Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, celebrated a momentous milestone in Seven Seas Prestige’s™ construction journey as the ship floated from dry dock on 27 November, 2025. The first new ship class for Regent in 10 years, Seven Seas Prestige will usher in a new legacy for ultra-luxury cruising.
“Seven Seas Prestige touching water for the first time marks an extraordinary moment for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, representing the culmination of years of planning and collaboration with our long-standing partners at Fincantieri,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “The overwhelming response to this vessel affirms that discerning travelers recognize something truly exceptional is on the horizon; emphasized by the ship’s launch day which became our biggest single booking day for a new ship in our history. From the unprecedented Skyview Regent Suite to every thoughtfully designed detail, Seven Seas Prestige embodies our dedication to redefining ultra-luxury travel.”
The float-out ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Fincantieri’s Brunetta Casara served as Madrina, performing the traditional shattering of the champagne bottle against the hull, and cutting the ceremonial ribbon following a prayer by the shipyard chaplain. The dry dock was then flooded, officially completing the milestone moment. Marco Spiga, Senior Director, Project Manager, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, addressed attendees and expressed gratitude to Fincantieri for their continued partnership and collaboration in bringing Seven Seas Prestige to life.
With this significant phase complete, the next generation ship will now move to the outfitting pier for its final construction stages, where the designers will fit the lavish suites – including the Skyview Regent Suite, the largest all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise ship suite in history – along with elegant lounges and exquisite restaurants that will define the unrivalled experience aboard Seven Seas Prestige.
Set to debut in December 2026 as Regent’s seventh ship and the first of three new Prestige-class ships, Seven Seas Prestige is the highly anticipated addition to The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®. This central moment marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for Regent, with a second Prestige-class ship confirmed for 2030 and a third vessel announced for 2033 – a strategic expansion that will give discerning travellers even more opportunities to experience the joy of ultra-luxury cruising in over 550 destinations across the globe.
At 76,550 tons and accommodating just 822 guests with 630 dedicated crew members, Seven Seas Prestige will offer one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry – 40 percent larger than previous Regent ships yet accommodating only 10 percent more guests, delivering truly Unrivalled Space at Sea®. Across the inaugural season, Seven Seas Prestige will embark on 13 extraordinary voyages across Europe and the Caribbean, including two transatlantic crossings. These carefully curated itineraries, ranging from 10 to 15 nights, will showcase exceptional destinations and immersive experiences – from Regent’s private island paradise, Harvest Caye, Belize, to two transits of the Panama Canal, and overnight stays in culturally rich cities including London, England; Lisbon, Portugal; and Bordeaux, France.
