27th Jan 2028 | 9 nights | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Seven Seas Prestige
Relax and enjoy the facilities and entertainment onboard your ship. If the weather is good take some sun and sunbathe on the pool deck. Otherwise explore below deck the wide range of activities that will be available during the day. Perhaps you prefer to find a quiet spot and catch up on your reading.
Relax and enjoy the facilities and entertainment onboard your ship. If the weather is good take some sun and sunbathe on the pool deck. Otherwise explore below deck the wide range of activities that will be available during the day. Perhaps you prefer to find a quiet spot and catch up on your reading.
In 1493, Christopher Columbus was allegedly so smitten with this volcanic island that he named it after St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers. Since its discovery, St. Christopher (later shortened by British sailors to St. Kitts) has been fought over by the British and French who, tragically, made it a centre of the West Indian slave trade. Pirates, including the notorious William Kidd who was marooned on Nevis after his crew mutinied, enjoyed lucrative careers in Basseterre Harbour. St. Kitts and sister isle Nevis were part of the British Empire until 1967, earning semi-independent status when they were named associated states of Great Britain. In 1983, the 68-square-mile St. Kitts and Nevis became an independent, two-island nation with a parliamentary government headed by a prime minister. While British holdovers such as cricket and driving on the left side of the road remain, the Kittitians are extremely proud of their history and how far they've come on their own. The island's lush geography lends itself to eco-tourism, starting with the dense tropical rainforests that surround dormant volcano Mount Liamuiga. Colourful birds and butterflies, as well as the green vervet monkey, reside here. Sugar cane, the staple of the economy since the 17th century, was St. Kitts' main export until production stopped just a few years ago. However, wild sugar cane fields remain, particularly in the west, and offer a scenic ambience that is more reminiscent of Hawaii than the Caribbean these days. While tourists have discovered St. Kitts (evidenced by the row of lively beach bars on South Frigate Bay, known as "The Strip"), the island is still relatively unspoiled and crowd-free, with a relaxed, authentic atmosphere.
Your first look at St. Lucia's lush coast from the deck of a cruise ship is likely to include the island's most dramatic geologic feature: the Pitons, two striking volcanic peaks that rise a half-mile off St. Lucia's southwestern coast. The island's beauty has earned it the nickname "Helen of the West Indies." Though St. Lucia has plenty of visitors (including those from cruise ships and a steady influx of honeymooners), parts of the island have largely remained unspoiled due to the locals' commitment to protecting the rainforests and other natural resources. A decent percentage of the island -- some 19,000 acres -- is protected as part of the St. Lucia National Rain Forest. What development there is on St. Lucia is mostly in the area around Castries, the island's colourful, energetic capital city. It's not picturesque but it's still worth a look, especially if you're in search of duty-free goods or local handicrafts. But to appreciate St. Lucia's natural beauty, rent a car or take a cab out of town. The prettiest part of the island is in the south, and most visitors head there to see the former French colonial capital Soufriere, the lush Diamond Botanical Gardens and the world's only "drive-in" volcano. More options include hiking through the rainforest, snorkelling the sunken wreck off of Anse Cochon and horseback riding along the coast. Settled first by the Arawaks and then the Caribs, St. Lucia became a hotly-contested territory with the arrival of Europeans in the 17th century. The island passed back and forth 14 times between the British and the French until 1814, when the Brits finally took possession for good. Traces of both cultures still remain in the language; many St. Lucians speak both English and a French Creole patois, and it's visible in distinctive place names such as Soufriere, Gros Islet, Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island.
St. Maarten is busier than ever, as cruise lines call on Philipsburg with their biggest ships. (Sometimes there are a half-dozen in port at one time.) There's also more to do once you disembark, with shopping and beaches serving as the primary attractions.
That can be viewed as either good news (more shopping choices, better deals and more beach activities) or bad news (more people) for this port of call, which, along with neighbouring St. Martin, makes up the world's smallest island inhabited by two countries.
St. Maarten, like many other Caribbean islands, was spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493. But the island's real history began with French and Dutch settlers who divided the island in 1648. They have lived side-by-side ever since. St. Maarten, governed by the Netherlands Antilles until 2010, is now a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (along with Aruba, Curacao and the Netherlands), while St. Martin is part of the French West Indies. What's particularly fun is that you can easily swing back and forth from the Dutch to the French sides and enjoy the best of both.
On either side of the mountainous island, lovely beaches -- including the famed clothing-optional part of Orient Beach -- rival the best in the Caribbean. Plus, duty-free prices for electronics and liquor in Philipsburg might be the best deals around.
Relax and enjoy the facilities and entertainment onboard your ship. If the weather is good take some sun and sunbathe on the pool deck. Otherwise explore below deck the wide range of activities that will be available during the day. Perhaps you prefer to find a quiet spot and catch up on your reading.
Relax and enjoy the facilities and entertainment onboard your ship. If the weather is good take some sun and sunbathe on the pool deck. Otherwise explore below deck the wide range of activities that will be available during the day. Perhaps you prefer to find a quiet spot and catch up on your reading.
Step aboard Seven Seas Prestige and you’ll immediately sense that you’re on a vessel where space, elegance and sophistication have been prioritised in every detail. At around 77,000 tons and hosting just 822 guests with a highly attentive crew, the ship offers one of the most generous space-to-guest ratios at sea — ideal for those who appreciate luxury that feels both grand and personal. From the airy Starlight Atrium to stylish lounges and panoramic social spaces, the ambience is refined yet welcoming, making every moment on board feel effortlessly indulgent.
There’s a remarkable range of ways to spend your time on Seven Seas Prestige. You can relax by the pool, enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea with fellow travellers, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce, or find quiet corners for reading and reflection. The ship’s entertainment programme includes theatre productions and live music, while enrichment lectures and classes bring fresh insight to your days at sea. For wellness, the serene Spa & Wellness centre invites you to unwind with treatments that restore body and spirit.
Mealtimes aboard Prestige are a highlight of the journey, with an exceptional selection of culinary experiences included in your voyage. From the Mediterranean inspiration of Azure to the fleet classics like Compass Rose, Chartreuse, Pacific Rim and more, each restaurant brings its own signature style and flavours. Whether you’re savouring à la carte Italian at Sette Mari at La Veranda, bold Pan-Asian at Pacific Rim, an elegant steak at Prime 7 or classic Regent cuisine with ocean views, the variety and quality of food make dining a pleasure you’ll look forward to each day.
Your suite on Seven Seas Prestige is your private sanctuary at sea, with every accommodation category featuring a full balcony to enjoy uninterrupted views of the ocean. With 12 distinct suite types ranging from Deluxe Veranda Suites to the extraordinary multi-storey Skyview Regent Suite, the ship caters to every taste for space and luxury. Suites are thoughtfully designed with elegant interiors, expansive living areas and luxurious touches, making them ideal retreats after a day of exploration or relaxation on board.
Couples and multigenerational families desiring a luxury all-inclusive cruise with spacious suite-style cabins and gourmet dining choice
Travellers who prefer à la carte drinks and tours, families who need nonstop entertainment, folks on a budget
Regent Seven Seas Cruises attracts mostly well-travelled, affluent adults, generally 50-plus, who enjoy the complete all-inclusive experience. You'll find lots of loyal past Regent passengers, especially on the longer itineraries. Shorter cruises can pull in a slightly younger crowd, and you will find families onboard during school holidays, especially in Alaska.
Regardless of the actual dress code, Regent passengers do dress up for dinner. Daytime wear is casual (resort-style), up until 6 p.m., when it changes to "smart casual" except on the final night of the cruise (when everyone is packing) or when dining at the pool grill or bar. T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps and trainers are not allowed in any public area in the evening, but you'll usually find people take the dress code further, favouring the "smart" part of the dress code over the "casual," with skirts or trousers paired with blouses or jumpers, trouser suits or dresses for ladies and trousers and collared shirts for men. Jackets are optional, but they're fairly common. On cruises longer than two weeks, there will also be two optional formal nights, when many passengers opt for even more formal dress.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is quite all-inclusive, encompassing gratuities, shore excursions (and not merely ordinary coach tours), pre-cruise hotel stays and transfers, beverages throughout the ship and in the in-suite minibars, unlimited Wi-Fi, speciality restaurants, and round trip air. What you will pay for are spa and beauty salon treatments, as well as laundry, the casino and retail shop purchases.
Since an exceptional roster of excursions is included in the fare, passengers take advantage of them all day in port. This also means they get to know one another more than on many other cruises, so there is quite a bit of social gathering on the ship. The entertainment is pretty traditional, with passengers enjoying West End-type productions, quiz competitions, live music performances, culinary classes and educational lectures on the history and culture of the region. Dining -- all complimentary -- is a major part of the Regent Seven Seas cruise experience, with passengers enjoying a fine dining experience in one of the specialty venues or in the main restaurant, Compass Rose, where you can order from a set menu or put together almost anything you can conceive of, from choosing the main ingredient to the method of cooking, kind of sauce and side dishes.
