Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2024

47 shows luxury travellers a different side of some of the world’s most popular destinations, with specially curated shore excursions. To travel there, guests can now select and book all-inclusive fare options which give them more freedom and flexibility to personalise their journey to their tastes. “Just as we recognise the importance of offering guests the most inclusive luxury experience on the ship, we also wish to provide more ways to tailor their itinerary to their unique preferences throughout the entire journey,” says DeMarco. “Flexibility is the ultimate luxury, and with the introduction of these new fare options, guests can choose an all-inclusive cruise fare with incredible inclusions throughout their cruise, ranging from unlimited shore excursions to speciality dining and premium beverages, valet laundry service, gratuities and more. Alternatively, they can opt for the ultimate all-inclusive fare, which also includes roundtrip flights and a new private executive chauffeur service with Blacklane.” Regent also formed a prestigious partnership with the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) in 2023, and recently announced new three-night land programmes and accommodation at select iconic GHA properties during 12 voyages in 2025. Regent and GHA have crafted these multi-day land programmes for those keen to extend their stay in some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic destinations. Available onboard five of the six ships in the existing fleet, the Concierge Collection sailings will provide access to six GHA properties, including Hotel Café Royal in London, UK; Conservatorium in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel and the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice in Italy; Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul in Turkey; and Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece. Special shoreside experiences have been crafted to make each land programme an unforgettable experience. These exclusive evening shore excursions enable guests to explore Rome in a vintage Fiat 500 or on a Vespa, take a private tour of FEATURED INTERVIEW “ These new ships represent our commitment to delivering exceptional cruise vacations” Regent has elevated the dining experience in venues such as Pacific Rim onboard Seven Seas Grandeur

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