In the final phase of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ US$125 million refurbishment program, the company completed its bow-to-stern upgrade of Seven Seas Mariner, elevating the ship to the level of elegance set by Seven Seas Explorer and providing a consistent look and feel to the entire fleet.
Seven Seas Mariner completed a 20-day drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille, and has re-emerged with new culinary experiences, elegant new suite designs, and completely renewed guest spaces.
“I’m constantly amazed by the attention to detail that goes into our ships, and the newly refurbished Seven Seas Mariner is no different, from the luxurious décor down to the intricate design elements,” said Jason Montague, president and chief executive officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “With the culmination of our fleet-wide refurbishment program, and with the construction of Seven Seas Splendor underway, we are perfecting luxury and indeed have the most luxurious fleet at sea.”
Offering a more elevated dining experience, all restaurants on board Seven Seas Mariner received a redesign with enhanced art and décor. The newly updated steakhouse on the ship, Prime 7, is now unlike any other restaurant in Regent’s fleet, with rectangular light fixtures that are reminiscent of a sculpture across the ceiling, and cream-coloured, pillow-backed chairs contrasted by sapphire walls and wood finishes.
The flagship restaurant Compass Rose is completely re-imagined, with a popular menu offering guests personal customisation and choice, as well as a new look with grand crystal chandeliers, rich wooden accents and celestial blue furnishings.
Replacing Signatures is Chartreuse, already a guest favourite aboard Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Voyager. The restaurant boasts new furnishings, china, flooring and décor, along with a new menu that highlights modern French cuisine. Further enhancements were also made to La Veranda, allowing guests to indulge their palate while surrounded by a flawless ambiance.
Seven Seas the ship’s pool deck also received a comprehensive redesign, with a new open layout and teak flooring throughout. The centrepiece is a mosaic-tiled pool, featuring a broad ledge for lounging in shallow water and surrounded by plush, white daybeds. Guests can enjoy expanded lunch selections at the outdoor Pool Grill, including steaks, chops, salmon, chicken and sausage, all prepared to order from infrared barbecue grills.
Inside, all public spaces received upgraded carpeting, world-class art, furniture and décor, creating a new look throughout the ship. The reception area, featuring new marble desks and original gold leaf accented artwork by Atlanta-based artist Tom Swanston. The grand spiral staircase in the atrium is crowned by a large-scale blown glass art installation designed by Canadian studio Tsunami Glass, creating a beautiful view as you descend the glass elevators.
The completely remodelled and relocated library exudes comfort with dark-wood bookshelves contrasted against cream furnishings, crowned by a copper-adorned chandelier. With plenty of books to choose from and with doors that can provide a quiet retreat, guests will enjoy relaxing and enriching their minds in the library.
The previous library space makes way for expanded seating at Coffee Connection, where guests have more space to enjoy delicious drinks in a stylish setting with leather furnishings in rich tones. The internet café is now conveniently located at the back of Coffee Connection with free unlimited internet access.
Outside on deck 6, there is all new teak decking and sun loungers, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze and soak in a sunrise or sunset.
Guests will also take comfort in the latest luxury styles in the Card Room, Boutiques, and The Casino, all revamped from the steel up. Guests will be able to enjoy some of their favourite experiences on board in a completely new way.
Offering an expansive menu of invigorating and restorative rituals, the shipboard Canyon Ranch Spa received a soothing new design, featuring pebble-stone tiles and light-wood accents in the treatment rooms. The adjoining fitness and aerobics centre offers state-of-the-art machines and equipment.
Leaving no detail untouched, Regent Seven Seas Cruises redesigned all guest suites. The elegantly appointed retreats feature Elite Slumber Beds framed by plush, padded leather headboards, sitting areas furnished with comfortable sofas, accent tables and new artwork, as well as private balconies where guests can enjoy views of the passing landscape. All suites feature walk-in closets and oversized, marble-accented bathrooms with L’Occitane amenities. Guests of Penthouse Suites enjoy additional in-suite bath amenities by Guerlain, and Distinctive Suite guests also receive Bottega Veneta.
With her renovations complete, Seven Seas Mariner is re-positioning to the Pacific Northwest to take travellers on 15 unforgettable seven, 10- and 11-night Alaska itineraries, which alternate departures from Vancouver and Seward. With free unlimited shore excursions, unlimited internet access, highly personalised service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, prepaid gratuities, ground transfers and one-night, pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in Concierge-level suites and higher included as part of the cruise fare, the all-inclusive experience aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises® delivers the highest value in America’s Last Frontier.
