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Travel Weekly
10-07-2025
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- Travel Weekly
Oceania to double its Sonata class with orders for two new cruise ships
Two additional Sonata-class ships will join Oceania Cruises' fleet in 2032 and 2035, bringing the class to four vessels, the cruise line said Thursday. The first ship in the class, the 1,390-passenger Oceania Sonata, is scheduled to debut in 2027. The two newly announced ships were previously ordered as options but have now been confirmed, Oceania said. They will be constructed by Oceania's longtime shipbuilder, Fincantieri. "These four Sonata-class ships will herald the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional, small-ship, luxury experiences," said Jason Montague, the line's chief luxury officer. Oceania Allura joins the fleet Oceania meanwhile took delivery of its eighth ship, the Oceania Allura, today in Genoa, Italy. The Allura's maiden voyage starts July 18 in Trieste, Italy, and its inaugural season includes 26 voyages in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada and New England. It holds 1,200 passengers at double occupancy. Oceania plans to host a christening ceremony for the Allura in November in Miami. In a partnership with Food & Wine, the ship's godparents will be chefs.
Travel Weekly
10-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Regent's Skyview Suite piques great interest from affluent cruisers
Regent Seven Seas Cruises said there's been high demand for the $25,000-per-night suite on the Seven Seas Prestige, a luxury ship coming in December 2026. The day sales launched on June 15, nearly half of the available bookings sold, Regent said. The two-level 8,794-square-foot Skyview Regent Suite was booked for six of 13 available sailings, Regent shared. Now, just three sailings remain available for the suite, with the remaining sailings held with deposits or pending deposits, said a company spokesperson. The suite is the largest ever aboard an ultra-luxury ship, according to Regent. The company's previous most expensive suite is about $15,000 a night. "I'm absolutely thrilled, but not surprised, by the phenomenal results that Seven Seas Prestige has produced," said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "We knew that luxury travelers were extremely eager to reserve their suite on this incredible ship." Overall, the Prestige's first day of bookings was busier than any of Regent's prior debuts. Customers scooped up 26% more staterooms and suites than during launch day for the Seven Seas Splendor in 2018, Regent said. The ship is scheduled to sail its first voyage on Dec. 13, 2026, from Barcelona to Miami. The Prestige will be the inaugural ship in Regent's first new ship class in a decade and will accommodate 822 guests. Regent aims to provide guests with more space than ever; the ship will be 40% larger than its previous vessels but accommodate just 10% more guests.
USA Today
16-06-2025
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- USA Today
$25K per night for a cruise? Look inside Regent Seven Seas' largest luxury suite ever.
$25K per night for a cruise? Look inside Regent Seven Seas' largest luxury suite ever. Show Caption Hide Caption How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching a new luxury suite, the Skyview Regent Suite, in 2026. The suite, costing $25,000 per night, will feature amenities like a private gym, massage room, and ocean views. The Seven Seas Prestige ship, debuting Dec. 13, 2026. Imagine waking up on vacation in a bed facing the ocean, before heading to your private gym for a morning workout. From there, you could unwind in a personal massage room or take in the sea breeze from a wraparound balcony. And that's before you even leave your cruise cabin. Regent Seven Seas Cruises' new Skyview Regent Suite will include those and more features. The six-person space will start at $25,000 per night when it debuts aboard the luxury line's newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige, in 2026. "At Regent, we are committed to setting new standards in ultra luxury travel, and the Skyview Regent Suite is a true embodiment of that promise," Jason Montague, Regent's chief luxury officer, said in a news release. "At nearly 9,000 square feet, this breathtaking two-level suite delivers the most exclusive and elevated experience at sea, complete with every imaginable luxury included in the voyage fare.' When will Seven Seas Prestige launch? The 822-guest Seven Seas Prestige will depart on its maiden voyage on Dec. 13, 2026. The two-week transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to Miami will visit Malaga, Spain, Madeira in Portugal and more. What does the Skyview Regent Suite include? Guests will find lavish accommodations with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms – including a spa-like main bathroom with a hand-carved floating tub and sauna – and a formal dining area. Take in views from an ocean-facing bar, or chill on cushy sofas in the in-suite living room. Natural light will fill the space courtesy of a skylight, and a floating natural stone staircase will connect the suite's two levels – or passengers can opt to ride the private elevator. "In the Skyview Regent Suite, we aimed to capture the essence of modern Italian design, combining clean, elegant lines with exquisite craftsmanship to create a truly unforgettable experience," said Elias Sol, Senior Associate at Studio DADO, which is behind the suite's design. The room's hefty price tag comes with many perks, including a private car, driver and guide in port; included laundry and dry cleaning; a menu of linens and pillows; a butler and more. Guests will also get access to the private 12-person dining venue, The Study. The Skyview Regent Suite is one of a dozen suite categories onboard the new vessel. Where will Seven Seas Prestige sail? The ship will spend its first season in Europe and the Caribbean, with cruises available between 10 and 15 nights. Destinations include London, England; Bordeaux in France; Belize's Harvest Caye private island and more. Cruises currently start at $6,499 per person for Deluxe Veranda Suites. Bookings will open on June 25, but guests can register their interest in advance on Regent's website, by calling 1-844-473-4368 or through their travel agent. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Travel Weekly
11-06-2025
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- Travel Weekly
Regent's Seven Seas Prestige to reach a new level of opulence with top suite
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' newest ship will have a two-level suite measuring 8,794 square feet, about double the size of the current largest suite in the fleet. It will start at $25,000 per night. The cruise line is calling the Skyview Regent Suite aboard the Seven Seas Prestige "the largest ultra-luxury cruise suite in history." "We have this beauty of a suite, which is going to truly be a first in the industry from the standpoint of the most inclusive as well as the most sought-after address at sea," said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. The Skyview Regent Suite will be located at the front of the ship and include two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a private sauna and gym, a 3,703 square foot balcony, a private bar, a walk-in closet and living room and dining areas. It will be the only suite with access to a 12-person private dining venue called The Study. When Seven Seas Prestige debuts in December 2026, its first sailings will be in the Caribbean and Europe. Its inaugural season includes two transatlantic crossings, journeys between the Caribbean and Los Angeles and a sailing from Miami to New York. Reservations will open June 25, but guests can register interest in the maiden season beginning June 11. Studio Dado, a Florida-based design firm, is behind the Skyview Regent Suite. The mattresses will be custom made by Italian company Flou. A rendering of the dining area in the Skyview Regent Suite. Photo Credit: Regent Seven Seas Cruises The suite's second floor will include the primary bedroom with panoramic windows, the walk-in closet and the main bathroom, which will have a floating tub, sauna and walk-in shower. Floating stone stairs or an elevator bring guests to the lower level, with its formal dining space, skylight, bar, couches and guest suite. The Skyview Regent Suite will be designed to accommodate up to six people. Included is a personal butler, daily spa treatments, a private fitness session, a private car and driver at every port, laundry and dry cleaning, a pillow and linen menu, and a bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac. A rendering of the main bedroom in the Skyview Regent Suite. Photo Credit: Regent Seven Seas Cruises "It's all about personalization and luxury," said Regent senior vice president of sales and trade marketing Shawn Tubman. "When you have everything included, you're not worrying about anything." The largest existing suite in Regent's fleet is 4,400 square feet and goes for about $15,000 per night. It is on the fleet's Explorer class ships, which include Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Grandeur. Seven Seas Prestige will be 40% larger than those ships but accommodate just 10% more guests.
Travel Weekly
04-06-2025
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- Travel Weekly
The first ship in Oceania's new class will be named Sonata
Oceania Cruises' next category of ships will be the Sonata class, and the steel has been cut on the first ship, Oceania Sonata. The occasion was marked with a ceremony at the Fincantieri-Marghera Shipyard in Venice on June 4. Slated to debut in summer 2027, Oceania Sonata will be followed by Oceania Arietta. Oceania says the ships will be "the most spacious and amenity-rich in the fleet." Oceania chief luxury officer Jason Montague said, "Oceania Sonata heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury cruising," providing no details yet on what will set the ship apart.
