Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted a gala celebration in Miami, Florida, on 10DEC to welcome its newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur.
The ceremony included the unveiling of Regent’s Journey in Jewels, "the first Fabergé Egg to permanently reside at sea”. The 1,600-piece art collection will now be displayed in Seven Seas Grandeur's atrium.
Sarah Fabergé, Founding Member of the Fabergé Heritage Council and great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé, performed her godmother duties at the event while wearing Fabergé jewelry, which will be auctioned for the Gemfields Foundation.
"Seven Seas Grandeur is the most anticipated new luxury ship to set sail this year, an achievement made possible through the combined craftmanship and exquisite eye for design excellence by Studio DADO and Fincantieri, who together with our team at Regent, have delivered a truly remarkable work of art," said Harry Sommer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "Each feature of this ship is more jaw-dropping than the last, from the world-class collection of art and tantalizing epicurean experiences, to the lavishly designed suites, restaurants, bars and lounges. Seven Seas Grandeur sets a new standard for service and comfort in the travel industry, and we are delighted to present this incredible new ship to discerning travelers as they explore the world with Regent."
Regent states that the new ship has a gross tonnage of 55,500, a crew of 548 staff, and only 746 guests, which will provide among the industry's highest space- and staff-to-guest ratios.
Designed by Studio DADO, Seven Seas Grandeur features 15 accommodation categories, including the USD $11,000-a-night Regent Suite, Distinctive Suites, and Spacious Suites.
"In a word, Seven Seas Grandeur is breathtaking, and we have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to christen our magnificent new ship," said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "Regent is the pinnacle of luxury experiences, but not simply because we have the world's most luxurious fleet with unrivaled space at sea. It's the people who bring the Regent vision to life, delivering unforgettable moments to our guests that last a lifetime. Our success over the last 30 years has only been possible because of the tireless work and unwavering commitment to delivering unrivaled experiences by our crew and team members in our global offices each and every day."
Following the gala event, guests aboard Seven Seas Grandeur embarked on a three-night Caribbean sailing.
Journey in Jewels – Inspired by the Seven Seas
The Fabergé x Regent' Journey in Jewels' Egg Objet, the first Fabergé egg to permanently reside at sea, was revealed during the ceremony.
"Fabergé's storied legacy of unwavering perfection, unparalleled craftsmanship, and relentless pursuit of excellence aligns harmoniously with the core values of our own distinguished luxury brand," added DeMarco.
Designed in England from 18k white gold, the outer 'shell' of the egg has been "enamelled in an ombre of blues, representative of the colours of the sea." This 'shell' consists of seven blades, carefully chosen to celebrate the seven seas Regent's ships traverse.
"I am honored to have been chosen as Godmother to this exceptional new ship which, like Fabergé, has been inspired by the past and reimagined for the future," said Sarah Fabergé, founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council and great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé. "The Fabergé x Regent' Journey in Jewels' Egg Objet is inspired by the colors of the sea; the blues and the greens of the water that reflect and sparkle in sunlight."
As Godmother, Sarah Fabergé will host a Fabergé Spotlight Voyage on board Seven Seas Grandeur, sailing 01JUL, 2024, with small group master-class programs, access to shore-side tours, jewelled egg demonstrations and lectures and screenings.
As part of Regent's partnership with Fabergé, a set of earrings and a matching ring were worn by Sarah Fabergé during the christening ceremony, which will be on display on Seven Seas Grandeur's Christening voyage and was opened for auction during the Christening event.
The auction will be live on RSSC.com/ships/seven_seas_grandeur/faberge-charity-auction from 11DEC 2023 until 22DEC 2023, and the money raised will go to the Gemfields Foundation.
