to explore this region of unusual beauty and rich history. In Monte Carlo, the birthplace of Seven Seas Explorer®, stroll along opulent palaces, cathedrals and museums that dot this small
6,299
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
ss2 Seven seas
PALAMOS • BARCELONA•
FLORENCE/PISA/
•TUSCANY (LIVORNO)
8am Debark
best uk fare pp
H veranda
A penthouse
• •
When sunshine warms the jewels of southern Europe,
O Overnight in port suite categories
MONTE CARLO SAINT-TROPEZ • TOULON
6,559 6,779 7,039 7,229
7,449 7,639
9,269 9,519
municipality. Catalonia’s capital of Barcelona is one of Europe’s most visually stunning cities, as it balances the medieval intimacy of its Gothic Quarter with the grace and distinction of the wide boulevards in the Moderniste Eixample. Known for its charm, Ibiza is home to one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. And your journey culminates in an overnight stay in Lisbon, where the Alfama will take your breath away.
9,709
£
10,859
£
11,179
ss1 Seven seas
£
12,959
ES explorer
£
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
14,039 15,509
34,429
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
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Up To 61 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
enjoy
F ree business class flights * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G H E R
13 AUGUST 2016
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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VaLeNCia, sPaiN
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illustrious iberia Seven Seas Explorer®
10 Nights
Up To 42 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
25 Aug Lisbon, Portugal
2pm 5pm Embark
26
Portimão, Portugal
8am 7pm
27
Seville (Cádiz), Spain
8am 7pm
28
Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
29
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
10am 10pm
30
Arrecife (Lanzarote), Canary Islands
8am 5pm
31
Agadir, Morocco
8am 5pm
1 Sep Casablanca, Morocco
10am 8pm
2
Gibraltar, UK
10am 7pm
3
Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
4 Barcelona, Spain
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
enjoy
F ree business class flights * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G H E R
25 AUGUST 2016
8am Debark best uk fare pp
5,439
H veranda
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
5,629 5,819
BARCELONA• LISBON•
•
PORTIMÃO SEVILLE (CÁDIZ)
••
GIBRALTAR
•CASABLANCA SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE •
•AGADIR •ARRECIFE (LANZAROTE)
lisbon to barcelona There are many ways to experience the Iberian Peninsula, but only one way to do so in true luxury. The incomparable Seven Seas Explorer® is the new reason to travel along the luminous southern route between two of the most exciting and dynamic cities on the planet, creating a voyage of superlatives. Compare the views from the top of Mount Teide in Santa Cruz
6,079
de Tenerife with those from the Rock of Gibraltar.
6,199
Venture to Anfa, Casablanca's market area with
6,389
its endless shops and restaurants, as well as to the
6,589
splendid sites of Seville from Cádiz. And as you sail
7,939
between these ports, enjoy the many pleasures of
8,129
life on board the most luxurious ship in the world.
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
A penthouse
£
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
8,319
9,279
9,529 11,119
12,079
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
13,349
28,639
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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BarCeLONa, sPaiN
55
a taste of the rivier Seven Seas Explorer®
10 Nights
Up To 54 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
4 Sep Barcelona, Spain
2pm 7pm Embark
5
Valencia, Spain
8am 9pm
6
Ibiza, Spain
8am Mdnt
7
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
8am 4pm
8
Provence (Marseille), France
10am 9pm
9
Saint-Tropez, France
8am Mdnt
10
Monte Carlo, Monaco
8am 10pm
11
Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy 8am 11pm
12
Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
8am Mdnt
13
Bastia, France
8am 7pm
14 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
8am Debark
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
MONTE CARLO SAINT-TROPEZ PROVENCE (MARSEILLE) •
• •FLORENCE/PISA/ TUSCANY (LIVORNO) • BASTIA • ROME
••
(CIVITAVECCHIA)
BARCELONA
•
VALENCIA
•
•
IBIZA
CINQUE TERRE (LA SPEZIA)
• PALMA DE MALLORCA
barcelona to rome You will be equally amazed by the striking architecture of the “City of Arts and Sciences" in Valencia and the stunning glamour and elegance of Monte Carlo. If
NEW Port of Call
enjoy
F r e e b u sin e ss class flig h ts * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G HE R
4 september 2016
best uk fare pp
5,459
H veranda
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
5,649
history is your passion, you will find it in abundance in Florence, with its treasure trove of priceless masterpieces within the magnificent complex of the
5,839
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Cross the Gothic
6,099
Old Palace with its ornate courtyard and view the
6,219
stately Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence
6,419
to avoid destruction during WWII, when the Nazis
6,609
retreated from Italy. And those are just three of the
7,999
nine ports that will astound you throughout this
8,189
remarkable voyage of discovery.
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
A penthouse
£
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
8,379
9,339
9,589 11,179
12,139
13,399
28,699
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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rome, italY
57
amore in itali Seven Seas Explorer®
10 Nights
Up To 51 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
14 Sep Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
2pm 6pm Embark
15
Amalfi/Positano, Italy
8am 6pm
16
Catania (Sicily), Italy
8am 4pm
17
Tirana (Durrës), Albania
Noon 9pm
18
Kotor, Montenegro
8am 6pm
19
Split, Croatia
8am 6pm
20
Ravenna, Italy
8am 9pm
21
Koper, Slovenia
8am Mdnt
22
Trieste, Italy
8am 11pm
23
Venice, Italy O
8am
24 Venice, Italy
8am Debark
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
VENICE •
TRIESTE
••KOPER
RAVENNA• ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA)
•
AMALFI/POSITANO•
• SPLIT •KOTOR •TIRANA
(DURRËS)
CATANIA (SICILY)•
rome to venice This spectacular 10-night Italian cruise begins appropriately in its capital, Rome, one of the world's
O Overnight in port
enjoy
F r e e b u sin e ss class flig h ts * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G HE R
14 september 2016
best uk fare pp
5,129
H veranda
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
5,319
5,509 5,769
5,889
f1 Superior
£
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
A penthouse
£
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
6,089
most historical and beautiful cities. And from there it is on to the breathtaking ports of Amalfi, Sicily, Trieste, and the new port of Ravenna. And your Amore in Italia cruise culminates with a grand finale: an overnight stay in romantic Venice. Stroll down ancient cobblestone streets lined with tiny ceramic and glass workshops and tempting cafés. Wind your way between fabulous
6,279
palazzi and vast town squares along the banks of the
7,509
canals. And art lovers should make sure not to miss
7,699
the excursion to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection,
7,889
showcasing masterpieces of 20th century art
8,909
and the avant-garde movements.
9,229
10,819 11,769
13,049 27,379
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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59
inspired discoveries Seven Seas Explorer® Date
10 Nights
port
arriVe
2pm 11pm Embark
25
8am 6pm
Ravenna, Italy
26
Zadar, Croatia
8am 5pm
27
Kotor, Montenegro
10am 6pm
28
Corfu, Greece
8am 4pm
29
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
9am 6pm
30
Amalfi/Positano, Italy
8am 6pm
1 Oct
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
8am 10pm
2
Portoferraio (Elba), italy
8am 10pm
3
Portofino, Italy
8am 7pm
4
Monte Carlo, Monaco
8am Debark
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
H
best uk fare pp
5,129
veranda
£
5,319
G2 deLUXe veranda
£
G1 deLUXe veranda
£
f2 SUperior
£
f1 SUperior
£
e
ConCierGe
£
d
ConCierGe
£
5,509 5,759
5,889
6,079
6,269 7,499
C
pentHoUSe
£
B
pentHoUSe
£
a
pentHoUSe
£
SS2 Seven SeaS
£
SS1 Seven SeaS
£
eS eXpLorer
VENICE PORTOFINO • RAVENNA • • •ZADAR MONTE CARLO
•
PORTOFERRAIO (ELBA)
•
•
ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA)
AMALFI/POSITANO•
•KOTOR •CORFU
TAORMINA (SICILY)•
venice to monte carlo On this fascinating voyage that ventures into the heart of the glamorous Mediterranean, experience the
NEW Port of Call suite categories
UP To 42 FREE ShoRE ExCURSioNS
Depart
24 Sep Venice, Italy
enjoy
F R e e B u S I N e S S C L AS S F L I G h TS * P Lu S P e R S O N A L B u T L e R I N P e N T h O u S e S u I T e S & h I G h e R
24 september 2016
7,689 7,879
intimacy of boutique ports that few ever get to visit and become inspired by your new discoveries. Walk in the footsteps of Dante in Ravenna, where he spent the last years of his life, while Corfu was written about by homer in his famous Odyssey. In the midst of splendid palaces and ancient ruins, learn of Taormina's recent history as a colony for expatriate artists and writers, including D. h. Lawrence. And revisit your love for Greek mythology in the new port of Portoferraio, where it is believed the Argonauts landed in search of the Golden Fleece.
8,899 9,199
10,799
£
11,759
GS Grand
£
MS MaSter
£
rS reGent
£
13,039
27,369
fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. atoL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for terms & Conditions.
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61
masters & legends Seven Seas Explorer®
8 Nights
Up To 39 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
4 Oct Monte Carlo, Monaco
2pm 11pm Embark
5
Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy
8am 10pm
6
Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
8am 8pm
CINQUE TERRE (LA SPEZIA) MONTE CARLO•
FLORENCE/PISA/TUSCANY
• • (LIVORNO) •ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA) SORRENTO/CAPRI
•
ATHENS (PIRAEUS)
••
•EPHESUS
(KUSADASI)
NAUPLION
7
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
8am 8pm 8am 6pm
8
Sorrento/Capri, Italy
9
Cruise the Strait of Messina
10
Nauplion, Greece
8am 4pm
11 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
8am 5pm
12 Athens (Piraeus), Greece
8am Debark
monte carlo to athens Sail in the wake of history as you cross the Mediterranean Sea, traverse the Ionian and arrive in
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
enjoy
F r e e b u sin e ss class flig h ts * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G HE R
4 october 2016
best uk fare pp
birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is a wealth of
4,079
historical and cultural treasures. Visit the Leaning Tower
4,199
of Pisa, Florence’s famed cathedral and the Medici Villas
4,399
and Gardens. Known as “The Eternal City,” Rome boasts
4,519
everything you could imagine in a historic European
4,649
capital. Continue your journey to Ephesus, and stand
4,779
in awe before the great Library of Celsus, and sit for
5,849
a moment as the past seems to come alive at the
6,039
Great Theatre, carved from the side of a mountain.
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
E CONCIERGE
£
D concierge
£
c penthouse
£
B penthouse
£
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£
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
6,169
6,939 7,249
8,399 9,169
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
some of the world’s most ancient cities. Tuscany, the
3,889
H veranda
10,119
20,949
£
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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tuscaNY, italY
63
greek revival Seven Seas Explorer®
10 Nights
Up To 38 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
12 Oct Athens (Piraeus), Greece
2pm 10pm Embark
13
Mykonos, Greece
8am 6pm
14
Aghios Nikolaos (Crete), Greece
8am 7pm
15
Patmos, Greece
8am 4pm
16
Antalya, Turkey
10am 6pm
•ISTANBUL ATHENS (PIRAEUS)
•
MYKONOS
•
MYTILINI (LESBOS) • EPHESUS (KUSADASI) • PATMOS • RHODES • ANTALYA •ALANYA •
•
17
Limassol, Cyprus
8am 6pm
18
Alanya, Turkey
8am 6pm
19
Rhodes, Greece
8am 6pm
AGHIOS NIKOLAOS (CRETE)
LIMASSOL
•
athens to istanbul
20 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
8am 6pm
21
7am 3pm
Renowned for sunny weather, whitewashed
8am Debark
architecture, ancient ruins and scrumptious cuisine,
Mytilini (Lesbos), Greece
22 Istanbul, Turkey
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
suite categories
enjoy
F r e e b u sin e ss class flig h ts * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G HE R
12 october 2016
best uk fare pp
4,639
H veranda
£
G2 DELUXE Veranda
£
G1 DELUXE Veranda
£
4,839
4,959
in the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea. In Mykonos, be sure to plan a day trip to take in picturesque Little Venice, the unique Paraportiani church, and the archaeological dig at Delos. Discover
5,149
Patmos, which has been designated a Holy Island by
5,279
the Greek Parliament, as it is believed to be the site
f2 Superior
£
f1 Superior
£
E CONCIERGE
£
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£
c penthouse
£
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£
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the Greek isles offer a little bit of paradise cradled
5,469
where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations. And
5,599
Rhodes is a medieval treasure that has been remarkably
6,739
preserved through the ages. Allow yourself to be swept
6,929
away on this exploration of one of the most enchanting
7,119
regions in the world.
£
8,079
ss2 Seven seas
£
ss1 Seven seas
£
ES explorer
£
GS GRAND
£
Ms master
£
Rs REGENT
£
8,389 9,729
10,619 11,899
25,399
Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
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mYkoNos, greece
65
secrets of the ancients Seven Seas Explorer® Date
11 Nights
port
arriVe
22 Oct Istanbul, Turkey
UP To 55 FREE ShoRE ExCURSioNS
Depart
ISTANBUL
2pm 6pm Embark
23
Mytilini (Lesbos), Greece
10am 6pm
24
ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
8am 6pm
25
heraklion (Crete), Greece
8am 6pm
26
Rhodes, Greece
8am Mdnt
•
•MYTILINI (LESBOS) •EPHESUS (KUSADASI) •
•RHODES
HERAKLION (CRETE)
ALEXANDRIA•
• LIMASSOL •JERUSALEM (HAIFA) •JERUSALEM (ASHDOD)
•CAIRO (PORT SAID)
27
Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
28
Limassol, Cyprus
8am 2pm
29
Alexandria, egypt
7am 7pm
30
Cairo (Port Said), egypt
7am 8pm
31
Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel
7am 8pm
1 Nov
Jerusalem (haifa), Israel o
6am
Across the Mediterranean, the story of the rise and
2
Jerusalem (haifa), Israel
8am Debark
fall of great empires is told in the art and artifacts of
o Overnight in port suite categories
free business class flights* plus personal butler
free flights*
H
enjoy
F R e e B u S I N e S S C L AS S F L I G h TS * P Lu S P e R S O N A L B u T L e R I N P e N T h O u S e S u I T e S & h I G h e R
22 october 2016
veranda
4,799
£
4,999
£
G1 deLUXe veranda
£
f2 SUperior
£
f1 SUperior
£
e
ConCierGe
£
d
ConCierGe
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pentHoUSe
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B
pentHoUSe
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SS2 Seven SeaS
£
eS eXpLorer GS Grand
its great cities and islands, but only this itinerary can bring you closer to history than you have ever thought
best uk fare pp
G2 deLUXe veranda
SS1 Seven SeaS
istanbul to jerusalem
5,189
5,439
5,569 5,759
5,889 7,349
possible. Witness the 104 columns of the hagia Sophia in Istanbul, including columns brought from egypt and the Temple of Artemis in ephesus. Visit one of the most important structures in Islamic architecture, the Dome of the Rock, which was built on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. And marvel at the Pyramids of Giza outside Cairo, the only remaining monuments of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
7,599 7,789
8,939
9,259
£
10,659
£
11,619
£
12,889
MS MaSter
£
rS reGent
£
26,899
fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. atoL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
* See page 76 for terms & Conditions.
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Jerusalem, israel
67
land of legends Seven Seas Explorer®
14 Nights
2 Nov Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel O 3
2pm Embark
Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel
8pm
4
Limassol, Cyprus
8am 5pm
5
Antalya, Turkey
8am 6pm
6
Rhodes, Greece
8am 8pm
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8am 6pm
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8am 6pm
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Cruise the Mediterranean Sea Valletta, Malta
8am 5pm
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8am 7pm
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8am 6pm
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NEW Port of Call
free flights* free business class flights* plus personal butler
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jerusalem to rome This 14-night voyage offers a remarkable look at civilization through the ages and the extraordinary feats of mankind, beginning with an overnight stay in Jerusalem. As a vast spiritual centre, Jerusalem is one of the most fascinating places you’ll ever visit, whether
O Overnight in port best uk fare pp
you stop at the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Via
6,159
Dolorosa or the golden-topped Dome of the Rock.
6,349
In Antalya, head for the magnificent ruins of Perge
6,539
and Aspendos, and in Rhodes, tour the site of the
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former Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders
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in between two mountain ranges and surrounded
7,429
by olive groves and vineyards, Medina in the new
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port of La Goulette is bustling in the centre
9,369
of Tunisian daily life.
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Fares are per person based on double occupancy, reflect all savings and include airline fees and governmental taxes. ATOL tax is additional £2.50pp and is subject to change. Single supplements, if available, on request.
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Up To 60 FREE Shore Excursions
DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
enjoy
F r e e b u sin e ss class flig h ts * P LU S P E R S O N A L B U T L E R I N P E N T H O U S E S U I T E S & H I G HE R
2 november 2016
* See page 76 for Terms & Conditions.
Book the 2016 inaugural season — call 02380 682280 or contact your cruise specialist. visit www.rssc.com/explorer
rome, italY
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the perfect fit,
Seven Seas Explorer® will be the fourth all-suite ship in the Regent Seven Seas Cruises® fleet of award-winning six-star ships. In the summer of 2016, she will join Seven Seas Voyager®,
Seven Seas Mariner® and Seven Seas Navigator® to collectively offer the most complete all-inclusive luxury experience, featuring the best restaurants, suites and service. And of course, she will bring you even more options for travel to the world’s greatest destinations. At 56,000 gross-registered tons and carrying only 750 guests, she will boast the highest space ratios in the cruise industry and offer our hallmark service with a personalised crew-to-guest ratio. every inch of the ship will exude luxury, creating an ambiance of elegance, comfort and grace for our guests as they set-off on journeys to explore destinations around the world. Welcome to the family, Seven Seas Explorer®.
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our fleet... SEVEN SEAS VoYAGER 速 A trailblazer in the exclusive world of allsuite, all-balcony ships, she exceeds even the loftiest expectations for luxury. With 447 international crew members attending to a maximum of but 700 guests, personal service is exceedingly indulgent throughout.
SEVEN SEAS MARiNER 速 She was the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship, and her hallmarks include generous amenities and a welcome spaciousness. Catering to only 700 guests, her crew-toguest ratio of 1 to 1.57 ensures the absolute highest level of personal service.
SEVEN SEAS NAViGAToR 速 With a maximum capacity of 490 guests, a privileged few enjoy an unusual level of luxury and some of the highest space and service ratios at sea. Additionally, her three restaurants, including the iconic Prime 7 steakhouse, allow you to dine wherever, whenever and with whomever you choose, at no additional charge.
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stay up to date on the latest reveals by visiting www.RSSc.com/Explorer, including announcements on NEW specialty dining and social venues.
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seven seas society ®
BRONZE 7 – 20 Nights
members like you are the heart and soul of Regent Seven Seas Cruises ®. And as an esteemed member of this group of loyal guests, you are offered generous privileges,
SILVER 21 – 74 Nights
such as FREE Unlimited Internet and FREE Private ship transfers to and from your home. When you sail aboard Seven Seas Explorer®, you will continue to earn extraordinary rewards as you advance through our five-tiered programme that begins with Bronze and culminates in Titanium. You will also be among the first to discover new itineraries
GOLD 75 – 199 Nights
and take advantage of spectacular savings. Most importantly, you will have enjoyed the greatest benefits of all: durable bonds and joyous friendships with fellow luxury travellers that will truly make your voyage unforgettable. Be the first to sail in true luxury.
PLATINUM 200 – 399 Nights
TITANIUM 400+ Nights
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seven seas society® member benefits include: • Exclusive Seven Seas Society® savings on selected voyages • Access to Online Personal Profile • Communications with advance access to itineraries and special offers • Seven Seas Society® cocktail reception on board
includes Everything from Bronze tier PLUS: • FREE garment pressing (up to two items per person, per seven-night voyage segment) • FREE one hour phone time per suite • Priority online dining reservations in our Speciality Restaurants • Priority online shore excursion reservations • Commemorative Pin Upgrade tier status instantly on your first voyage when sailing 21 nights or more
includes Everything from Bronze and Silver tiers PLUS: • FREE unlimited Internet • FREE garment pressing (up to four items per person, per seven-night voyage segment) • FREE two hours of additional phone time per suite (three hours total) • Priority disembarkation at voyage completion in selected ports • Choice of newspaper service from papers around the world • Exclusive Gold, Platinum and Titanium activities on board or ashore on every voyage
includes Everything from Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers PLUS: • FREE unlimited garment pressing • FREE unlimited laundry service • FREE six hours of additional phone time per suite (nine hours total) • FREE air deviation services (one time per sailing)
includes Everything from Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers PLUS: • FREE private transfers to and from your home to the ship (within a 50 mile radius) OR FREE private transfers from the airport to the ship and the ship to the airport on embarkation and disembarkation day • FREE unlimited dry cleaning
FREE phone time is per suite and is in addition to Concierge-level amenities. The exclusive activities for Gold, Platinum and Titanium members may be combined with special events already incorporated in our longer voyages.
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terms & conditions CUSTOMER PROTECTION
d. He/she will be responsible for making all payments due to us.
We recognise how important it is that the advance monies you pay for your cruise arrangements are secure. The laws and Regulations that govern the protection of these monies is complex and confusing so we have clearly set out below, the arrangements in place in respect of all probable combinations of cruise arrangements that you book with or through us:-
Accuracy of Prices and Brochure details
i) Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Fly Cruise The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the fly cruise package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 10297 In respect of all cruise arrangements including flights you will receive a Confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence. This means that in respect of all arrangements including flights, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not left stranded abroad or will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking except where your contracted arrangements with us do not include transport to and from the UK. In this case, if already abroad, you will be returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us commenced. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol. org.uk. The price of our flight inclusive arrangements excludes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This charge is shown as an additional item in our advertised prices.
Important note: the information and prices shown in this brochure may have changed by the time you come to book your arrangements. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. Itinerary arrival and departure times are always subject to change without notice.
1. Seven Seas Explorer® Deposit & Payment Policy: Listed below is the deposit schedule for Seven Seas Explorer® based on the Maiden Voyage on 20th July and for the Inaugural Season from 3rd August through to 2nd November 2016. GBP Category
Maiden Voyage: EXP160720 Regent Suite RS
iii) ‘Cruise only’ arrangements sold by a third party Our financial protection in i and ii above does not cover cruises sold by third parties as principal to whom we supply a ‘cruise-only’ holiday and who sell this to consumers as a cruise only or in conjunction with other services (such as flights, on-shore accommodation and/or ground transfers) at an inclusive price. In this situation, the entire holiday including the cruise and all other such services and arrangements will be with the third party organiser and not us. That organiser will be obliged under The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 to provide financial security for all the monies paid to it. These bookings will not be protected by our ATOL or ABTA bond. Instead, the organiser will have their own ATOL (if the holiday includes any flight(s)) or other appropriate financial security arrangements to protect all monies paid to that organiser for the holiday and to repatriate holidaymakers (if applicable) in the event of their insolvency. The organiser should issue a confirmation invoice showing that they are responsible for providing all elements of the holiday. For further information visit the appropriate websites: www.atol.org.uk or www.abta.com.
TERMS OF THE CONTRACT These Booking Conditions, our privacy policy, the general information and any other written information we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking will form the basis of your agreement with Seven Seas Cruises S. DE R.L. (‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’, ‘The Company’) trading as Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. Please read these booking conditions carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. In these Booking Conditions references to “you” and “your” include the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred. These Booking Conditions apply only to holiday arrangements which you book with us in the UK and which we agree to make, provide or perform as applicable as part of our agreement with you. References in these Booking Conditions to “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements. English Law will apply to our agreement and to any dispute or claim which arises between us out of it. Any such dispute or claim must be dealt with by the Courts of England and Wales. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so. By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that:a. He/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by them; b. He/she consents to our use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy; c. He/she is over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services;
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All other Suites A-H
Deposit Amount
100%
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25%
Final Payment Date
Immediate
150 Days out
150 Days out
Inaugural Season: EXP160803 through EXP161102
GBP
ii) Arrangements without flights If you book arrangements that do not include flights, your arrangements will be protected by way of a bond provided by ABTA. This means that, if in the unlikely event of our insolvency, your cruise can’t be provided, you will receive your money back or, if your cruise has started, arrangements will be made for you to be able to continue as planned.
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Category
Regent Suite RS
Other Super Suites MS-SS2
All other Suites A-H
Deposit Amount
50%
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Final Payment Date
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Unless otherwise noted, final payment must be received by Regent Seven Seas Cruises® 150 days prior to cruise departure, except for the Maiden Voyage on 20th July 2016 in Category RS – Regent Suite, payment in full is due immediately at the time of booking. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® reserves the right to cancel any booking not fully paid or deposited per the schedule or those without passport details. Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards or bank transfers are all acceptable forms of payment. Once a deposit is made, all changes are subject to an administrative fee. Please be aware that some issuing banks impose a “Foreign Transaction Fee” on credit card transactions for onboard purchases, and purchases processed outside of the U.S. even if the transaction is denominated in U.S. Dollars. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® accepts no responsibility for foreign currency/transaction fees charged by credit card companies. Guests should check with their individual credit card companies for more information. None of these fees accrue to the benefit of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.
2. CONTRACT After we receive your booking, and all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we will issue a confirmation invoice. A binding agreement will come into existence between us when we despatch this invoice to the party leader or your travel agent. Contact us immediately if any information which appears on the confirmation or any other document appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later.
3. GUEST INFORMATION Please note a Guest Registration Form (GRF) must be returned within seven days of your booking being confirmed and is a mandatory requirement of the booking process as this contains vital guest information. Failure to complete in full and to return the GRF will result in the delay of travel documents being sent.
4. PRICES We offer Free Economy Class air which is: (1) valid for full fare cruise guests (2) applicable to first and second guests per suite only (3) capacity controlled and subject to availability (4) limited to specific regional airports and airlines. Choice of airline carrier and routing is at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. Supplements apply for alternative airlines. Please enquire at the time of booking. We offer a Free 1-night pre cruise hotel package for bookings confirmed in a Concierge suite or above subject to hotel availability. The Free hotel package will not be available within 60 days of embarkation. Hotels are subject to change without notice. Our policies and procedures are constantly evolving. At time of printing, all those listed in this brochure were correct. We reserve the right to amend the advertised prices of arrangements at any time. We also reserve the right to
correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. The Company’s prices are based on known costs and projections at the time of printing and it does not expect to have to make any changes. However, the Company reserves the right to change prices at any time up to 30 days before departure to allow for variations caused by a) exchange rates b) changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel and, c) government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes; including dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports or airports. Even in these cases, the Company will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges). If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your confirmed travel arrangements (excluding any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements), you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for any insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed holiday within 30 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this period. Airline tickets can only be issued upon receipt of full payment.
5. INSURANCE All guests must have appropriate personal travel insurance to cover against cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation in the event of accident or illness, loss of luggage etc. It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that adequate insurance is taken and we strongly recommend that you contact your travel agent or an independent insurance broker for details of suitable policies. Should you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
6. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility to check and fulfil the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We can only provide general information about this. You must check requirements for your own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates and your own doctor as applicable. Requirements do change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. All guests must possess a full passport, valid for at least 6 months after the end of their holiday. Non-British passport holders should check entry requirements with the countries they will visit during their cruise. Medical advice changes frequently, and therefore we recommend that guests seek professional medical advice regarding vaccination requirements for their holiday. Please contact your G.P for advice and the most up-to-date health requirements or MASTA on www.masta-travel-health.com/. All guests are responsible for ensuring that they conform to passport, visa and vaccination requirements for all countries they will visit during their cruise. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® may at certain times deem it appropriate to require the guest to have specific vaccinations. Details will be advised as soon as possible. Up to date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visit www.gov.uk/fco. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and you will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavour to provide you with notice of measures which may affect you, but complying with any such requirements is your responsibility. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.
7. MOBILITY, MEDICAL MATTERS AND SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE Except as set out below, our ships have a limited number of accessible suites designated for guests with disabilities and reduced mobility. Please contact our Reservations Department for further information. You must ensure that you are medically and physically fit for travel, and that such travelling will not endanger yourself or anyone else. At the time of booking (or as soon as possible if the condition arises after the contract is formed) you must inform either RSSC or your travel agent in writing, but no later than 48 hours prior to embarkation about any medical or physical condition which will or may
require medical treatment or attention during your holiday or which may or will affect your holiday in any way (including your use of any services or facilities). Please provide as much information as possible. If you are travelling as a sole traveller who requires specific assistance, RSSC reserves the right to require an able bodied person to accompany you. RSSC shall make all reasonable endeavours to provide any specified assistance where requested. If, in the reasonable opinion of RSSC, a Passenger’s disability, mobility problem or medical condition cannot be accommodated safely by the vessel, ports or associated infrastructure or carrying a Passenger with such disability or medical condition would result in RSSC breaching national and international maritime safety standards, then RSSC reserves the right to refuse Passage. Guests who use wheelchairs must provide their own collapsible wheelchair and may find certain areas of the ship inaccessible. If you would like to bring a motorised wheelchair or scooter on board you must contact our Special Services Department at time of booking to provide the dimensions as size limitations may apply and we may not be able to accommodate this request. Certain conditions (for example, use of tenders) may prevent guests with wheelchairs from going ashore at certain ports of call. Acting reasonably, if we are unable to properly accommodate the needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we will cancel it and impose applicable cancellation charges when we become aware of these details. Many shore excursions may not be suitable for those guests that are confined or mainly use a wheelchair or motorised scooter. Please contact us for more details as to the suitability prior to making your selection.
8. SPECIAL DIETS & REQUESTS The Company will endeavour, but does not guarantee, to meet any special diet requirements or special requests that you may have. These should be advised at the time of booking and detailed in writing to the company. Note: “Strict” Kosher meals must be requested at least 3 months prior to departure, call Reservations for more detailed information. Some requests may incur extra charges. The fact that a special request has been noted on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation or that it has been passed on to the supplier is not confirmation that the request will be met. Failure to meet any special request will not be a breach of contract on our part unless the request has been specifically confirmed. Unless specifically agreed by us in writing at time of booking, we cannot accept any booking, which is conditional on a special request being satisfied. Such bookings will be treated as normal bookings subject to the above comments on special requests.
9. BOOKING AMENDMENT Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, you must notify your Travel Agent or us immediately either in writing or by emailing specialservices@rssc.com. Whilst we will endeavour to assist you, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such request. Where we can meet a request, all changes will be subject to payment of an administration fee as well as any applicable rate changes or extra costs incurred as well as any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Where we are unable to assist you and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable (see clause 10 of these booking conditions). Note: Certain travel arrangements, particularly, airline reservations, guest name, cruise date, category of suite or value of your booking may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. If you make an amendment that results in a reduction in the booking value, the difference in price will be subject to a charge in line with the percentages and timescales detailed in clause 10. For all minor changes, an amendment fee of £100 per person per booking will be payable together with any expenses (such as airline, hotel or any other suppliers charges) incurred by ourselves or imposed by any of our suppliers. Guests opting to deviate their flight will be required to pay a £50 per person fee plus any applicable fare increases fees/penalties charged by the airlines. Changes of holiday date are subject to cancellation penalties. Please ensure your names are as shown on your passports.
10. BOOKING CANCELLATION If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify your Travel Agent or us in writing or by emailing specialservices@rssc.com. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by us at our offices. We are unable to provide refunds for guests failing to comply with clauses 6, 7 and 8 of these booking conditions. Changes of holiday date are subject to cancellation penalties. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below (The cancellation charge detailed is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling):-
10a. cruise CANCELLATION The following cancellation terms apply to the Seven Seas Explorer® Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Season through to EXP161102: GBP
Maiden Voyage: EXP160720
Category
Regent Suite RS
Other Super Suites MS-SS2
All other Suites A-H
Deposit Date - 151 Days prior
100%
50%
25%
150 - 121 Days prior
100%
50%
50%
120 - 91 Days prior
100%
50%
50%
90 - 76 Days prior
100%
75%
75%
75 - 0 Days prior
100%
100%
100%
GBP
Inaugural Season: EXP160803 through EXP161102
Category
Regent Suite RS
Other Super Suites MS-SS2
All other Suites A-H
Deposit Date - 151 Days prior
50%
25%
20%
150 - 121 Days prior
50%
50%
20%
120 - 91 Days prior
50%
50%
50%
90 - 76 Days prior
75%
75%
75%
75 - 0 Days prior
100%
100%
100%
10b. ANCILLARY SERVICES CANCELLATION Pre-and Post -Cruise Hotel Packages
Within 60 days prior to departure
100% fee
Pre-and Post -Cruise Land Packages
Within 60 days prior to departure
100% fee
Overland Programmes or Pre-Bookable Adventures Ashore
Within 45 days prior to departure
100% fee
Regent Choice Shore Excursions
Within 36 hours prior to departure
100% fee
Free Luxury Hotel Package: If cancelling within 60 days, cancel penalties will apply and the hotel credit is not available. Hotel cannot be added to booking within 60 days of date of sailing. Hotel package is capacity controlled and may not be available at time of booking. A 100% fee will be imposed as indicated above for non-appearance at the port of Cruise Embarkation at the scheduled time of departure or in the absence of writing. Certain travel arrangements, particularly, guest name, ship, sail date, category of suite or value of your booking may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. Airline tickets can only be issued upon receipt of full payment, and once airline tickets have been issued then airline cancellation fees will be passed onto you in addition to the cancellation charges set out above. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. We will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us. Changes of holiday date are subject to cancellation penalties (See clause 10)
11. ALTERATIONS & CANCELLATIONS BY THE COMPANY We reserve the right to withdraw and/or cancel a cruise or cruisetour or to make changes in the itinerary and hotel accommodations whenever, in its sole judgment, conditions warrant. Itineraries may change from time to time, both before or during your cruise. Changes to the advertised itinerary may become necessary due to prevailing weather and sea conditions, guest/crew emergencies, providing assistance to other vessels and the ship being unable to operate at its normal speed(s) due to unexpected mechanical or technical problems. We and the Master of the ship have the right to omit any port(s), and deviate from the advertised itinerary at any time. We must also reserve the right to cancel confirmed bookings. However, we promise we will only cancel your confirmed booking after the date on which your final balance is due where you have failed to make full payment on time or as a result of circumstances outside our control/“force majeure”
as defined in clause 12 below. Most changes are minor but occasionally, we may have to make a “significant change”. Examples of “significant changes” include the following when made before departure: a change of cabin grade to that of a lower official classification for the whole or a major part of your holiday, a change of ship, a change in the length of your cruise by more than 12 hours and a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destination substantially or altogether, a change in embarkation or disembarkation port which would significantly affect connecting travel arrangements. In the event of a significant alteration or cancellation prior to departure, the Company will inform you as soon as possible and will offer you the choice of the following options:a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements or b) purchasing alternative arrangements from us, of a similar standard to those originally booked if available (if the chosen alternative is less expensive than your original one, we will refund the difference but if it is more expensive, we will ask you to pay the difference) or c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a full refund of all monies you have paid to us. If we have to make a significant change or cancel 10 weeks or less before departure, subject to the exceptions below, and in addition to a full refund of monies paid, we will pay you reasonable compensation in the form of a shipboard credit or future cruise credit: We will not pay you compensation where we make a significant change or cancel more than 10 weeks before departure or in the event that we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care. We will not pay you compensation and the above options will not be available if we make a minor change or cancel as a result of your failure to make full payment on time. We regret we cannot pay any expenses, costs or losses incurred by you as a result of any change or cancellation. Very rarely, we may be forced by “force majeure” (see clause 12) to change or terminate your arrangements after departure. If this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers), pay you compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. The above sets out the maximum extent of our liability for changes and cancellations and we regret we cannot meet any expenses or losses you may incur as a result of change or cancellation. Please note: where services with a higher price than the original are offered by us and accepted by you, the difference in price will be deducted from any compensation payable. In no case will we pay compensation if services are offered by us and accepted by you with a higher price than that originally booked with the same itinerary or on the same ship where no additional payment is made by you. If we become unable to provide a significant proportion of the services that you have booked with us after you have departed, we will make alternative arrangements for you at no extra charge and, if appropriate in all the circumstances, will pay you reasonable compensation.
12. CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL In these Booking Conditions, “force majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire, unavoidable technical failure with transport, lawful deviation at sea in response to a distress call or other emergency and all similar events outside our control. Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our agreement with you is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of force majeure.
13. OUR RESPONSIBILITY 1) Subject to these booking conditions, your holiday arrangements will be performed using reasonable skill and care. Also, as long as they were acting within the course of their employment or carrying out work we had asked them to do we will be responsible if our employees, servants or agents fail to perform your holiday arrangements using reasonable skill and care. Please note that it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. If we, or our employees, servants or agents fail to perform your holiday arrangements using reasonable skill and care, taking into consideration all relevant factors (for example following the complaints procedure as described in these conditions and the extent to which ours or our employees, servants or agents acts or omissions affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday), we will pay you reasonable compensation. 2) We will not be responsible or pay you compensation for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description which results from:
a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected;
b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of the services contracted for and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or
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c) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or d) an event which either ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers and subcontractors could not, even with all due care, have foreseen or forestalled. 3) The services and facilities included in your holiday will be deemed to be provided with reasonable skill and care if they comply with any local regulations which apply, or, if there are no applicable local regulations, if they are reasonable when compared to the local standards in practice. The fact that services or facilities fail to comply with local or UK guidance or advice shall not of itself mean that the services or facilities in question have not been provided with reasonable skill and care. 4) We limit the amount of compensation we may have to pay you if we are found liable under this clause: a) Loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions and money. The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is £25 per person in total because you are assumed to have adequate insurance in place to cover any losses of this kind. b) Claims not falling under (a) above and not involving injury, illness or death. The maximum amount we will have to pay you in respect of these claims is twice the price paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you or your party has not received any benefit at all from your booking.
c) Claims in respect of Carriage by Sea
Carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea shall be governed by EU Regulation 392/2009 and where applicable by the Athens Convention adopted at Athens on 13th day of December 1974 and the Protocol thereto adopted as of November 1976 (hereinafter referred to as “Athens Convention 1974”). The Athens Convention may be found at http://folk.uio.no/erikro/ WWW/corrgr/passord/Athens74.pdf and EU Regulation 392/2009 may be found at http://eur-ex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ. do?uri=OJ:L:2009:131:0024:0046:EN:PDF. The Athens Convention 2002 shall apply from 23 April 2014 in addition to EU Regulation 392/2009. This may be found at http://www.imo.org/blast/ blastDataHelper.asp?data_id=30972&filename=5.pdf Any liability of the Carrier including Regent Seven Seas Cruises as contracting Carrier for death or personal injury or for loss of or damage to luggage arising out of carriage by sea shall be solely brought and determined in accordance with EU Regulation 392/2009 and from 23 April 2014 the Athens Convention 2002 or where applicable the Athens Convention 1974. Where there is a shipping incident as defined by EU Regulation 392/2009 or the Athens Convention 2002 the Guest has a right to compensation from the Carrier or the Carrier’s insurance provider of up to 250.000 SDRs in any event, with the exception of circumstances beyond the Carrier’s control (i.e. act of war, natural disaster, act of a third party). Compensation can go up to 400.000 SDR unless the Carrier proves that the incident occurred without his fault or neglect. In the case of a non-shipping incident: the passenger has a right to compensation from the Carrier of up to 400.000 SDR, if the Passenger proves that the incident was the result of the Carrier’s fault or neglect. The aggregate liability of the Carrier for the death of or personal injury to a Guest shall in no event exceed 400,000 SDR’s per passenger per incident (approximately £383,733.54) or 250,000 SDR’s in the case of War and Terrorism (approximately £239,833.46) Where the Athens Convention 1974 is applicable the Guest is required, save where Article 3 (3) applies to prove fault or neglect of the Carrier. The maximum liability for death and or personal injury is 46,666 SDR’s (approximately £44,768.27) per passenger per carriage. Liability for loss of or damage to cabin luggage (save medical and mobility equipment) pursuant to the Athens Convention 2002 and EU Regulation 392/2009 is limited to 2,250 SDR’s (approximately £2,158.50) and where the Athens Convention 1974 is applicable 833 SDR’s (approximately £799.13). Luggage is presumed to be delivered without damage unless written notice is given by the Guest within the following periods: (i) In the case of apparent damage before or at the time of disembarkation or redelivery. (ii) In the case of damage which is not apparent or loss of luggage, within 15 days from the disembarkation or delivery or from the date any such delivery should have taken place. The Carrier shall not be liable for any loss or damage to luggage that occurs outside the course of carriage including any loss or damage before or after the luggage comes into the Carrier’s actual possession, custody and control, including, but not limited to, where the luggage is in the possession, custody and control of airlines or other transportation services. The Carrier provides safekeeping for valuables aboard Ship and encourages Guests to deposit any jewellery or other valuables brought aboard the Ship with the Reception Desk staff who will issue a receipt for such valuables. The Carrier provides an in-room personal safe for Guests convenience. However,
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the Carrier shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to money, jewellery, watches, precious stones and metals, securities, financial instruments, tickets and/or other valuables unless they have been delivered to the Reception Desk for safekeeping and a receipt issued in which case the Carrier’s liability is limited to SDR’s 3,375 (approximately £3,237.75) under EU Regulation 392/2009 and the Athens Convention 2002 and 1200 SDR’s (approximately £1,151.20) pursuant to the Athens Convention 1974 . The use of safes on board is not a deposit with the Ship under EU Regulation 392/2009 or the Athens Convention 1974 or 2002. SDR’s are a monetary unit of the International Monetary Fund and current exchange rate can be found in major financial newspapers. All settlements will be made on the basis of actual cash value (replacement cost, less depreciation) Claims for damaged items will be settled on the basis of cost of repair. No amount shall be paid in settlement of any claim without proof of the actual cash value, or repair cost, as appropriate, arising from the loss or damage. Such proof must be sent to the Carrier. The Carriers’ liability must also be proven before any settlement will be paid. Any damages payable by the Carrier up to the Athens Convention 1974 OR 2002 or EU Regulation 392/2009 limits shall be reduced in proportion to any contributory negligence by the Guest and by the maximum deductible specified in Article 8 (4) of the Athens Convention. d) Claims in respect of international travel by air and rail, or any stay in a hotel i) The extent of our liability will in all cases be limited as if we were carriers under the appropriate Conventions, which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international travel by air); The Berne/Cotif Convention (with respect to rail travel) and The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel arrangements); You can ask for copies of these Conventions from our offices. Please contact us. ii) We are not the operating Carrier and do not have any liability to pay compensation in any circumstances in which an air carrier is liable to you by virtue of the Denied Boarding Regulation 2004 Your remedies provided under the Regulation are against the air carrier. iii) When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the transport provider or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question. 5) It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under this clause that you notify any claim to us and our supplier(s) strictly in accordance with the complaints procedure set out in these conditions. 6) Where any payment is made, the person(s) receiving it (and their parent or guardian if under 18 years) must also assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights they may have to pursue any third party and must provide ourselves and our insurers with all assistance we may reasonably require. 7) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss or expense or other sum(s) of any description which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you; or any business losses. 8) We will not accept responsibility for services or facilities which do not form part of our agreement or where they are not advertised in our brochure. For example any excursion you book whilst away, or any service or facility which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you.
14. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE Carriage by road, rail and by sea will be subject to the operating carrier or transport company’s own ‘Conditions of Carriage’ will apply to you on your journey. When arranging transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions contained in those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ form part of your contract with us, as well as with the transport company and that those ‘Conditions of Carriage’ shall be deemed to be included by reference into this contract. Copies of the Conditions of Carriage of any carrier may be available from our Head Office by arrangement, though reference to and a summary of them will be contained on or with the carriers’ tickets which we send you when you have paid for your holiday in full. Carriage by Sea is operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises® whose vessels are registered as follows: M/S Seven Seas Navigator® is registered in Bermuda, M/S Seven Seas Voyager® is registered in the Bahamas, and M/S Seven Seas Mariner® is registered in the Bahamas, M/S Seven Seas Explorer® is registered in the Marshall Islands, on behalf of Seven Seas Cruises S. DE R.L., 8300 NW 33rd Street, Suite 308, Miami, FL 33122, United States of America. CRUISES The Carriers conditions of Carriage can be accessed on the website www. rssc.com Guests agree that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to Guests who are 21 years or older and no Guest will attempt to purchase or consume such beverages in violation of this policy under any circumstances, either for themselves or others. Carrier will refuse and prohibit the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to Guests under the age of 21 years Smoking is expressly forbidden in all staterooms, suites and on verandas.
Infants must be one year of age as of the first day of the Cruise. Guests must be 18 years or older to use any equipment provided in the on-board Fitness Centre, with the exception of children aged 16 or 17 years of age, who may use the equipment in this facility if accompanied by a parent or other legal guardian at all times. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Fitness Centre. Guests understand and acknowledge that prenatal and early infant care, in particular, may require specialised diagnostic facilities and/or treatment that are not obtainable during the Cruise on board the ship and/or ashore in ports of call. The ship’s doctor is not qualified to deliver babies or to offer pre or post natal treatment and no responsibility is accepted by the Carrier in respect of the inability to provide such services or equipment. The Carrier recommends that women who are less than 12 weeks pregnant should seek medical advice prior to travel. The Carrier does not have on board its ships adequate medical facilities for childbirth. The Carrier is unable for safety reasons to accommodate women past their 24th week of pregnancy. All pregnant women are required to produce a doctor’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel taking into account the proposed Itinerary and that the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery calculated from both the last menstrual period and ultrasound (if performed). The Carrier cannot carry a Guest unless they comply with this requirement. The Carrier expressly reserves the right to refuse passage to board to any Guest who has or will enter the 24th week of pregnancy at the beginning or at any time during the Cruise or who appears to be in an advanced state of pregnancy and the Carrier shall have no liability whatsoever in respect of either such refusal and/or the carriage of any such Guest. EU Regulation 1177/2010 applies where the Cruise begins in a EU port. A summary may be viewed at http://www.rssc.com/media/hostedfiles/legal/ EU_SUMMARY_1177_2010.pdf. Guests must provide full details at the time of booking of any requirement for a disabled cabin and or if the Guest has any special seating requirements and or if the Guest needs to bring any medical equipment on board and or the Guest needs to bring a recognised assistance dog on board the vessel. Please note that assistance dogs are subject to national regulations. Where the Company considers strictly necessary for the safety and comfort of the Guest and in order for the Guest to fully enjoy the cruise, it may require a Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility to be accompanied by another person who is capable of providing the assistance required by the Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility. This requirement will be based entirely on the Carrier assessing the need of the Guest on grounds of safety and may vary from vessel to vessel and/or itinerary to itinerary. Guests confined to a wheelchair are asked to kindly furnish their own standard size collapsible wheelchair and must also be accompanied by a travelling Guest who is fit and able to assist them. If the Guest has any particular conditions, Disability or Reduced Mobility which require personal care or supervision then such personal care or supervision must be organized by the Guest and at the Guest’s expense. The vessel is unable to provide respite services, one-to-one personal care or supervision or any other form of care for physical or psychiatric or other conditions. If after careful assessing the Passenger’s specific needs and requirements, the Carrier concludes that the Guest cannot be carried safely and in accordance with applicable safety requirements then the Carrier can refuse embarkation of a Disabled Person or Person with Reduced Mobility on the grounds of safety. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse to carry any Guest who has failed to adequately notify the Carrier of any Disabilities or needs for assistance in order for the Carrier to make an informed assessment that the Passenger can be carried in a safe or operationally feasible manner on the grounds of safety. If the Guest does not agree with a decision of the Carrier then the Passenger must provide a complaint in writing with all supporting evidence to the Company and the matter will be considered by a Senior Manager. The Carrier reserves the right to refuse to carry any Guest who in the opinion of the Carrier is unfit for travel or whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others on the Cruise on the grounds of safety.
15. EXCURSIONS, LAND TOURS, LECTURES & PERSONALITIES Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst away are not part of your contract for a package holiday provided by us. Whilst we exercise reasonable care and skill in selecting reputable and competent independent contractors we do not perform the excursions or land tours. All such shore excursions and land tours are operated by independent contractors and we act only as an agent in booking them even where we suggest or recommend a particular supplier and/or feature such excursions in our brochure and/or assist you in any way in booking them. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us. We shall not be liable for any loss, injury, death, damage or misrepresentation, including but not limited to, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or distress for changes to, or cancellation of any shore excursion or land programmes that do not form part
of your fly cruise package booked with us. These independent contractors may impose additional limitations of liability in their own booking terms and conditions which are available from us on request. Shore excursions are capacity controlled based on first come first served basis. A supplement will apply on ‘Regent Choice’ excursions. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Some optional pre- and/or post- cruise land tours, shore excursions or special events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of participants is not achieved. Guest lecturers, hosted cruises and entertainers are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Whilst we will make every effort to accommodate all our guests, please note that some shore excursions and land programmes may not be suitable for Guest’s with limited mobility. Please contact us prior to confirming your shore excursions. Nevertheless we will endeavour to absorb costs where we can although it may be necessary to impose an additional charge. We will be happy to try and assist with the booking of private shore excursions where possible, please contact us to discuss further.
16. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS The Company has made arrangements with airlines and hotels that provide services for our optional and inclusive travel arrangements. Where the hotel is specified you will be booked into this hotel or one of a similar standard. The prices shown may be revised upwards or downwards at any time prior to confirmation. No allocations are held. Guests are booked onto the scheduled services of IATA carriers. Any deviations from the published package should be advised clearly in writing. Air Prices are available flying from London or your preferred Regional airport where possible. Optional Land Programmes – any air included within an optional land programme is in economy class unless specified otherwise. Upgrades may be requested for an additional supplement but are not guaranteed. Airline tickets can only be issued upon receipt of full payment. All guests who elect not to participate in Regent Seven Seas Cruises® standard Air/Sea program or do not purchase transfer arrangements from Regent Seven Seas Cruises® will be responsible for their own transfer arrangements to and from the ship. The Destination Services desk can assist with post cruise transfer arrangements once Guests are on-board. We offer all Air/Sea guests complimentary transfers to and from the airport/ ship in conjunction with the air program on the day of the ship’s embarkation/ disembarkation. For ‘Cruise only’ guests who purchase pre/post hotels with us (including the Free Luxury Hotel) we will provide transfers to/from the hotel/ship only and not to/from the airport
17. FLIGHTS We offer Free Economy Class air which is: (1) valid for full fare cruise guests (2) applicable to first and second guests per suite only (3) capacity controlled and subject to availability, (4) subject to supplements (5) limited to specific regional airports and airlines. Please enquire at the time of booking. We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm your flight arrangements. The carrier(s) and flight timings detailed on your air itinerary or invoice are subject to alteration and confirmation. The latest timings will be shown on your e-tickets which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check all documents immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct flight information. We reserve the right to choose the air carrier and routing and the right to change airline routing for any reason and/or re-route guest without prior notice to the nearest departure city if adequate air service is unavailable. Please note; that your booked flight may not be the most direct route and may also involve a stop en-route to your destination which may involve you disembarking from the aircraft. Occasionally, due to scheduling conflicts an en-route overnight stay might be necessary. Should this be the case, we will advise you or your Travel Agent about this at the time of confirming your air schedule, or as soon as we are made aware of any changes by the airline. Unless otherwise specified in the cruise programme description there may be costs associated with the events described and these will be the responsibility of the guest. En-route overnights as described are subject to change/ cancellation due to changes in the air scheduling. It is possible that flight times may be changed even after tickets have been dispatched and therefore we recommend that all guests check with their applicable air carrier(s) at least 72 hours in advance to reconfirm flights and baggage allowance/fees. Any change in the identity of the carrier(s), flight timings, and/or aircraft type will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges. Guests opting to deviate their flight will be required to pay a £50 per person fee plus any applicable fare increases fees/penalties charged by the airlines. Should guests have a specific routing or airline preference, please make this known at time of booking, charges may apply. Airline tickets can only be issued upon receipt of full payment. Guests are required to provide certain information to the airlines; including passport information and home/destination address details. Please refer to the airline’s website. Failure to provide this information at least 72 hours prior to your flight may result in complete cancellation of your air schedules. All airline tickets issued by Regent Seven Seas® are refundable only to Regent Seven Seas® and are considered part of the total cruise or cruise tour fare. This also applies where an air upgrade has been purchased.
This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of their return flight. It is the guest’s responsibility to: a) check their baggage allowance for all flights; if you are booked on different air carrier(s) or in different class of travel to/from the ship your baggage allowances may differ – please ensure you check the airline websites of each carrier in your itinerary; b) check the departure and arrival terminals of all flights; c) ensure you arrive at check-in and departure gate by the appropriate time with all proper and necessary documentation. Due to airline restrictions, Regent Seven Seas® is not always authorised to pre-reserve seats for their guests. Regent Seven Seas® is not responsible for pre-assigned seating prior to flight departures, for any reason. Guests are advised to contact the airline(s) directly to confirm preassigned seating. Some airlines will allow pre-assigned seating requests only once the ticket has been issued and may make an additional charge for this service. Airline tickets can only be issued on receipt of full payment for the cruise holiday. We/the airline will endeavour to satisfy any special service(s) requests such as adding frequent flyer numbers, requesting special meals or mobility assistance. Some airlines restrict the accumulation and/or use of frequent flyer miles in conjunction with fares used by Regent Seven Seas®. Guests are at all times responsible for paying all service fees imposed by the airlines. These fees are at all times non refundable. If your booking with us is on a fly/cruise basis and you have not deviated your flights, a transfer from/to the airport will also be provided. In certain ports of call, where the return flight is late in the day, we may at our discretion (subject to minimum numbers) provide a complimentary baggage store, hospitality area or tour prior to your return flight. Hotel day rooms are not included as standard and Guests wishing to book day rooms may be able to do so at their own expense. Where we have contracts with local suppliers, this option may be available for purchase prior to sailing or in the disembarkation questionnaire when onboard our ships for you to book. Please note the existence of a “Community list” (available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm detailing air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. Under EU Law, you have the right in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from the airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. Reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of the price of your arrangements from us. Your rights to a refund and/or compensation from us are set out in clause 12 above. If the airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Aviation Consumer Advocacy Panel. Information for air passengers, including how to make a complaint, is available on the Civil Aviation Authority website www.caa.co.uk . If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.
The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the independent Arbitrators within 18 months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com.
19. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 Information provided by you to us in connection with your booking(s) will be held by us, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and our Privacy Policy available on our website at www.rssc.com accessible from the home page. It will be used for reservations, booking, ticket issue and marketing. You may have a copy of the personal information held about you by writing to RSSC, Beresford House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ. The Company reserves the right to make a charge for supplying you with this information which at the time of printing this brochure amounts to £10.
20. BROCHURE VALIDITY The information in this brochure represents Regent Seven Seas Cruises® plans and intentions at the time of going to press. Events subsequent to the printing of this brochure may cause us to unavoidably change our plans, which could affect the published itineraries and fares. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® gives notice that all offers and information in this brochure are subject to alteration and may be withdrawn with or without notice. Please contact your Travel Agent for up to date prices and itineraries before you book, or call us on 023 8068 2280, or visit our website at www.rssc.com.
21. REFUSAL OF TRAVEL If in our reasonable opinion or the reasonable opinion of the Ship’s Master or doctor, you are or appear to be unfit to travel for any reason or a risk or a danger to yourself or a danger to others or behave in such a way as to cause or likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or danger to property. In this situation we are entitled without prior notice to refuse to allow you to travel on any ship and to terminate your cruise holiday at any time. You may then be left at any port or place at which the ship calls without our incurring any liability. You will have to pay any costs, expenses or losses suffered as a result, and we will not pay any compensation or give you any refund. Once your holiday has been terminated in this manner, we will not have any further responsibility towards you. The same right to refuse to allow you to travel or to use any services applies where you are or appear to be unfit to travel or otherwise behave badly as set out above during any other part of your holiday. Please view full details of Passenger Bill of Rights: https://www.rssc.com/ legal/bill-of-rights/ All information herein is correct at time of going to print.19 December 2014 BERESFORD HOUSE, TOWN QUAY I SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS SO14 2AQ I tel. 02380 682280 I fax. 02380 839150 I www.rssc.com
18. COMPLAINTS In the unlikely event you have a reason to complain whilst away, you must immediately notify the Executive Concierge on board ship and the supplier of the service(s) in question (if not us). This is to ensure that we are given the opportunity to address and to attempt to resolve any issue you raise. Any verbal complaint must be put in writing and given to the supplier and us as soon as possible. If a problem cannot be resolved to your satisfaction you must write to us no later than 28 days from the end of your holiday. Failure to notify us within this time may mean that the matter cannot be properly investigated or rectified and this may affect your rights. We regret we cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims which do not involve death, personal injury or illness, if you fail to notify the complaint or claim in accordance with this clause. Any dispute, between us, which cannot be settled by agreement, you may use the ABTA arbitration scheme as below. We are a member of ABTA, membership number Y3266. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the code and arbitration can be found at www.abta.com. The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. MK_JAN15621
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