Regent Seven Seas Cruises has begun construction on Seven Seas Prestige™, the seventh ship to join the ultra-luxury cruise line. Billed as “the ship that transcends luxury”, the vessel’s steel-cutting ceremony took place at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
“Seven Seas Prestige represents a new era for Regent Seven Seas Cruises as we once again elevate standards in ultra-luxury, all-inclusive vacations,” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
“We are delighted to continue our long-established relationship with Fincantieri, a storied name in shipbuilding. This talented team will deliver a ship that transcends luxury, exuding elegance and refinement, while radiating sophistication in every way, from bow to stern.”
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Along with Andrea DeMarco, the ceremony was attended by Harry Sommer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President Vessel Operations, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Francesco Semeraro, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations, Regent Seven Seas Cruises; and Alberico Trivellone, Senior Vice President, Newbuild and Refurbishment, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, and Marco Lunardi, Shipyard Director of the Marghera yard, were in attendance as representatives for Fincantieri.Seven Seas Prestige is the first of two Prestige Class vessels. She will boast one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry with a gross tonnage of 77,000 and hosting up to only 850 guests. With more Unrivaled Space at Sea® than ever before the ship will introduce new soon to be announced innovations, such as the reimagination of the palatial Regent Suite, new accommodation categories, new dining experiences, and more. These new features will emphasise The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience® that Regent is renowned for.
Set to be delivered in 2026, Seven Seas Prestige will be Regent’s first new ship class in 10 years – following the highly successful Explorer-Class ships launched in 2016, 2020, and 2023, also built by Fincantieri.
