Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Announces First-Ever Wellness Cruise | News
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced the 2027 Spotlight Collection, featuring seven sailings that will inspire guests with total immersion in their passions and interests. The collection includes travel aboard Seven Seas Grandeur®, Seven Seas Splendor®, Seven Seas Voyager® and the brand’s newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, sailing to some of Europe’s most fascinating destinations. Together they offer a wide range of themes, from wellness and genealogy to gastronomy and fine wine, offering guests various opportunities for discovery. Each trip will include thoughtful programming tailored to the theme of the cruise.
“Spotlight Voyages represent the evolution of luxury travel – guests not only want to see the world, but also pursue their personal interests and passions,” said Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Our 2027 collection has been curated to bring together world-class experts and iconic luxury brands in a way that only Regent can deliver. From exclusive culinary and wine experiences to our inaugural wellness and longevity voyage, each sailing offers a unique perspective while offering the unparalleled comfort and service of the world’s most luxurious fleet.”
Highlights of the 2027 Spotlight Collection include Regent’s first Spotlight Voyage on Wellness & Longevity with ELEMIS, reflecting the growing demand for holistic wellness, longevity and transformative travel. Developed in collaboration with luxury skincare and wellness brand ELEMIS, the sail explores nutrition, mindfulness, exercise and healthy aging through expert-led sessions and wellness-focused activities. The Spotlight Voyage will also take place aboard Regent’s newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, the brand’s first new ship class in a decade, setting a new standard for ultra-luxury cruising, including four new suite categories and new dining experiences that further enhance the all-inclusive luxury offering.
The collection also includes an epicurean Spotlight Voyage with culinary experts Mark and Kate Bittman, who will explore food, culture and stories through live podcast discussions and culinary experiences inspired by regional cuisine. Meanwhile, a series of wine-led Spotlight Voyages invites guests to delve deeper into the world of viticulture alongside renowned hosts and winemakers, with curated tastings, expert insights and compelling discussions that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage and innovation in some of the world’s leading wine regions.
The collection is further expanded by a unique Spotlight on Heritage in partnership with Ancestry.com, offering guests the opportunity to explore their personal history through expert-led genealogical research, customized consultations and deeply meaningful, place-based discoveries.
For more information, visit RSSC.com/Spotlight-Voyages, call 023 8082 1390 or contact a professional travel advisor.
Regent’s Spotlight Voyage Collection 2027
Wine in the spotlight with Foley Family Wines & Spirits
March 24, 2027 – 10 nights
Seven Seas Voyager
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy – Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy – Portofino, Italy – Cannes, France – Mahón (Menorca), Spain – Palma de Mallorca, Spain – Ibiza, Spain – Valencia, Spain – Barcelona, Spain
Sailing from Rome to Barcelona, guests discover the world of luxury winemaking. Hosted by Mari Wells Coyle, VP Winemaking for Foley Family Wines & Spirits, and Jay Gifford, Managing Director, International for Foley Family Wines & Spirits, the trip includes curated tastings, expert-led seminars and intimate discussions highlighting the craftsmanship behind some of California’s most acclaimed wines. Guests can sample selections from Foley’s premium portfolio, including Silverado, Chalk Hill, Ferrari-Carano and Merus, while gaining insight into the broader Foley lifestyle portfolio that includes wineries, spirits, hotels, restaurants and sports franchises.
Heritage in the spotlight with Ancestry.com
July 2, 2027 – 12 nights
Seven Seas Voyager
London (Southampton), England – Fowey, United Kingdom – Cork (Cobh), Ireland – Waterford, Ireland – Holyhead, Wales – Douglas, Isle of Man – Liverpool, England – Bangor, Northern Ireland – Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland – Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Scotland – Edinburgh (Leith, overnight in port), Scotland
This unique journey aboard Seven Seas Voyager follows the stories that shape us and invites guests to explore their history with leading genealogists from AncestryProGenealogists. Sailing from London to Edinburgh, the voyage combines expert insight, personal advice and opportunities for tailor-made research into guests’ own family history and heritage. Luxury travelers can also participate in optional home visits to their ancestors and customized genealogical research linked to the itinerary. Together, these tailor-made experiences provide a deeper understanding of family history and identity, creating opportunities for deeply personal discoveries along the journey.
Wine in the spotlight at Mercante wine merchants
July 11, 2027 – 8 nights
Seven Seas Grandeur
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy – Salerno, Italy – Messina (Sicily), Italy – Catania (Sicily), Italy – Kotor, Montenegro – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Koper, Slovenia – Venice (Fusina), Italy
Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur, guests will join James Mercante, founder of Mercante Wine Merchants, on an enriching sail from Rome to Venice, exploring the heritage, craftsmanship and traditions of Italian wine. A retired U.S. Navy captain and leading maritime attorney, Mercante combines a lifelong connection to the sea with a deep passion for preserving his family’s Italian wine traditions. Inspired by his ancestral roots in Puglia, Mercante and his wife Annie returned to southern Italy to source exceptional wines that reflect the character of the region. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy exclusive tastings, educational seminars, engaging discussions and culinary pairings that showcase how premium Italian wines blend with regional flavors. The voyage will give guests a deeper appreciation for the intersection of wine, culture, family heritage and maritime tradition, both onboard and ashore.
Spotlight on wine with Palmaz vineyards
July 11, 2027 – 14 nights
Seven Seas splendor
Copenhagen, Denmark – Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany – Ronne (Bornholm), Denmark – Stockholm (overnight in port), Sweden – Tallinn, Estonia – Helsinki, Finland – Liepaja, Latvia – Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium – London (Southampton), England
Guests sailing from Copenhagen to London aboard Seven Seas Splendor will enjoy an immersive wine experience hosted by Jessica and Florencia Palmaz of Palmaz Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s most innovative family wineries. Through tastings, educational seminars and engaging conversations, guests will discover the Palmaz approach to estate winemaking, sustainable vineyard practices and the integration of technology and precision within luxury wine production. Rooted in the philosophy that great food and wine create meaningful human connection, the Palmaz family has built a brand centered on craftsmanship and shared moments. The trip, personally organized by members of the Palmaz family, offers guests a deeper insight into the traditions and expertise that shape the culture and character of the estate.
Epicurean in the spotlight with Mark and Kate Bittman
July 14, 2027 – 12 nights
Seven Seas Voyager
Edinburgh (Leith), Scotland – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Copenhagen, Denmark – Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany – Ronne (Bornholm), Denmark – Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland – Klaipeda, Lithuania – Riga, Latvia – Tallinn, Estonia – Stockholm, Sweden
Award-winning journalist, best-selling author and podcast host Mark Bittman will join producer and editor-in-chief Kate Bittman to host a culinary and storytelling experience through the Baltic region aboard the Seven Seas Voyager. As you sail from Edinburgh to Stockholm, guests can enjoy live podcast discussions, intimate conversations and interactive cooking demonstrations inspired by regional culinary traditions and local flavours. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern food culture, Mark Bittman has spent decades shaping conversations about food, sustainability and home cooking through his critically acclaimed writing, best-selling books and podcasts, while Kate takes a thoughtful, creative approach to content development. Together, the journey will explore the intersection of food, travel and community, while also capturing content for their critically acclaimed podcast, Food with Mark Bittman.
Wellness and longevity in the spotlight with ELEMIS
August 21, 2027 – 10 nights
Prestige of seven seas
Trieste, Italy – Argostoli (Kephalonia), Greece – Gythion, Greece – Athens (Piraeus), Greece – Mykonos, Greece – Santorini, Greece – Ibiza, Spain – Barcelona, Spain
Regent’s first-ever Spotlight Voyage dedicated to wellness offers guests a transformative ten-night Mediterranean journey aboard Seven Seas Prestige, sailing from Trieste to Barcelona. Developed in partnership with luxury skincare and wellness brand ELEMIS, the experience centers around four key pillars of wellness: Diet and Nutrition, Mind and Stress, Skin and Longevity, and Movement and Exercise. Designed to reflect the growing global interest in longevity and holistic wellness, the journey includes expert-led wellness sessions, interactive BeMoved classes, mindfulness enrichment and Blue Zone-inspired culinary programming influenced by the lifestyle habits of the world’s longest-living communities. By combining wellness experiences with destination discovery, sailing offers guests a unique opportunity to explore practical and ambitious approaches to living well.
Wine in the spotlight with Honig Vineyard & Winery
October 11, 2027 – 11 nights
Seven Seas Voyager
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy – Tuscany (Livorno), Italy – Monte Carlo, Monaco – Toulon, France – Sete, France – Palamos, Spain – Mahón (Menorca), Spain – Palma de Mallorca, Spain – Alicante, Spain – Barcelona, Spain
Led by Steven Honig, guests embark on an unforgettable Mediterranean journey aboard the Seven Seas Voyager with Honig Vineyard & Winery. The Rome to Barcelona trip includes curated tastings, hosted dinners, educational seminars, and intimate conversations focused on Napa Valley winemaking, sustainability, and food and wine pairing. Steven Honig grew up in San Francisco and spent weekends at his family’s Napa Valley vineyard. He developed an early connection with wine country and the hospitality industry before building an international career in cycling, sports marketing and business development. Since returning to the family winery in 2000, he has helped shape the vineyard’s approach to sales, guest experience and sustainable management. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy hearing anecdotes and gaining insight into the passion and traditions behind one of the region’s most respected wineries.
